French Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

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COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses

We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.

Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available.

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 DVD-ROM by Nathalie Hirschsprung & Tony Tricot, ISBN 978-2-01-401597-3.

Cosmopolite 1 A1 Cahier d’Activités - workbook with CD audio by Nathalie Hirschsprung, ISBN 978-2-01-401598-0.

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 after confirmation is received from us. This usually occurs up to five days prior to commencement.

Suggested textbook supplier

booktopia
booktopia.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.

Please note

Selected courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.