French 1 for non-Dutch speakers (A0 → A1-)

In this course, you will be taught from English. Ideal if you do not (yet) speak Dutch very well. Would you rather learn French from Dutch? Then start with the French level 1 course.

• The course is centered around communication skills. You will learn to make yourself understood in everyday situations: saying hello, ordering in a café or restaurant, going shopping, asking for and giving directions, exchanging personal information.
• You will learn French from a teacher who not only speaks the language perfectly, but also knows the culture of the country well.

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This course is aimed to those who wish to achieve level A1- in a short period of time.

• By the end of the course, participants will be able to introduce themselves and conduct a brief conversation, asking and answering questions. You will also be able to write and read short texts, and will be able to produce the following grammatical areas both verbally and in written form: conjugation of the most important verbs in the present tense (être, avoir, vouloir, pouvoir), forms of politeness (je voudrais, j’aimerais).
• The course will also pay attention to cultural aspects: habits, customs and rules.

• The language of instruction is as much French as possible during the lessons, but the teacher will also give instructions in English.
• As well as the book (Le nouveau taxi, see the right-hand side of the page for more information), we also use handouts, videos, listening texts and role plays. You can order all books required for the course on our special book page. Please ensure you bring your books to the first session.
• Active participation is preferred during the course meetings and ample time for self-study, preferably spread out evenly over the week. You will receive a certificate of participation if you attend at least 80% of the meetings. There is no final exam.
• If you work or study at Utrecht University you will receive a 15% discount. Please register with your UU email address. Your registration will then be processed automatically.

• French 1 consists of 9 sessions of 1,5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
• To ensure that you learn as much as possible from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 2 to 3 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.

• The activities vary from whole-group (with the teacher explaining), to working in pairs or small groups. At home, participants learn new words, look through their notes and do homework tasks.
• As well as the book, we also use handouts, videos, listening texts and role plays. You can order all books required for the course on our special book page. Please ensure you bring your books to the first session.