French Course: Beginner French

What you'll learn

Learn the foundations of the French language with our French language short courses in Sydney!

Have you always wanted to learn French but weren’t sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly course is designed for complete beginners and offers a supportive, welcoming introduction to the French language - no prior experience required.

Whether you dream of strolling through the streets of Paris, connecting with French-speaking friends, or simply learning a new language for personal interest, you’ll start using French from the very first classes. You’ll learn how to introduce yourself, ask simple questions, and understand everyday spoken French, while steadily building your vocabulary, pronunciation, and confidence.

Classes are interactive and welcoming, with plenty of guided practice in a supportive environment. You’ll gain a strong foundation in the language and the confidence to continue your French learning journey.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Beginner French course, you should be able to:

• Introduce yourself and others using basic French structures
• Use the French alphabet to spell names and simple words
• Understand when to use formal and informal language (tu and vous)
• Greet people appropriately in a range of everyday contexts
• Ask and answer simple questions
• Give and request basic personal information
• Count from 0 to 100 and use numbers in context
• Participate in simple classroom conversations in French

Course content

What will be covered in this Beginner French course?

Topics

• Greetings and introducing oneself
• Understanding formality and informality in social interactions
• Naming countries and continents in French
• Providing and requesting personal information
• Asking and responding to simple questions
• Counting from 0 to 100 and using numbers in context
• Mastering the French alphabet for accurate pronunciation
• Basic professional communication, such as introductions in work-related contexts

Grammar

• Definite and indefinite articles
• Possessive adjectives
• Describing words (adjectives)
• Verbs used to achieve the above outcomes, including s’appeler, être and avoir (affirmative and negative forms)
• Gender (masculine and feminine) and number (singular and plural)

Intended audience

Who is this Beginner French course for?

• Complete beginners with no prior French language experience
• Language learners returning to study after a long break
• Travel enthusiasts planning to visit French-speaking countries
• People interested in French culture, history, or literature
• Professionals who would like to add basic French language skills to their repertoire

Course venue

Online via Zoom

• Zoom details will be emailed to you
• Requirement: A device and stable internet connection

Course materials

Please bring to class:

• Notebook and pen
• Course textbook (see below)

Textbook & Resources

Please purchase the course textbook – which is used for all our French Language Courses:

Course Textbook: Cosmopolite 1

Author: Hirschsprung Nathalie & Tricot Tony

ISBN: 9782017139164.

We recommend purchasing your textbook after your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start).

The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee. 

Certificate of completion

Achievement recognition

Upon successful completion of the course with at least 80% attendance, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance, recognising your participation and commitment to learning French.

Additional information

Please note the following:

• Course delivery: Fully online through interactive virtual classrooms
• Certificate: A Certificate of Attendance is provided to students who successfully complete the course
• Enrol in three French language courses and receive an automatic 15% discount

An overview of our French Language program:

If you're uncertain about meeting the requirements or if this course matches your language proficiency, reach out to the College via phone or email. Our team can help you find the right course level for your skills.