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- French
- French speaking
- French reading
- French listening
- French writing
Beginner French essentials — practical communication skills with clear pronunciation support and stress-free conversation practice.
- French
- French speaking
- French reading
- French listening
- French writing
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About Rachel
Bachelor's in Applied Linguistics with focus on beginner language acquisition; ten years teaching French fundamentals through scaffolded conversation practice that reduces anxiety while building practical communication skills. Specialized in helping true beginners overcome speaking hesitation through immediate feedback and gradual complexity increases that maintain confidence while developing fluency.
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- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +17
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Masters
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A1
A2
B1
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C1
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Beginner
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- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Goal: Build a strong foundation in real-life French conversation using essential phrases, pronunciation support, and contextual grammar.
1. Greeting and Politeness Basics
Start with friendly expressions used daily in France:
Bonjour — Hello
Comment allez-vous ? — How are you?
Merci beaucoup — Thank you very much
Students practice these using a model–guided–independent approach:
First, listen to a model and repeat.
Then, practice together with instructor support.
Finally, try independently with instant pronunciation feedback for clarity and confidence.
️ 2. Practical Phrases for Real Situations
Build confidence with everyday communication:
Je m'appelle... — My name is...
Où est la gare ? — Where is the train station?
Combien ça coûte ? — How much does it cost?
These phrases are reinforced through scaffolded dialogues, such as short role-plays in cafés, shops, and travel settings, allowing gradual, supported conversation practice.
3. Grammar in Context: Être & Avoir
Instead of memorizing conjugations, students learn basic grammar through meaningful use:
Être (to be): Je suis étudiant — “I am a student”
Avoir (to have): J’ai un livre — “I have a book”
By seeing these verbs in sentences, learners naturally understand sentence structure and subject–verb agreement.
4. Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Greet others politely and respond appropriately.
Introduce themselves and ask basic questions.
Use key verbs (être, avoir) in simple, meaningful sentences.
Speak with improved pronunciation and confidence.
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- 5h: $235
- 10h: $470
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The first lesson with Rachel will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
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