French Beginners Stage 1

French – La Langue Française

The French language is the second most widely learned foreign language after English, and the sixth most widely spoken in the world, being spoken over five continents. French is both a working language and an official language of the UN, EU, UNESCO, NATO, IOC and the International Red Cross. As it is a Latin-based language, learning French will also open up the world of Romance languages - once you have mastered French, you will find it relatively easy to pick up Italian and Spanish as well.

Whether you want to learn French to enhance your effectiveness at work or improve your job prospects, to make your business or holiday trip more fulfilling or simply for the joy of learning about a new language and culture, we wish you enjoyment and “Bonne chance”!

This is a general introduction to the language, its sound and writing system and some general information on the countries in which it is spoken. There are no prerequisites and wherever possible, the course is tailored to meet the needs and interests of the group.