Bonjour, Australia! Are you planning to visit a country where French is spoken, or just keen to learn the basics?
Learn French for everyday use in these practical and inexpensive classes, aimed at absolute beginners. This course also prepares you for in-depth French language study.
Study online via Zoom.
Upcoming courses
Delivery mode
online, online classroom
Date
29 April–17 June 2026 6pm–8pm (GMT+10) Brisbane time
Absolute beginners with no previous knowledge of French who:
want to learn French for everyday use, or
are preparing for in-depth French language study.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
Simply enrol online to begin your language journey!
What you'll learn
Gain the speaking skills and confidence to have conversations about everyday topics, such as introducing yourself, ordering food and drinks, asking for directions, time, transport and more.
Time commitment
This is an online or in-person course that will require roughly 16 hours to complete.
8 x 2-hour sessions
Course curriculum
Language functions
Simple greetings
Introducing yourself using simple language and fixed expressions
Language focus
Alphabet (comment ca s’ecrit)
Introduction to French pronunciation (vowels, consonants, nasals)
Formal and informal you (difference between tu and vous)
Language functions
Giving and asking about basic personal details
Socialising using basic words and expressions
Language focus
Countries and nationalities
Adjectives and gender agreement (e.g. je suis français -masc)
Professions
Personal pronouns (e.g. Je, tu, il, elle, etc.)
Numbers 0 to 10
Simple expressions used to socialise (e.g. Je m’appelle; ca va bien/merci, enchantee?)
Language functions
Introducing and giving basic information about a friend or family member
Providing basic description of others using simple words and fixed expressions
Language focus
Plural nouns
Numbers 11 to 100
Verbs etre (to be) and avoir (to have)
Simple expressions to introduce and describe others (e.g C’est)
Language functions
Talking about places in the neighbourhood or city using simple words
Providing basic description of a place or a location
Understanding and following basic directions
Language focus
Basic prepositions of place (e.g., en face de ; a cote de/sur/sous…)
Simple expressions to ask and give information about places: (e.g. Il y a; Ou est la gare? Ou sont les toilettes?; je cherche la boulangerie...)
Basic expressions to give instructions (e.g. Continuez tout droit/tournez a gauche - a droite)
Language functions
Understanding simple numbers
Asking and telling time and day of the week
Asking about and telling arrival and departure times
Asking about public transport using simple words and formulaic language
Understanding a simple bus or train timetable
Purchasing a bus or train ticket using fixed expressions
Language focus
Basic prepositions of place
Simple expressions to talk about arrival and departure times (e.g. Depart/arrive; le train arrive a…)
Basic expressions to buy a ticket (e.g. Combien coute…; je voudrais…)
Language functions
Understanding a simple menu
Making simple drink and food orders
Using basic language to ask about food and drinks
Language focus
Basic expressions to order a drink or a simple meal (e.g. Je prends une glace au chocolat; Je voudrais une baguette/un croissant)
Simple expression to describe food/drinks (e.g. C'est tres bon…)
Assessment
There are no assessments for this short course.
Certification and accreditation
You can request a Certificate of Attendance if you attend at least 75% of the course.
Cost
Applicant
Price
Early bird
A$360
Standard
A$390
GST is included in the cost
To qualify for the early-bird price, you must enrol by the following dates:
for courses starting in April: 30 March 2026
for courses starting in October: 7 September 2026.
