TEF Canada A1 Preparation Course: Absolute Beginner French

TEF Canada French A1 Preparation Course

Master essential French vocabulary and basic grammar with personalized guidance from a TEF Expert (PhD).

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Ready to start your French journey but feeling overwhelmed?

This course cuts through the confusion, offering a focused, enjoyable path to A1 proficiency.

Meet Your TEF Canada Success Coach: Dr. Umut Incesu, PhD

Everything you need is in this course!

With a PhD in French studies, I have personally helped 400+ students successfully achieve their CLB 7 scores, unlocking their path to Canadian Permanent Residency. My expertise ensures that the foundation you build here is directly aligned with the vocabulary and grammar necessary for the higher-level TEF exam requirements.

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The Roadmap (Curriculum & Deliverables)

Build a strong foundation towards CLB 7+

1. Welcome- Meet Your French Teacher
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2. Getting to Know You: Student Profile Survey
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3. About the TEF Canada Exam: Structure and Content
4. Understanding French Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2
5. Acknowledgment of Copyright and Terms of Use
1. Understanding the A1 Level
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2. Learning objectives
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3. Alphabet pronunciation
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4. Pronunciation: French vowels
5. Numbers 0-20
6. Greetings: Bonjour, salut, au revoir
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7. Quiz: Greetings and goodbyes
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8. Introducing oneself: Je m’appelle..., comment vous appelez-vous ?
9. Subject pronouns: Je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles, etc.
10. Quiz: "Tu" or "Vous"?
11. Pronunciation: Silent letters
12. Basic sentence structure
13. The verb "être"(to be)
14. TEF Canada Reading Practice
15. TEF Canada Listening Practice
16. TEF Canada Writing/Speaking Practice
17. Extra practice exercises
18. Post Module Survey
19. Home Practice (Downloadable Resource)
1. Learning objectives
2. Vocabulary: objects
3. What is this?
4. Indefinite articles: Un, une, des
5. Quiz (Indefinite articles)
6. Identifying masculine and feminine objects in French
7. Vocabulary: days of the week, months, seasons
8. Colours and basic adjectives (grand, petit, bleu)
9. Pronunciation: Vowel combinations
10. Pronunciation: Liaison rule
11. French Accent Rules
12. How to use adjectives in French
13. The Verb “avoir” (to have)
14. Quiz: Conjugation of Avoir (To Have)
15. TEF Canada Reading Practice
16. TEF Canada Listening Practice
17. TEF Canada Writing/Speaking Practice
18. Extra practice exercises
19. Home Practice (Downloadable Resource)
1. Learning objectives
2. Common question words: Comment, où, d’où, quel
3. How to Use 'Quel' in French
4. Quiz: "Où" vs. "Comment"
5. Talking about nationalities
6. Talking about professions
7. Pronunciation: Nasal vowels
8. Pronunciation Exercise
9. Intonation for informal questions
10. Est-ce que for yes/no questions
11. How to make negative sentences
12. Articles in negative sentences
13. Practice the verb avoir in the negative form
14. TEF Canada Reading Practice
15. TEF Canada Listening Practice
16. TEF Canada Writing/Speaking Practice
17. Extra practice exercises
18. Post Module Survey
19. Tip to Improve Pronunciation: Small Steps for Big Progress!
20. Home Practice (Downloadable Resource)
1. Learning objectives
2. Numbers 20-100
3. Expressing time: Quelle heure est-il?
4. Understanding time in French
5. Definite articles: Le, la, l', les
6. Making Objects Plural in French
7. Quiz: Making Objects Plural
8. Quiz (Definite articles)
9. Negation with Definite Articles
10. Pronunciation: Elision rule
11. Events and gatherings vocabulary
12. Asking when and what time in French
13. How to write the date in French
14. Prepositions for time: À, de, jusqu'à
15. TEF Canada Reading Practice
16. TEF Canada Writing Exercise
17. TEF Canada Writing/Speaking Practice
18. Extra practice exercises
19. Home Practice (Downloadable Resource)
1. Learning objectives
2. Useful Classroom Expressions
3. Vocabulary: family members (mère, père, frère, sœur, etc.)
4. Family Vocabulary (Part 2)
5. Review: Nasal vowels in French
6. Pronunciation: French Consonants
7. Describing Physical Traits
8. Practice (Adjectives)
9. Describing Personality in French
10. Marital Status Vocabulary
11. Possessive Adjectives in French: My, Your, His/Her
12. Quiz (Possessive adjectives)
13. Quiz (Family members)
14. Asking About and Describing Someone
15. "Qu'est-ce que" vs. "Qui est-ce"
16. TEF Canada Reading Practice
17. TEF Canada Listening Practice
18. TEF Canada Writing/Speaking Practice
19. Extra practice exercises
20. Home Practice (Downloadable Resource)
1. Learning objectives
2. Rooms in a house: Le salon, la cuisine, la chambre, etc.
3. Voilà ma maison
4. More adjectives to describe places and objects
5. Adjectives: Agreement and placement
6. Quiz: Mastering adjectives in French
7. The expression “il y a”
8. Furniture and objects
9. Pronunciation: The French sound /j/
10. Pronunciation: Consonant combinations
11. Prepositions of place for objects
12. Quiz: Prepositions of place
13. Housing terms vocabulary
14. Practicing common housing phrases and questions
15. TEF Canada Reading Practice
16. TEF Canada Listening Practice
17. TEF Canada Writing/Speaking Practice
18. Extra practice exercises
19. Tip for retaining vocabulary: Make it personal!
20. Post Module Survey
21. Home Practice (Downloadable Resource)
1. Learning objectives
2. Introducing yourself
3. Conjugating the verb “parler” (to speak)
4. Useful French verbs
5. Quiz: Mastering common French verbs
6. Chez moi = À la maison
7. Quiz: Chez moi, toi, lui
8. Present Tense: -ER Verbs
9. Present Continuous: “Être en train de”
10. Pronounciation of "er" and "ez"
11. Pronunciation /y/ vs. /u/
12. Introducing someone else
13. Les passe-temps (Hobbies)
14. The verb “jouer” (to play)
15. Quiz: Jouer à vs. Jouer de
16. Leisure and sports vocabulary
17. TEF Canada Reading Practice
18. TEF Canada Listening/Writing Practice
19. TEF Canada Writing/Speaking Practice
20. Extra practice exercises
21. Home Practice (Downloadable Resource)
1. Learning objectives
2. Common food vocabulary
3. Pronunciation of “ai” and “au”
4. Expressing likes and preferences
5. Conjugation of verbs of preference (Present tense)
6. Mon plat préféré
7. More food vocabulary
8. Quiz: qu'est-ce que c'est?
9. Expressing dislikes
10. Pronunciation of -gn
11. Asking negative form questions
12. Useful response phrases
13. Partitive articles (du, de la, de l’, des)
14. Quiz: du, de la, de l'
15. Ordering at a bakery (À la boulangerie)
16. Ordering at a coffee shop (Au café)
17. TEF Canada Reading Practice
18. TEF Canada Listening/Writing Practice
19. TEF Canada Writing/Speaking Practice
20. Post module survey
21. Extra practice exercises
22. Home Practice (Downloadable Resource)
1. Learning objectives
2. Places in the city
3. Asking for and understanding directions
4. Pronunciation: The French "R"
5. Dialogue 1: Asking for directions
6. Dialogue 2: Asking for directions
7. The verb "aller" (to go)
8. Aller à vs. aller chez
9. Quiz: Aller à vs. aller chez
10. The verb "prendre" (to take)
11. Quiz: The verb "prendre"
12. The imperative form in French
13. Moyens de transport (Modes of transportation)
14. Quiz: En ou à ?
15. Prepositions of place
16. TEF Canada Reading Practice
17. TEF Canada Listening Practice
18. TEF Canada Writing/Speaking Practice
19. Extra practice exercises
20. Home Practice (Downloadable Resource)
1. Learning objectives
2. Les commerces (The stores)
3. The verb “faire” (to do, to make)
4. Times of the day in French
5. Quiz: The verb "faire"
6. Demonstrative adjectives (Ce, cet, cette, ces)
7. Quiz : ce, cet, cette, ces
8. Verbs for running errands
9. Conjugation of "acheter", "payer", and "envoyer"
10. Accepting an Invitation
11. Refusing an Invitation
12. The verb "vouloir" (to want)
13. The verb "pouvoir" (to be able to, can)
14. The verb "devoir" (to have to, must, should)
15. Quiz: vouloir, pouvoir, devoir
16. TEF Canada Reading Practice
17. TEF Canada Writing/Speaking Practice
18. Extra practice exercises
19. Home Practice (Downloadable Resource)
1. Learning objectives
2. Ma routine quotidienne (My daily routine)
3. Reflexive verbs and conjugation
4. Talking about time
5. Negation with reflexive verbs
6. Quiz: Reflexive Verbs Conjugation
7. French meal verbs
8. Asking about daily routine
9. Structuring your day in French
10. Common activities with “faire"
11. Quiz: faire du, de la, de l', de
12. Pronunciation: -tion
13. Talking about frequency
14. How to use negation with “jamais”
15. Quiz: Frequency Adverbs & Expressions
16. TEF Canada Reading Practice
17. TEF Canada Listening/Writing Practice
18. TEF Canada Writing/Speaking Practice
19. Extra practice exercises
20. Home Practice (Downloadable Resource)
1. Learning objectives
2. Restaurant vocabulary
3. Inviting someone to a restaurant
4. Making a reservation on the phone
5. Understanding a menu
6. Discussing the menu
7. Ordering at a restaurant
8. The verb choisir (to choose)
9. Conjugating -ir verbs
10. Verb Conjugation Quiz
11. Pronunciation of "s" vs. "ss"
12. Giving opinions about food
13. Asking for the bill
14. TEF Canada Reading Practice
15. TEF Canada Listening Practice
16. TEF Canada Writing/Speaking Practice
17. Extra practice exercises
18. Post Course Survey
1. Test Format & Guidelines
2. Compréhension écrite (Reading Test)
3. Compréhension orale (Listening Test)
4. Expression écrite (Writing Test)
5. Expression orale (Speaking Test)

About this course

$399.00
248 lessons
Lifetime access
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Our Students Gained Confidence (And You Will Too)

“I had zero experience in French. This course was a lifesaver! The lessons are very clear, short, and to the point. I finally understood French verb basics. I feel ready and confident to start the next level now. (Maria)”

Ada

“As someone with a busy full-time job, I needed a structured course that wouldn't waste my time. This course was perfect. It focused only on the most essential vocabulary and phrases. Highly recommend this for any absolute beginner. (Alex)”

Kris

“What sets this course apart is Umut's expertise. His lessons were incredibly clear and focused, which instantly boosted my motivation because I finally felt like French was achievable. He breaks down complex A1 concepts (like verb conjugations) into simple steps. Knowing the foundation I built here was solid and TEF-aligned gave me the confidence to enrol in the A2 program. (Rohan)”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

Absolute beginners who need a fast, structured introduction to the French language requirements for the TEF exam.
How long will it take to complete?

The course is designed to be completed in six weeks (2 modules per week).
Will I receive any support while taking the course?

Yes, absolutely! If you have any questions or need clarification, you can reach out to me, and I will respond within 24 hours.
What if I don't like the course and would like a refund?

The course is non-refundable, as you gain immediate access to the course content upon registration.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Learn French - Make Canada Your Home!

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TEF Canada French A1 Preparation Course

Ready to start your French journey but feeling overwhelmed?

Meet Your TEF Canada Success Coach: Dr. Umut Incesu, PhD

The Roadmap (Curriculum & Deliverables)

Welcome & Course Overview

Module 1: Introduction to French (A1)

Module 2: Everyday Vocabulary (A1)

Module 3: Asking and Answering Questions (A1)

Module 4: Numbers, Time, and Dates (A1)

Module 5: Family and Personal Life (A1)

Module 6: Describing Your House (A1)

Module 7: Introducing Yourself and Others (A1)

Module 8: Talking About Foods and Drinks (A1)

Module 9: Navigating Places (A1)

Module 10: Running Errands (A1)

Module 11: Talking About Daily Activities (A1)

Module 12: Ordering Food At A Restaurant (A1)

A1 Review & Assessment

About this course

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$399.00

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