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French Taster Lesson | Beginners
A one-off beginner French lesson covering basic introductions and personal details through group activities, role-plays and structured language practice.
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Upcoming classes
3 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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14 Sept 2026 Monday | 17:30 - 18:15 | Taster class1 day | FrenchTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £10.00 | Book now |
29 Oct 2026 Thursday | 17:30 - 18:15 | Taster class1 day | FrenchTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £10.00 | |
10 Dec 2026 Thursday | 17:30 - 18:15 | Taster class1 day | FrenchTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £10.00 |
Thu 29 Oct, 17:30 - 18:15
1 day1 dayThu 17:30£10FrenchTeacherHaycraft HouseThu 10 Dec, 17:30 - 18:15
1 day1 dayThu 17:30£10FrenchTeacherHaycraft House
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 introductory session gives complete beginners a first experience of spoken French. Learners practise greetings, introducing themselves and another person, and asking or giving personal details including nationality, profession, age, telephone number and date of birth. Teaching combines group work and role-plays with systematic practice in grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The teacher uses French throughout, providing listening and comprehension practice alongside spoken communication.
What you'll learn
- Use basic French greetings and introductions
- Introduce another person in French
- Ask for and give selected personal details
- Practise beginner French pronunciation
- Recognise and use introductory grammar and vocabulary
Is this course right for you?
The lesson is intended for learners who have never studied French. Participation includes group work and role-plays, while French is used throughout, combining spoken interaction with listening and comprehension practice at beginner level.
- Includes group work and role-plays
- Uses French throughout the lesson
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Haycraft House, 16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
Nearest station: Holborn
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