Name: ⭐ 10-Week A1-Level French Learning Program - Open to all & free ⭐
Start: 2025-11-16T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-16T12:30:00-05:00

**The French Club** (all chapters) : **already 275 events completed**
(Sept. 1, 2024 — July 15, 2025)

**Upcoming events :**
[https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/](https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/)

**Testimonials :**
[https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/)

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**⭐ A1 French Course – Beginner Level (10 Weeks) ⭐**

**Course Title**: French for Beginners – A1 Level
\* Duration: 10 weeks
\* Weekly Class Time: 2.5 hours per week
\* Course format: Live on Zoom
\* Self-Study Commitment: Minimum 10 hours/week
\* Total Estimated Learning Hours: \~125 hours
\* Group Size: unlimited number of students

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**Course Description**

This A1-level French course is designed for absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of the language.

Over the course of 10 weeks, learners will build a strong foundation in French through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

By the end of the program, students will be able to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, hold basic conversations, understand everyday expressions, and use fundamental grammar structures.

This course follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and prepares students to reach the A1 level, enabling them to interact in basic French in real-life situations.

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**Session Start Date**

**Schedule:**

Starts on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 (week #1)
Ends on Sunday , Nov. 16, 2025 (week #10)

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**Group class #1 importance:**

During the first meeting, we will go over the overall structure of the A1 French course, explain how the documents are organized, show you how to make copies, where to add your homework (in Tab 2), and answer any practical questions you may have.

This introduction (covering all practical details) is only covered in the very first group meeting. To respect those who attended from the beginning, these topics will not be repeated in later sessions (weeks 2–10). If you join after the first meeting, please note that this information will not be re-explained.

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**Documents:**

A1 French - Week 1 - Modules 1 to 5 - Summer Session 2025
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n8znkQrkSNctXnoix6aimEBOPvIPnh2oNGYk8-TSpaU/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n8znkQrkSNctXnoix6aimEBOPvIPnh2oNGYk8-TSpaU/edit?usp=sharing)

A1 French - Week 2 - Modules 6 to 10 - Summer Session 2025
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rrlgn03J3cCM6h1R8eXTydLouQ0AVxZKwPrSZsmE6ws/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rrlgn03J3cCM6h1R8eXTydLouQ0AVxZKwPrSZsmE6ws/edit?usp=sharing)

A1 French - Week 3 - Modules 11 to 15 - Summer Session 2025
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XJTs8sf1QndEjIir0GLKf9HuVNmfLF3J2U-6PhMZvjY/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XJTs8sf1QndEjIir0GLKf9HuVNmfLF3J2U-6PhMZvjY/edit?usp=sharing)

A1 French - Week 4 - Modules 16 to 20 - Summer Session 2025
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IAOYyl8zjBFUKz97865otKimZb-Iyz7tbBtPBusfeSo/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IAOYyl8zjBFUKz97865otKimZb-Iyz7tbBtPBusfeSo/edit?usp=sharing)

A1 French - Week 5 - Modules 21 to 25 - Summer Session 2025
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/15D47l4AKfJi6L46_BYtsyqWDw1XQiNLnWVHH4xJGcAY/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15D47l4AKfJi6L46_BYtsyqWDw1XQiNLnWVHH4xJGcAY/edit?usp=sharing)

A1 French - Week 6 - Modules 26 to 30 - Summer Session 2025
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Aftbgsa-YngkoOP1XOah6cgw8ACvm3jpaZQH1GShpC0/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Aftbgsa-YngkoOP1XOah6cgw8ACvm3jpaZQH1GShpC0/edit?usp=sharing)

A1 French - Week 7 - Modules 31 to 35 - Summer Session 2025
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jue6HYQFdD3oktbW5Ic37hkdsR_oh-dKEa7KTeDdMaU/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jue6HYQFdD3oktbW5Ic37hkdsR_oh-dKEa7KTeDdMaU/edit?usp=sharing)

A1 French - Week 8 - Modules 36 to 40 - Summer Session 2025
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FPQS92tHZYmrPhIhEUQlL1ow6WQvET76jhb8Esu5BIo/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FPQS92tHZYmrPhIhEUQlL1ow6WQvET76jhb8Esu5BIo/edit?usp=sharing)

A1 French - Week 9 - Modules 41 to 45 - Summer Session 2025
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hAAVfZeiLDdTob2ROEI7sCb8iTphdb-3Ma25GWsfBRY/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hAAVfZeiLDdTob2ROEI7sCb8iTphdb-3Ma25GWsfBRY/edit?usp=sharing)

A1 French - Week 10 - Modules 46 to 50 - Summer Session 2025
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mAZ_eEZr0pt8DgL9s4kw2lfeSblb3oax4ZMydYW4TTw/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mAZ_eEZr0pt8DgL9s4kw2lfeSblb3oax4ZMydYW4TTw/edit?usp=sharing)

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**Cost & Payment Options:**

This 10-week A1 French course is free. The course will have limited interactions (no speaking exercises), no correction of homework and no dedicated WhatsApp group (unlike the paid courses).

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**Access & Attendance:**

\* Zoom access closes 10 minutes after class starts to maintain class flow
\* Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
**\* Password: galaxy**

Each and every week, people keep asking me what the passcode is.
The passcode is always mentioned on each event's page.
I always use the same passcode.

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**Course Outline – 10 Weeks of Learning**

Week 1: Foundations of French

* Vocabulary: Basic greetings, introducing yourself, numbers 0-100, days of the week
* Grammar: Subject pronouns (je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles), definite/indefinite articles (le, la, un, une, des)
* Speaking & Listening: Introducing yourself, greeting others formally/informally
* Reading & Writing: Writing a short self-introduction
* Homework: Practice dialogues, listening exercises

Week 2: Talking About Yourself & Others

* Vocabulary: Family members, nationalities, professions
* Grammar: Present tense of être and avoir (to be and to have), adjective agreement (petit/petite, français/française)
* Speaking & Listening: Describing yourself and your family
* Reading & Writing: Writing a short text about your family
* Homework: Flashcards for professions & adjectives, listening to beginner dialogues

Week 3: Daily Life & Regular Verbs

* Vocabulary: Common verbs, daily routines (se lever, manger, travailler, dormir)
* Grammar: Present tense of -ER verbs (parler, aimer, habiter), forming negative sentences (ne... pas)
* Speaking & Listening: Talking about daily habits and routines
* Reading & Writing: Describing a typical day
* Homework: Conjugation exercises, watching a short French video

Week 4: Places, Directions, and Prepositions

* Vocabulary: Cities, transportation, places (école, banque, supermarché)
* Grammar: Prepositions of place (à, de, sur, sous, devant, derrière), the verb aller
* Speaking & Listening: Asking for and giving directions
* Reading & Writing: Writing short sentences about your city
* Homework: Practicing directions, listening to French street dialogues

Week 5: Shopping, Food, and Ordering in a Café

* Vocabulary: Common foods, numbers 100+, ordering at a restaurant
* Grammar: Articles partitif (du, de la, des), quantities (beaucoup de, un peu de)
* Speaking & Listening: Ordering food and drinks
* Reading & Writing: Writing a grocery shopping list
* Homework: Watching restaurant ordering videos, role-playing dialogues

Week 6: Future Plans and Basic Conversations

* Vocabulary: Talking about free time, future activities (cinema, sports, travel)
* Grammar: Futur proche (aller + infinitive), expressing likes/dislikes (j’aime, je préfère)
* Speaking & Listening: Talking about weekend plans
* Reading & Writing: Writing about your future plans
* Homework: Listening to audio on leisure activities, creating your own future plans

Week 7: Talking About the Past

* Vocabulary: Common past actions (hier, la semaine dernière, déjà)
* Grammar: Passé composé (with avoir for regular verbs)
* Speaking & Listening: Talking about what you did last weekend
* Reading & Writing: Writing a short paragraph about a past experience
* Homework: Reading a simple story in past tense

Week 8: Travel, Transportation, and Asking for Help

* Vocabulary: Transportation (bus, train, taxi, avion), emergency phrases
* Grammar: Questions (où, quand, comment, combien), the verb pouvoir
* Speaking & Listening: Asking for help, booking tickets
* Reading & Writing: Filling out a travel form
* Homework: Practicing travel dialogues, listening to real-life recordings

Week 9: Invitations, Socializing, and Giving Opinions

* Vocabulary: Social phrases (on va au cinéma ?, pourquoi pas ?, c’est une bonne idée !)
* Grammar: The imperative (regarde ! écoute ! parle !)
* Speaking & Listening: Inviting someone, accepting/refusing
* Reading & Writing: Writing a short invitation message
* Homework: Practicing role-plays, writing social messages

Week 10: Final Review & Everyday Conversations

* Vocabulary: Review of key topics
* Grammar: Reinforcing present, past, and future tenses
* Speaking & Listening: Role-playing real-life scenarios (restaurant, shopping, travel)
* Reading & Writing: Writing a final paragraph about yourself
* Final Assessment: Speaking practice & review exercises

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**Learning Outcomes**

By the end of this 10-week course, you will be able to:

\* Introduce yourself and others (name, nationality, profession, family)
\* Use common verbs in the present, past, and near future
\* Ask and answer simple questions in social situations
\* Order food, buy things, ask for directions, and make plans
\* Read and understand basic French texts (menus, timetables, invitations)
\* Write simple sentences and short paragraphs

This course will give you the confidence to communicate in French in everyday situations!

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**About Me**

From May 2020 to mid-July 2025, I’ve given over 5,000 online lessons
to 725+ students from about 50 countries.

For some info about me as a teacher, and testimonials, see:
[https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau](https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau)
or[ https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721](https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721)

I look forward to assisting you soon.

François Normandeau

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