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Return to French (elementary)

ByCity Lit

Beginner / A1

An elementary French revision course for learners with previous study, using spoken interaction to refresh core language before Level 2.

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StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
27 Oct 2026
Tuesdays
10:30 - 12:30
Short course6 weeks
HengamehRazavi
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£179.00
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27 Oct 2026
Tuesdays
18:00 - 19:30
Short course6 weeks
MichelWillame
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£149.00
26 Jan 2027
Tuesdays
16:15 - 17:45
Short course8 weeks
MichelWillame
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£239.00
10 Feb 2027
Wednesdays
14:45 - 16:45
Short course6 weeks
YolandeMallet DeChauny
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£179.00

  • Tue 27 Oct, 10:30 - 12:30

    Book now
    6 weeks
    Keeley Street
    6 weeksTue 10:30£179
    HengamehRazaviKeeley Street
    HengamehRazavi
    £179

  • Tue 27 Oct, 18:00 - 19:30

    6 weeks
    Keeley Street
    6 weeksTue 18:00£149
    MichelWillameKeeley Street
    MichelWillame
    £149

  • Tue 26 Jan, 16:15 - 17:45

    8 weeks
    Keeley Street
    8 weeksTue 16:15£239
    MichelWillameKeeley Street
    MichelWillame
    £239

  • Wed 10 Feb, 14:45 - 16:45

    6 weeks
    Keeley Street
    6 weeksWed 14:45£179
    YolandeMallet DeChaunyKeeley Street
    YolandeMallet De
    £179

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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

The course consolidates existing French through spoken communication and structured interaction. Participants practise introducing themselves, describing other people, discussing daily routines and talking about travel, while revising regular and irregular present-tense verbs, pronouns and past tenses. Teaching may include pair and group work, role plays and language games, supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. The course is intended to refresh foundational knowledge and prepare learners to progress to a Level 2 course.

What you'll learn

  • Introduce themselves and describe other people in French.
  • Use regular and irregular verbs in the present tense.
  • Discuss daily routines in both the present and the past.
  • Use pronouns and past tenses in relevant spoken communication.

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners returning to French after previous study, such as GCSE, O-level or equivalent. Although labelled elementary, it is not designed for complete beginners. Participation involves spoken interaction and activities with other learners, and the course is presented as preparation for a forthcoming Level 2 course.

  • Previous French study is required.
  • Pair work, group work, role plays and games form part of the teaching.

Before you go

  • The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources.
  • The course is based on the tutor's own materials.

Where this course runs

City Lit

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