Start your beginner French learning journey with our Beginner French: A1.1 Course, designed for learners with no prior knowledge of French or those who wish to refresh the basics. This introductory course builds the foundations needed to communicate in simple everyday situations while developing your understanding of essential French grammar and vocabulary. It is ideal for learners interested in learning French for cultural interest or personal enrichment in a supportive and interactive learning environment.
You will practise communication in situations such as introducing yourself and others, asking and giving information, describing people and places, and interacting in a classroom. Grammar is introduced naturally through conversation, including present tense verbs, subject pronouns, and question forms. Vocabulary and pronunciation are integrated throughout, including numbers, days, months, seasons, and the pronunciation of key sounds and letter combinations.
Delivery mode for individual classes will vary from term to term, but will be listed as the following:
- Face-to-Face: WEA Sydney
- Online: via Zoom / Microsoft Teams
- Cosmopolite 1 A1 Livre d'Eleve Book (Hachette: 2017), ISBN: 9782014015973
Supplier: Abbey's Language Book Centre
Please note that textbook cost is not included in the course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled, WEA Sydney cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any textbooks. Language courses will be confirmed or cancelled at least 7 days prior to their starting date.
Communication
- Discovering the French language, introducing yourself, spelling your first and last name
- Learning names of countries, counting, and classroom communication
- Greeting someone, bidding farewell, introducing someone, indicating occupation
- Asking and giving information; giving personal information
Grammar
- Present tense verbs: s’appeler, être
- Personal subject pronouns: je, tu, il, elle, nous, vous, ils, elles
- Subject pronouns tu and vous
- Diacritic accents: acute, grave, circonflexe
- Gender of the names of countries; indefinite articles: un, une, des
- Interrogative words: qui, quoi, où, quand
Phonetics
- Alphabet pronunciation
- Sound: /y/ (tu)
- Stress: final syllable
- Intonation: rising and falling
- Mute letters; liaison: ils, elles
Vocabulary
- Expressions for introducing oneself or someone else; greetings; expressions of politeness
- First names; nationalities; names of countries
- Numbers, days, months, and seasons
- Professions
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Communicate basic personal information, greetings, and classroom interactions in French.
- Apply fundamental grammar structures including present tense verbs, personal pronouns, and question forms.
- Recognise and produce key French sounds, stress, intonation, and essential vocabulary for everyday topics.
