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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Jul 4, 2023-Jul 27, 2023 | Tue Thu | 5:30 PM-7:30 PM | UBC Robson Square | $390.00

Format: In-Class
Code: AF010S23B
Offered: On Tue Thu
Jul 4, 2023-Jul 27, 2023
8 sessions
5:30 PM-7:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$390.00 $0.00 $390.00

Jul 5, 2023-Jul 31, 2023 | Online | $390.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010S23I
Offered: On Mon Wed
Jul 5, 2023-Jul 31, 2023
8 sessions
5:30 PM-7:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor: Milka Beck


Fees / Tuition

Type Fee Tax Total
$390.00 $0.00 $390.00

Sep 19, 2023-Nov 16, 2023 | Online | $395.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010F23J
Offered: On Tue Thu
Sep 19, 2023-Nov 16, 2023
18 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

Sep 23, 2023-Dec 9, 2023 | Sat | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | UBC Robson Square | $395.00

Format: In-Class
Code: AF010F23A
Offered: On Sat
Sep 23, 2023-Dec 9, 2023
No class Sept 30, October 7, and Nov 11 2023
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

Sep 23, 2023-Dec 9, 2023 | Online | $395.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010F23Y
Offered: On Sat
Sep 23, 2023-Dec 9, 2023
No class Sept 30, October 7, and Nov 11 2023
9 sessions
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


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$395.00 $0.00 $395.00
$425.00 $0.00 $425.00

Sep 25, 2023-Dec 11, 2023 | Online | $395.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010F23C
Offered: On Mon
Sep 25, 2023-Dec 11, 2023
No class Oct 2, Oct 9, and Nov 13, 2023
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

Sep 26, 2023-Nov 21, 2023 | Tue | 7:30 PM-9:30 PM | UBC Robson Square | $395.00

Format: In-Class
Code: AF010F23F
Offered: On Tue
Sep 26, 2023-Nov 21, 2023
9 sessions
7:30 PM-9:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

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

Sep 27, 2023-Nov 22, 2023 | Online | $395.00

Format: Online, Instructor Supported with Real-time Classes
Code: AF010F23H
Offered: On Wed
Sep 27, 2023-Nov 22, 2023
9 sessions
7:30 PM-9:30 PM Pacific Time

1nstructor:


Fees / Tuition

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

Sep 28, 2023-Nov 23, 2023 | Thu | 5:30 PM-7:30 PM | UBC Robson Square | $395.00

Format: In-Class
Code: AF010F23I
Offered: On Thu
Sep 28, 2023-Nov 23, 2023
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