Beginner Level A1 - French Learning Plan - 20 Days

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Kyle

Beginner Level A1 outlines a structured French learning path for total beginners, focusing on everyday communication, simple question-and-answer exchanges, and self-introductions. The plan emphasizes essential vocabulary, clear explanations of French vs. English, and step-by-step progress toward pronunciation confidence and basic real-life conversations. It supports daily motivation, includes pronunciation targets and phonetic practice, and revisits grammar and language skills through scheduled revision and assessment after 20 days.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time8 min

AccessFree to download

Overview

Learning goals and approach

Daily study plan

Days 1-4

Days 5-8

Days 9-12

Days 13-16

Days 17-20

# Beginner Level A1 The learner will learn French from scratch at this basic level which is called the Discovery stage.The learner can interact in a simple way.Can understand and use familiar everyday expressionsand very basic phrases to indulge in day to day French conversation.The learner can introducehimself/herself to others.After this basic level one can ask and answer questions about personaldetails. You need help on every possible front:French Vocabulary and vocabulary,but also veryaccessible explanations to clarify the differences between the French and English languages. As a French beginner your goals should be: · to be confident to exchange a few words with a French person. ·able to get a grip of French pronunciation so you can understand the language. ·able to carry out basic conversations in specific situations, ·able to notice quick results and feel good about yourself. French Tweets first tip is to always keep in mind these goals. You cannot be fluent in French from the very beginning.You'll have to be patient,and workyour way step by step to reach fluency.So at this moment,every interaction you have in Frenchis a success!Be proud. Beginner/A1/20 days/20 hours | Day | Communication | Grammar | | Vocabulary | Phonetics | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | French Greetings
Present yourself | Adjectives of nationality
Verbs:to have,to call
oneself,to be | | People
Numbers(0-20)
Professions | · Alphabets(consonants
&vowels)
Pronunciation of
simple sentences. | | 2 | Give or ask Personal
information
Telling where you
belong to | Word gender
Articles
Subject pronoun
Verbs:to like,to come,to
go | | Numbers 20+
Countries
Cities
I,you,she,he,we,
they
You:singular/plural | Accents
à,e,é,uc
·
â,e,i,ô,u
·
·_
ě,1,ü | | 3 | Talking about Daily
routine | Pronominal verbs | | Daily chores and
activities | ·
The finale (not
pronounced) | | 4 | Telling or asking time
Talking about likes | Adverbs of frequency
:
Er ending verbs:to like.to
play | | Outings and sports
Days of the week | · The finalé
(pronounced) | | 5 | Presenting your family
Describing a person
Talking about your
belongings | Possessive adjectives
Past tense | Family and friends
Physical description
or character of a
person | · Intonation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 6 | Positioning things
around us | Use of prepositions
Adjectives of colour | Objects
Animals
Names of colours | Nasal Vowels
[a]/[5]
[ä]/[2]/[6] | | 7 | Buying and asking
prices
(A) | nterrogative Adjectives
Conditional present verbs:
to want | Fruits and
vegetables
Different shops in
the market | Sounds
[1]/[y]
·,
[y]/[u] | | 8 | Buying and asking
prices
(B) | Interrogative Adjectives
Conditionalpresent verbs:
to want | Fruits and
vegetables
Different shops in
the market | Sounds
[ʃ]/[3] | | 9 | Making a meal | Partitive articles
Verbs:to take,to put
“ir”&"re"ending verbs | Kitchen
Kitchen appliances
and ingredients | Elision
j'
-·-
c'
I
·
d’
· n' | | 10 | Describing your house
·
or workplace | Descriptive adjectives
It's/Here is/There is | Buildings
Fumiture
Public place
Private places | Liaisons
[z]
.
[n] | | 11 | Asking and giving
directions | Adjectives of direction
Interrogative adjectives:
Where is...?Is there..?
Where can Ifind..?Do
you know...? | on the right
on the left
straight
the next street
Names of the streets | Sounds
[f]/[v]
[b]/[v] |

FAQs

What is the main goal of this A1 French beginner plan?

To build confidence in exchanging a few words with French speakers, master basic pronunciation, and carry out simple conversations in common situations.

What topics are covered in the daily plan?

Each day combines communication practice with grammar points, vocabulary categories, and phonetics, progressing from greetings and introductions to daily routines, directions, weather, travel, and doctor-related phrases.

Is fluency expected immediately at the beginning?

No. The plan stresses patience and step-by-step work, treating every early interaction in French as progress toward fluency.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Kyle