Level A1

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At the A1 level of French language proficiency, learners focus on developing basic communication skills and building a foundation for further language acquisition.

Remember to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in each of these areas to enhance your overall language proficiency.

Syllabus Plan for Level A1 ( 75 -80 Hours)

A syllabus plan for French Level 1, designed for beginners, typically covers fundamental language skills such as basic vocabulary, grammar structures, pronunciation, and simple conversations. It would take about 4 months to cover these topics by spending 5 hours a week (75-80 Hours).

Course Plan

• Total duration: 16 weeks (about 4 months)
• Total Classroom hours:  75 – 80 hours
• Weekly class hours: 4–5 hours (ideally 2–3 sessions per week)
• Self-study: 2–3 hours per week 

Weeks 1-2: Introduction to French

• Greetings and basic expressions
• The French alphabet, pronunciation and phonetics
• Accents in French
• Numbers 0–20, days, months and seasons

Weeks 3-4: Nouns and Articles

• Gender of nouns and articles (le, la, un, une)
• Plural of nouns
• Partitive articles (du, de la, des) and quantities
• Simple sentences with C’est, Ce sont and Il y a
• Vocabulary: everyday objects (PDF)

Weeks 5-6: Present Tense Verbs (Regular) and Negation

• Être, avoir and aller
• Expressions with avoir and faire
• Regular -ER verbs (parler, aimer, écouter)
• Negative sentences

Weeks 7-8:Describing People and Things

• Descriptive adjectives and agreement
• Vocabulary: size, colours, nationalities, professions (PDF)
• Possessive adjectives (mon, ma, mes)
• Demonstrative adjectives (ce, cet, cette, ces)

Weeks 9-10: Questions, -IR Verbs (Second Group) and Activities

• Asking questions (est-ce que, question words, intonation)
• Regular -IR verbs (finir, choisir, remplir)
• Talking about preferences, daily activities and hobbies

Weeks 11-12: Prepositions and Places

• Prepositions à, de and en
• Contracted articles (au, aux, du, des) (add link to your existing post)
• Prepositions with cities, countries and places
• Stressed pronouns (moi, toi, lui…)
• Vocabulary: names of places

• Basic prepositions (à, de, en, sur etc.) and their usage
• Vocabulary related to places (chez, à la maison, à l’école, au bureau)

Weeks 13-14: –RE Verbs (Third Group) and Key Irregular Verbs

• -RE verbs, faire and prendre
• Common irregular verbs: pouvoir, vouloir, devoir and venir

Weeks 15-16: Daily Routine, Future Plans and Review

• Reflexive verbs
• Telling the time
• Le futur proche (aller + infinitive) [New]
• Review: conversations and reading passages
• Final assessment covering vocabulary, grammar and basic conversation

This syllabus provides a structured progression for beginners to acquire foundational skills in French, focusing on essential vocabulary, grammar structures, and communication in various contexts. It’s essential to incorporate speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities to ensure a well-rounded learning experience for students at this level. Additionally, cultural insights and interactive activities can enhance engagement and provide context to language learning.

Here are some common topics covered at the A1 level:

1. Greetings and Introductions: Learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, and engage in simple conversations.
2. Personal Information: Practice talking about yourself, including your name, age, nationality, and occupation.
3. Daily Routine: Describe your daily activities, such as waking up, eating meals, going to work or school, and leisure activities.
4. Family and Relationships: Discuss your family members, describe relationships, and talk about your immediate family.
5. Likes and Dislikes: Express preferences and interests, discussing activities, hobbies, and favourite things.
6. Time and Dates: Learn to tell the time, days of the week, months, and talk about events and appointments.
7. Food and Drinks: Discuss food and drinks, order at a restaurant, and describe basic meals and ingredients.
8. Shopping: Learn vocabulary related to shopping, including items, sizes, and prices.
9. Directions and Locations: Understand and give simple directions, describe places, and ask for locations.
10. Travel and Transportation: Discuss modes of transportation, plan trips, and ask for information at a train station or airport.

These topics provide a solid foundation for building basic communication skills in French at the A1 level.