French course syllabus

Unit 1: First conversations

Greet people, introduce yourself and use the verb être.

• Hello and goodbye: Greet people politely and say goodbye.
• Introducing yourself: Say your name, ask someone's name and ask how they are.
• I am, you are: Use subject pronouns and the verb être (to be) to build simple sentences.

Unit 2: Numbers, time and verbs

Count, tell the time and talk about what you do.

• Numbers 0–20: Count to twenty and say how old you are.
• Time and days: Ask and tell the time, and name the days of the week.
• Everyday verbs: Say what you speak, like, have and where you live or go.

Unit 3: Out and about

Order at a café, talk about food, shop and find your way.

• At the café: Order drinks and snacks politely and ask for the bill.
• Food and articles: Talk about food you like and don't like, using le/la/les, un/une/des and du.
• Shopping: Ask for something in a shop, ask the price and decide what to buy.
• Finding your way: Ask where places are and understand simple directions.

Unit 4: Everyday life

Talk about your family, your home, your day, the weather and what you wear.

• My family: Talk about your family and say who people are.
• At home: Describe your home and say what is in it.
• My daily routine: Describe your day from morning to night.
• Weather and seasons: Talk about the weather and the four seasons.
• Clothes and colours: Name what you wear and describe colours.

Unit 5: Going further

Get help when unwell, travel, share your hobbies, and talk about the past and your plans.

• Feeling unwell: Say what hurts and get help at the doctor or pharmacy.
• Getting around: Buy a ticket and talk about trains, buses and flights.
• Hobbies and free time: Say what you like doing and how often.
• What I did yesterday: Talk about the past with the passé composé.
• My plans: Talk about your plans with the near future.

Certificates

• Beginner certificate: finish lessons 1 to 10
• Intermediate certificate: finish lessons 11 to 20
• Advanced certificate: lessons 21 to 30, coming soon

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