French Beginner 1

If you have little or no previous knowledge of French, Beginner 1 is the right level for you. Speak and hear French from the first day as you quickly gain basic conversation skills to communicate information about yourself, your family and friends, your work, and your daily life. Learn grammar, pronunciation, expressions and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings.

Practise your new language skills in a relaxed environment with the support of our passionate and experienced instructors. Between classes, you can practise your skills using online resources chosen by your instructor.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

  • introduce and identify yourself, and greet others
  • tell time
  • give and ask for a telephone number or address
  • describe one’s family and friends
  • ask for and give directions
  • speak about one’s tastes, preferences and interests
  • speak about everyday actions
  • accept or decline an invitation
  • order in a restaurant, and make reservations.

Download a detailed course outline.

How am I Assessed?
This is a non-credit course without letter or numerical grades. You receive verbal feedback on your conversation and grammar skills from your instructor during class. Written homework is typically corrected in class. Some lesson modules may include quizzes.

Technology Requirements
You’ll need access to a laptop or desktop computer or tablet, an email account, and internet access and an up-to-date web browser. For real-time classes, you’ll also need access to a video camera and microphone.

Textbook
There is no textbook for this course.

Course Format

This course may be offered online, in-person, or a combination of both. Please see Available Sessions for details on the course format.

Learn more about online learning at Extended Learning.

Available Sessions

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Jan 20, 2024-Mar 23, 2024 | Sat | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | UBC Robson Square | $395.00

Format: In-Class
Code: AF010W24A
Offered: On Sat
Jan 20, 2024-Mar 23, 2024
No Class Feb 17, 2024
9 sessions
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific Time

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Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$395.00 $0.00 $395.00
$425.00 $0.00 $425.00

Jan 20, 2024-Mar 23, 2024 | Online | $395.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010W24Y
Offered: On Sat
Jan 20, 2024-Mar 23, 2024
No class Feb 17, 2024
9 sessions
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$395.00 $0.00 $395.00
$425.00 $0.00 $425.00

Jan 22, 2024-Mar 25, 2024 | Online | $395.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010W24C
Offered: On Mon
Jan 22, 2024-Mar 25, 2024
No class Feb 19, 2024
9 sessions
5:30 PM-7:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$395.00 $0.00 $395.00

Jan 23, 2024-Mar 19, 2024 | Tue | 7:30 PM-9:30 PM | UBC Robson Square | $395.00

Format: In-Class
Code: AF010W24F
Offered: On Tue
Jan 23, 2024-Mar 19, 2024
9 sessions
7:30 PM-9:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$395.00 $0.00 $395.00

Jan 23, 2024-Mar 21, 2024 | Online | $395.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010W24J
Offered: On Tue Thu
Jan 23, 2024-Mar 21, 2024
9 sessions
12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$395.00 $0.00 $395.00
$425.00 $0.00 $425.00

Jan 24, 2024-Mar 20, 2024 | Online | $425.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010W24G
Offered: On Wed
Jan 24, 2024-Mar 20, 2024
9 sessions
7:30 PM-9:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$425.00 $0.00 $425.00
$395.00 $0.00 $395.00

Jan 24, 2024-Mar 20, 2024 | Online | $395.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010W24H
Offered: On Wed
Jan 24, 2024-Mar 20, 2024
9 sessions
7:30 PM-9:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$395.00 $0.00 $395.00

Jan 24, 2024-Mar 20, 2024 | Wed | 5:30 PM-7:30 PM | UBC Robson Square | $395.00

Format: In-Class
Code: AF010W24K
Offered: On Wed
Jan 24, 2024-Mar 20, 2024
9 sessions
5:30 PM-7:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$395.00 $0.00 $395.00
$425.00 $0.00 $425.00

Jan 25, 2024-Mar 21, 2024 | Thu | 5:30 PM-7:30 PM | UBC Robson Square | $395.00

Format: In-Class
Code: AF010W24I
Offered: On Thu
Jan 25, 2024-Mar 21, 2024
9 sessions
5:30 PM-7:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$395.00 $0.00 $395.00
$425.00 $0.00 $425.00

Apr 20, 2024-Jun 22, 2024 | Sat | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | UBC Robson Square | $405.00

Format: In-Class
Code: AF010W24M
Offered: On Sat
Apr 20, 2024-Jun 22, 2024
No class May 18, 2024
9 sessions
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$405.00 $0.00 $405.00

Apr 20, 2024-Jun 22, 2024 | Online | $405.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010W24Z
Offered: On Sat
Apr 20, 2024-Jun 22, 2024
No class May 18, 2024
9 sessions
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$405.00 $0.00 $405.00

Apr 20, 2024-Jun 22, 2024 | Online | $405.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010W24Z1
Offered: On Sat
Apr 20, 2024-Jun 22, 2024
No class May 18, 2024
9 sessions
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$405.00 $0.00 $405.00

Apr 22, 2024-Jun 24, 2024 | Online | $405.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010W24Q
Offered: On Mon
Apr 22, 2024-Jun 24, 2024
No class May 20, 2024
9 sessions
5:30 PM-7:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$405.00 $0.00 $405.00

Apr 22, 2024-Jun 24, 2024 | Online | $405.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010W24Q1
Offered: On Mon
Apr 22, 2024-Jun 24, 2024
No class May 20, 2024
9 sessions
5:30 PM-7:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$405.00 $0.00 $405.00

Apr 23, 2024-Jun 18, 2024 | Tue | 7:30 PM-9:30 PM | UBC Robson Square | $405.00

Format: In-Class
Code: AF010W24T
Offered: On Tue
Apr 23, 2024-Jun 18, 2024
9 sessions
7:30 PM-9:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$405.00 $0.00 $405.00

Apr 23, 2024-Jun 20, 2024 | Online | $405.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010W24X
Offered: On Tue Thu
Apr 23, 2024-Jun 20, 2024
18 sessions
12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$405.00 $0.00 $405.00

Apr 24, 2024-Jun 19, 2024 | Wed | 5:30 PM-7:30 PM | UBC Robson Square | $405.00

Format: In-Class
Code: AF010W24U
Offered: On Wed
Apr 24, 2024-Jun 19, 2024
9 sessions
5:30 PM-7:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$405.00 $0.00 $405.00

Apr 24, 2024-Jun 19, 2024 | Online | $405.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010W24V
Offered: On Wed
Apr 24, 2024-Jun 19, 2024
9 sessions
7:30 PM-9:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$405.00 $0.00 $405.00

Apr 25, 2024-Jun 20, 2024 | Thu | 5:30 PM-7:30 PM | UBC Robson Square | $405.00

Format: In-Class
Code: AF010W24W
Offered: On Thu
Apr 25, 2024-Jun 20, 2024
9 sessions
5:30 PM-7:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$405.00 $0.00 $405.00