French A2 Course

Elevate your French language skills with our dynamic French A2 Course. Designed for learners with a basic understanding of French, this course focuses on expanding vocabulary, improving grammar, and enhancing conversational abilities. Through interactive lessons and practical exercises, you'll delve deeper into French grammar structures, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances. Our experienced instructors provide personalized guidance to help you build confidence in expressing yourself in a variety of everyday situations, from casual discussions to more formal interactions. Join us and take your French proficiency to the next level with our stimulating A2 Course.

|| What will I learn?

  • Consolidate and expand vocabulary to discuss a wider range of topics.
  • Develop grammatical accuracy and fluency in spoken and written French.
  • Improve reading comprehension skills through exposure to authentic texts and materials.
  • Enhance listening comprehension skills through audio and video resources.
  • Practice speaking skills through structured conversations and role-play activities.
  • Build confidence in using French in real-life situations such as travel, work, and social interactions.

|| What will I learn?

  • Consolidate and expand vocabulary to discuss a wider range of topics.
  • Develop grammatical accuracy and fluency in spoken and written French.
  • Improve reading comprehension skills through exposure to authentic texts and materials.
  • Enhance listening comprehension skills through audio and video resources.
  • Practice speaking skills through structured conversations and role-play activities.
  • Build confidence in using French in real-life situations such as travel, work, and social interactions.

|| Requirements

  • Completed a beginner's course (A1 Level)

|| Requirements

  • Completed a beginner's course (A1 Level)

    • Review of A1 Concepts:
    • Begin with a comprehensive review of basic concepts covered in A1 to ensure a solid understanding before progressing to more advanced material.
    • Expanded Vocabulary: Introduce a wider range of vocabulary related to various topics such as travel, technology, health, environment, and current events. Emphasize vocabulary acquisition through reading, listening, and speaking exercises.


    • Grammar Development:
    • Introduce more complex grammar structures and tenses, including:
    • Further practice with past tenses: passé composé, imparfait


    • Future tense:
    • futur simple
    • Conditional mood
    • Subjunctive mood (introduction)
    • Reflexive verbs and pronouns


    • Conversational Skills:
    • Focus on developing conversational fluency and accuracy through structured speaking activities, discussions, debates, and role-plays on a wide range of topics. Emphasize effective communication strategies and the ability to express opinions, make arguments, and support ideas.


    • Listening Comprehension:
    • Listen to authentic audio materials such as podcasts, news reports, interviews, and speeches to improve listening comprehension skills. Practice understanding main ideas, details, and nuances of spoken French.


    • Reading Comprehension:
    • Read authentic texts, articles, short stories, and excerpts from literary works to develop reading comprehension skills. Focus on understanding main ideas, identifying key details, and inferring meaning from context.


    • Writing Skills:
    • Develop writing skills through various writing tasks such as essays, letters, emails, and reports. Practice organizing ideas logically, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar structures, and expressing opinions effectively.


    • Cultural Awareness:
    • Explore cultural aspects of the Francophone world in greater depth, including literature, art, cinema, history, and contemporary issues. Learn about cultural diversity within French-speaking countries and regions.


    • Advanced Language Functions: Practice more advanced language functions such as giving advice, expressing hypotheses, making comparisons, and expressing uncertainty. Emphasize accuracy and appropriateness in language use.


    • Interactive Activities:
    • Engage in interactive activities such as group discussions, presentations, projects, and debates to promote active participation and collaborative learning.


    • Test Preparation:
    • Prepare for language proficiency tests such as the DELF B1 or TEF by familiarizing with test formats, practicing sample questions, and improving test-taking strategies.
    • Self-Assessment and Reflection: Reflect on language learning progress, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and set goals for continued language development beyond the course.

    • Short Texts with Comprehension Questions:
    • Provide short texts on various topics such as travel, hobbies, daily routines, or current events. Accompany each text with comprehension questions in French to test understanding of main ideas, details, and vocabulary.
    • True/False Statements:
    • Offer statements related to a short text, and have learners determine whether each statement is true or false based on the information in the text.
    • Gap-fill Exercises:
    • Remove key words or phrases from a short passage and provide a list of options for learners to choose from to complete the gaps. This exercise reinforces vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
    • Multiple Choice Questions:
    • Present a short passage followed by multiple-choice questions testing comprehension of main ideas, details, and vocabulary.
    • Sequencing Activities:
    • Provide sentences or paragraphs from a short story or article and ask learners to arrange them in the correct order. This exercise helps develop skills in understanding chronological order and coherence in writing.


    • Matching Exercises:
    • Offer pairs of sentences or phrases from a text and ask learners to match them based on their corresponding information. This exercise reinforces understanding of relationships between ideas and concepts.
    • Reading Advertisements or Public Notices:
    • Display advertisements, signs, or public notices in French, and ask learners to read and understand the information conveyed. Then, have them answer questions or provide summaries based on the content.
    • Short Stories or Articles:
    • Provide longer texts such as short stories, articles, or blog posts written at an A2 level. After reading, ask learners to answer comprehension questions, summarize the text, or discuss key points with a partner.
    • Reading Menus or Recipes:
    • Display menus from restaurants or recipes written in French. Ask learners to read and understand the descriptions of dishes or ingredients, then answer questions or discuss preferences.
    • Reading News Headlines or Captions: Present news headlines, captions from images, or short excerpts from news articles. After reading, have learners discuss the main topics or events mentioned in the texts.

    • Descriptive Writing:
    • Ask learners to describe a person, place, or object using descriptive adjectives and phrases. Encourage them to use sensory language to create vivid descriptions.


    • Narrative Writing:
    • Prompt learners to write a short story or personal narrative about an experience or event. Encourage them to use past tense verbs and sequential phrases to tell the story.


    • Letter Writing:
    • Provide a scenario (e.g., writing to a friend, family member, or pen pal) and ask learners to write a letter. They can describe recent activities, share news, ask questions, or express feelings and opinions.


    • Email Writing:
    • Similar to letter writing, but with a more informal tone. Prompt learners to write an email to a classmate, colleague, or teacher about a specific topic or upcoming event.


    • Expressing Preferences:
    • Ask learners to write about their likes and dislikes on various topics such as food, hobbies, sports, movies, or music. Encourage them to use expressions like "J'aime" (I like), "Je préfère" (I prefer), and "Je n'aime pas" (I don't like).


    • Writing a Diary Entry:
    • Encourage learners to write a diary entry about their day, describing activities, events, and feelings. This exercise helps reinforce vocabulary related to daily routines and emotions.


    • Opinion Writing:
    • Provide a statement or topic (e.g., environmental protection, school uniforms, favorite holiday destinations) and ask learners to express their opinion on the matter, supporting their views with reasons and examples.


    • Writing a Postcard:
    • Prompt learners to write a postcard describing a place they have visited or would like to visit. Encourage them to include details about the location, activities, and experiences.


    • Writing a Recipe:
    • Ask learners to write a recipe for a simple dish or snack. They can include ingredients, measurements, cooking instructions, and any additional tips or variations.
    • Creative Writing Prompts: Provide creative writing prompts such as starting sentences or story ideas and encourage learners to write freely based on the prompt. This exercise fosters creativity and imagination while practicing writing skills.

    • Short Dialogues:
    • Provide audio clips featuring short dialogues between two or more speakers discussing everyday topics such as making plans, ordering food, or talking about hobbies. After listening, have learners answer comprehension questions or complete related tasks.


    • Interviews:
    • Play audio recordings of interviews with native speakers discussing their interests, experiences, or opinions on various topics. After listening, ask learners to summarize the main points or answer questions about the interview.


    • Announcements and Public Notices:
    • Present audio clips of announcements or public notices such as train station announcements, advertisements, or safety messages. After listening, have learners identify key information or actions conveyed in the audio.


    • News Reports:
    • Play audio clips of simplified news reports or news summaries on topics of interest to A2 learners. After listening, ask learners to answer questions about the main events or topics discussed in the report.


    • Listening to Instructions:
    • Provide audio recordings of instructions for tasks or activities such as cooking a recipe, assembling furniture, or playing a game. After listening, have learners follow the instructions or complete related tasks.


    • Listening to Songs:
    • Choose simple French songs with clear pronunciation and repetitive lyrics. After listening, have learners sing along with the song lyrics, fill in missing words, or answer questions about the song's content.


    • Listening to Podcasts:
    • Find short segments of French podcasts aimed at beginners or language learners. After listening, have learners summarize the content, answer comprehension questions, or discuss their thoughts and opinions on the topic.


    • Listening to Stories:
    • Play audio recordings of short stories or narratives with simple plots and vocabulary. After listening, have learners retell the story in their own words, answer questions about the characters and events, or discuss the themes.


    • Listening to Weather Forecasts:
    • Play audio clips of weather forecasts in French, focusing on vocabulary related to weather conditions and temperature. After listening, have learners answer questions about the forecast or describe the weather in their own words.


    • Listening to Role-plays:
    • Provide audio recordings of role-plays or simulated conversations on everyday topics such as shopping, making reservations, or asking for directions. After listening, have learners answer questions or role-play similar scenarios themselves.

    • Role-plays:
    • Create role-play scenarios based on everyday situations such as ordering food at a restaurant, buying tickets at a train station, or asking for directions. Pair up learners and have them take turns playing different roles while practicing their speaking skills.


    • Picture Descriptions:
    • Show learners a series of pictures or images and ask them to describe what they see using French vocabulary and phrases. Encourage them to use descriptive language to convey details about the images.


    • Opinion Sharing:
    • Choose topics of interest to A2 learners and ask them to express their opinions on the topics. Topics can include favorite hobbies, movies, foods, or places to visit. Encourage learners to support their opinions with reasons and examples.


    • Storytelling:
    • Provide learners with a prompt or starting sentence and ask them to create a short story based on the prompt. Encourage creativity and imagination while practicing storytelling skills in French.


    • Role-switching Conversations:
    • Create conversation scripts with two different roles and have learners practice switching roles during the conversation. For example, one learner could play the role of a customer ordering food at a restaurant while the other plays the role of the waiter.


    • Problem-solving Scenarios:
    • Present learners with problem-solving scenarios such as being lost in a city or having a problem with a purchase. Ask them to discuss possible solutions in French and role-play how they would handle the situation.


    • Debates:
    • Choose a topic of interest and divide learners into groups to debate the topic. Encourage learners to express their opinions, listen to opposing viewpoints, and construct arguments in French.


    • Interviews:
    • Pair up learners and have them interview each other using a set of prepared questions. Questions can be about personal interests, experiences, or future plans. Encourage learners to ask follow-up questions and engage in a conversation.


    • Creative Speaking Tasks:
    • Provide learners with creative speaking tasks such as describing a dream vacation, designing an imaginary invention, or planning a surprise party. Encourage them to use their imagination while practicing speaking skills.


    • Story Retelling:
    • Play a short audio clip or read a short story to learners, then ask them to retell the story in their own words. This exercise helps improve listening comprehension and speaking skills.

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|| Frequently asked question

The French A2 course is an intermediate-level language program designed to further develop proficiency in the French language. It builds upon the basics covered in the A1 course and focuses on expanding vocabulary, improving grammar, and enhancing communication skills.

This course is suitable for learners who have completed the A1 course or have basic knowledge of French and wish to continue their language learning journey. It is ideal for individuals who want to improve their French for personal, academic, or professional reasons.

Yes, many institutions offer the A2 course online. Online courses often include video tutorials, interactive exercises, and downloadable resources, allowing learners to study at their own pace.

Yes, upon successful completion of the A2 course and any required assessments, participants usually receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be useful for demonstrating intermediate proficiency in French.

Most courses offer support through various channels, such as email, discussion forums, live Q&A sessions with instructors, and dedicated student support services. Check with your course provider to understand the type and extent of support available.

You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. You can handle very short social exchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going yourself.

You can easily make simple sentences and simple daily conversations at A2 French level. A2 French level is the second level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A2 French level is the minimum recruitment level for many companies we partner with.

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