Have you always wanted to learn French but weren’t sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly course is designed for complete beginners and offers a supportive, welcoming introduction to the French language — no prior experience required.
From your very first class, you’ll start using practical French for real-life situations. Learn how to introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, and understand everyday spoken French while building your vocabulary, pronunciation and confidence.
Classes are interactive and encouraging, with guided practice in a supportive online environment. By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation in French and the confidence to continue your language-learning journey.
Course Content
- Greetings, introductions, countries and nationalities
- Asking and answering simple questions; giving personal information
- The French alphabet, pronunciation and numbers (0–100)
- Understanding formal and informal language (tu and vous)
- Key grammar: articles, possessive adjectives, gender and number
- Essential verbs including s’appeler, être and avoir
Textbook
Cosmopolite 1 by Nathalie Hirschsprung & Tony Tricot (ISBN: 9782017139164). Please purchase once your course is confirmed. Textbook not included in enrolment fee.
Certificate
Students who attend at least 80% of classes will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.
Schedule & Pricing
- 10-week course, 7:00pm–9:00pm (online via Zoom)
- Course fee: $429
- Delivered live with interactive practice sessions
Details
You will learn
- Introduce yourself and others in basic French
- Ask and answer simple everyday questions
- Use essential grammar and verbs with confidence
You will get
- Live interactive online classes via Zoom
- Structured beginner-level French curriculum
- Certificate of Attendance (80% attendance required)
Appropriate for
Complete beginners, returning learners, travellers to French-speaking countries, and anyone interested in French language and culture.
Preparation
What to bring
- Device with stable internet connection
- Notebook and pen
- Cosmopolite 1 textbook
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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