At a glance
| Mode | Online |
| Format | Live—instructor-led |
| Level | Beginner |
| Duration options | A 150-day package (morning, evening, and all-time classes) {Price may vary depending on the timing.} |
| Materials | Learning-portal study material; printed books or course-specific material where included in the selected package |
| Trial | 5-day free trial; choose up to five courses |
About this course
French Basic & A1 is a live, instructor-led French course positioned at the beginner level through CEFR A1. AFA’s catalogue confirms the course name, level and live format, but it does not supply a fixed lesson count, timetable or course-specific duration, so none is invented here.
The syllabus below uses the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) as a public guide to the kind of listening, speaking, reading, and writing ability learners typically build at these levels. CEFR describes A1 and A2 as basic-user levels and B1 and B2 as independent-user levels. This is a learning framework, not a promise that buying the course guarantees a particular certification or final level.
This is a live, instructor-led course. You use the learning portal for lessons, study material, and mock-test access alongside the live classes. AFA does not publish a fixed batch size, timetable, or trainer profile in the verified brief.
What you’ll cover
Start with French sounds
Build a usable foundation in French pronunciation, spelling patterns, greetings, and classroom language.
- Alphabet and sounds
- Greetings
- Numbers and dates
- Basic questions
People and everyday life
Introduce yourself, describe people and talk about familiar routines using simple present-tense structures.
- Personal information
- Family
- Daily routine
- Common verbs
Core A1 grammar
Build short accurate sentences using articles, gender, agreement, negation and high-frequency verb patterns.
- Articles and gender
- Adjective agreement
- Negation
- Present tense
Everyday vocabulary
Use basic French for food, shopping, places, time, transport and simple needs.
- Food and drink
- Shopping
- Places
- Time and travel
Listening and interaction
Follow slow, clear everyday exchanges and respond with simple questions and answers.
- Listening for key words
- Asking for repetition
- Short dialogues
- Polite requests
Reading and writing
Read short notices and messages and write simple connected sentences about familiar topics.
- Signs and notices
- Short messages
- Forms
- Simple paragraphs
What’s included
Digital
- Live instructor-led classes
- Lessons and study material in the learning portal
- Mock tests where relevant to the course
- Handouts and downloadable study material
Physical
- Course-specific printed books or study material, posted to you where included in the selected package
Who it’s for
- Learners whose current French level matches the starting point shown in the course name
- Students, job seekers and working professionals learning French online
- People who prefer live instructor-led classes rather than a purely self-paced format
- Learners who want structured progress across practical French communication skills
What you’ll be able to do
- Use simple French for introductions, everyday needs and familiar personal information
- Combine French listening, speaking, reading and writing instead of practising only one skill
Price and durations
The listed price for French Basic & A1 is ₹19,199. AFA package durations and validity vary by course and package. Across the catalogue, durations include 1, 2, 3 and 6 months, with some longer programmes and some packages carrying extra validity. Check the exact duration, validity and inclusions shown before payment.
How the free trial works
Register on AFA’s learning portal and verify your email to start the five-day trial. You can choose up to five courses, including French Basic & A1 – Trial, and open the lessons, explore the live-class area, use the available study material and try the mock-test area. Trial access is limited; for example, only one mock test may be available. The learning portal is currently desktop-only.
FAQs
What does Beginner mean for this course?
The catalogue lists this course at Beginner. Where the course name uses A1, A2, B1 or B2, those labels align with the CEFR proficiency scale. AFA does not state a guaranteed exit level, so use the free trial to judge whether the starting point suits you.
Do I need previous French knowledge?
That depends on the course name. Courses containing “Basic” start from a beginner foundation; A2, B1 and B2 courses assume progressively more prior ability. AFA has not supplied a formal placement-test rule, so ask a counsellor if you are unsure where to start.
Is this a live course?
Yes. The catalogue marks this course as Live, which means instructor-led live classes. Learning-portal access supports the course with lessons, study material and mock-test access. AFA has not published a fixed timetable or batch size in the verified brief.
What can I try before paying?
The five-day free trial lets you select up to five courses and explore lessons, the learning portal, online classes where relevant, mock tests and the training interface. Trial access is limited. Use it to check the course before choosing a paid package.