Our French for Beginners (Level 1, A1) course is the perfect starting point for anyone eager to explore the beauty of the French language and culture. It is an introductory course for learners with little to no prior knowledge of French.
Objective of the French Level 1 Course
The French for Beginners, Level 1, is designed for complete beginners who want to learn French from the very beginning.
You will develop four key skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This Level 1 helps you learn practical vocabulary and basic grammar. It also provides a solid foundation for speaking in everyday, simple situations.
We focus on correct pronunciation, key phrases, and sentence structure. It helps students engage in basic conversations with native speakers.
By the end of the course, students will be able to introduce themselves, share personal information, ask for directions, order food in a restaurant, go shopping, and discuss their daily routines in French.
This Level 1 is a great starting point for French learners. It prepares you for the following levels, A2 and B1. It also helps you prepare for the DELF A1 level, which is recognized worldwide.
Prerequisites for French For Beginners
The requirements for a French for Beginners course are minimal. Anyone interested in learning the language.
Typically, students do not require any prior knowledge of French to enroll in a Level 1 A1 course. It targets absolute beginners, including teenagers aged 14 and above, adults, students, and professionals new to French.
Students need to possess basic English reading and writing skills. To maximize your results, actively participate in class.
Certified French Trainer
All trainers are certified instructors with advanced proficiency in French and extensive experience. They complete a Teacher Training Program before starting to teach French as a foreign language.
The French teachers are well-versed in the course material and utilize videos and audio tools to support their instruction. They highlight culture to give a clear picture of the French-speaking world.
Course Description of French For Beginners
This beginner French classes in Noida at LanguageNext will equip you with the vital skills for effective communication. You can also learn French online from home. You’ll study grammar, new words, and sentence construction. Thus, it helps you express yourself in both daily situations and future scenarios.
The French for Beginners program offers intensive practice through sets and audio lessons, helping you grasp the language’s sounds and create sentences from scratch.
The primary purpose of this course is to develop understanding and produce written texts on general topics. As a result of this course, you will be able to engage in slow-paced conversations. Level 1 prepares students for basic French and A1.
Course Information of Level 1
Curriculum and syllabus of Level 1
The course curriculum reflects the trend, DELF French coaching, A1-level time-tested methods, and the job market.
- Introduction to lessons on the alphabet, accents, salutations, days, months, seasons, cardinal and ordinal numbers, time, etc.
- Subjects, regular, semi-irregular, and irregular verbs in the present tense.
- Various tenses like present, simple future, recent past, present progressive, near future, and imperative.
- 23 grammar topics, like different nouns, prepositions, articles, adjectives, negation, question formation, etc.
- Vocabulary-based exercises on varied topics like countries, nationalities, foods, hobbies, professions, weather, holidays, etc.
- Learn how to introduce yourself, discuss personal topics, ask for directions, take a taxi, order food, describe places, people, and things, and talk about daily life in both writing and speaking.
- We offer a diverse range of texts for reading and writing tasks. It includes short paragraphs and French reading comprehension.
- A basic overview of the Francophone world. It helps students appreciate and understand the diversity within French-speaking countries from a multicultural community and global perspectives.
- To communicate well with people, you need cultural knowledge. Level 1 introduces history, culture, and civilization for beginners.
- Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond accurately in spoken and written French and demonstrate cultural awareness.
Learning Outcomes of Level 1
The French for Beginners (Level 1) Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are central to our course’s syllabus. It reflects what students will achieve in each course.
They can participate in informal conversations, exchange information, and discuss themselves, their families, and their friends. They can write simple sentences on everyday topics.
- Students can use simple greetings, words, phrases, expressions, grammar, and sentence structures to interact in all four forms.
- You can introduce yourself and ask/answer simple personal questions about likes and dislikes, directions, ordering food, typical shopping transactions, and other valuable topics.
- You can speak in brief, routine conversations, provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. You can listen and learn basic spoken French relevant to your immediate needs.
- Learners can read and comprehend short texts, like signs, menus, notes, and simple messages.
- Students can write brief notes and paragraphs, fill out forms, and write basic sentences about themselves or familiar topics.
- Understand basic cultural norms and etiquette in French-speaking countries.
- Upon completion, candidates will have the practical ability to write, read, listen, and speak in daily life. They can move confidently to the next level of French learning, i.e, French Intermediate 1.
What is included in the course?
- Assignments, homework, and practice sets are provided throughout the course to help students practice vocabulary, grammar, sentence formation, and reading and writing skills.
- We offer 30 hours of audio lessons at this level to help you improve your listening and speaking skills beyond the sessions. You can practice on your own at a time that is convenient for you.
- We also provide job placement assistance upon completion of 5 or 6 levels and professional career counseling for students who require it, at no additional cost.
LanguageNext French Level 1 Certificate
The Level 1 program concludes with a 2-hour assessment of the student’s listening, writing, reading, and speaking abilities. It entitles you to get a Certificate of Completion (Level 1, A1). It serves as proof that you have completed and passed the course.
To receive this certificate, you must score at least 50%. It is necessary to advance to the next level. To improve your skills and understanding at this level, aim for a score of 60-65%.