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A1 Discovery

A1.0 French Intro

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Are you interested in learning French but feeling hesitant to start in our general curriculum? Our A0 Intro Course is the perfect starting point for complete beginners who want to learn at a slow and steady pace. Designed to provide a relaxed and supportive learning environment, this course will help you master the basics of French without feeling overwhelmed.

Alternatively, if you're comfortable with a regular beginner's pace, our A1.1 Complete Beginner course is also available. Our expert instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of French, helping you develop the skills you need to succeed no matter which course you choose.


Pace: 8 hours
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cSPACE Marda Loop - AFC Main Campus
Thursday   10am ▸ 11am
22 Jan 2026 ▸ 12 Mar 2026

A1.1 Complete Beginner

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This course is designed for complete beginners or those who want to start learning French from scratch. We will cover the basics of French language, including but not limited to:

  • The French alphabet and numbers
  • Key verbs: être, avoir, s’appeler, parler
  • Greetings, introductions, and polite expressions
  • Talking about countries, nationalities, and professions
  • Asking simple questions and forming negative sentences
  • Expressing possession using adjectives

The course material will be based on Inspire 1, units 1 & 2.


Pace: 24 hours or 20 hours for small groups (5-6 students)

A1.2 False Beginner

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This course is designed for false beginners, or those who have previously been exposed to French but need a refresher. If you remember just a few things and want to improve your French skills, then this course is perfect for you. We will cover some basics of French language, including but not limited to:

  • Talking about and describing your family
  • Expressing likes and dislikes
  • Describing appearance and personality with adjectives
  • Using key verbs: faire, venir, vouloir, pouvoir, and -er verbs
  • Talking about your home and giving directions
  • Making, accepting, and refusing invitations, including using negations

The course material will be based on Inspire 1, units 3 & 4.


Pace: 24 hours or 20 hours for small groups (5-6 students)

A1.3 Confident Beginner

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This course is designed for false beginners who have previously been exposed to French and can recall some basic expressions and verbs. Through this class, you will build on your existing knowledge and learn essential fundamentals of French language, such as:

  • Use pronominal verbs to talk about daily routines
  • Apply adverbs of frequency
  • Express quantities and use the irregular verb prendre
  • Use partitive articles when speaking about food and leisure
  • Introduce the futur proche
  • Start using the passé composé

The course material will be based on Défi 1, Inspire 1 or Odyssée 1, units 5 & 6.


Pace: 24 hours or 20 hours for small groups (5-6 students)

A1.4 Strong Beginner

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This course is perfect for false beginners who have some familiarity with French and are ready to learn other tenses beyond present tense. In this class, you will continue practicing important basics in French, including but not limited to:

  • Use avoir mal à + body parts to talk about health issues
  • Apply il faut + infinitive to give advice
  • Use the imperative for instructions
  • Continue using the futur proche and passé composé
  • Make comparisons with plus, moins, and aussi
  • Express causes with pourquoi / parce que

The course material will be based on Défi 1, Inspire 1, or Odyssée 1 units 7 & 8.


Pace: 24 hours or 20 hours for small groups (5-6 students)

Conversation Group A1

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Join our French conversation class at the A1 level (A1.2 and above) and improve your ability to communicate in French! Our one-hour lunchtime class is perfect for busy students with limited time who want to improve their speaking skills in a friendly atmosphere. In this class, you will:

  • Explore the basic structure of conversations in French
  • Enrich your vocabulary by discussing familiar topics
  • Practice using common phrases and basic grammar rules
  • Improve your speaking skills in a supportive environment 

The class size is limited to 8 participants and the material is provided at the start of each class.


Pace: 8 hours