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.
Features
- $200 repeat class - Conditions apply
- Small class size (~20 max)
- Central location
Language courses are offered in four terms each year during January, April, July and October.
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Tue 17 Oct 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 24 Oct 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 31 Oct 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 7 Nov 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 14 Nov 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 21 Nov 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 28 Nov 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 5 Dec 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 12 Dec 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
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Tue 30 Jan 2024
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Tue 6 Feb 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 13 Feb 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 20 Feb 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 27 Feb 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 5 Mar 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 12 Mar 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 19 Mar 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 26 Mar 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
If there isn't a class to suit your preferred time or delivery format, please JOIN the waiting list.
Featured facilitators
Blandine Crouch
Blandine is a French national who has been teaching French at Alliance Française in Sydney for more than 15 years (European Framework A1 to C1). She has taught both general and specialised French...
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
The teacher was excellent, very good course.
- Matt Jackson
The french course 101 is outstanding and very informative. I thoroughly enjoyed the classes, always looked forward to them, and never fell asleep.The tutor is an excellent and wonderful teacher. I will definitely be signing up for the upper level courses.
- Adrianne Celis
Very happy with our teacher who is very enthusiastic. The class is a delight and a definite motivation to improve our french and learn in a systematic way.
- Nazanin Ahmadi