French beginners

Introduction á la langue Française

Introduction to French

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Beginner French students will have an amazing introduction to French

Who can take this course?

  • Travelers who need conversational French: Focus on practical phrases and vocabulary for navigating airports, ordering food, asking for directions, and basic travel interactions.

  • Foodies: Explore French cuisine, from basic ingredients and cooking terms to ordering in restaurants and understanding menus.

  • Music Lovers: Delve into French music, learning about popular artists and songs.

  • Kids: Those who are interested in learning basic things in French, like colors, shapes, counting, greetings, farewells, or to receive help with after-school homework.

  • Teens: Aimed at high school students, often aligned with school curriculums to improve grades or prepare for exams.

  • Film Buffs: Analyze classic and contemporary French films, focusing on vocabulary, cultural context, and understanding dialogue.

  • French for study abroad students: For those who want to be prepared with essential language skills and cultural insights for living in a French-speaking country.

  • French for international relationships: To be able to communicate better with French-speaking partners.

  • French for heritage learners: For those with French-speaking roots who want to reconnect with the language.

Requirements to take this course:

1- There is no need to have previous knowledge of the target language. Everyone is welcome.

How long does this course last?

The maximum duration of a basic beginner French course can vary depending on several factors, including:

  • Course intensity: Some courses are more intensive than others, with more hours of instruction per week.

  • Student's prior knowledge: If you already have solid French language skills, you may be able to complete this course in a shorter period.

  • Course format: In-person courses typically have a set schedule, while online courses may offer more flexibility.

However, here are some general estimates:

  • In-person group courses: These typically range from 20 to 60 hours, spread over several weeks or months.

  • Online self-paced courses: These can be completed at your own pace, but may take a few weeks to several months.

  • What students will learn:

  • Basic Greetings and Politeness:

    • Essential phrases like "Bonjour" (hello), "Bonsoir" (good evening), "Merci" (thank you), "S'il vous plaît" (please), "Excusez-moi" (excuse me), "Au revoir" (goodbye).

    • Understanding the difference between formal ("vous") and informal ("tu") forms of address.

  • Basic Grammar:

    • Subject Pronouns: Je (I), tu (you - informal), il (he), elle (she), on (one/we), nous (we), vous (you - formal/plural), ils (they - masculine), elles (they - feminine)

    • Present Tense Conjugation:

      • Regular -ER verbs (e.g., parler, manger, travailler)

      • Regular -IR verbs (e.g., finir, choisir)

      • Regular -RE verbs (e.g., vendre, attendre)

      • Essential irregular verbs: être (to be), avoir (to have), aller (to go), faire (to do/make)

    • Basic sentence structure: Subject-verb-object order.

    • Articles: Definite (le, la, les), indefinite (un, une, des), partitive (du, de la, des)

  • Essential Vocabulary:

    • Numbers: 1-100, days of the week, months of the year.

    • Colors: Basic colors (rouge, bleu, vert, jaune, noir, blanc).

    • Family members: Basic family terms (père, mère, frère, soeur, etc.).

    • Food and drinks: Common foods and beverages.

    • Basic adjectives: Describing people and objects (grand, petit, beau, bon, mauvais).

  • Basic Conversation:

    • Simple introductions: "Je m'appelle..." (My name is...), "Je suis..." (I am...).

    • Asking and answering basic questions: "Comment allez-vous?" (How are you?), "Où habitez-vous?" (Where do you live?).

    • Simple conversations about daily routines: "Je me lève à..." (I wake up at...), "Je mange..." (I eat...).