French 1 (A0 → A1-)
With this beginner’s French course, you will lay a solid foundation. You’ll practice everyday conversation, pronunciation and grammar so you can better express yourself and understand French speakers.
About the French 1 course for beginners
Do you want to learn French to make yourself understood, expand your vocabulary, or gain a better understanding of French culture? In this French course for beginners, you’ll build a solid foundation step by step. You’ll practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing through everyday situations. You’ll learn to have simple conversations, ask questions, and understand short texts. This will help you feel more and more confident when speaking French with native speakers.
In 9 lessons of French 1:
- you can understand short spoken and written texts in French;
- have simple conversations about everyday topics;
- ask questions and respond to simple answers;
- you’ll learn basic grammar, such as how to conjugate common verbs;
- write short sentences and simple messages in French;
- you’ll speak French with more confidence in everyday situations.
This course will help you reach language level A1-. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to have simple conversations, understand short texts, and express yourself in French with greater confidence. If you’ve caught the bug, continue with French Course 2 (A1- → A1).
Time investment,
Sessions
This course consists of 9 meetings.
Lesson duration
Each class lasts 90 minutes.
Frequency
In this course, you will have classes once a week.
Self-study
You spend 2-3 hours per week on self-study.
Who is it for?
This course is for anyone who wants to refresh and supplement their basic French knowledge. It is nice if you already have a small command of the language, think 2 years of high school classes or about 20 hours of French lessons. You are also motivated to actively practice outside of class. This way you make quick steps and get the most out of the lessons.
Determine your language level
Would you like to know which course best suits your language level? We can help you! Take our free placement test and receive personal advice so that you get the most out of the course.
Do you prefer to take classes in a different format? Check out the options.
Private lesson
One-on-one
Want to make faster progress with personal attention? With 1-on-1 lessons, you’ll receive customized guidance tailored to your learning goals and pace.
Business
With your colleagues
Looking for a course for your team or organization? Choose a hands-on customized course that is fully aligned with your organization’s goals.
Schedule
View the schedule for the different start dates here:
Pricing
Course price: € 275,-
Excluding course materials
A language course is an investment in yourself. In your self-confidence. In your future in the Netherlands or beyond. That’s why at Babel, we work with you to figure out the costs. You don’t always have to pay for a course yourself. Sometimes DUO helps out. Sometimes your employer does. And sometimes you get a discount. Find out what’s possible for you. Read more about the Funding for your course.
Method
Our teaching method combines a structured approach with hands-on working methods. The lessons are active, personal, varied and practical. There is always attention for your learning style, pace and level. Curious about how we design this course?
Approach
Each lesson starts with a review of the previous lesson and space for questions. Then you work alternately in class, in groups or individually on interactive assignments. An important part of this course is practicing conversation so that you build up more and more confidence when using the language.
Teaching Materials
You work with the book “Édito A1” (work and textbook). This method contains audio fragments, reading texts, grammar, pronunciation and speaking exercises. You will also use the book as a reference work, with transcriptions and answers so that you can also practice well at home. Before the start of the course, we will inform you how you can easily order the teaching materials so that you can start your lessons well prepared.
Teachers
You will be taught by an experienced teacher who will guide you step by step as you learn French. The teacher provides targeted feedback on your pronunciation, grammar and communication. In addition, you will gain insight into French culture, customs and language usage so that the language really comes alive.
Certificate of Participation
You will receive a certificate of participation from us if you have actively participated in at least 80% of the meetings.
Do you have a question?
info@babel.nl 
030 227 0008 
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