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Beginner 1 (A1-1)
Inspire 1 - Units 1-2
You will learn how to:
* Greet
* Spell and count
* Present yourself
* Give and ask personal information
Unit 1 : Découvrez (discover)
Grammar : First contact with French grammar, the subjects (I, you...), ask a question and answer a question.
Vocabulary : The greetings, the class objects, the alphabet, the numbers until 100 and the days of the week.
Unit 2 : Entrez en contact (first contact)
Grammar : The three forms of « the », some key verbs (to be, to have, to live, to speak), the possessives (my, your...)
Vocabulary : The nationalities, the countries, the greetings (2), the numbers until 1 million, the months and the seasons.
Pace: Regular
Beginner 1 (A1-1)
Inspire 1 - Units 1-2
You will learn how to:
* Greet
* Spell and count
* Present yourself
* Give and ask personal information
Unit 1 : Découvrez (discover)
Grammar : First contact with French grammar, the subjects (I, you...), ask a question and answer a question.
Vocabulary : The greetings, the class objects, the alphabet, the numbers until 100 and the days of the week.
Unit 2 : Entrez en contact (first contact)
Grammar : The three forms of « the », some key verbs (to be, to have, to live, to speak), the possessives (my, your...)
Vocabulary : The nationalities, the countries, the greetings (2), the numbers until 1 million, the months and the seasons.
Pace: Regular
French for Travelers (A1-3+)
Ready to Travel to France? Join Our 4-Week French Course for Travelers! Alliance Française San Francisco has the perfect way to help you prepare! We’re offering a 4-week French course specifically designed for travelers, helping you master the essential phrases and cultural tips you'll need while exploring France.
As our group trip to Montpellier is just around the corner, now is the ideal time to start learning the basics of French! Whether you’re going for the food, the history, or the beautiful scenery, this course will give you the confidence to navigate your adventures.
Course Details:
- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Start Date: March 26
- Location: Alliance Française San Francisco, 1345 Bush Street, SF
- Designed for travelers heading to France
- Ideal for A2 levels and those looking to refresh their skills
Please note that the student needs a level of Beginner 3 (A1-3) Completed or equivalent to take this course.
Don’t miss this chance to get ready for your upcoming trip and join us for an exciting cultural experience. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!
Pace: Regular
Beginner 2 (A1-2)
Inspire 1 Units 3-4
You will learn how to :
* Present and describe your family
* Describe a person
* Talk about the hobbies you like
* Describe a place
* Ask for directions
* Accept and decline an invitation
* Tell the time
Unit 3 : Faîtes connaissance (get to know each other)
Grammar : The -er verbs, asking precise questions, the possessives (2) (my, your...), the masculine and the feminine, the negation, me too/me neither. Vocabulary : The family, the jobs, the physical appearance, the sports and leisure activities, the clothes.
Unit 4 : Organisez une sortie (plan an outing)
Grammar : C’est VS il y a, the prépositions of place, the verb “to go”, the imperative, the moments of the day, the verb “faire” and “finir”.
Vocabulary : The places in the city, the directions, the itinerary, the leisure, the outings, telling the hour.
Pace: Regular
Beginner 3 (A1-3)
Inspire 1 Units 5-6
You will learn how to :
* Décrire son quotidien (to describe your daily life)
* Faire les courses (to do groceries)
* Acheter des vêtements (to buy clothes)
* Faire une recette (to follow a recipe)
* Commander au restaurant (to order at a restaurant)
* Raconter un évènement (to tell an event)
Unit 5 : Parler de votre quotidien (speak about your everyday life)
Grammar : Verb faire (to do, to make), question combien (how much, how many), future tense, propositions to indicate the place.
Vocabulary : To describe your everyday life, to go shopping, to buy clothes
Unit 6 : Partagez vos experiences (share your experiences)
Grammar : Beaucoup de, peu de, trop de; past tenses, negative form, past participle, time indicators.
Vocabulary : To order at a restaurant, to follow a recipe, to tell an event.
Pace: Regular
Beginner 4 (A1-4)
Inspire 1 Units 7-8
You will learn how to :
* Conseiller (to give advice)
* Proposer un sujet (to suggest a topic)
* Raconter un voyage (to tell a trip)
* Expliquer son cursus (to explain one's background)
* Décrire son travail (to describe one's work)
* Se loger (to find accomodation)
Unit 7 : Donnez votre avis (share your opinion)
Grammar : Imperative mode, cause sentence, purpose sentence, negative sentence, past tenses (particularities), verbs devoir and pouvoir in present.
Vocabulary : To give advice, to suggest a topic, to tell a trip
Unit 8 : Informez-vous (get informed)
Grammar : Verbs connaîntre and savoir in present, pronoun y, inversion, comparative, past and future tenses.
Vocabulary : To explain one's background, to describe one's work, to find accomodation.
Pace: Regular
Beginner Conversation (A1-3 and above) (cycle b) (6-weeks)
*This is not a class for complete beginners. Please have completed level A1-3 with us or elsewhere before registering for this class.
This class aims to help students acquire elementary knowledge about the French language and create a functioning vocabulary. Have you acquired some basic French, but can’t seem to figure out how to actually speak? This course is for you! This course focuses on YOU talking as much as possible. The teacher will help you facilitate your speech, with pronunciation and grammar corrections as needed.
This 8 hours course will cover:
Week 1 and 2 : Le travail! What do you do ? What do others do ? Talk and describe your work in beginner conversations
Week 3 and 4 : Le logement. You will be talking about different kinds of accommodation that you may find in France or around the world.
Week 5 and 6 : Au restaurant ! We’ll go over food preferences and how to order at a restaurant in France
Week 7 and 8 : Les vacances! Where do you go for the vacation ? What kind of activities do you do ? We will go over all of that together!
Each conversation topic goes with necessary grammar material that corresponds to the A1 level requirements.
What materials will I need?
No books are required, the teacher will provide all the materials you need.
Can’t attend the onsite class because you’re traveling ? You can attend the online class instead! The same program is followed.
Pace: Regular
Beginner Conversation (A1-3 and above) (cycle b)
*This is not a class for complete beginners. Please have completed level A1-3 with us or elsewhere before registering for this class.
This class aims to help students acquire elementary knowledge about the French language and create a functioning vocabulary. Have you acquired some basic French, but can’t seem to figure out how to actually speak? This course is for you! This course focuses on YOU talking as much as possible. The teacher will help you facilitate your speech, with pronunciation and grammar corrections as needed.
This 8 hours course will cover:
Week 1 and 2 : Le travail! What do you do ? What do others do ? Talk and describe your work in beginner conversations
Week 3 and 4 : Le logement. You will be talking about different kinds of accommodation that you may find in France or around the world.
Week 5 and 6 : Au restaurant ! We’ll go over food preferences and how to order at a restaurant in France
Week 7 and 8 : Les vacances! Where do you go for the vacation ? What kind of activities do you do ? We will go over all of that together!
Each conversation topic goes with necessary grammar material that corresponds to the A1 level requirements.
What materials will I need?
No books are required, the teacher will provide all the materials you need.
Can’t attend the onsite class because you’re traveling ? You can attend the online class instead! The same program is followed.
Pace: Regular
Beginner (A1) Pronunciation
French has a logical pronunciation. You don't believe me??? I promise you! Come and discover the subtle nuances of French pronunciation and practice with fun exercises and small themed conversations to improve your pronunciation while enriching your linguistic knowledge!
This 4-hour course will cover:
Pace: Regular
Beginner/Elementary Grammar (A1-A2)
Subjects :
Week 1-3 : Passé composé vs. imparfait
Week 4-6 : Futur proche vs Futur simple
Week 6-8 : Introduction to subjonctive
Pace: Regular
Club de Lecture - Beginner (A1-3+)
Every student is required to purchase their own book. The book this session is:
A1, la dernière nuit au Phare : https://a.co/d/2NftSY3