Elementary French: Foundations for Beginners
Build a strong foundation in the French language by mastering basic grammar, everyday vocabulary, and modern written communication skills designed for absolute beginners.
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Course contents
6 modules · 30 lessons · 3h 3m
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Foundations and First Sounds
Master the alphabet, phonetics, and initial social interactions.
- The French alphabet
Learn the letters and specific sounds of the French alphabet.6 min - Basic sounds and phonetics
Understand vowel combinations and silent final consonants.7 min - Accents and diacritics
Recognize the impact of accents and the cedilla on pronunciation.6 min - Greeting and saying goodbye
Learn formal and informal greetings for any time of day.6 min - Introducing yourself simply
State your name, nationality, and profession.6 min - Key terminology for study
Learn essential grammatical and academic terms in French.5 min
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Nouns and Sentence Structure
Understand how nouns are formed and how they connect to articles.
- Masculine or Feminine?
Identify the gender of nouns and common endings.6 min - Definite articles
Correctly use 'le', 'la', 'l'' and 'les'.6 min - Indefinite articles
Correctly use 'un', 'une' and 'des'.6 min - The plural of nouns
General rules and main exceptions for forming the plural.6 min - Building the first sentence
Combine Subject + Verb + Object in a linear way.7 min
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The Present Tense
Conjugate essential verbs to describe current actions.
- Personal pronouns
Replace nouns with the correct subject pronouns.5 min - The verb Être (To be)
Conjugate the most important verb to describe states and identity.6 min - The verb Avoir (To have)
Conjugate the verb to express possession and age.6 min - Regular -ER verbs
Learn the conjugation pattern for most French verbs.7 min - Simple negation
Transform an affirmative sentence into a negative one using 'ne... pas'.6 min
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Daily Life and Interaction
Communicate daily activities and ask questions.
- Routine vocabulary
Learn verbs and nouns related to everyday actions.7 min - Numbers from 0 to 20
Count and use numbers for prices, times, and simple dates.5 min - Formulating questions: Est-ce que
Use the standard structure to ask closed questions.7 min - Questions with adverbs
Ask 'who', 'what', 'where', 'when', and 'why'.6 min - Describing your day
Combine verbs and adverbs of time for a coherent narrative.6 min
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Digital and Written Communication
Adapt French to modern messaging and email contexts.
- Instant messaging
Write short texts for WhatsApp or SMS in informal contexts.6 min - Digital slang and abbreviations
Recognize common contractions used by natives in chats.5 min - Formal email
Structure a work or office email with standard formulas.6 min - Informal email
Write to friends or acquaintances while maintaining a natural tone.6 min - Practical written requests
Write a short note to ask for information or make a reservation.6 min
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Reading and Consolidation
Apply phonetic and grammatical rules to reading texts.
- Guide to phonetic reading
Practice reading aloud following the rules learned.7 min - Analysis of a basic text
Read and understand a short descriptive passage.6 min - From thought to sentence
Guided translation exercise from Italian to French.6 min - Final review
Summary of the most important grammatical and phonetic concepts.7 min
My First Profile in French
Create a complete self-introduction that includes a description of your routine and a formal contact email.
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