French Level 1
Always dreamed of speaking French? Whether you're planning a trip, connecting with French-speaking friends and family, or simply looking for a new challenge, this friendly beginner's course is the perfect place to start.
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Mon 27 Jul
- $150.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 27 Jul 19:00 - Mon 27 Jul 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 03 Aug 19:00 - Mon 03 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 10 Aug 19:00 - Mon 10 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 17 Aug 19:00 - Mon 17 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 24 Aug 19:00 - Mon 24 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 31 Aug 19:00 - Mon 31 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 07 Sep 19:00 - Mon 07 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 14 Sep 19:00 - Mon 14 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Wed 14 Oct
- $150.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 14 Oct 19:00 - Wed 14 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Wed 21 Oct 19:00 - Wed 21 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Wed 28 Oct 19:00 - Wed 28 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Wed 04 Nov 19:00 - Wed 04 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Wed 11 Nov 19:00 - Wed 11 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Wed 18 Nov 19:00 - Wed 18 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Wed 25 Nov 19:00 - Wed 25 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Wed 02 Dec 19:00 - Wed 02 Dec 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Always dreamed of speaking French? Whether you're planning a trip, connecting with French-speaking friends and family, or simply looking for a new challenge, this friendly beginner's course is the perfect place to start. Learn essential vocabulary and everyday phrases in a relaxed and supportive environment. You'll practise speaking, listening and pronunciation while building confidence week by week. No previous knowledge of French is needed – just curiosity and a willingness to have fun. By the end of the course, you'll be able to introduce yourself, hold simple conversations, ask and answer basic questions, and navigate common travel situations with confidence. Join us and discover the joy of learning one of the world's most beautiful languages.
Topics and vocabulary
- Greetings: hellos, goodbyes, asking people if they are OK
- Introductions: introducing yourself and asking others, saying your town and country, nationality
- Occupations: saying what job you do
- Numbers: telling the time, telling the date
- Travels: buying a ticket for travel
Grammar: to be and to have, subject pronouns, articles, gender and numbers of nouns, negative sentences, interrogative sentences, present tense of common verbs, numbers, time.
General communication skills: at the end of the class, the student can introduce self or someone else, ask and answer basic questions.
Research shows that it takes between 15 - 25 hours of study to be able to conduct the simplest of conversations in a second language, with that study being regularly undertaken (preferably daily) over a 6 - 8 week period. Your teacher will set homework assignments to reinforce classroom learning, and also recommends that you practice daily on www.duolingo.com or similar.
More about our French courses
French Level 1 - an introduction to basic grammar and common verbs in the present tense.
French Level 2 - expand on grammar and verbs (still present tense).
French Level 3 - you are already familiar with verbs of first group, irregular verbs, days of week, months, seasons and the time; daily routines and reflexive verbs and basics of grammar (masculine and feminine, singular and plural.
French Level 4 - you should be able to use regular and irregular verbs in the present, future and past and know how to describe using masculine/feminine, singular/plural forms.
In this course we will look at the use of the two main past tenses in French PASSÉ COMPOSÉ and IMPARFAIT. We will learn how and when to use them to express past events. We will work on reading, listening and speaking skills.
French Level 5 - for the advanced learner. In this course we will work on the use of the FUTURE SIMPLE. The focus will be on speaking and listening skills.
Prerequisites
This level is intended for students with no or minimal experience with the French language.
Testimonials
I enjoyed being given booklets that were well structured and gave good grounding for learning French.
An excellent grounding in the foundation of French grammar. A very well structured course.
More fun than when I did it in School Certificate. Tres bonne. Have appreciated the structure and step by step by approach adding one block at a time. Well paced.
