Beginner
Understand and use simple oral and written French for everyday-life situations.
French syllabus reference
Reference guide
What each French level is expected to cover
Use this page as a syllabus map before choosing a class. It explains CEFR bands, entry requirements and the communication targets behind French Studio group courses, without replacing level advice from a teacher.
How a group class is usually conducted
- Review the previous lesson and homework so important language stays active.
- Study the new lesson prepared by the teacher: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and cultural context.
- Practise through guided situations such as role plays, short dialogues, songs, games or student-prepared tasks.
- Set homework or revision priorities before the next class.
Elementary
Describe familiar people, places and plans, and give simple opinions with more independence.
Intermediate
Handle connected speech, travel situations, explanations, feelings and personal viewpoints.
Advanced
Discuss detailed ideas, cultural topics and arguments with greater fluency and precision.
Adult syllabus map
Adult group class modules
The module map below is a practical reference for adult learners. If you are joining French Studio after previous study, compare both the communication goals and the language focus before taking a placement test.
A1
Beginner 1
No prior knowledge required
Communication targets
Build the first classroom routines: greetings, spelling, numbers, simple questions and short personal answers.
Language reference
Core present-tense verbs, gender and number, basic articles, subject pronouns and the first adjective patterns.
A1
Beginner 2
Beginner 1 or equivalent
Communication targets
Handle simple exchanges for food, places, time, directions and weekend plans with more confident pronunciation.
Language reference
Common irregular verbs, question forms, negative sentences, plurals, demonstratives and location phrases.
A1
Beginner 3
Beginner 2 or equivalent
Communication targets
Talk about preferences, quantities, people, shopping needs and near-future plans in short connected exchanges.
Language reference
Commands, modal verbs, near future, early past tense, partitives and adjective agreement in context.
A1
Beginner 4
Beginner 3 or equivalent
Communication targets
Move from isolated sentences into brief stories about studies, routines, memories and recent events.
Language reference
Past-tense contrast, obligation expressions, object pronouns and sentence patterns for advice and frequency.
A2
Elementary 1
A1 or equivalent completed
Communication targets
Describe plans, compare options, discuss homes and activities, and explain simple choices in conversation.
Language reference
Future forms, comparison, relative links, purpose and cause, and time expressions for ongoing actions.
A2
Elementary 2
Elementary 1 or equivalent
Communication targets
Give clearer accounts of life changes, personal news, problems and opinions using linked past and present ideas.
Language reference
Narration markers, past-tense selection, cause-and-result structures and opinion-building language.
A2
Elementary 3
Elementary 2 or equivalent
Communication targets
Make speech more connected: refer back to ideas, qualify places and actions, advise someone and express preferences.
Language reference
Conditional and subjunctive foundations, pronoun placement, adverbs and replacement words such as y and en.
A2
Elementary 4
Elementary 3 or equivalent
Communication targets
Read and discuss more persuasive language, describe objects precisely and adjust tone for different situations.
Language reference
Pronoun systems, gerund use, complex negation and choosing between indicative and subjunctive patterns.
B1 · Intermediate
Requirement: A2 or equivalent completed
B1 work develops connected speaking and writing: professional life, formal conversations, event organisation, society, feelings, regret, aspiration, art, culture and debate.
B2 · Advanced
Requirement: B1 or equivalent completed
B2 study adds fluency, precision and nuance through complex grammar, contemporary topics, extended opinions and richer cultural discussion.
Children syllabus
Children and teen progression
Children do not always follow the adult module map. Placement depends on age, reading confidence, school year, prior French and whether the child is studying French-in-lieu, as a francophone learner or for general enrichment.
- Beginner children learn introductions, hobbies, family, home, invitations, descriptions, feelings and simple future plans.
- Older or continuing learners add timetable language, wishes, behaviour, food, quantities, money, shopping and more structured conversation.
- Secondary and JC learners need stronger grammar, oral answers, listening comprehension and school-exam habits.
- Francophone and FLM learners focus more on maintaining French literacy, spelling, vocabulary range and cultural connection.