Learn French Grammar Step by Step (A1) — Lessons, Tips & Quizzes (English Support)
STEP 1 — The Foundations
9 lessonsA simple, step-by-step sequence to build solid basics: pronunciation, greetings, numbers, gender & agreement, articles, core verbs, present tense, negation, and calendar vocabulary. Start at Lesson 1 and follow the order.
French Alphabet — Letters & Pronunciation
Master the sounds first: the alphabet, spelling, and pronunciation essentials.
Master French Greetings — Bonjour to Bonne nuit
Say hello and goodbye naturally: bonjour, salut, au revoir, bonne soirée, bonne nuit…
Numbers 0–100
Learn counting patterns and the “tricky” French numbers in a clear structure.
Nationality Adjectives — Masculine & Feminine
Agreement made simple: French / Frenchwoman, American / American woman, etc.
Definite & Indefinite Articles
Le / la / les, un / une / des — choose the right article naturally.
Être & Avoir — Present Tense
The two most important verbs in French — learn them early and use them daily.
Present Tense — Regular -ER Verbs
Your first conjugation system: a reliable model you’ll reuse constantly.
Negation — “ne… pas”
Say what you don’t do, don’t like, don’t have — confidently and correctly.
Days of the Week & Months of the Year
Essential calendar vocabulary to talk about schedules, dates, routines, and plans.
STEP 2 — Ask & Answer Like a Beginner (A1)
9 lessonsStep 2 helps you speak more naturally: learn how to ask simple questions, use key verbs (prendre, venir), expand conjugation patterns (-GER), and express origin, professions, and “which/what” questions.
Asking a Question — Closed Questions
Learn the simplest question patterns to start speaking right away (yes/no questions).
Prendre — and Related Verbs
A super common verb with many real-life uses (prendre, apprendre, comprendre…).
-GER Verbs in the Present Tense
Learn the spelling change (manger → nous mangeons) and conjugate confidently.
Pourquoi / Parce que / Pour
Ask “why”, give a reason, and express a goal — without mixing structures.
Professions — Masculine & Feminine Forms
Say what you do (and what others do) with the correct gender forms in French.
Gender of Countries & Continents
Learn patterns to say “in France”, “from Mexico”, and use the right articles.
Venir — and Related Verbs (Present)
A key irregular verb to talk about coming, becoming, and “just” doing something.
Expressing Origin — “venir de”
Say where you’re from naturally: de / du / de la / des (with countries & cities).
Questions with “Quel / Quelle / Quels / Quelles”
Ask “which / what” correctly by matching gender & number with the noun.
STEP 3 — Describe & Navigate (A1)
8 lessonsStep 3 strengthens everyday communication: describe people and objects (adjectives, demonstratives), locate things (prepositions of place), and move around the city (destination “à”, directions, key movement verbs, and transport prepositions “en/à”).
C’est vs Il/Elle est — Identifying vs Describing
Learn the #1 beginner confusion: “it is / he is / she is” in French, used correctly.
Adjectifs qualificatifs — Describing Adjectives
Build description vocabulary and learn how adjectives agree in French.
Prépositions de lieu — Prepositions of Place
Say where things are: sur, sous, devant, derrière, à côté de…
Adjectifs démonstratifs — Demonstrative Adjectives
Point to things naturally: ce / cet / cette / ces (this/that/these/those).
Destination — The Preposition “à”
Say where you’re going: à + city, au/à la/aux + country or place.
Finding Your Way Around the City
Essential phrases to ask and understand directions in town (simple, practical).
Getting Around in the City — Verbs in the Present
Use key movement verbs (aller, descendre, prendre…) to talk about transport and directions.
Transport — “en” vs “à”
Say how you travel: en voiture, en train, à vélo, à pied… (clear, common rules).
STEP 4 — Talk About Yourself, People & Time (A1)
13 lessonsStep 4 brings your French to real conversation: talk about what you do and like, introduce people, use possessives and family vocabulary, describe someone’s appearance, react naturally (informal register), use stressed pronouns, and start speaking about time with the near future and the recent past.
Le pronom “on” — The Pronoun “on”
Learn how French uses “on” in real life (we / people / you) and when to choose it.
Expressing Your Tastes — Dire ses goûts
Say what you like and don’t like naturally (j’aime, je n’aime pas, j’adore, je préfère…).
Asking “What?” — La question “Qu’est-ce que… ?”
Build simple “what” questions and understand the most common structures.
Le verbe “faire” — Present Tense
A key verb for daily life: learn faire in the present and start using it immediately.
Talking About Activities — jouer à / jouer de / faire
Say what you do for fun: sports (jouer à), instruments (jouer de), activities (faire).
Possessive Adjectives — mon/ma/mes…
Talk about “my/your/his/her” with correct agreement (and the famous mon amie rule).
Family Vocabulary — la famille
Say who’s who: parents, siblings, grandparents, and simple family sentences.
Describe Someone’s Physical Appearance
Basic description patterns: tall/short, hair/eyes, age, and simple adjective agreement.
It is / They are — C’est, Ce sont, Il/Elle est, Ils/Elles sont
A powerful upgrade: switch correctly between singular/plural and identifying/describing.
React Naturally — Informal French
Learn simple “reaction” phrases and the familiar register (without sounding rude).
Stressed Pronouns — moi, toi, lui, elle…
Say “me too / you / with him / for her” and speak more naturally.
Near Future — Le futur proche
Talk about what you’re going to do (aller + infinitive): super common in real life.
Recent Past — Le passé récent
Say what you just did (venir de + infinitive): a must-have for daily conversation.
STEP 5 — Time, Routines & Practical Verbs (A1)
12 lessonsStep 5 focuses on structure and real-life speech: work vocabulary, schedules and telling time, present tense reinforcement (-CER verbs, pouvoir/vouloir, reflexive verbs, two-stem verbs), plus routines, time expressions, negation with the infinitive, and obligation/prohibition.
Work Vocabulary — Vocabulaire du monde du travail
Essential terms to talk about jobs, workplace roles, and simple work situations.
Prepositions for Schedules — Indiquer un horaire
Say when something happens: à, de… à…, vers, jusqu’à, depuis…
-CER Verbs in the Present
Learn the spelling change (commencer → nous commençons) and conjugate confidently.
Pouvoir & Vouloir — Present Tense
Say what you can do and what you want: two high-frequency verbs for everyday speaking.
Reflexive Verbs — Verbes pronominaux (Present)
Talk about routines: se lever, se laver, s’habiller… plus the reflexive structure.
Telling Time — Formal vs Informal
Master 24h vs 12h, and speak naturally with du matin / de l’après-midi / du soir.
Sortir / Partir / Dormir — Present Tense (Two-Stem Verbs)
Strengthen present tense with a common pattern: two stems + familiar endings.
Household Chores — Les tâches ménagères
Everyday vocabulary + the right verbs (faire, passer, laver, nettoyer, ranger…).
Time Expressions — Les expressions temporelles
Build your “time toolkit”: habits vs specific moments, common expressions you’ll reuse constantly.
Negation with the Infinitive — Négation à l’infinitif
Say what you prefer not to do, decide not to do, promise not to do… (ne pas + infinitif).
Obligation & Prohibition — devoir / falloir
Say what you must do, have to do, must not do: the essential rules and structures.
Frequency & Regularity — Fréquence et régularité
Talk about habits: tous les jours, chaque semaine, souvent, parfois… with correct structures.