French beginners: module 1

What is the course about?

Designed to build confidence from the outset, this course introduces French step by step while exploring the French‑speaking world. Language structures and vocabulary are introduced progressively, with a strong focus on speaking and listening alongside the development of all four skills.

What will we cover?

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

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 an introduction to French sounds and pronunciation.

Cultural elements explore famous French personalities and aspects of life for French people living abroad.

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

• Talk about yourself using simple French
  (e.g. Je m’appelle Sophie. J’habite à Londres. Je suis étudiante.)

• Understand simple information when others talk about themselves
  (e.g. understanding Je travaille dans un bureau et j’aime le café.)

• 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 thé et un sandwich, 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 assumes 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.

This course uses Google Classroom, a digital learning platform where all the teaching and learning resources can be found.Hereare some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.

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 emdl, 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?

French beginners : Module 2 will start next term. Learners are advised to enrol as early as possible, as places are limited. If you are unsure about your next steps, please consult your tutor for guidance.

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