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Learn French: French Essentials – Speak Today (A1.2)

Name: Learn French: French Essentials – Speak Today (A1.2)
Rating: 4.6 (2931 reviews)

Build your A1.2 French with pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. Native French teacher.

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Created byBenoit KUHLER

Last updated 3/2026

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What you'll learn

French Level A1.2
Be more confident when you speak
Increase your listening skills
Understand and use the grammatical structures of the French language
Build a solid base of useful vocabulary for everyday life (occupations, everyday activities, body parts, etc.)
Learn and practise grammar points through repetitions and exercises
Learn to tell the time
Learn to talk about your tastes
Learn to use the past and future tenses
Discover some French songs and singers

Course content

4 sections • 109 lectures • 7h 22m total length

Introduction1:32
Start your journey in French by introducing yourself and describing your personality, daily life, and surroundings, then learn daily habits, future plans, and past tense in unit one.

Exprimer ses Goûts (1) (Expressing your Tastes)6:39
Exprimer ses goûts (1) : Learn the 3 differents verbs used to express your tastes and the different structures to use them.
Quiz : Exprimer ses Goûts
Exprimer ses Goûts (2)4:11
Exprimer ses goûts (2) : Learn how to use adverbs with the verb "aimer" and study other expressions to talk about your tastes.
Exprimer ses goûts
Exercices de Pratique : Exprimer ses Goûts3:55
Practice vocabulary and structures from previous lessons to express tastes, conjugate verbs, and answer questions about sports, films, and ice creams.
Exercice Traduction5:12
Engage in practical translation exercises to advance from A1.1 to A1.2 in a month, strengthening essential French grammar and vocabulary.
Le verbe "dire" (The verb "to say")2:47
Le verbe "dire " : Learn the conjugation and pronunciation of the verb "dire" at the present tense as well as a few expressions.
Le verbe "dire"
Phrases de Dictée 19:38
Phrases de Dictée : This is a very useful exercise. Dictation sentences. Don't skip it, it will help you improve your writing and memorize vocabulary.
Exercices de Compréhension Orale 1 (Audio Exercises)5:04
Exercices de Compréhension Orale 1 : Practice your listening skills with 2 audio exercises.
La Description Physique (Physical Description)7:09
La description physique : Learn the basic vocabulary of the physical description.
Exercice de Pratique : La Description Physique3:53
Practice exercises to describe physical appearance and apply masculine and feminine adjective agreement. Form negative and affirmative sentences about hair color, eye color, and height, with translation practice.
Exercice Traduction4:44
Practice translating basic French phrases to reinforce learning from A1.1 to A1.2, using translation exercises that build vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension for beginners.
Quiz : Description Physique
Exercices de Compréhension Orale 2 (Audio Exercises)4:10
Exercices de Compréhension Orale 2 : Practice your listening skills with 2 audio exercises.
Le Verbe "Écrire" (The verb "to write")2:31
Le verbe "écrire" : Learn how to conjugate and pronounce the verb "écrire" at the present tense and some basic vocabulary to use it.
Le verbe "écrire"
Le Caractère (1) (Personality)7:36
Le caractère (1) : Learn the masculine and feminine forms of qualifying adjectives to describe your personality.
Quiz : le Caractère
Tips 1 : Vocabulaire2:37
Discover practical tips to learn French faster, including repeating tricky words, recording pronunciation, saying vocabulary aloud, and using a notebook to reinforce memory and pronunciation practice.
Le Caractère (2) (Personality)3:45
Le caractère (2) : Learn more adjectives and their pronunciation to describe personality.
Quiz : le Caractère (2)
Les Professions (Occupations)5:04
Les professions : Learn the vocabulary of jobs and occupations as well as their masculine and feminine forms.
Exercice de Pratique : Les Professions5:36
Practice exercises build profession vocabulary by matching words to images, listening to terms, and reviewing with quizzes, then study verbs used with these occupations.
Quiz : Les professions
Les Activités Professionnelles (1)4:41
Les activités professionnelles : Learn the basic vocabulary related to the different jobs and occupations.
Les Activités Professionnelles (2)4:59
Learn vocabulary for professional activities and practice French verb conjugations, including prendre, vendre, cuisiner, créer, protéger, chanter, and assurer, with nouns like photo and chanson.
Les professions / les activités professionnelles
Tip 2 : Musique de fond1:32
Play soft, lyric-free classical music or calming background sounds to boost memory and focus while studying vocabulary, as melodies and harmonies can boost brain activity.
Phrases de Dictée 29:10
Phrases de Dictée : This is a very useful exercise. Dictation sentences. Don't skip it, it will help you improve your writing and memorize vocabulary.
Différence entre "C'est / Il est" (Difference between "C'est / Il est")3:31
Différence entre "C'est / Il est" : Learn how not to mistake between the two forms "c'est" and "il est" to introduce someone and give information.
Le Verbe "Savoir" (The verb "to know")1:23
Le verbe "savoir" : Learn the conjugation and pronunciation of the verb "savoir" at the present tense.
Le verbe "savoir"
La Famille (1) (Family Members)3:08
La famille (1) : Learn the vocabulary of the family (first part).
Quiz : la Famille (1)
La Famille (2) (Family Members)3:23
La famille (2) : Learn the vocabulary of the family (second part).
Quiz : La Famille (2)
La Famille (3) (Family Members)2:19
La famille (3) : Learn the vocabulary of the family (third part).
Quiz : La Famille (3)
La Famille (4) (Family Members)2:05
La famille (4) : Learn the vocabulary of the family (fourth part).
Quiz : La Famille (4)
Quiz Vidéo : La famille4:01
Take a 12-question quiz to review family vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation. Practice recalling terms like aunt, cousin, brother, grandfather, stepson, and niece through pronunciation-focused questions.
Exercice de Compréhension Orale 3 (Audio Exercise)3:53
Practice oral comprehension by listening to audio, answering questions, and correcting responses. Review transcription and vocabulary in resources, focusing on family, professions, ages, siblings, and football.
Le Verbe "Apprendre" (The verb "to learn")2:16
Le verbe "apprendre" : Learn how to conjugate and pronounce the verb "apprendre" in the present tense as well as a few sentences.
Le verbe "apprendre"
Adjectifs Possessifs (1) (Possessive Adjectives)3:37
Adjectifs possessifs (1) : Learn the singular form of the possessive adjectives.
Adjectifs Possessifs (2) (Possessive Adjectives)1:57
Adjectifs possessifs (2) : Learn the plural form of the possessive adjectives.
Quiz : Adjectifs Possessifs
Exercices "Adjectifs Possessifs" (Possessive Adjectives Exercises)4:04
Exercices "adjectifs possessifs" : Audio and oral exercises to practice the possessive adjectives.

PDF Document : Song from Jean-Jacques Goldman : Là-bas
Listen to to the song and complete it with the possessive adjectives :
MON, MA, MES
TON, TA, TES
SON, SA, SES
NOTRE, NOS
VOTRE, VOS
LEUR, LEURS
Correction in the second PDF document.
English subtitled version in the external links.
Prononciation / Phonétique : Les liaisons6:23
Master liaison in French pronunciation, linking a silent ending to the next word with a z sound to create natural and fluent speech.
Exercice Traduction4:20
Practice translation exercises to build basic French skills, supporting progress from A1.1 to A1.2 in a month.
Pronoms Toniques (Tonic Pronouns)3:23
Pronoms toniques : Learn how to use the tonic pronouns.
Quiz : Pronoms Toniques
Exercice de Pratique : Pronoms Toniques4:26
Le Verbe "Comprendre" (The verb "to understand")2:04
Le verbe "comprendre" : Learn how to conjugate and pronounce the verb "comprendre" at the present tense as well as a few expressions.
Verbes irréguliers
Prononciation 12:46
Practice French pronunciation through word-by-word examples, from a lot vs many to adjectives like courageous and soft, and nouns like son and daughter, then cover silent l and pronounced s.
Phrases de Dictée 38:22
Phrases de Dictée : This is a very useful exercise. Dictation sentences. Don't skip it, it will help you improve your writing and memorize vocabulary.
Exercice de Compréhension Orale 4 (Audio Exercise)3:09
Exercices de compréhension orale 3 : Practice your listening skills with 2 audio exercises.
Échange linguistique
Échange avec une camarade de classe
Outro 1e section0:55
Finish unit one and learn to introduce yourself, describe appearance and personality, discuss family, and express likes and dislikes in French; preview unit two on time, life, and future plans.

Dire L'heure (Telling the Time)6:10
Dire l'heure : Learn how to use the informal and the formal system to tell the time.
Exercices "L'heure" (Exercises "the Time")4:05
Exercices "l'heure" : Exercises to practice telling the time with the informal system.
Quiz : L'heure
Tip 3 : Prononciation1:33
Choose a simple text and listen to its audio with an online translator like Google Translate. Imitate the pronunciation, rhythm, and melody, then record yourself and compare with the original.
Le Verbe "Devoir" (The verb "must")2:56
Le verbe "devoir" : Learn how to conjugate and use the verb "devoir" at the present tense.
Le verbe "devoir"
Les Habitudes Quotidiennes (Everyday Habits)6:38
Les activités quotidiennes : Learn how to use the reflexive verbs at the present tense to talk about your daily routine.
Quiz : Habitudes Quotidiennes
Exercices Conjugaison "Verbes Pronominaux" (Exercises Reflexive Verbs)7:05
Exercices conjugaison "verbes pronominaux" : Practice the conjugation of reflexive verbs in the present tense.
Exercice Traduction4:18
Engage in a focused translation exercise to build beginner French skills from A1.1 to A1.2.
Phrases de Dictée 48:36
Phrases de Dictée : Dictation sentences.
Le Corps et le Visage (Human Body and Parts of the Face)5:33
Le corps et le visage : Learn the vocabulary of the human body, the face and a few expressions to mention pain.
Dire où on a mal (Saying where it hurts)2:52
Learn to say where it hurts in French using the expression avoir mal, by conjugating avoir and adding mal à + body part. Examples include j'ai mal à la tête.
Quiz : le Corps et le Visage
Le Verbe "Pouvoir" (The verb "can")2:24
Le verbe "pouvoir" : Learn how to conjugate and pronounce the verb "pouvoir" at the present tense.
Le verbe "pouvoir"
Prononciation / Phonétique : Les voyelles [ø] et [œ]5:05
Master two French vowels [ø] and [œ] by hearing their English differences, then practice with fleur, bleu, voyager, and il peut to sharpen pronunciation.
Exprimer la Fréquence (Expressing Frequency)5:03
Exprimer la fréquence : Learn adverbs and expressions to express frequency.
Exprimer la Fréquence 25:54
Learn to express frequency in French with tous les jours, tous les matins, et tous les soirs. Use chaque to express item, times with fois, plus d'habitude et en général.
Indiquer des Horaires (Indicate Hours)2:21
Indiquer des horaires : Learn different ways to specify the time or a period of time.
Exercice de Compréhension Orale 53:58
Engage in a listening comprehension exercise about French daily routines, answer the questions, and review transcription and vocabulary in a PDF resource.
Le Verbe "Vouloir" (The verb "to want")1:56
Le verbe "vouloir" : Learn how to conjugate and use the verb "vouloir" at the present tense.
Le verbe "vouloir"
Phrases de Dictée 59:10
Phrases de Dictée : Dictation sentences.
Exercice de Compréhension Orale 62:36
Exercices de compréhension orale 1 : Practice your listening skills with 2 audio exercises.
Le Futur Proche (the near future)3:43
Le futur proche : Learn how to use the near future with the verb "aller".
Quiz : Futur Proche
Le Futur Proche : Indications de temps2:24
Learn the French near future using time indicators such as ce soir, demain, mardi prochain, la semaine prochaine, l'année prochaine, en janvier, en décembre, and dans deux jours.
Le Futur Proche : Verbes pronominaux2:10
Learn the near future with reflexive verbs by using aller with the reflexive pronoun and infinitive, as in je vais me coucher; practice positive and negative forms with examples.
Exercices "Futur Proche" (Near future exercises)4:00
Exercices "futur proche" : Oral exercises with the near future.
Exercice de Compréhension Orale 72:54
Practice listening comprehension through Luke's decisions about restaurant or cinema, planning a Sunday walk with Marco and Coralie, and confirming a doubles tennis competition next week.
Exercice Traduction4:24
Engage in translation exercises to reinforce beginner French concepts from a1.1 to a1.2, progressing through a month of practice.
Le Verbe "Lire" (The verb "to read")1:28
Le verbe "lire" : Learn how to conjugate and pronounce the verb "lire" at the present tense.

PDF Document : Song from MIKA : "Elle me dit"
There are many verbs conjugated in various tenses in the song so we’re going to use it to practice the conjugation in the present tense.
Watch the video once to discover the song.

Then, fill in the blanks with a verb from the list below, conjugated in the present tense.
If there is no pronoun subject in the sentence, it means that the verb is conjugated in the imperative mode, which is the same conjugation than the present tense for the verbs of the song (not all verbs !) with subject pronoun « Tu ».
Example : ________ avec moi !
Viens avec moi ! (Come with me !)

List of infinitive verbs of the song : aimer, aller (x2), écrire, être (x2), faire (x2), se réveiller, sortir, vouloir.
Answers in the second PDF file.
Le verbe "lire"
Les Connecteurs Chronologiques (Chronological Connectors)2:26
Les connecteurs chronologiques : Learn how to use chronological connectors of speech.
Exprimer une Obligation (Expressing Necessity)4:39
Exprimer une obligation : Learn different ways to express necessity.
Le Verbe "Répondre" (The verb "to answer")1:28
Le verbe "répondre" : Learn how to conjugate, pronounce and use the verb "répondre" at the present tense.
Verbes irréguliers
Exercice Traduction4:18
Practice translation exercises to progress from A1.1 to A1.2 in French. Build beginner-level skills through focused translation practice.
Prononciation 22:38
Practice French pronunciation: pronounce time with [œ], apply liaison for the eyes, and note silent p, s, g, t in body and finger with they must, they can, they want.
Phrases de Dictée 69:51
Phrases de Dictée : Dictation sentences.
Exercice de Compréhension Orale 83:11
Engage in oral comprehension exercise with questions and corrections as Martin contacts clients today, verifies dates before archiving last year’s documents, and prepares a Citibank meeting after follow-up by phone.
Consultation avec un coach
À la pharmacie
Outro 2e section0:43
Tell the time, chat about daily routines, and describe parts of the body in French while preparing to use the near future and passé composé with irregular verbs.

Les Questions (1) (Questions Part 1)5:15
Les questions (1) : Learn the familiar way to ask questions.
Quiz : Les Questions (1)
Exercice Traduction5:15
Engage in translation exercises to reinforce beginner French from A1.1 to A1.2 within a month.
Les questions (2) (questions part two)4:04
Les questions (2) : Learn the current way to ask questions.
Quiz : Les Questions (2)
Les Questions (3) (Questions Part 3)3:03
Les questions (3) : Learn the formal way to ask questions.
Le Verbe "Partir" (The verb "to leave")1:47
Le verbe "partir" : Learn how to conjugate, pronounce and use the verb "partir" at the present tense.
Le verbe "partir"
Le Passé Composé (1) (the Past Tense Part 1)4:49
Le passé composé (1) : Learn how to talk about past events (1).
Quiz : le Passé Composé (1)
Le Passé Composé (2) (the Past Tense Part 2)7:05
Le passé composé (2) : Learn how to talk about past events (2).
Quiz : le Passé Composé (2)
Exercice Traduction3:47
Practice translation exercises to reinforce beginner French skills from A1.1 to A1.2 within a month.
Le Pronom Sujet "ON" (Subject pronoun "ON")3:12
Le pronom sujet "on" : Learn how to use the personal pronoun "on" three different ways.
Le pronom sujet "ON"
Le Verbe "Sortir" (The verb "to go out")1:19
Le verbe "sortir" : Learn how to conjugate, pronounce and use the verb "sortir" at the present tense.
Le verbe "sortir"
Le Passé Composé (3) (the Past Tense Part 3)3:53
Le passé composé (3) : Learn how to talk about past events (3).
Exercice de Compréhension Orale 93:06
Do an oral comprehension exercise about a weekend with Theo and his girlfriend, featuring a hotel stay, city tour, restaurant, chateau, French Revolution museum, and regional cheese tasting.
Accord du Participe Passé5:34
Learn passé composé agreement, using etre or avoir, with feminine endings, plural s or es, and pronunciation notes, plus practice exercises.
Quiz : le Passé Composé
Phrases de Dictée 78:37
Phrases de Dictée : Dictation sentences.
Proposer une Sortie (Proposing an Outing)3:59
Proposer une sortie : Learn how to suggest to go out, accept a suggestion, turn it down and how to agree an appointment.
Proposer une sortie : les activités de sortie3:37
Learn the vocabulary of outing activities—cinema, restaurant (resto), boite, bar, expo—with verbs such as diner, dancer, prendre un verre, voir un film, and using pour + infinitive to express purpose.
Quiz : Proposer une sortie
Le Verbe "Attendre" (The verb "to wait")1:16
Le verbe "attendre" : Learn how to conjugate, pronounce and use the verb "attendre" at the present tense.

PDF Document : Song from Claude François : Comme d'habitude
The song "My way" from Frank Sinatra is the english adaptation of Claude François' "Comme d'habitude".

Listen to the song and :
- complete paragraph 1 with verbs in the present tense
- complete paragraph 2 with verbs in the near future
- find the 4 remaining verbs (they are conjugated in the future tense, which we did not study, but they are easy to spot since we use the infinitive of the verb and add an ending to conjugate them in the future tense).
List of verbs of the song : aller se coucher (to go to bed), attendre (to wait), jouer (to play), se coucher (to go to bed), se lever (to get up), se déshabiller (to undress), s'habiller (to get dressed), se réveiller (to wake up), sortir (to go out), sourire (to smile), vivre (to live).
Correction in the second PDF document.
Le verbe "attendre"
Les Participes Passés Irréguliers (Irregular Past Participles)1:58
Les participes passés irréguliers : Learn the most common irregular past participles.
Quiz : Participes passés irréguliers
Le Passé Composé Négatif (the Past Tense : Negative Form)3:47
Le passé composé négatif : Learn how to use the negative form with the past tense.
Quiz : Passé Composé Négatif
Tip 4 : Passé composé2:29
Master the passé composé negative form by memorizing fixed structures like je n'ai pas and the conjugated negations for avoir and être; repeat, practice, and record for quick recall.
Exercice Traduction4:05
Engage in translation exercises to reinforce French fundamentals from A1.1 to A1.2, strengthening vocabulary and grammar through practical language practice.
Phrases de Dictée 89:37
Phrases de Dictée : Dictation sentences.
Prononciation / Phonétique : La voyelle [y]5:21
Master the French vowel sound [y] by shaping rounded lips, aligning the tongue with the English e, and lightly touching the bottom teeth, then practice with oo-ending words and sentences.
Le Verbe "Connaître" (The verb "to know")1:08
Le verbe "connaître" : Learn how to conjugate, pronounce and use the verb "connaître" at the present tense.
Le verbe "connaître"
Le Passé Récent (Recent Past)3:57
Le passé récent : Learn how to conjugate a verb to express the recent past.
Quiz : le Passé Récent
Exercice Traduction3:26
Practice translation exercises to build beginner French skills from A1.1 to A1.2 within a month.
Passé Récent ou Futur Proche ? (Recent Past or Near Future ?)4:05
Passé récent ou futur proche : Audio exercises to help you differentiate the two forms.
Exercice de Compréhension Orale 103:52
Practice oral comprehension with questions about the life of actor François Ainé, from studies in Paris to a cinema career and time in the United States.
Le Verbe "Ouvrir" (The verb "to open")1:23
Le verbe "ouvrir" : Learn how to conjugate, pronounce and use the verb "partir" at the present tense.
Verbes irréguliers
Prononciation 32:28
Refine your French pronunciation with a final revision of sounds, including the [œ] in artwork, and review past participles like been, had, believed, lived.
Phrases de Dictée 97:39
Phrases de Dictée : Dictation sentences.
Parler de son weekend
Nouvelle élève
SUPER FINAL QUIZ
Conclusion1:07
Celebrate completing the course by highlighting your progress: introduce yourself and ask basic questions. Describe the time, daily routine, body, needs, wants, and past or future plans.

Requirements

Be an A1.1 user in French
Having finished my first course "French for Beginners : Enjoy and Master the Essentials"

Description

Looking to continue learning French and build on the basics you already know?

This beginner French course will help you progress step by step and reach Level A1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Through structured lessons and regular practice, you will continue developing your French vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and speaking skills while gaining confidence in everyday communication.

Course Overview

In this French course, you will:

• expand your essential French vocabulary
• strengthen your understanding of basic French grammar
• improve your French pronunciation
• build longer and more natural sentences
• practice listening, reading, and speaking

By the end of the course, you will reach Level A1.2 and feel more comfortable understanding and using French in everyday situations.

What You Will Learn in This French Course

This course helps you develop practical French skills through:

• guided pronunciation practice
• repetition exercises
• short translation activities
• listening exercises
• reading practice
• dictations to reinforce understanding

My teaching approach focuses on continuous practice and review, helping you stay engaged and retain what you learn.

Native French Teacher

This course is taught by a certified native French teacher, ensuring you learn:

• authentic French pronunciation
• natural sentence structures
• useful everyday expressions

You will learn French the way it is actually spoken, while building a strong foundation in the language.

Flexible Online Learning

This online French course is designed to fit easily into your schedule.

You can learn:

• anytime
• from anywhere
• at your own pace

Whether you study a little each day or complete several lessons at once, the course adapts to your learning rhythm.

Your Level at the End of the Course

By the end of this course, you will reach French Level A1.2, which means you will be able to:

• understand common expressions and simple conversations
• communicate about everyday topics
• ask and answer basic questions
• speak with more confidence in familiar situations

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• students who have completed French Level A1.1
• beginners who already know some basic French
• travelers preparing for a trip to France
• professionals who want to improve their basic French for work

Part of a Complete French Learning Series

This course is part of the French Essentials learning path.

Recommended progression:

• Learn French for Beginners: French Essentials – Speak Today
• French Essentials – Speak Today (A1.2) / this course
• French Essentials – Speak Today (A1.3)

Following the full series will help you progress step by step and build a solid foundation in French.

Start learning today and continue building your confidence in French conversation.

À bientôt !

Who this course is for:

Students with an A1.1 level
Students who finished the first part (French for Beginners : Enjoy and Master the Essentials) and wish to continue their learning process
People who have already studied French at a basic level and want to refresh their knowledge and continue to learn
Do not take the course if you do not want to learn any grammar
Do not take the course if you just want to learn sentences by heart

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Introduction video1 lecture • 2min

Unité 1 : Se Présenter et se Décrire (Introducing and Describing Yourself)44 lectures • 2hr 56min

Vie Quotidienne (Everyday Life)36 lectures • 2hr 19min

Mon Environnement34 lectures • 2hr 6min

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Who this course is for: