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French — A1/A2 (Beginner)

Start speaking French from your very first session and carry it all the way to confident everyday conversation — in a group of no more than eight.

Taught by Camille Laurent

About this course

A warm, conversation-first course for complete beginners that takes you from your first "bonjour" through a genuinely useful working vocabulary. You will build present-tense fluency, then push into A2 territory — past tense, more natural conversation, and the confidence to handle everyday situations without switching back to English. The small room means you talk far more than you ever would in a big class, and every mistake gets gently corrected on the spot.

What you'll achieve

Hold a real conversation in French about everyday life
Order, ask directions, and introduce yourself with ease
Use the present and basic past tense correctly
Build an accent you are not shy about

Skills you'll gain

Greetings & introductionsPresent tenseEveryday vocabularyPronunciationBasic past tenseReal conversation

Curriculum

5 modules · 20 sessions

  • Sounds & accent
  • Greetings
  • Introducing yourself
  • Numbers & dates

Your instructor

Camille Laurent

French & Conversational Fluency

Native Parisian and certified language teacher who gets students speaking from the first session. Believes fluency is built through conversation, not flashcards.

  • DELF/DALF examiner
  • MA Applied Linguistics
  • 12+ yrs teaching