French A1 — Beginner
Start speaking French from day one. Master greetings, essential grammar, and everyday vocabulary at the CEFR A1 level, in the language of art, diplomacy, and café culture.
5 units and 18 lessons, for Grade 6 to Grade 12. Free on Slate.
Unit 1: Greetings & Introductions
Meet and greet people in French, from bonjour to bonsoir.
- Bonjour! (Hello & Goodbye) (10 min)
- Je m'appelle… (My Name Is) (10 min)
- Comment allez-vous? (How Are You?) (10 min)
Unit 2: Numbers & Time
Count to 100 and tell the time in French, including the tricky 70s and 80s.
- Numbers 1–30 (10 min)
- Numbers 31–100 (and the French System) (10 min)
- Quelle heure est-il? (What Time Is It?) (10 min)
Unit 3: Gender & Articles
Navigate French noun gender and master le, la, les, un, une.
- Le et La — Gender in French (10 min)
- The (Le, La, L', Les) (10 min)
- A/An (Un, Une, Des) (10 min)
- Adjective Agreement in French (10 min)
Unit 4: Être & Avoir
Master the two most essential French verbs, the building blocks of the entire language.
- I Am (Être — to be) (10 min)
- I Have (Avoir — to have) (10 min)
- Regular -er Verbs (parler, aimer) (10 min)
- Not: Ne...pas Negation (10 min)
Unit 5: Everyday Vocabulary
Build your first 200 French words across essential everyday topics.
- Les Couleurs (Colors) (10 min)
- La Famille (Family) (10 min)
- Manger et Boire (Food & Drink) (10 min)
- Jours et Mois (Days & Months) (10 min)