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French A0–A2 Beginner Track: Songs, Grammar & Stories – Course Description
Start French from zero and grow to confident A2-level foundations with a course built for real life, not just memorising lists. This beginner track combines music, visuals, grammar “micro-hacks” and short stories so you can actually use what you learn.
You begin at A0, assuming no prior knowledge. Early modules gently introduce the Latin alphabet and sound system so you can read signs, menus and messages without fear. From there, you move through practical themes: greetings and introductions, family and friends, numbers, days and time, colours and clothes, food, home, body and health, travel, city life, work, study and money.
Across 15 structured lessons, you’ll meet around 1500 of the most frequent French words, each supported by pictures and short videos with catchy song-style hooks to make them memorable. Instead of a dry explanation, every new set of words appears in simple phrases and mini-scenes you can picture and sing along with.
Layered on top are around 50 micro grammar tips. Each tip is a tiny, focused lesson that shows you one useful pattern at a time: basic word order, “to be”, gender and plurals, asking questions, negation, present, past and future forms, comparatives, common prepositions, talking about reasons, plans and conditions. All grammar is taught in context using words you already know, so it never feels like a heavy, separate subject.
To turn vocabulary and grammar into real conversation, you’ll work through 10 short, everyday stories and dialogues. These cover situations like meeting someone new, ordering in a café, shopping, asking for directions, describing your routine or talking about your weekend. Each story comes with audio, comprehension questions and prompts to speak or write your own version.
Every lesson includes quizzes to check understanding, and the track ends with a final review and completion certificate. By the end, you will be able to introduce yourself, talk about your life, understand common phrases in speech and text, and handle typical A2-level situations in French with growing confidence.
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Welcome to your journey into the French language! In this first lesson, we’ll lay the foundation for everything you will learn.
Learn the main French sound habits: many final letters stay silent, common letter groups work together, and short spoken chunks matter more than spelling.
Understanding how to pronounce each letter is the next step in mastering the French alphabet. Below is a guide to help you get started.
Sound natural early by using the right stress rhythm and question melody, even with simple sentences.
This course focuses on the most essential French words every learner needs to build a strong foundation.
Build very simple French sentences with three essential patterns: who you are, what something is, and what exists.
This lesson teaches you how to form and understand all types of questions in French.
Ask simple French questions with your voice, with est-ce que, and with common question words for real daily use.
Learn to count in French from 0 to 100 and beyond with ease.
Use basic French numbers to talk about age, prices, phone numbers, and other everyday details.
Master French numbers and ordinal forms effortlessly - from counting to saying “first” to “hundredth” in everyday situations.
Use basic ordinal numbers to talk about order, floors, dates, turns, and simple sequences in daily French.
Learn how to talk about days, months, and seasons in French - perfect for daily conversations and travel planning.
Use basic French time words for days, months, seasons, and simple time references in daily speech.
Master the vocabulary and phrases needed to talk about routines, schedules, and time-related activities in everyday French.
Start using common French verbs in the present tense for everyday actions like eating, working, going, and living.
Learn how to tell time, ask time-related questions, and express hours and minutes naturally in French conversations.
Tell the time and talk about simple schedules with à for one time and de… à… for a time range.
Master the names of common colours in French and use them confidently in daily descriptions and conversations.
Learn how basic French adjectives change with masculine, feminine, singular, and plural nouns in simple daily speech.
Learn essential French vocabulary for geometric shapes to describe objects and visuals with clarity and confidence.
Use ce, cet, cette, ces to say this or that with everyday nouns in simple French.
Master the key French words for body parts and enhance your everyday conversations and descriptions.
Use mon, ma, mes to talk about your things, your family, and your daily life in natural French.
Learn how to talk about your emotions and feelings in French with commonly used vocabulary and practical phrases for real-life conversations.
Use ne…pas to say no or not, and combine it with simple feelings and states in everyday French.
Essential French vocabulary to express basic communication needs and interactions.
Use polite French request patterns to ask for things, help, or service in a natural and respectful way.
Key French vocabulary to identify and describe parts of the house and household items.
Use basic French location words to say where you are, where something is, and where you are going in daily life.
Learn essential French vocabulary to recognise and talk about household members and everyday domestic settings.
Use avoir and ne pas avoir to say what you have, don’t have, or need in simple daily French.
Master key French vocabulary to understand and describe family relationships and social connections.
Use simple French patterns to introduce family members, partners, friends, and other close relationships in natural daily speech.
Explore common French vocabulary for professions and occupations used in everyday conversations.
Use common regular French verb patterns to speak more steadily about daily actions, routines, and simple plans.
Learn essential French vocabulary for outerwear, including coats, jackets, and seasonal clothing items.
Use French adjectives correctly with clothing words by matching gender and number in simple, practical descriptions.
Discover essential French vocabulary for nightwear, including pyjamas, robes, and sleep accessories.
Use beaucoup de and un peu de to talk about quantity naturally when shopping, ordering, and asking for food or products.
Learn essential French vocabulary for footwear, covering shoes, boots, sandals, and other common types.
Learn how French uses direct objects after common verbs like take, see, watch, buy, and understand in everyday speech.
Explore key French vocabulary for sportswear, including activewear, gym clothes, and athletic accessories.
Use pour to say for someone, for something, or in order to do something in practical daily French.
Learn essential French vocabulary for accessories, including bags, jewellery, belts, hats, and more.
Use avec to say with someone, with something, or together in simple daily French.
Discover essential French vocabulary for perfumeries, including perfumes, colognes, deodorants, and related fragrance products.
Use aimer, préférer, and parce que to give simple opinions and reasons in natural daily French.
Learn essential French vocabulary for jewellery, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more.
Use en for the material of many objects, and use de in common expressions about content, type, or what something is made from.
Explore essential French vocabulary for precious stones, including diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and other gems.
Use plus, moins, and meilleur to compare prices, quality, comfort, and choices in practical daily French.
Learn key French vocabulary for materials, including fabric types, metals, wood, plastic, and other common substances.
Use the passé composé to talk about completed actions in daily life like eating, going, buying, arriving, and calling.
Discover essential French vocabulary for spending time in nature, including words for landscapes, plants, animals, and outdoor activities.
Use simple French invitation patterns to suggest plans, invite someone politely, and propose an activity together.
Learn essential French vocabulary to understand and talk about weather conditions, seasons, and climate-related terms.
Use simple French weather patterns to talk about temperature, sun, wind, rain, and daily conditions.
Explore essential French vocabulary to recognise and name common animals, from pets to wild creatures.
Use plural nouns naturally in French and combine them with simple object phrases like je vois in everyday speech.
Learn essential French vocabulary to recognise and name common birds, including domestic, wild, and migratory species.
Practice the past tense with être, aller, and voir through short real-life mini stories you can actually say.
Discover essential French vocabulary to recognise and name common insects, including household bugs and those found in nature.
Use aller + infinitive to talk about near-future plans, intentions, and what is going to happen in daily French.
Learn essential French vocabulary to recognise and name common fishes, including freshwater, saltwater, and edible species.
Use simple French connectors to link ideas, explain yourself, and speak in longer, more natural sentences.
Explore essential French vocabulary related to cooking vegetables, including names of vegetables, kitchen tools, and basic cooking methods.
Use d’abord, puis, and après to put actions in order and explain simple real-life sequences clearly.
Learn essential French vocabulary for fruits and common phrases used when eating or talking about fruits in everyday situations.
Use d’habitude, maintenant, and aujourd’hui to show the difference between routine, the present moment, and today’s situation.
Master essential French vocabulary and phrases for ordering drinks at cafes, restaurants, and social gatherings.
Use practical French ordering patterns to ask for food and drinks politely and clearly in cafés and restaurants.
Learn essential French vocabulary and phrases for ordering food in restaurants, cafes, and takeaway spots.
Use polite French complaint patterns to explain a problem clearly and ask for a simple solution in everyday service situations.
Discover essential French vocabulary for sports and leisure activities, including popular games, hobbies, and recreational terms.
Use souvent, parfois, and jamais to talk about how often you do things in daily French.
Learn essential French vocabulary for handling tools, including names of common tools and phrases for basic repair and construction tasks.
Use pouvoir, devoir, and falloir to talk about ability, obligation, and what is necessary in real daily situations.
Master essential French vocabulary for understanding and giving directions, including landmarks, prepositions, and navigation terms.
Use indirect question patterns to ask for information more politely in French, especially in service, travel, and everyday conversations.
Explore essential French vocabulary for transportation and commuting, including vehicles, transit systems, and travel-related phrases.
Use aller, venir, and partir with à and de to talk about going, coming, and leaving in real-life French.
Learn essential French vocabulary for city sightseeing and navigation, including landmarks, signs, routes, and tourist activities.
Use practical French recommendation patterns to suggest options, give advice, and help someone choose in daily situations.
Discover essential French vocabulary for international travel, including countries, transportation, customs, and travel-related expressions.
Use plus, moins, and le plus / la plus to compare options and say which one is the most or least in real-life French.
Learn essential French vocabulary related to education, including school types, subjects, classroom items, and academic activities.
Use vouloir, penser, pour, and afin de to talk about goals, intentions, and plans in practical French.
Master essential French vocabulary for banking and finance, including terms for accounts, transactions, currency, and financial services.
Use practical French for service situations: asking for help, filling forms, giving details, and solving simple problems politely.
Learn essential French verbs used in everyday communication, covering common actions, routines, and expressions.
Use le, la, les to replace direct objects and make your French sound more natural in everyday speech.
Discover essential French adverbs to enhance your speech, including words for time, manner, frequency, and degree.
Use déjà, encore, enfin, and bientôt to add natural time nuance in everyday French speech.
Learn essential French adjectives to describe people, places, and things, enhancing your ability to express qualities and emotions.
Learn the most useful agreement patterns in French: adjectives that match nouns, and common past forms that change in practical daily speech.
Master essential French prepositions to describe relationships in time, space, and direction, crucial for building clear and accurate sentences.
Use key French prepositions naturally to talk about place, origin, destination, and common real-life movement.
Learn essential French conjunctions to connect words, phrases, and clauses, improving sentence structure and flow in conversations.
Use simple French linking words to build longer, more natural sentences for plans, reasons, conditions, and real-life communication.