French A1: Beginner
Greetings, numbers, everyday situations, and short replies.
Outcomes at A1
Students work toward these abilities.
- Say who you are and put simple questions to others.
- Follow slow, clear speech on familiar subjects.
- Complete a form with your name, address, and age.
Who should enrol
The course suits adults who have never studied French. It also suits those who know only a few words and phrases.
Practice in the four skills
- Listening
- Students follow slow, clear speech. Topics include greetings, numbers, prices, times, and short questions.
- Reading
- Students read names, signs, menus, and very brief messages. They learn to recognise the words they already know.
- Speaking
- Students introduce themselves and use set phrases. They ask and answer simple questions with a partner.
- Writing
- Students fill in a form with their personal details. They also write a note of two or three lines.
Course aims
Lay the base for A2
Learn the sound system of French
Learn the words people use most often
Marking and feedback
Students complete the task
The tasks are real class activities, such as short talks with a partner and brief written notes.
The teacher marks it
The teacher reads the writing and listens to the speaking.
Students receive comments
After each task, students see their errors and learn how to correct them.
Study between classes
These habits fill the time between lessons. Fit them to your own week.
- Play a few short French audio clips each day. Repeat them aloud.
- Add five to ten words each week. Use every new word in a full sentence.
- Write three sentences about the day. Hand them to the teacher for comment.
- Read the teacher's notes again before the next class.
Moving up to A2
Students are ready to move on when they can do most of these things.
- Present yourself and your family in a few sentences.
- Ask for an item in a shop and state what you need.
- Follow slow speech on a subject you know.
This course includes
- Live classes in a small group
- A teacher who marks each student's speaking and writing
- Written and spoken comments after every task
Course fee
$497 CAD
This is the full fee for the A1 course. Taxes may apply.
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Common questions about this course
Who takes the A1 course?
Adults at beginner level take it. No earlier French is needed.
What is the fee?
The fee for the A1 course is $497 CAD.
What if I am unsure of my level?
Request the free level check. The Academy names the course that suits you.
Do I need any French to start A1?
No. The course begins at zero. Students only need to be adults who want to learn French.
Will I speak in class?
Yes. Students speak from the first lesson, in short and simple exchanges. The teacher guides each one.
What comes after A1?
Students move to A2 once they can do the points in the readiness list on this page. The free level check can confirm this.
Enrol in A1
Send an enrolment request. The Academy replies with your start date.