French beginners intensive: module 1

What is the course about?

Designed as an intensive course, this programme helps you build confidence as you start using French while discovering the French‑speaking world. Language structures and vocabulary are introduced step by step, with a strong focus on speaking and listening alongside all four skills.

What will we cover?

Topics covered include personal information and introductions, as well as food and drinks in everyday situations.

Language focus includes subject pronouns; definite and indefinite articles; the present tense of être and avoir; the present tense of regular ‑er verbs; question words; masculine and feminine adjectives; negative forms; numbers up to 100; jobs and nationalities; useful classroom language and everyday expressions; and an introduction to French sounds and pronunciation.

Cultural content introduces learners to famous French figures and explores the experiences of French people living abroad.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

• alk about yourself using simple French
  (e.g. Je m’appelle Anna. J’habite à Londres. Je suis ingénieure.)

• Understand simple information when others talk about themselves
  (e.g. understanding Je travaille dans un bureau et je vis à Paris.)

• Ask simple questions about other people
  (e.g. Comment tu t’appelles? D’où viens‑tu? Qu’est‑ce que tu fais?)

• Order food and drinks in a café
  (e.g. Je voudrais un café et un croissant, s’il vous plaît.)

• Recognise common French sounds and basic pronunciation patterns
  (e.g. nasal sounds such as on, an, in, and silent final letters)

Please note that learning outcomes may vary depending on the general progress made by the students.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Designed for adult beginners, this course requires no prior knowledge of French.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

We also offer languagesupport sessions for beginner studentsgiving them an opportunity to dispel doubts about the language. These are delivered entirely in English and are ideal for those aspects of the language or language learning that beginner students tend to find challenging. Places can only be booked once you have started thecourse. Please click on link to find out more aboutdates

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Textbook and exercise book: Based on units 1&2 of Entre Nous 1, publisher EDML, ISBN number978-84-19236-59-3 .

We suggest that you do not purchase the course book until after the first class.
Please note that you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Continue your French learning with French beginners: Module 2, starting next term. Early enrolment is advised to avoid disappointment. Speak to your tutor if you would like guidance on what to do next.

You may also wish to consider ourlanguage and culture courses,conversation courses, orpronunciation and accents courses to expand and consolidate your learning.