Français A1 | KIC-Formations

The beginner French course (A1) comprises 42 hours of instruction , organized into two 2.5-hour sessions per week (5 hours/week) . The course spans 2 months.

Basic structures in grammar (articles, genders, conjugation in the present tense) and common vocabulary (introductions, numbers, dates, colors…).
Learning basic greetings and polite phrases (saying hello/goodbye, thanking, simply asking for something).
Oral and written comprehension exercises based on very simple messages (signs, classified ads, short dialogues).
Role-playing games and simulations of everyday life (at the cafe, introducing oneself to a group, asking for directions).
Training in the pronunciation of French sounds and in reading simple words.

The courses cover the fundamental concepts:

An interactive approach that emphasizes group discussions, with practical oral and written exercises. The focus is on listening, repetition, and active participation through dialogues, videos, and visual aids adapted for beginners.

Method and materials:

Your abilities at the beginner level (A1)

A learner who has reached A1 can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very simple sentences to satisfy concrete needs. Specifically, upon reaching A1, you will be able to, for example, introduce yourself, ask for directions, do basic shopping, or order in a restaurant in a French-speaking context. You will be able to interact very simply if your interlocutor speaks slowly and clearly and cooperates.

This course is a first step towards autonomy in French, and opens the way to level A2 to continue your progress.

Upon completion of the A1 course, participants will be able to:

Introduce yourself simply (e.g., name, age, profession) and greet politely.
State your nationality, your country of origin and talk about simple things in everyday life.
Know the French alphabet and spell common words.
State the days of the week, the months of the year, and the seasons.
Count and use basic numbers independently (digits, prices, times, etc.).
Use very simple vocabulary and grammatical structures (present indicative tense, short sentences).
Communicating in a basic way on familiar topics (family, shopping, simple orders) with kind interlocutors.

Our French A1 course is priced at 1,050 CHF .

To facilitate access to training, payment can be made in installments according to a plan tailored to your situation. The Geneva Canton's Annual Training Voucher (CAF) can also cover all or part of the course cost. To learn about eligibility requirements and receive support throughout the process, we recommend consulting your social worker or employment advisor, who can guide you through the funding application.

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Upon completion of the A1 course, participants will be able to:

Adults who are complete beginners in French

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