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A1 LevelCourses

According to the CECR, 60 to 80 hours of learning are necessary to obtain level A1

CECR / Level at
the AFNT / Global course objectives
A1 / A1.1 /
  • Usethebasicsformsofgreetings
  • Askandgivepersonalinformation
  • Understanddaysoftheweekmonths of theyear
  • Understandnumbersupto100
  • Learnnationalitiesandnamesof countries

A1.2 /
  • Speakaboutlikesanddislikes
  • Understandtimesanddates
  • Introduce yourfamily
  • Describe someone’spersonality
  • Speakaboutlocationsinacity
  • Speak abouthobbies
  • Speakaboutyourprofession
  • Askandgivebasicexplanations
  • Understandandexplainabasicitinerary

A1.3 /
  • Speakaboutpastevents
  • Describe physical appearance
  • Discuss everydayactivities
  • Giveorders
  • Schedule ameeting
  • Call/answer thephone
  • Giveadvice

A1.4 /
  • Speakaboutfutureevents
  • Speakaboutseasonsandtheweather
  • Describeclothing,accessoriesandsizes
  • Orderatarestaurant,understanda menu
  • Speakaboutwhatfoodsyoulike
  • Express feelings andperceptions

A2 LevelCourses

According to the CECR, 160 to 240 hours of learning are necessary to obtain level A2

CECR / Level at
the AFNT / Global course objectives
A2 / A2.1 /
  • Go shopping (expressprecise quantities)
  • Describe foodproducts
  • Recallmemories(imperfecttense)
  • Understandrulesandrestrictions
  • Compareapastandacurrent situation

A2.2 /
  • Talk aboutrelationships
  • Describe someone (strengths, weaknesses,personality)
  • Talk aboutchanges
  • Describehowyoumetsomeone

A2.3 /
  • Speak about a professional experience
  • Understandjobannouncesandhow toapplyforajob(CV,coverletter)
  • Giveadviceandwarnings
  • Speak about a country and its inhabitants and discussstereotypes
  • Discussachangeinone’slife
  • Understand socialetiquette

A2.4 /
  • Understandthenewsandmedia, recount anevent
  • Speakaboutyourhobbies
  • Draw upan itinerary
  • LearnaboutFrenchnationalholidays

A2.5 /
  • Expressyourhopesandgoals (conditionaltense)
  • Express yourregrets
  • Giveyouropinionandjustifyit
  • Learntoagreeanddisagreeinan exchange
  • Speakaboutchangesinone’slife
  • Describeaconversationor extraordinaryevent

A2.6 /
  • Argueapositionandexpressyour opinion
  • Warnandencouragepeople
  • Expresscriticismandindignation

B1 LevelCourse

According to the CECR, 210 to 440 hours of learning are necessary to obtain level B1

CECR / Level at
the AFNT / Global course objectives
B1 / B1.1 /
  • Talkaboutpeopleandtheirbehavior
  • Describeanobjectorservice
  • Make praises, suggestionsand criticisms
  • Talkaboutshoppinghabits
  • Learntonegotiate,bargain
  • Make acomplaint

B1.2 /
  • Recount yourprofessionalcareer pathinajobinterview
  • Enrolinauniversitycourse
  • Makeconcessionsandoppose
  • Understandthepressandheadlines
  • Write a narrativearticle

B1.3 /
  • Promoteactionsofsolidarityand ways toact
  • Defend, engage, oppose,encourage
  • Express one’s goals andintentions
  • Express aduration
  • DiscoverFrenchartistsandtheir works
  • Talkaboutyourtasteinculture
  • Take part in a debate: address or answer,interruptsomeone’sspeech

B1.4 /
  • Talk aboutecology
  • Debateenergychoicesandbans
  • Talkaboutthefutureandmake hypotheses
  • Talkaboutjusticeandthelaw
  • Writeaformalletterofcomplaint
  • Expressdoubtsandcertainties

B1.5 /
  • Talkaboutyourtravels
  • Solveaproblemonthephone
  • Givewarningsandmake recommendations
  • Narrateinthepast

Perfectionnement Level Courses

Level at
the AFNT / Global course objectives
PerfB1 / ThislevelisforstudentswhohavealreadysatDELFB1–orhaveanequivalentlevelof French–butwanttodeveloptheirFrenchbeforetheysittheDELFB2.
Theobjectiveofthecourseistostrengthentheskillsthatastudentmusthavetoattaina B2 level ofFrench.
Thereisnotextbookforthiscourse.Insteadyourteacherwillprovidetheirownmaterial, includingarticlesandvideosfromthepress.
PerfB2 / ThislevelisforstudentswhohavealreadysatDELFB2–orhaveanequivalentlevelof French.
TheobjectiveofthecourseistoprovidestudentswithasolidproficiencylevelinFrench usinglinguisticandculturalmaterial.
Thereisnotextbookforthiscourse.Insteadyourteacherwillprovidetheirownmaterial, includingarticlesandvideosfromthepress.
Perf C1 / ThislevelisforstudentswhohavepassedtheDALFC1orhaveanequivalentlevelof French.LanguageusersatlevelC1areindependent.
C1user’sproficiencyinthelanguageisillustratedbyprecision,appropriatenessand fluency ofexpression.
Thereisnotextbookforthiscourse.Insteadyourteacherwillprovidetheirownmaterial, includingarticlesandvideosfromthepress.

The bestlevel for you:TheAlliance Française NelsonTasman offers free levelassessmentsto helpstudentsfindaclasssuitedtotheirabilities.

Please contact us for more information :

Anne Wheeleror phone 027 381 9791 (A2, B1 levels)

Caroline Hyde or phone 027962 1599 (A1 level)