Improve your work skills by gaining a solid understanding of the basics of the French language through our comprehensive beginner French course in Sydney – now offered online via Zoom!
This course is ideal for aspiring travellers, language enthusiasts, and professionals seeking to enhance their communication skills. Learn to read, write, and converse in French through interactive sessions with native-speaking tutors, all from the comfort of your home.
Our course focuses on practical, everyday language usage to build confidence when engaging in simple conversations in French. You'll explore pronunciation, vocabulary, cultural topics, and grammar essentials under the guidance of expert instructors.
Learning Outcomes
- Introduce yourself and others confidently in French
- Understand and apply French grammar and pronunciation
- Engage in simple conversations using basic vocabulary and sentence structures
Course Content
- Greetings, introductions, personal details
- Understanding formal vs informal speech
- Counting, spelling, and classroom interactions
- Grammar: articles, verbs (être, avoir, s’appeler), adjectives, gender/number
Schedule & Pricing
- Course delivery: Fully online via Zoom
- Enrolment Fee: $429
- Certificate: Completion certificate with 80% attendance
Textbook & Materials
- Cosmopolite 1 by Hirschsprung, Nathalie & Tony Tricot (ISBN: 9782017139164)
- Please purchase textbook after course confirmation
French Language Program Pathway
- Level 1: Beginner French
- Level 2: Elementary French
- Level 3: Intermediate French
- Optional: French Communication Skills
You will learn
- Introduce yourself and engage in simple conversations
- Understand basic French grammar and sentence structure
- Apply correct pronunciation and vocabulary skills
You will get
- Statement of Completion
- Practical language skills from native-speaking tutors
- Interactive online class experience
Appropriate for
Language enthusiasts, professionals, travel lovers, and complete beginners with no prior French knowledge
What to bring
- Cosmopolite 1 textbook (ISBN: 9782017139164)
- Notebook and pen
- A device with stable internet connection
What to wear
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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