Year 7 (A1): Online

Note: Our course fees do not include books. As our reception in St Kilda/CBD will be closed, we suggest that the most effective way to get your books delivered is by purchasing them directly from Language International Bookshop online or over the phone (03) 9857-0030. Hard copies and digital books are available.

Objectives

This course takes place 100% online.

Each week you will take part in a 1.5h/2H face-to-face virtual class via Zoom, which will run during the stated course schedule above. Additionally, you will also gain access to our online platform Apolearn, where you can interact with your teacher and your fellow students. This is also where your teacher will upload class content during the course. If Zoom and Apolearn are new tools for you, rest assured - we will be guiding you along the way! All students will receive more information on how to use both platforms prior to your first class.

Year 7 (A1) is for High School students who are starting out learning French, either at school, or just with us at the Alliance Française. With our native speaking teachers, students explore French culture, and learn how to converse in French, count, talk about their likes and dislikes, their families and their hobbies and much more!

This program is designed to be taken over a full school year, so students can progress to the next step, Year 8 (A1) the following year.

Why study at the Alliance Française?
Following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, our students develop four core language areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Our teaching methodology uses a structured and levelled curriculum based on the textbook Adomania by Hachette editions. In this course, students evolve from understanding new words and sentences in French through a variety of media to producing them in different contexts through structured role plays and educational games. As they become increasingly confident French speakers, students will also explore francophone culture and people. With an emphasis on authentic communication in class, this task-based approach also helps students develop an understanding of the grammar and spelling of French through interacting in the language. Ultimately, our goal is not only to teach students language skills, but to have them interpret the world from a different perspective. 

Course prerequisite: No prior knowledge of French required if enrolling in Term 1. This course is designed for complete beginners.

Joining in Term 2, 3 or 4? Before enrolling, contact us to check that this is the right learning option for you.

Our Year 7 A1 program is divided into 4 terms in the 2021 school year: 

• Term 1: Feb 1 - Apr 1
• Term 2: Apr 19 - Jun 26
• Term 3: Jul 12 - Sep 18
• Term 4: Oct 4 - Dec 11

By the end of Term 4, students will have learnt all the necessary basics to move on to the next learning step in 2022: Year 8 (A1).

To ensure progression and efficient learning, it is recommended to enrol every term for the full length of the school year, for a full completion of the program.

Course objectives: Click here to see the learning objectives for high school students.

Textbooks For this course, you will need the following material:    

Adomania 1/A1 (Hachette) – Livre de l’élève
Adomania 1/A1 (Hachette) – Cahier d’activités  

Note: Our course fees do not include books. As our reception in St Kilda/CBD is currently closed, we suggest that the most effective way to get your books delivered is by purchasing them directly from Language International Bookshop online https://www.languageint.com.au/ or over the phone (03) 9857-0030. Hard copies and digital books are available.