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French Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

Course Information

French. Learn French with us.

Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

This beginner’s course is ideal for preparing for travel or work commitments, as you learn the basics of the language. Grammatical and phonological elements will be introduced as you start working on your French speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

Aims

We aim to teach you the basics of French language communication, including: making introductions, learning to count and reciting the French alphabet. This beginner’s level course will prepare you for travel and simple every-day interactions.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • introduce yourself and others
  • spell your name and recite the French alphabet
  • identify the language(s) you speak and your citizenship
  • identify the names of countries
  • identify numbers and count
  • communicate in class
  • say hello and goodbye
  • address someone formally or informally
  • give personal information (phone, email, postal address)
  • ask someone for his/her personal information (phone, email, postal address).

Content

  • Greetings – welcome and farewell
  • Numbers
  • Alphabet
  • Name of countries
  • Gender of country names
  • Preposition of place and countries
  • Communicating in class
  • Introduction to verb conjugations: regular verbs (-er)
  • Introduction to reflexive verbs: s’appeler
  • Irregular verbs: être, avoir - present tense
  • Definite and indefinite articles
  • Negative
  • Possessive adjectives (1)
  • Vocabulary for topics:
    • Countries
    • Calendar
    • Date (days, months, seasons)
    • Numbers
    • Professions (1)
  • Phonetics: accentuation on the last syllabus, alphabet, numbers, verbs (-er/present tense), silent letters and verbal liaison with nous, vous, ils elles. This includes working on specific sounds, tone and rhythm

Intended audience

Suitable for beginner A1 level participants.

Prerequisites

None

Delivery style

An interactive, online workshop

Prescribed text

Cosmopolite 1 A1 Méthode de français - Textbook with Online Code by Nathalie Hirschsprung & Tony Tricot, ISBN 9782014015973.

Cosmopolite 1 A1 Cahier d’Activités - Activity Book by Nathalie Hirschsprung, ISBN 9782014015980.

Based on Dossiers 0-1 of the above text. The text is used for activities and forms the basis for consolidation and practice between meetings.

Textbooks should only be purchased once you receive confirmation from us. This usually occurs three days prior to class commencement.

Suggested textbook supplier

Language Book Centre
languagebooks.com.au

Please note that in some cases, our suggested supplier may not stock your prescribed text. Please check stock availability prior to signing up for any membership.

Schedule

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Tue 22 Apr 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 29 Apr 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 6 May 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 13 May 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 20 May 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 27 May 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 3 Jun 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 10 Jun 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 17 Jun 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 24 Jun 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
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Tue 15 Jul 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 22 Jul 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 29 Jul 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 5 Aug 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 12 Aug 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 19 Aug 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 26 Aug 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 2 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 9 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 16 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
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Tom Bruce is a French English bilingual. He was born in France and raised in Paris, and later studied French at a University in Paris. Tom has taught French to Japanese students in Tokyo and is...

Beatrice grew up in France and moved to Australia twenty years ago. She teaches all levels of French (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2) to adults and teenagers, and she is a certified examiner and...

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