French

🇫🇷 French Online Course Overview

🔍 Course Title:

Beginner French: Language, Culture, and Conversation

🎯 Course Objective:

This course introduces learners to the basics of French language and culture. Students will learn to speak, read, write, and understand everyday French through practical vocabulary, grammar, and real-life scenarios. The course also offers cultural insights to help learners communicate appropriately in various contexts.

🗓️ Course Duration:

8–10 weeks (Self-paced or instructor-led)

🎓 Target Audience:

• Beginners with little to no knowledge of French

• Travelers, students, or professionals preparing for French-speaking environments

• Adults and teens (ages 13+)

• Language learners preparing for CEFR A1–A2 exams or DELF

📚 Course Format:

• Video lessons and pronunciation practice

• Listening and reading comprehension activities

• Vocabulary flashcards and grammar drills

• Quizzes, conversation practice, and assignments

• Optional live speaking sessions or peer discussion forums

📖 Course Content & Weekly Breakdown

Module 1: Introduction to French

• French alphabet and pronunciation rules

• Greetings and polite expressions

• Introducing yourself and others

• Basic numbers and nationalities

Module 2: Everyday Vocabulary and Phrases

• Days, months, seasons, telling time

• Family members and describing people

• Weather and daily activities

• Using “avoir,” “être,” and regular -er verbs

Module 3: Essential Grammar and Sentence Structure

• Nouns and articles (gender and number)

• Subject pronouns

• Present tense of common verbs (aller, faire, prendre)

• Simple questions and negation

Module 4: At Home and in the City

• Rooms, furniture, and household vocabulary

• Describing where you live

• Giving and understanding directions

• Talking about places in town and means of transport

Module 5: Food and Dining

• Common foods and drinks

• Ordering in a café or restaurant

• Expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences

• Introduction to partitive articles and quantities

Module 6: School, Work, and Hobbies

• Talking about your profession or studies

• Describing your routine and leisure activities

• Invitations and making plans

• Using reflexive verbs

Module 7: Health, Shopping, and Emergencies

• Talking about health and the body

• Visiting a pharmacy or doctor

• Shopping vocabulary and clothing

• Asking for help or directions in emergencies

Module 8: Culture, Travel, and Final Review

• Francophone countries and cultural etiquette

• Travel and vacation vocabulary

• Review of major grammar and vocabulary

• Final speaking and writing assignment

🧠 Assessments and Deliverables

• Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes

• Listening comprehension with audio clips

• Reading and writing short dialogues or paragraphs

• Speaking practice via recordings or live sessions

• Final project: a short self-introduction or role-play scenario in French