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French at A1
Everything written for A1 learners (first steps), with explanations, practice and reading at the right level.
DELF, DALF & examsPractical guideA1
How to build a 20-minute French study routine
Build a 20-minute French study routine: choose one small goal, divide your time and finish knowing what to revisit next.
Words & expressionsSorting gameA1
Which shop? Sort your shopping list by French commerce
Boulangerie, boucherie, fromagerie or pharmacie? Sort sixteen items into the right French shop, then learn the shop and shopkeeper names together.
Words & expressionsPicture sceneA1
French swimming pool vocabulary: explore the poolside
Explore a French public pool: le grand bassin, le plongeoir, les lignes d'eau, le maître-nageur, le pédiluve. Tap each, then play Find it.
Words & expressionsVocabulary listA1
French weather vocabulary: pictures and phrases for a changing day
Learn French weather words with eight picture cards, complete il fait, il y a and il pleut phrases, a short conversation and four practice questions.
Verbs & tensesConjugation tableA1
Écrire conjugation: écris, écrivons and écrit
Find all seven key écrire tables and practise the écriv- plural stem, écrit in the passé composé, écrirai in the future, and short email examples.
Pronunciation & listeningVerb drillA1
French plural s: write livres, say /livʁ/
Why livre and livres sound alike: compare whole phrases, keep written agreement and practise eight plural forms with picture cards and a short drill.
Words & expressionsFlashcardsA1
French zoo animals vocabulary: 20 picture names and 24 flashcards
Recognise 20 large zoo animals in French, with articles, simple descriptions and picture recall, plus four extra animals in a 24-card deck.
Grammar & usageCheat sheetA1
Le, la, l’ or les: French definite articles at a glance
Choose le, la, l’ and les with a printable rule sheet. Compare known objects, general likes and au/du contractions, then try four quick questions.
Everyday FrenchDialogueA1
French dialogue at the bowling alley: lane, shoes and players
Book a bowling lane in French: number of players, shoe sizes, how many games and the price. Read the full dialogue, then practise your part.
Reading & writingGraded storyA1
A1 French reading: a dog learns a new walking route
Follow Anna and her dog Filou on a new walk through town: the bridge, the park, the bakery. Easy French with glosses, a translation and a route question.
Culture & registerPhrasebookA1
I only speak a little French: phrases to keep a conversation going
Say your level, ask people to slow down, repeat or write a word down, and check you understood. Survival phrases that keep a basic French exchange alive.
DELF, DALF & examsGap-fillA1
DELF A1 speaking: describe a visit plan and something you’d like to do
Talk about a two-day visit to Lyon, your train journey and a museum wish. Complete Nora’s account, then practise three short follow-up answers.
Pronunciation & listeningArticleA1
French on: the nasal vowel in bon, pont and nom
Meet French /ɔ̃/ in bon, pont and nom. Compare bon with bonne, practise useful phrases, and see what changes in mon oncle and bon ami.
Reading & writingReadingA1
A1 French reading: a message from your new neighbour
Read a new neighbour’s introduction and a reply. Practise floors, homes and workplaces, explore the entrance hall and check the proposed coffee plan.
Reading & writingExam practiceA1
Write a French self-introduction: A1 task and model paragraph
Introduce yourself to a French study group in a short paragraph. Use a model, sentence patterns and a checklist to check age, studies, interests and purpose.
DELF, DALF & examsQuizA1
DELF A1 speaking question cards: turn a topic into a question
Turn ville, travail and loisirs into French questions. Try eight choices on topic cards, question words and follow-ups that fit your partner’s reply.
Grammar & usagePractical guideA1
French negation: ne…pas, never, nothing and nobody
Learn French negation: ne…pas, jamais, plus, rien and personne, article changes and word order, with examples and a nine-question quiz.
Words & expressionsSorting gameA1
How do you feel? Sort French feelings into good, bad and neutral
Content, triste, stressé, calme, fâché, fier, ennuyé: sort sixteen French feeling words, then use them with je suis, je me sens and j'ai.
Reading & writingPicture sceneA1
French terrace vocabulary: read and explore Salomé’s plants
Explore a small terrace in French, then read an A1 scene about three plant pots. Practise colours, positions and the words arroser and arrosoir.
Words & expressionsVocabulary listA1
Jambe or pied: picture vocabulary for legs and feet
Learn la jambe and le pied with pictures, nearby body parts and short examples. Practise right and left, à pied and the phrase le pied de la table.
Verbs & tensesConjugation tableA1
Faire conjugation: all tenses with examples (présent, passé composé, futur…)
The full conjugation of faire — présent, passé composé, imparfait, futur, conditionnel, subjonctif, impératif and more — with example sentences and common mistakes.
Verbs & tensesVerb drillA1
Aller present-tense drill: vais, vas, va, allons, allez, vont
Practise all six present forms of aller, match them to town destinations, and distinguish going somewhere from aller plus an infinitive.
Words & expressionsFlashcardsA1
French family vocabulary: 30 flashcards with mon, ma and mes
Learn 30 French family words with articles and example sentences, from mon frère and ma sœur to grandparents, cousins and in-laws.
Words & expressionsCheat sheetA1
Devoirs or exercices? A French homework cheat sheet
Read a teacher’s instructions, distinguish homework from one exercise, and practise mes devoirs, un devoir and je dois with a short classroom exchange.
DELF, DALF & examsDialogueA1
DELF A1 clothes-shop role-play: change colour, keep your size
Practise a French T-shirt purchase with a €20 budget and size M. Ask the price, compare alternatives and try a green shirt when blue is unavailable.
Reading & writingGraded storyA1
A1 French story: a friend brings soup and the wrong book
Read an A1 supportive-visit story with eight glosses. Track the soup and two books, then identify the corrected request by colour and content.
Words & expressionsPhrasebookA1
Tirez or poussez? French instructions for doors, drawers and trolleys
Understand pull and push in French, read Tirez and Poussez on doors, and practise short instructions with illustrated everyday objects.
Words & expressionsGap-fillA1
French A1 gap-fill: packing for a swimming lesson
A short French story with gaps about packing a swimming bag: le maillot, la serviette, le bonnet, les lunettes. Pick the right word from the word bank.
Words & expressionsArticleA1
Bureau or travail: a desk, an office or your work?
Learn when bureau means a desk or an office, and how travail describes work. Picture cards, a morning conversation and four questions make the difference clear.
Reading & writingReadingA1
A1 French short story: the cinema opens at six
Three friends arrive far too early for a film. An easy French story about opening times, film times and waiting, with glosses, translation and questions.
DELF, DALF & examsExam practiceA1
DELF A1 writing practice: ask what to bring to a first class
Write to a centre about Monday’s drawing class. Ask what materials to bring and which room to use, with a writing space, model and checklist.
Verbs & tensesQuizA1
French subject–verb agreement: 9 questions on who controls the verb
Practise agreement with names, nearby plural nouns, object pronouns, on and polite vous. Nine A1 questions include explanations and a short checking routine.
Reading & writingPractical guideA1
Build a short French paragraph: a beginner’s worked example
Turn simple sentences about a flat into one clear A1 paragraph. Follow a before-and-after model, choose connectors and review your own short description.
Words & expressionsSorting gameA1
Past, present or future? Sort French time expressions
Hier, en ce moment, demain, la semaine dernière, l'année prochaine: sort sixteen French time expressions by whether they point to the past, present or future.
Words & expressionsPicture sceneA1
French office reception vocabulary: explore the visitor area
Learn eight French words for office reception, including the visitor badge and register, then follow a short arrival and waiting sequence.
Words & expressionsVocabulary listA1
French craft supplies vocabulary: 12 paper, glue and decoration words
Recognise twelve French paper-craft supplies with articles, object cards and examples, then choose the right material for cutting, joining or decorating.
