This is the first segment of a comprehensive five-course beginner series designed specifically for French language learners starting from the beginning. An all-adults class, this course builds fundamental language skills and cultural understanding from the ground up.
Course Overview: If you have never studied French or wish to restart from the beginning, this course provides the foundational knowledge needed for confident basic communication.
Communication Skills You Will Develop: Ask and introduce yourself by name, recognize written words, distinguish singular from plural, introduce yourself with your age, describe your family, and your profession
Grammar Foundation: Personal pronouns, the verb s'appeler in the present tense, the pronoun moi, definite and indefinite articles, gender and number conventions, present tense forms of être and avoir
Essential Vocabulary: Greetings, family members, and professional titles
Next Level: Progress to French Beginner 2 after completing this course.
Materials: This course uses the textbook "Totem A1: Student book and workbook." Note that materials are not included in tuition costs.
Holiday Schedule: Classes falling on holidays will be extended one week to ensure you receive complete instruction.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
