Level A1 · Live cohort
A1 Beginner
Start French from zero
Build the foundation everything else stands on.
A1 is for absolute beginners. By the end of 9 weeks you can introduce yourself, hold simple conversations about daily life, and understand basic written and spoken French.
Select your timezone
Batch · EST
Evening batch — East Coast
Start dateJune 4, 2026
Class time6–7 pm EST
DaysThu, Fri & Sat
Duration9 weeks · 27 sessions
Batch · EST
Morning batch — West Coast
Start dateJune 4, 2026
Class time2–3 pm EST
DaysThu, Fri & Sat
Duration9 weeks · 27 sessions
What's included (every batch)
- 3 live sessions per week with instructor
- Free A1 prep e-book — sent on enrolment
- Worksheets and exercises throughout the course
- Full session recordings — replay anytime
- Direct support between sessions
- TEF / TCF Canada-aligned curriculum
- Small batch — 5–10 students · Google Meet
Who this is for
If you're…
Never studied French before, or it has been many years
If you're…
Want a structured starting point instead of random YouTube videos
If you're…
Aiming to eventually pass TEF / TCF Canada (CLB 7+)
What you'll be able to do
- Hold simple conversations about yourself, family, and daily life
- Read short texts and understand the main idea
- Write short messages and fill in basic forms
- Have the foundation needed to move into A2 confidently
Curriculum
Weeks 1–2
French foundations
- •Alphabet, sounds, accents
- •Greetings & introductions
- •Subject pronouns + être / avoir
- •Numbers, dates, time
Weeks 3–4
Everyday life
- •-er verbs in present tense
- •Articles (le, la, un, une)
- •Family, jobs, nationalities
- •Asking simple questions
Weeks 5–6
Getting around
- •Directions & places in the city
- •Aller, venir, faire
- •Buying things & talking about prices
- •Likes & dislikes (aimer, préférer)
Weeks 7–8
Daily routine
- •Reflexive verbs (se lever, se coucher…)
- •Negation
- •Possessive adjectives
- •Describing your week
Week 9
Review + mock A1 tasks
- •Listening practice (TEF/TCF style)
- •Short speaking prompts
- •Writing a short message
- •Final assessment
Ready to start A1 Beginner?
Next cohort starts June 4, 2026. Live with instructor, small batch, full recordings. Pick your preferred batch time on the next step.
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