The French for Beginners course is designed for you if you have little or no experience of learning the French language, or you need to refresh your basic language skills. Whilst on this course you will build your knowledge and understanding of vocabulary and grammar and develop your communication skills for practical purposes.
This course is especially appropriate for primary school teachers who are now required to teach French in class, following the 2014 curriculum changes that made language-learning compulsory for all children between seven and 11.
Please note: this course is not suitable for international students requiring a short term student visitor visa.
Dates and times
This course will run on a Monday evening, from 5.30-7pm, between the following dates:
- 6th October 2025 - 2nd February 2026
- 23rd February - 29th June 2026.
Location
This course will be held at our Main Campus, Twickenham.
Price
The full cost of this course is £255
St Mary's University staff and students can receive a 10% discount via the booking link on the discounted short courses page (St Mary's login required).
Content
During the course, you will study the following topics, to build upon your understanding of everyday language:
- greetings
- describing yourself
- French around the world
- talking about the weather
- finding your way around town
- ordering food and drink
- cultural elements (songs/stories/traditions).
Please note that following on from this course we also offer a follow-on French Beginners course which will run from February 2024. This course is a natural progression and will allow you to continue to develop your skills and build upon your learnings from the October course. Topics will include:
- conversation for your holiday in France
- asking questions
- telling the time
- directions
- different tenses.
Requirements
All participants must be over 18 years of age to enrol.
Award
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance, issued by St Mary’s University.
Select a course
Please select which course you would like to book on to:
For more information about this course please contact the Short Courses Team: