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Continue developing your beginner French fluency and confidence with our Beginner French: A1 Conclusion course, suitable for learners who have completed our Beginner French: A1.3 Course or have approximately 60 hours of prior study. This course helps you build stronger communication skills for everyday situations while expanding your understanding of French grammar and vocabulary. It is ideal for learners interested in learning French for cultural interest or personal enrichment in a supportive and interactive learning environment.

You will practise communication in situations such as telling the time, describing daily routines, discussing work and leisure activities, and organising outings. Grammar is introduced naturally in context, including pronominal verbs, modal verbs, and expressions of frequency and time. Vocabulary and pronunciation are integrated throughout, covering daily life, timetables, and social interactions, along with key sounds and intonation patterns.

DELIVERY MODE

Language courses are offered in two delivery modes:

• Face-to-Face: WEA Sydney
• Online: via Zoom or Microsoft Teams

Please check the delivery mode listed before enrolling, as some classes are face-to-face and others are online.

TEXTBOOK

• Cosmopolite 1 A1 Livre d'Eleve Book (Hachette: 2017), ISBN: 9782014015973

Supplier: Abbey's Language Book Centre
Please note that textbook cost is not included in the course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled, WEA Sydney cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any textbooks. Language courses will be confirmed or cancelled at least 7 days prior to their starting date.

COURSE OUTLINE

Communication

• Telling the time; indicating a timetable
• Talking about everyday activities, habits, and working day
• Getting information about outings; talking about outings
• Proposing, inviting, accepting, and refusing invitations

Grammar

• Time expressions: time connectors; different ways to tell the time
• Verb types: pronominal verbs; lire, écrire, choisir, sortir (present tense)
• Modal verbs: pouvoir, devoir, vouloir (present tense)
• Sentence structure: expressing habits and frequency; pronoun on; asking questions; present imperative

Phonetics

• Intonation: telling the time; expressing distinct actions
• Sounds: /ø/ (on veut); /ɔ̃/, /y/

Vocabulary

• Time: formal and informal time; timetables
• Everyday habits; habits and frequency
• Work activities and schedules
• Expressions for proposing, accepting, and refusing outings

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Communicate confidently about daily routines, schedules, and social plans in French.
2. Use key grammar structures such as pronominal verbs, modal verbs, and time expressions with increased accuracy.
3. Understand and use relevant vocabulary and pronunciation patterns to organise activities and interact in everyday situations.