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University French 100
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University French 100

First-year university or college French course
Created byChidi Igwe
Last updated 6/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • French language
  • Verb conjugation
  • Ability to understand the grammatical structure of French
  • Ability to speak and engage in conversations on familiar topics

Course content

11 sections119 lectures22h 31m total length
  • How to get the FREE course textbook4:36

    In this lesson, you will learn about the FREE textbook we have selected for this course and how you can get a copy. You will learn about the author and version. You will get information on how I have remixed this book in other to help students focus on the learning objectives of the course.

  • Identifying the learning objectives of Unit One7:27

    This lesson focuses on helping you to identify the key communication and grammar learning objectives of Unit One. Before diving deep into the unit, it is important for you to know what is really matters so that you can focus your energy on mastering the things that matter.

  • What version of French are we going to learn?8:37
  • French alphabet and international phonetic aphabet7:44

    This lesson focuses on how to read the French alphabet. It explains the international phonetic alphabet and how to combine sound units for the pronunciation of the letters of the French alphabet.

  • Learn how to pronounce and spell words using the French alphabet9:37
  • Alphabet and international phonetic alphabet
  • How to find out people's names and give your own name16:19

    This lesson focuses on the communication objective. You will learn how to find out the names of other people. You will learn how to ask people to spell or write their names. You will also be able to give your own name and spell it out to others.

  • How to find out people's names
  • How to give the names of your course mates4:12

    This lesson focuses on the communication objective. You will learn how to give the names of some of your course mates.

  • Quiz on giving the names of your course mates
  • Cues to help you in pronouncing French words12:05

    This lesson focuses on the communication objective. There are lots of similarities between English and French. But there are lots of differences as well. This lesson provides information on how to pronounce French words based on the letters and the IPA.

  • Master your pronunciation of French words - Nasal sounds10:36

    This lesson focuses on the communication objective. This lesson focuses on the French nasal sound and identifies the various combination of letters that produce those nasal sounds.

  • Mastering your pronunciation of French words - the five accents18:42

    This lesson describes the five French accents you need to understand in order to be better at speaking the language. These accents play a key role in how certain letters or words are pronounced.

  • How to spell words including uppercase, lowercase and French accents4:03

    In this lesson you will learn more about French accents and how they affect the pronunciation of words. You will also learn how to represent uppercase and lowercase in words when you are spelling them. You will learn how to include the five French accents when spelling words.

  • How to count from 0 to 10015:05

    In this lesson, you will learn the technique for counting in French and cover numbers ranging from 0 to 100.

  • How to count higher numbers11:32

    In this lesson, you will learn the technique for counting higher numbers in French. You will learn certain characteristics, pronunciation tips, similarities between English and French.

  • Working with numbers - Arabic numerals or words15:49

    In this lesson, you will learn how to work with numbers, moving from numerals to words and vice versa.

  • Working with numbers - plus and minus in maths7:11

    In this lesson, you will learn how to work with numbers and mathematical signs such as plus, minus and equal to add up or subtract numbers in French.

  • Basic maths - multiplication and division in French7:26

    In this lesson, you will continue to work with numbers, learning two basic math signs for multiplication and division.

Requirements

  • This is a complete beginner course. No Prior knowledge of French is required

Description

Welcome to University French 100 — a complete beginner’s course designed to help you start speaking, reading, and understanding French with confidence.

This course will equip you with the foundational skills needed to navigate simple, real-life communication scenarios in French. You will develop a solid understanding of basic grammatical structures, pronunciation patterns, and vocabulary, while also gaining valuable cultural insight into the diverse world of la Francophonie mondiale.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively in everyday situations using beginner-level French.

  • Apply basic grammatical concepts accurately in speech and writing.

  • Pronounce a wide range of essential French sounds, including nasal vowels and accented letters.

  • Understand and respond to brief statements, greetings, and common questions.

  • Explore key cultural practices from French-speaking countries around the world.

This course reflects the core content of a first-year university or college French course, and no prior knowledge of French is required. Whether you’re a student preparing for university-level French, a traveler eager to explore Francophone countries, or simply passionate about learning a new language — this course is for you.

The course includes a free textbook, interactive lessons, pronunciation tips, grammar explanations, cultural notes, and practical exercises to reinforce your learning.

Who this course is for:

  • French
  • Students taking university year one French
  • People wanting to travel to France or any other French-speaking country