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 — Asking Questions & Talking About Origin (A1)
10 lessonsStep 2 builds real conversation reflexes: ask simple questions, use key verbs, talk about jobs and origin, understand country gender and prepositions, and ask “which/what” questions naturally.
Asking a Question — Closed Questions (Yes/No)
Learn the simplest question patterns to start speaking right away.
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 use the right articles with countries and continents.
Prepositions with Countries and Cities
Use à, en, au, aux correctly to say where you live, go, or travel.
Venir — and Related Verbs (Present)
A key irregular verb to talk about coming, becoming, and common expressions.
Expressing Origin — “venir de”
Say where you’re from naturally: de / du / de la / des (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.
STEP 6 — Travel, Feelings & First Past Tense (A1)
11 lessonsStep 6 helps learners speak in richer real-life situations: location and seasons, weather, necessity, the pronoun y, useful verb patterns, the imperative, tourism vocabulary, feelings, and the foundations of the passé composé with past participle patterns.
Prepositions for Place & Seasons
Locate places geographically and talk about seasons with the right French prepositions.
The Weather in French — La météo
Describe the weather naturally and build practical daily-life vocabulary.
Necessity — Il faut / Avoir besoin de
Say what is necessary, what you need, and what must be done in everyday situations.
The Pronoun Y — Le pronom y
Replace places and certain complements naturally, and avoid repetition like a real speaker.
Choisir / Découvrir / Offrir / Ouvrir
Master two important present tense patterns with practical, high-frequency verbs.
The Imperative — L’impératif
Give instructions, advice, and orders clearly with the most common imperative forms.
Tourism & Cultural Events Vocabulary
Useful words and expressions for museums, visits, festivals, monuments, and cultural outings.
Expressing Feelings — Avoir envie de / Avoir peur de
Say what you feel like doing, what you want, and what you are afraid of.
The Passé Composé — First Past Tense
Start talking about completed actions in the past with the most important French past tense.
Past Participles — Recognize the Patterns
Learn the main participle patterns to memorize more verbs faster and support the passé composé.
Outdoor Activities & Giving an Opinion
Talk about outdoor activities and give a simple appreciation or reaction naturally.
STEP 7 — Everyday Vocabulary & Core Structures (A1)
8 lessonsStep 7 expands your everyday French: talk about food and quantity, express frequency, describe furniture and objects, master adjective agreement and position, ask questions more naturally, speak about the body and sensations, and give simple instructions and advice with the imperative.
Foods and Their Characteristics
Learn essential food vocabulary and describe taste, texture, freshness, and common characteristics.
Partitive Articles — Expressing Quantity
Use du, de la, de l’, des correctly to talk about food, drink, and unspecified quantities.
Expressing Frequency
Talk about habits with jamais, parfois, souvent, toujours, and other frequency expressions.
Furniture Vocabulary and Their Characteristics
Build practical home vocabulary and describe furniture, objects, colors, and features.
Adjective Agreement and Position
Understand where adjectives go and how they agree in gender and number.
Asking Questions in French
Learn the main question forms in French and start asking more natural, flexible questions.
Body Vocabulary — Pain and Sensations
Talk about the body, say where it hurts, and express common sensations clearly.
The Imperative — Giving Instructions & Advice
Give clear instructions and advice in affirmative and negative forms, and sound more natural in real-life situations.