French Level 1 (Lower intermediate)
Lower-intermediate French course developing communication on familiar topics through all four language skills and core present, past and future forms.
What Pre-intermediate (A2+) French means
At A2+ French, learners can connect simple sentences, give reasons and manage a wider range of familiar situations.
Explain a preference
Je préfère voyager en train parce que c’est plus confortable et que je peux lire.
I prefer travelling by train because it is more comfortable and I can read.
Handle a small problem
La chambre est très froide. Pourriez-vous vérifier le chauffage ?
The room is very cold. Could you check the heating?
Describe an experience
L’année dernière, j’ai visité Lyon et j’ai beaucoup aimé son architecture.
Last year I visited Lyon and really liked its architecture.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops French for everyday communication, including asking about directions and instructions, using public transport, discussing past events, describing work-related information, and obtaining goods and services. Participants work across listening, speaking, reading and writing while learning to recognise and use simple present, present perfect and future forms. Progress is reviewed through classwork and homework activities, with individual learning targets set at the start of the course and revisited during the programme.
What you'll learn
- Ask and respond to questions about familiar topics such as travel, work and services
- Communicate about directions, instructions and travel by public transport
- Discuss past events using simple past-related language, including the present perfect
- Recognise and use simple present, present perfect and future forms in French
- Apply French across listening, speaking, reading and writing activities
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for lower-intermediate French learners who have completed French Level 1 Part 1 or already have comparable knowledge. It suits learners prepared to consolidate classroom learning through set homework and class-based activities.
- Previous lower-intermediate French knowledge is expected
- Learners should be prepared to complete homework between classes
- Individual learning targets are set and reviewed during the course
Before you go
- Bring paper and a pen; any other required resources will be advised.
- Support is available for learners with learning difficulties or disabilities.
- Additional literacy, numeracy and ESOL support is available through relevant programmes.
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
2 classes
Selected date
Mon 4 Jan 2027
18:30 – 20:30 • 11 weeks
£197.22
Macbeth Centre, Hammersmith
French team
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4 Jan 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course11 weeks | FrenchTeacher | Macbeth CentreMacbeth Street, London W6 9JJ | £197.22 | Book now |
12 Apr 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course11 weeks | FrenchTeacher | Macbeth CentreMacbeth Street, London W6 9JJ | £197.22 |
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