French Course: Beginner French

Learn the foundations of the French language with our French language short courses in Sydney!

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.

Whether you dream of strolling through the streets of Paris, connecting with French-speaking friends, or simply learning a new language for personal interest, you’ll start using French from your very first classes. You’ll learn how to introduce yourself, ask simple questions, and understand everyday spoken French, while steadily building your vocabulary, pronunciation and confidence.

Classes are interactive and encouraging, with plenty of guided practice in a supportive environment. You’ll gain a strong foundation in the language and the confidence to continue your French learning journey.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Beginner French course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Introducing yourself and others using basic French structures
• Using the French alphabet to spell names and simple words
• Understanding when to use formal and informal language (tu and vous)
• Greeting people appropriately in everyday situations
• Asking and answering simple questions
• Giving and requesting basic personal information
• Counting from 0 to 100 and using numbers in context
• Participating in simple conversations in French
• Developing basic language skills for travel or international contexts

Course content

What will be covered in this Beginner French course?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Topics such as:

• Greetings and introductions
• Understanding formality and informality in social interactions
• Countries and nationalities
• Providing and requesting personal information
• Asking and responding to simple questions
• Numbers and everyday usage
• The French alphabet and pronunciation
• Basic communication in social and simple workplace contexts

Grammar concepts may include:

• Definite and indefinite articles
• Possessive adjectives
• Descriptive language (adjectives)
• Key verbs such as s’appeler, être and avoir (affirmative and negative forms)
• Gender (masculine and feminine) and number (singular and plural)

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

This course is suitable for learners who:

• Have no prior experience learning French
• Are returning to language learning after a break
• Are planning travel to French-speaking countries
• Are interested in French culture, history or language
• Want to develop basic French skills for personal or professional use

Course venue

Online via Zoom.

Zoom access details will be provided with your enrolment confirmation.

Requirements:

• A device with a stable internet connection

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Notebook and pen
• Course textbook (see below)

Textbook 

Please purchase the course textbook, which is used across our French language courses:

Cosmopolite 1
Nathalie Hirschsprung & Tony Tricot
ISBN: 9782017139164

We recommend purchasing your textbook once your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start date). The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee.

Certificate of completion

Students who attend at least 80% of classes will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.

This certificate recognises your commitment to learning French and can support your personal or professional development.

Additional information

French language bundle: Continue your learning and save — enrol in three French language courses and receive an automatic 15% discount.

What's next?

Continue building your French skills with our structured French language program.

An overview of our French Language program:

If you're uncertain about meeting the requirements or if this course matches your language proficiency, reach out to the College via phone or email. Our team can help you find the right course level for your skills.