French Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners
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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.
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...Tue 28 Jan 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 4 Feb 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 11 Feb 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 18 Feb 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 25 Feb 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 4 Mar 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 11 Mar 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 18 Mar 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 25 Mar 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 1 Apr 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
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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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Featured facilitators
Tom Bruce
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Blandine Crouch
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Beatrice Gallis
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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- Penny Paul
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