French for Beginners
COURSE
Overview
French is part of daily life in Montreal, but it’s hard to know where to start as a complete beginner.
French for Beginners teaches you what you need to start participating in everyday conversations. Through interactive exercises with other new learners, you’ll develop verbal and written skills while building a practical vocabulary for common situations. This course covers levels 1–2 of the Échelle québécoise and is designed for those with no prior French experience. With regular practice, you’ll get to play a more active role in Montreal’s social and professional life.
- Beginner-level French learners seeking basic communication skills
- People settling in Montreal who want to communicate in French
International students who want to integrate into French-speaking communities
Professionals and Researchers new to Quebec who need to communicate in French at work
Parents of children enrolled in French-language schools who want to connect with other parents and teachers
Introduce yourself, make small talk, and handle simple everyday conversations in French to build social connections
Apply basic grammar rules and common polite expressions appropriately in daily French communication
Understand and respond to simple messages at work and in daily life
Develop clear pronunciation so you're easily understood when speaking French
Talk about past experiences in French with confidence
