Course Description

🎓 Course Title:

Certificate in First (A1) Level French Language (CFLFL)

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📘 Course Objective:

To equip learners with the basic (A1 level) knowledge of French language and culture, focusing on everyday communication skills such as greetings, introductions, asking and answering simple questions, and understanding basic written and spoken texts.

This course follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

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🧑‍🎓 Who Should Take This Course?

• Absolute beginners in French.

• School/college students starting French.

• Professionals preparing to work/study in Francophone countries.

• Language enthusiasts or travelers wanting to learn French basics.

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🔑 Learning Outcomes (Upon Completion):

You will be able to:

• Introduce yourself and others in French.

• Ask and answer questions about personal details (name, age, nationality, profession, etc.).

• Use simple phrases related to immediate needs.

• Read and understand basic texts (menus, signs, schedules).

• Write short, simple sentences and messages.

• Understand slow and clearly spoken French.

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🗂️ Course Content Overview:

1. Basics of French Language

• Alphabet and pronunciation

• French accents (é, è, ê, ç, etc.)

• Basic phonetics

2. Greetings & Introductions

• Saying hello/goodbye

• Introducing yourself and others

• Formal vs informal speech

3. Grammar Fundamentals

• Nouns and articles (gender and number)

• Pronouns (je, tu, il/elle, etc.)

• Verbs: Present tense of regular verbs (ER, IR, RE)

• Basic irregular verbs (être, avoir, aller, faire)

• Sentence structure (affirmative, negative, interrogative)

4. Vocabulary Building

• Numbers, days, months, time

• Colors, family, weather, food

• Nationalities, professions, hobbies

• Common verbs and adjectives

5. Listening and Speaking Practice

• Listening to short dialogues

• Simple role-play activities

• Pronunciation and intonation

6. Reading and Writing

• Understanding simple texts and notices

• Writing postcards, messages, simple descriptions

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📝 Assessment / Evaluation:

• Periodic quizzes and oral tests

• Written assignments and vocabulary tests

• Final exam (speaking, listening, reading, and writing)

🌍 Career/Practical Relevance:

• Foundation for advanced French learning

• Useful for tourism, hospitality, study abroad, or business interaction

• Can enhance CV/resume with language skills