LEVEL 1
Start Your French Journey from Zero
Learn the foundations — greetings, introductions, present tense, and everyday vocabulary. No prior French required. 1 Month program.
Is This Course a Good Fit for Me?
- You’ve Never Studied French Before: This course is designed for absolute beginners, making it the ideal starting point to build a strong foundation in French.
- You’re Working Toward the TEF/TCF Exam: Level 1 French for beginners is the essential starting point, laying the groundwork for future TEF/TCF preparation and helping you achieve your CLB goals.
- You Have a Clear Goal in Mind: Whether it’s immigration, work, travel, or personal growth, this course sets the stage for success in your French journey.
What You’ll Master at Level 1 – Or Begin the Full Journey from Here
At Level 1, you’ll learn the basics of French communication, including greetings, introductions, and expressing your preferences.
You can choose to enroll in this French Level 1 course alone or continue through our structured program.
Take a look below at what each level offers over the first 6 months to build French foundations.
If you’re preparing for the TEF/TCF exam, you can also enroll in the full 12-month program, starting from your current level.
Present Tense (Regular Verbs) - 1 Month
The idea is to build up a solid foundation in order to express yourself in basic and common situations.
You’ll learn how to:
- Greet someone & introduce yourself
- Ask simple questions
- Express your tastes, interests, and hobbies.
- Count up to 100 & Give your phone number
- Pronounce the Alphabet & Spell your name
- Greetings: Formal & Informal French
- Say the date
- Differentiate feminine and masculine nouns.
- Write a postcard about your holidays to a friend or family member.
- Learn useful vocabulary: Food, Animals, Activities, etc.
- Use “Etre” (To be), “Avoir” (To have) et “Aimer” (To like) at present tense.
- Talk about your family
- Use possessive adjectives: “Mon, Ton, Son, Ma, Ta, Sa,…”
- Describe your daily habits using reflexive verbs.
- And more…
Present Tense (Irregular Verbs) - 1 Month
This module focuses is designed to prepare you to speak French in very practical situations.
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- Making reservations and ordering food
- Describing tastes and eating habits
- Asking for and giving directions
- Describing homes and neighborhoods
- Shopping and describing clothing
- Family descriptions
Grammar:
- Imperative mood (regular and irregular verbs)
- Present indicative (additional irregular verbs)
- Closed and open questions
- Definite, indefinite, and partitive articles
- Expressions of quantity and negation with "de"
- And more!
Future Tense (Futur proche & simple) - 1 Month
This module focuses on learning how to express yourself using the future tense.
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- Discussing short-term and long-term plans
- Asking for information at airports
- Describing jobs and daily routines
- Talking about leisure activities and travel
- Comparing different types of transportation
Grammar:
- Near future tense (regular and reflexive verbs)
- Simple future tense (regular and irregular verbs)
- Introduction to past tenses (passé composé and imparfait)
- Direct object pronouns
- And more…
Past Tense (Passe composé) - 1 Month
This module focuses on teaching you how to talk about events that happened once in the past.
Topics:
- Narrating past experiences (vacations, cultural outings)
- Asking for information at the cinema
- Discussing cultural habits
- Sharing memories and past habits
- Comparing past and present experiences
- Describing daily routines and habits
Grammar:
- Past tense (passé composé): regular verbs, irregular past participles
- Imperfect tense (imparfait)
- Contrast between passé composé and imparfait
- Placement of frequency adverbs
- And much more!
Conditional Present - 1 Month
This level covers conditional tenses and discussions on technology, music, and literature, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively on diverse topics
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- New technologies and IT vocabulary
- Informal expressions for surprise and relief
- Giving opinions on various topics
- Music genres and francophone artists
- Sharing anecdotes and past events
Grammar:
- Conditional present (formation and uses)
- Conditional past (introduction)
- Gerund (formation and use)
- Reinforcement of past tenses
- And more!
Subjunctive - 1 Month
Achieve fluency by mastering the subjunctive mood and other intermediate grammatical structures. This level helps you express wishes, doubts, and feelings, and use idiomatic expressions, making your French sound more natural.
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- Making vacation plans with a friend
- Expressing wishes, doubts, obligations, and feelings
- Using idiomatic expressions with "en" and "y"
Grammar:
- Present subjunctive (formation and uses)
- Past subjunctive
- Conjunctions used with the subjunctive
- And much more!
TEF/TCF Preparation - 6 Months
By this stage, you’ve mastered the French Foundations and reached a B1 level. In the second half of the program, the focus shifts entirely to preparing for the TEF/TCF exam. This phase is meticulously designed to provide you with the strategies, knowledge, and practice required to excel in all four sections: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. Through dynamic lessons, realistic mock exams, and tailored feedback, you’ll sharpen your French skills and build the confidence needed to succeed on test day.
Mock Exams and Corrections:
- Complete practice tests for all TEF/TCF sections.
- Receive detailed corrections and feedback from experienced instructors.
Master Advanced Grammar for TEF/TCF Success:
- Plus-que-parfait, Subjunctive, Gérondif, and other key structures.
- Use grammar effectively in speaking and writing.
Expand Your Vocabulary:
- Topics like volunteering, arts, travel, health, and gastronomy.
- Idiomatic expressions to sound more fluent and natural.
Sharpen Your Comprehension Skills:
- Strategies for tackling listening and reading sections.
- Practice with authentic texts, recordings, and exercises.
Boost Your Writing Performance:
- Learn to write structured essays and responses for TEF/TCF sections.
- Practice argumentation and persuasive writing techniques.
Enhance Your Speaking Confidence:
- Develop clear and coherent speech for both speaking sections.
- Practice expressing opinions, narrating experiences, and answering scenarios.
Check out the official Government of Canada’s website, to learn about the level requirements for immigration purposes.
What You’ll Master at Level 1 – Or Begin the Full Journey from Here
At Level 1, you’ll learn the basics of French communication, including greetings, introductions, and expressing your preferences.
You can choose to enroll in this French Level 1 course alone or continue through our structured program.
Take a look below at what each level offers over the first 6 months to build French foundations.
If you’re preparing for the TEF/TCF exam, you can also enroll in the full 12-month program, starting from your current level.
Level 1
Present Tense (Regular Verbs) - 1 Month
The idea is to build up a solid foundation in order to express yourself in basic and common situations.
You’ll learn how to:
- Greet someone & introduce yourself
- Ask simple questions
- Express your tastes, interests, and hobbies.
- Count up to 100 & Give your phone number
- Pronounce the Alphabet & Spell your name
- Greetings: Formal & Informal French
- Say the date
- Differentiate feminine and masculine nouns.
- Write a postcard about your holidays to a friend or family member.
- Learn useful vocabulary: Food, Animals, Activities, etc.
- Use “Etre” (To be), “Avoir” (To have) et “Aimer” (To like) at present tense.
- Talk about your family
- Use possessive adjectives: “Mon, Ton, Son, Ma, Ta, Sa,…”
- Describe your daily habits using reflexive verbs.
- And more…
Level 2
Present Tense (Irregular Verbs) - 1 Month
This module focuses is designed to prepare you to speak French in very practical situations.
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- Making reservations and ordering food
- Describing tastes and eating habits
- Asking for and giving directions
- Describing homes and neighborhoods
- Shopping and describing clothing
- Family descriptions
Grammar:
- Imperative mood (regular and irregular verbs)
- Present indicative (additional irregular verbs)
- Closed and open questions
- Definite, indefinite, and partitive articles
- Expressions of quantity and negation with "de"
- And more!
Level 3
Future Tense (Futur proche & simple) - 1 Month
This module focuses on learning how to express yourself using the future tense.
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- Discussing short-term and long-term plans
- Asking for information at airports
- Describing jobs and daily routines
- Talking about leisure activities and travel
- Comparing different types of transportation
Grammar:
- Near future tense (regular and reflexive verbs)
- Simple future tense (regular and irregular verbs)
- Introduction to past tenses (passé composé and imparfait)
- Direct object pronouns
- And more…
Level 4
Past Tense (Passe composé) - 1 Month
This module focuses on teaching you how to talk about events that happened once in the past.
Topics:
- Narrating past experiences (vacations, cultural outings)
- Asking for information at the cinema
- Discussing cultural habits
- Sharing memories and past habits
- Comparing past and present experiences
- Describing daily routines and habits
Grammar:
- Past tense (passé composé): regular verbs, irregular past participles
- Imperfect tense (imparfait)
- Contrast between passé composé and imparfait
- Placement of frequency adverbs
- And much more!
Level 5
Conditional Present - 1 Month
This level covers conditional tenses and discussions on technology, music, and literature, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively on diverse topics
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- New technologies and IT vocabulary
- Informal expressions for surprise and relief
- Giving opinions on various topics
- Music genres and francophone artists
- Sharing anecdotes and past events
Grammar:
- Conditional present (formation and uses)
- Conditional past (introduction)
- Gerund (formation and use)
- Reinforcement of past tenses
- And more!
Level 6
Subjunctive - 1 Month
Achieve fluency by mastering the subjunctive mood and other intermediate grammatical structures. This level helps you express wishes, doubts, and feelings, and use idiomatic expressions, making your French sound more natural.
You’ll learn how to:
Topics:
- Making vacation plans with a friend
- Expressing wishes, doubts, obligations, and feelings
- Using idiomatic expressions with "en" and "y"
Grammar:
- Present subjunctive (formation and uses)
- Past subjunctive
- Conjunctions used with the subjunctive
- And much more!
TEF/TCF Prep
TEF/TCF Preparation - 6 Months
By this stage, you’ve mastered the French Foundations and reached a B1 level. In the second half of the program, the focus shifts entirely to preparing for the TEF/TCF exam. This phase is meticulously designed to provide you with the strategies, knowledge, and practice required to excel in all four sections: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. Through dynamic lessons, realistic mock exams, and tailored feedback, you’ll sharpen your French skills and build the confidence needed to succeed on test day.
Mock Exams and Corrections:
- Complete practice tests for all TEF/TCF sections.
- Receive detailed corrections and feedback from experienced instructors.
Master Advanced Grammar for TEF/TCF Success:
- Plus-que-parfait, Subjunctive, Gérondif, and other key structures.
- Use grammar effectively in speaking and writing.
Expand Your Vocabulary:
- Topics like volunteering, arts, travel, health, and gastronomy.
- Idiomatic expressions to sound more fluent and natural.
Sharpen Your Comprehension Skills:
- Strategies for tackling listening and reading sections.
- Practice with authentic texts, recordings, and exercises.
Boost Your Writing Performance:
- Learn to write structured essays and responses for TEF/TCF sections.
- Practice argumentation and persuasive writing techniques.
Enhance Your Speaking Confidence:
- Develop clear and coherent speech for both speaking sections.
- Practice expressing opinions, narrating experiences, and answering scenarios.
Check out the official Government of Canada’s website, to learn about the level requirements for immigration purposes.
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- 50+ hours of prerecorded video lessons covering Levels 1 to 6
- Comprehensive course materials: presentations, PDFs, and worksheets
- Homework assignments after each lesson to reinforce learning
- Quizzes for each level to track your progress
- Additional tools and resources to enhance your French learning journey
- Community support to stay motivated and connected
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Goals of the French Group Classes - Level 1
Listening
You will understand familiar words and very basic phrases concerning yourself, your family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly.
Speaking
You can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where you live and people you know. You can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.
Reading
You will be able to understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences.
Writing
You will be able to write a short text about you using the verb “to be”, “to have” and “to like” as well as write a simple postcard using the present tense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any prior French knowledge for Level 1?
No — Level 1 is designed for absolute beginners. We start from zero: the alphabet, basic pronunciation, greetings. You don’t need any previous French experience.
What happens after I finish Level 1?
You can continue to Level 2 (the next month in the French Transformation program), switch to private lessons for more individual attention, or pause and come back when you’re ready. Most students continue straight to Level 2 — the momentum helps.
Can I take the course online or does it have to be in person?
Both options are available. Online classes run via Zoom, with 3 time slots. In-person classes are at our Vancouver location. Both follow the exact same curriculum with the same native French teachers.
How many students are in each class?
To ensure personalized attention and effective learning, we aim to limit our group classes to a maximum of 16 students.
Is Level 1 enough to pass TEF/TCF?
Level 1 alone won’t prepare you for TEF/TCF — it’s the first step of a longer journey. For CLB 7 (the level most immigration candidates need), we recommend the full 12-month program: 6 months of French Transformation (Levels 1–6) followed by 6 months of dedicated TEF/TCF exam preparation.
Looking for a Different Level?
Not quite the right level? Discover our other group classes to achieve fluency. Whether you want an extensive program or the next step in your journey, we have the perfect course for you.
My French Transformation
Our most popular course, "My French Transformation," takes you from a complete beginner to a confident French speaker in just six months. This program combines all six levels covering the French foundations, perfect if you aim to take the TEF or TCF exam.
Level 2
Build on your foundational knowledge by learning to navigate everyday situations such as ordering at restaurants. This course focuses on enhancing your conversational skills, making it perfect for those who want to confidently interact in French.
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