Program Level A1+

Français Foundations

Parlez dès le début

Take your first steps in French: introduce yourself, talk about your routine, and practice simple everyday conversations, with a focus on authentic pronunciation from the start.

CEFR level
A1+
Duration
144 hours
Materials
Cosmopolite
Focus
Speaking 35%

About this program

First level of the Français Pathway, designed for those approaching French for the first time or with a very weak foundation.

You’ll learn to:

  • Talk about yourself, your interests, and your routine.
  • Shop in different stores and situations.
  • Understand and take part in simple everyday conversations.
  • Get familiar with French pronunciation.
  • Immerse yourself in French culture.
  • Practice oral and written production based on authentic situations.

Learning outcomes

  • Introduce yourself and introduce someone else, giving and asking for personal information.
  • Talk about your city, your favorite places, and give impressions about a place.
  • Talk about your likes, activities, and interests.
  • Talk about your habits and daily activities.
  • Make and answer phone calls, formally and informally.
  • Talk about your hobbies and cultural activities.
  • Do everyday shopping in different stores.
  • Describe your home, your office.

Program components

Speaking
35%
Grammar
25%
Listening
20%
Reading
10%
Writing
10%

Available formats

Standard

  • 12 months
  • 2 classes per week
  • 90 minutes per class
  • 3 hours per week

Intensive

  • 6 months
  • 4 classes per week
  • 90 minutes per class
  • 6 hours per week

Includes

  • Cosmopolite
  • Pronunciation integrated into every class
  • Parlez dès le début
  • Progress assessments

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