French for Beginners – Foundation Course

This course is designed for students who have never studied French or who studied it only briefly in the past and need a refresher foundation.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to develop all key language skills—reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar—and communicate at a basic level in French.

Programme

The course covers essential topics for everyday communication, including:

• Greetings

• Directions

• Food & Drink

• Shopping

• Time

• Professions

• Family and Friends

• Age

• Days and Dates

Course Objectives

Everyday Social Skills

• Use simple polite expressions for greetings, farewells, introductions, and basic courtesy such as please, thank you, and sorry.

Listening

• Follow very slow, clearly articulated speech with pauses to help comprehension.

Reading

• Understand short, simple texts one phrase at a time, recognizing familiar names, words, and basic phrases.

Speaking & Interaction

• Participate in simple conversations with repetition, slower speech, and rephrasing as needed.

Speaking & Presenting

• Produce simple phrases to talk about people, places, and everyday situations.

Writing & Interaction

• Ask for or give basic personal information in writing.

Writing & Production

• Write short, simple sentences about themselves or imaginary people, including where they live and what they do.