The French Club (Toronto)

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

Course Title: French for Beginners – A1 Level
* Duration: 10 weeks
* Weekly Class Time: 2 hours per week
* Course format: Live on Zoom
* Self-Study Suggestion: Minimum 10 hours/week
* Total Estimated Learning Hours: ~120 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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Schedule:

Starts on Thursday, Apr. 2, 2026 (week #1)
Ends on Thursday, June. 4, 2026 (week #10)

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Cost & Payment Options:

This 10-week A1 French course is free and the explanations are provided in English. The course will have limited interactions (no speaking exercises), no correction of homework.

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A1 Course Zoom call for the class

Access & Attendance:
* Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* Password: galaxy

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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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In order to have access to the full A1 course on our platform,
please follow these steps.

Learning Platform: Account Creation and Course Enrollment

In the Google document linked here, you’ll find a clear step-by-step guide showing exactly how to create your French Club account and then enroll in the Free Plan on our learning platform.

French Club Account setup & free A1 course enrolling Step-by-step guide
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fSyoLZDxM2QdHXO0TnDh1UVFP_QjWTXA1Hj-qwcIIMM/edit?usp=sharing

Important: the Free Plan includes access to the free A1 course, but the A1 course is not automatic. After you activate the Free Plan, you still need to enroll in the A1 course directly on the platform to access the lessons and materials.

Platform: https://www.frenchclub.net/

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About The French Club

The French Club is a global French-learning community focused on real, practical fluency. Founded in September 2024, it has grown into 21 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 8,000+ members and a structured curriculum built in-house (200 modules, from A1 to B2, about 4,000 pages).

Here on Meetup, you’ll find our FREE live events including the full 10-week A1 and A2 courses, A1 and A2 conversation practice, A1 and A2 homework sessions, student-led events such as 'Raconte-moi une histoire', and occasional special sessions with partner companies.

You’ll also see events hosted by members of our teaching team and community leaders (Cindy, Nicole, Jaime, Gaffar and Fairy).

The French Club – Q&A Session (Courses, Workshops, Platform, Immersions, etc)

Curious about The French Club and how everything works?

This open Q&A session (in English) is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about our programs, events, and learning options.

During this session, François Normandeau, founder of The French Club, will explain how the different parts of the ecosystem fit together
and answer questions from participants.

You are welcome to ask about topics such as:
• The French Club courses (A1–B2)
• Weekly workshops and conversation events
• The drip courses available on the platform
• The Starter and Premium membership plans
• Upcoming immersion experiences
• The Momentum Lab speaking program
• The structure of the learning ecosystem
• How to choose the right program for your level and goals

You may also ask broader questions about learning French effectively, building speaking confidence, or planning your learning path.
This session is informal and interactive. You can simply listen, or ask questions if you wish.

Whether you are new to The French Club or already participating in some of the activities, this session can help you better understand the available options
and how they can support your progress in French.
All levels are welcome.

Note: This free Q&A session follows the free A1 course.

Practical information
Duration: approximately 25 minutes
Schedule: On Sunday morning (11:00 am to 11:25 am NY time) and on Thursday evening (9 pm to 9:25 pm NY time)
Format: live Zoom session
Host: François Normandeau, Founder of The French Club

French Between the Lines: Your Window into the French-Speaking World
Do you enjoy exploring meaningful topics and current events while improving your French in a practical way?

Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop where French comes to life through real online articles, as we take turns reading them in French and translating them into English, and vice versa.

Each session offers a unique opportunity to experience French beyond textbooks, by engaging with a wide range of topics including art, culture, society, lifestyle, international news, and more. Whatever your interests are, there is something for everyone.

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What to Expect
This free weekly workshop is designed primarily for A2 and B1 learners who want to strengthen their reading comprehension, speaking ability, and ability to translate their thoughts from English to French, in a structured and supportive environment. Beginners will also benefit by hearing French read aloud and broken down into clear English.

As participants gain confidence, English articles may also be read and translated into French. These sessions aim to build confidence in reading, pronunciation, and vocabulary by understanding words and expressions in context.

Beginners are welcome to attend, listen, and benefit from exposure to spoken French and guided explanations.

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How the Workshops Work

• Participants take turns reading short engaging French articles aloud.
• Sentences are translated and discussed as a group including clarification of meaning and vocabulary review.
• Participants may summarize ideas in their own words (in French or English) or react to the content to spark discussion and deepen understanding.
• A short “focus point” is introduced each session (grammar, expressions, sentence structure, or cultural nuance) emphasizing how everyday concepts and ideas are expressed differently in French.
• The emphasis is not on word-for-word translation, but on expressing meaning naturally and clearly.

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A1 French — Weekly Free Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole

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Overview

A relaxed, focused study hour for current A1 students in the 10-week course. You'll meet online once a week to work through the exact homework from your current modules. You get structure, gentle accountability, without turning it into a full lesson.

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Who It’s For

Current A1 learners enrolled in the 10-week program who want a quiet space to get homework done and keep momentum between classes.

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How It Works (60 minutes)

Every week, you will tackle the modules seen earlier in the course. Nicole, the host, will have final say as to which modules are part of that week's homework.

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What You’ll Get

Nicole is not a French teacher and can't provide detailed explanations. But you'll get the answer key for the exercises or the exam that you completed during the homework session.

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What To Bring

Your A1 course document for the current week, your homework list, a notebook or doc for answers. Camera on is encouraged; microphone on only during Q&A.

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Scope And Boundaries

We stay strictly inside the A1 curriculum you are currently studying. This is not a replacement for class or a one-to-one tutoring slot.

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Logistics

Weekly on Google Meet. New York time (ET). Free to attend. RSVP required to keep the room small and effective. Please arrive on time so the first work block can start smoothly.

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Respectful Space

We keep the atmosphere friendly, focused, and supportive. During silent blocks, please mute your mic.

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Outcome

You leave with your A1 homework largely completed and a simple plan for anything left to finish before your next class.

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Ready to join?

Reserve your spot on the next session and bring the module you’re working on this week.

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Details:

Day: Every Friday, until June 5, 2026
Time: From 7:00 to 8:00 pm NY time.

Google Meet video call link: https://meet.google.com/pys-cuey-sxo
Passcode: none needed

Cost: Free.

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About The French Club

The French Club is a global French-learning community focused on real, practical fluency. Founded in September 2024, it has grown into 21 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 8,000+ members and a structured curriculum built in-house (200 modules, from A1 to B2, about 4,000 pages).

Here on Meetup, you’ll find our FREE live events including the full 10-week A1 and A2 courses, A1 and A2 conversation practice, A1 and A2 homework sessions, student-led events such as 'Raconte-moi une histoire', and occasional special sessions with partner companies.

You’ll also see events hosted by members of our teaching team and community leaders (Cindy, Nicole, Jaime, Gaffar and Fairy).