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 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 once you receive confirmation from us. This usually occurs three days prior to class commencement.
Suggested textbook suppliers
Language Book Centre
languagebooks.com.au
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.
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Tue 30 Apr 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 7 May 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 14 May 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 21 May 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 28 May 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 4 Jun 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 11 Jun 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 18 Jun 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 25 Jun 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
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...Tue 16 Jul 2024
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Tue 23 Jul 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 30 Jul 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 6 Aug 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 13 Aug 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 20 Aug 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 27 Aug 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 3 Sep 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 10 Sep 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 17 Sep 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
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Featured facilitators
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...
What others say
I have never studied French before and this course was a great introduction to the language. Our tutor was very welcoming and patient, and catered for all of the varying levels in our group.
- Alexandra Finlay
Our tutor presented the course material in a lively and interesting manner, and the class came from different cultural backgrounds adding further interest to our experience. Class involvement was high. Altogether a rewarding experience.
- Phillippe Beaumont
Enjoyable user-friendly course content. The tutor was very approachable and patient with the group.
- James Ryan