Polaris Institute
LanguagesFrenchBeginner

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Every class, in person — 1697 Brunswick Street, Halifax, B3J 2G3

French Beginner — Weekday (0 → A1/A2)

Start from zero and reach confident A1/A2 conversation, on a weekday schedule that fits around your study and work life.

Part of:French, Start to Fluent
Taught by Rouba K.

About this course

A warm, conversation-first course for complete beginners that takes you from your first “bonjour” to a strong A1/A2 foundation. You will develop practical vocabulary, essential grammar, clearer pronunciation, and the confidence to communicate naturally in everyday situations without immediately switching back to English. The course also introduces the fundamental listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills needed for future TEF and TCF preparation. With two weekday schedules to choose from, each offering 7 hours of learning per week, the small-group setting gives every student more opportunities to speak, practise, and receive personalized feedback.

What you'll achieve

Progress from complete beginner to a strong A1/A2 foundation in French
Hold practical conversations about yourself, family, routines and everyday life
Introduce yourself, order food, shop, ask for directions and handle common situations with confidence
Use the present tense, near future and basic past tense correctly
Improve your pronunciation, listening skills and confidence when speaking
Build the essential vocabulary and communication skills needed for future TEF or TCF preparation

Skills you'll gain

Greetings & introductionsPresent tenseEveryday vocabularyPronunciationBasic past tenseReal conversation

Curriculum

8 modules · 40 sessions

  • French alphabet, sounds and pronunciation
  • Greetings, farewells and polite expressions
  • Introducing yourself and asking personal questions
  • Numbers, dates, countries and nationalities
  • Using être, avoir, s’appeler, habiter and parler

Your instructor

Rouba K.

French, All Levels

Teaches French across every level, from a first "bonjour" through to confident C2 fluency, moving at whatever pace the room needs.

  • French language educator

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