French 1 (A0 → A1-)
Level: Beginner (0/A2)
Would you like to learn French? Tres bien! In the French level 1 course, you work on a solid basis supported by a professional teacher. This course is suitable if you have already had about 20 hours of French lessons or two years of French in high school. You will work towards language level A1-.
Please note: this course is given in Dutch.
This course is not currently scheduled. Could a private course be something for you? Or take a look at our other group courses.
About French 1
In the French level 1 course, you learn how to make yourself understood in everyday situations. You also practise a lot with listening texts so that you not only ask questions, but can actually do something with the answers.
- When it comes to grammar, you learn important grammar rules and apply them immediately in various writing and speaking exercises. For example, you will learn how to conjugate common verbs, how to form an interrogative or negative sentence and how to use possessive pronouns correctly.
- You expand your vocabulary and practise formulating simple sentences. Of course, you will also work on your French pronunciation so that you can immediately put the language course content into practice.
- In addition to the teaching method used, the teacher will also talk about the French language and culture based on his or her own knowledge and experience. You will learn about customs, habits and developments in France, so that the French language really comes alive for you.
You can take this course if you have taken two years of French lessons at secondary school or have learned French for 20 hours. Not sure what your language level is? Then take our free placement test.
Learning goals
In the French level 1 course you will work towards language level A1-.
After completing this French course you will:
- be able to understand short French spoken and written texts.
- be able to have simple conversations in French.
- have more confidence in speaking and writing in French.
Method
Each lesson starts with a discussion of homework and a brief review of the previous meeting.
- Using audio recordings, you will engage in listening exercises and learn to understand French native speakers. An important part of the meetings is practising conversations in pairs.
- The teaching method we use in this course is the book Le nouveau taxi! part 1 (workbook and textbook). This method was specially developed to teach adults to speak French in a fast way. Each chapter contains a listening text, a grammar topic, a speaking exercise and a pronunciation exercise. We assume you have the book with you during the first meeting.
- Only part of the book will be covered during the course, but you can use it very well as a reference book. Moreover, the book comes with an answer template so you can work on the remaining chapters of the book yourself.
Time investment
- French 1 consists of 9 sessions of 1,5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
- To ensure that you learn as much as possible from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 2 to 3 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.
Practical
- The teacher will speak French as much as possible. Participants can ask questions in French or in Dutch.
- You can order the necessary books for this course via our website’s Order Books page. The method contains a lot of (extra) online learning material, including listening exercises. You should make sure to have the book before the start of the first lesson.
- You will receive a certificate if you attend at least 8 of the 9 classes.
- Do you work at Utrecht University or are you registered as an (exchange) student at the university? Then you get a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU e-mail address, and the discount will be automatically processed.
Take our placement test
If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
