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French Beginner Plus Level (A2)

Grow Your Confidence in Everyday French

Stages 6-10 of the Languistique French Learning Path

Through five stages, you will expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, learn to talk about the past and communicate more confidently in everyday French.

Is Beginner Plus Level (A2) Right for You?

This level may be suitable if you:

  • can introduce yourself and discuss familiar topics in French
  • understand simple conversations and short texts
  • can ask and answer everyday questions
  • have completed A1 or have equivalent knowledge
  • are ready to communicate more confidently in everyday French

CEFR A2 (Elementary) is the second level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), an international standard for measuring language proficiency.

CEFR Levels:
A1 Beginner → A2 Elementary → B1 Intermediate → B2 Upper Intermediate → C1 Advanced → C2 Proficient

 

The Languistique French Beginner Plus Level corresponds to CEFR A2 (Elementary) and covers Stages 6-10 of the Learning Path.

What Can You Do By the End of Beginner Plus (A2) Level?

  • use French confidently when using public transport, buying tickets, booking accommodation and staying at a hotel.
  • ask for and give directions, and describe towns, regions and places
  • discuss health, wellbeing and healthy lifestyles
  • talk about past events, experiences and celebrations
  • express opinions, make comparisons and communicate more confidently in everyday French

Vocabulary

Throughout Stages 6-10, you will build vocabulary related to:

  • transport, tickets and timetables
  • hotels, accommodation and travel services
  • directions, buildings and local facilities
  • health, illnesses and medicines
  • towns, villages, regions and the environment
  • festivals, traditions and celebrations
  • healthy living, food, sport and wellbeing

Grammar and Verbs

Develop confidence with:

  • making comparisons
  • asking more complex questions
  • giving instructions using the imperative
  • expressing necessity with il faut
  • distinguishing between savoir and connaître
  • using common French prepositions
  • giving advice with je vous conseille de
  • using the passé composé with regular and irregular verbs
  • forming negative sentences and questions
  • common verb patterns and high-frequency expressions

Reading and Listening

Improve your ability to:

  • follow travel information and practical instructions
  • understand health and wellbeing topics
  • identify key information in longer spoken and written texts
  • better understand descriptions of places, regions and cultural events
  • engage with more authentic everyday French

Speaking

  • sustaining longer conversations
  • responding more naturally in everyday situations
  • expressing opinions with greater confidence
  • discussing past experiences and future plans
  • interacting more independently in French

Stage 6: Transport and Hotels

Learn practical French for travel, accommodation and getting around independently.

Stage 7: Directions, Health and Everyday Problems

Ask for directions, talk about health concerns and deal with everyday situations.

Stage 8: Towns, Villages and Regions

Describe places, regions and local attractions in greater detail.

Stage 9: Celebrations and Traditions

Discuss celebrations, customs, traditions and personal experiences.

Stage 10: Healthy Living and Wellbeing

Talk about health, wellbeing and lifestyle choices with increasing confidence.

Online Tutorials

Follow structured lessons, audio activities and practice exercises at your own pace.

Explore the Online Learning Path

Learner Packs

Download companion PDFs, transcripts, grammar summaries and vocabulary reviews.

View Learner Packs

Live Lessons

Receive personalised support, feedback and guidance from Françoise.

Contact Françoise About Lessons

Choose the learning option that best fits your goals, schedule and learning style.

Can I start at A2 without completing A1?

A2 is designed for learners who can already manage basic everyday French. You should be able to introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, discuss familiar topics and participate in basic conversations before starting this level.

Do I need a tutor?

No. The online course and learner packs can be used independently. Live lessons are available if you would like personalised support and feedback.

What topics are covered at A2?

Stages 6-10 cover topics including transport, hotels, directions, towns and regions, health and wellbeing, festivals, traditions, healthy living and everyday situations.

What grammar will I learn at A2?

You will learn to make comparisons, ask more complex questions, give instructions and advice, and use the passé composé with greater confidence. You will also strengthen your knowledge of common verbs and sentence structures.

Can I learn A2 French online?

Yes. You can study independently through the Languistique Online Learning Path or combine online learning with learner packs and live lessons.

What comes after A2?

After completing Beginner Plus (A2), learners typically progress to the Intermediate Level (B1) (Stages 11-15 of the Languistique French Learning Path).

Where Does Beginner Plus (A2) Fit in the Learning Path?

Beginner (A1) → Beginner Plus (A2) → Intermediate (B1) → Intermediate Plus (B2) → Advanced (C1)

Stages 6-10 help you move beyond the basics and communicate more independently in French, providing a strong foundation for the Intermediate (B1) level.

Learn About Intermediate (B1)

What Can You Do By the End of Beginner Plus (A2) Level?

  • use French confidently when using public transport, buying tickets, booking accommodation and staying at a hotel.
  • ask for and give directions, and describe towns, regions and places
  • discuss health, wellbeing and healthy lifestyles
  • talk about past events, experiences and celebrations
  • express opinions, make comparisons and communicate more confidently in everyday French

Vocabulary

Throughout Stages 6-10, you will build vocabulary related to:

  • transport, tickets and timetables
  • hotels, accommodation and travel services
  • directions, buildings and local facilities
  • health, illnesses and medicines
  • towns, villages, regions and the environment
  • festivals, traditions and celebrations
  • healthy living, food, sport and wellbeing

Grammar and Verbs

Develop confidence with:

  • making comparisons
  • asking more complex questions
  • giving instructions using the imperative
  • expressing necessity with il faut
  • distinguishing between savoir and connaître
  • using common French prepositions
  • giving advice with je vous conseille de
  • using the passé composé with regular and irregular verbs
  • forming negative sentences and questions
  • common verb patterns and high-frequency expressions

Reading and Listening

Improve your ability to:

  • follow travel information and practical instructions
  • understand health and wellbeing topics
  • identify key information in longer spoken and written texts
  • better understand descriptions of places, regions and cultural events
  • engage with more authentic everyday French

Speaking

  • sustaining longer conversations
  • responding more naturally in everyday situations
  • expressing opinions with greater confidence
  • discussing past experiences and future plans
  • interacting more independently in French

Stage 6: Transport and Hotels

Learn practical French for travel, accommodation and getting around independently.

Stage 7: Directions, Health and Everyday Problems

Ask for directions, talk about health concerns and deal with everyday situations.

Stage 8: Towns, Villages and Regions

Describe places, regions and local attractions in greater detail.

Stage 9: Celebrations and Traditions

Discuss celebrations, customs, traditions and personal experiences.

Stage 10: Healthy Living and Wellbeing

Talk about health, wellbeing and lifestyle choices with increasing confidence.

Online Tutorials

Follow structured lessons, audio activities and practice exercises at your own pace.

Explore the Online Learning Path

Learner Packs

Download companion PDFs, transcripts, grammar summaries and vocabulary reviews.

View Learner Packs

Live Lessons

Receive personalised support, feedback and guidance from Françoise.

Contact Françoise About Lessons

Can I start at A2 without completing A1?

A2 is designed for learners who can already manage basic everyday French. You should be able to introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, discuss familiar topics and participate in basic conversations before starting this level.

Do I need a tutor?

No. The online course and learner packs can be used independently. Live lessons are available if you would like personalised support and feedback.

What topics are covered at A2?

Stages 6-10 cover topics including transport, hotels, directions, towns and regions, health and wellbeing, festivals, traditions, healthy living and everyday situations.

What grammar will I learn at A2?

You will learn to make comparisons, ask more complex questions, give instructions and advice, and use the passé composé with greater confidence. You will also strengthen your knowledge of common verbs and sentence structures.

Can I learn A2 French online?

Yes. You can study independently through the Languistique Online Learning Path or combine online learning with learner packs and live lessons.

What comes after A2?

After completing Beginner Plus (A2), learners typically progress to the Intermediate Level (B1) (Stages 11-15 of the Languistique French Learning Path).

Where Does Beginner Plus (A2) Fit in the Learning Path?

Beginner (A1) → Beginner Plus (A2) → Intermediate (B1) → Intermediate Plus (B2) → Advanced (C1)

Stages 6-10 help you move beyond the basics and communicate more independently in French, providing a strong foundation for the Intermediate (B1) level.

Learn About Intermediate (B1)

Not Sure Where to Start?

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