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
Introduce yourself, share personal details, recognise French words and ask basic identity questions.
Language reference
Etre, avoir, regular -er verbs, articles, subject and tonic pronouns, countries and possessive adjectives.
A1
Beginner 2
Beginner 1 or equivalent
Communication targets
Order in a restaurant, shop, describe a city, tell time, arrange appointments and suggest an outing.
Language reference
Prendre, faire, aller and venir; questions, negation, plural nouns, demonstratives and place prepositions.
A1
Beginner 3
Beginner 2 or equivalent
Communication targets
Discuss quantities and tastes, shop, describe people and talk about future plans.
Language reference
Imperative, vouloir, pouvoir, near future, passe compose, partitive articles and adjective agreement.
A1
Beginner 4
Beginner 3 or equivalent
Communication targets
Tell past events and memories, express duration and frequency, give advice and discuss studies.
Language reference
Passe compose, imparfait, devoir, falloir, direct object pronouns and past-tense negation.
A2
Elementary 1
A1 or equivalent completed
Communication targets
Discuss sport and future plans, compare homes, explain decisions and give directions.
Language reference
Future, hypothesis, cause and purpose, depuis, relative pronouns, comparative and superlative forms.
A2
Elementary 2
Elementary 1 or equivalent
Communication targets
Describe past situations, biographies and life changes; announce news, explain problems and give opinions.
Language reference
Imparfait versus passe compose, chronology, cause, consequence and opinion structures.
A2
Elementary 3
Elementary 2 or equivalent
Communication targets
Organise speech, qualify actions and places, avoid repetition, give advice and express wishes.
Language reference
Subjunctive, conditional, complement pronouns, adverbs, y, ou and indefinite adjectives and pronouns.
A2
Elementary 4
Elementary 3 or equivalent
Communication targets
Describe and evaluate objects, understand advertising, make claims and communicate in different registers.
Language reference
Indicative and subjunctive, lequel, demonstrative pronouns, gerund, en and complex negation.
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.