French – Intermediate
A beginner French course covering introductions, café interactions, basic grammar and culture through role-play, listening tasks and structured practice.
What Beginner (A1) French means
At A1 French, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
Je m’appelle Léa. J’habite à Londres et je travaille dans un café.
My name is Léa. I live in London and I work in a café.
Order in a café
Je voudrais un café et un croissant, s’il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee and a croissant, please.
Ask for directions
Excusez-moi, où est la gare ?
Excuse me, where is the station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
This French course develops foundational communication for everyday situations. Learners practise introducing themselves and others, exchanging basic personal information, using numbers up to 100, and ordering food and drinks in a café. The course also introduces classroom language and essential grammar, including articles, gender, singular and plural forms, and the present tense. Teaching combines role-play, listening activities and structured practice in speaking and writing. French culture is explored through topics including food, drinks and traditions, with progress reviewed through classroom activities and observation.
What you'll learn
- Introduce yourself and other people in French
- Ask and answer simple questions about personal information
- Count to 100 in French
- Order food and drinks in a café
- Use basic articles, gender, singular and plural forms, and the present tense
Is this course right for you?
The course is designed for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of French. Its interactive format includes role-play, listening tasks and structured practice, so learners take part in spoken and written activities during sessions. The course is labelled at Beginner (A1) level.
Before you go
- Bring a pen and paper or a preferred electronic device.
- The tutor will provide details of the required textbook in the first lesson.
- Regular attendance is recommended.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Parkshot, Richmond upon Thames, London TW9 2RE
Richmond upon Thames, London TW9 2RE
Nearest station: Richmond
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Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Wed 24 Feb 2027
16:30 – 18:30 • 16 weeks
£328
Parkshot, Richmond
French team
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