LEVELS - MORE DETAIL
Use the descriptions below to decide your exact level. If you’re still not sure, please contact us and we can help you. Alternatively, you can attend a free trial lesson (held four times a year) or book in for a free 30-minute tête-à-tête (available all year round).
Please note: If you’re new to lessons at Lingua Franca and you’re hesitating between two levels, we usually advise you to choose the easier option. This helps you find your feet and feel comfortable in the class. After your first term, you may wish to jump into a more challenging level and of course we’re here to help you if you’d like some advice on choosing the best level for you.
*While we mention grammar a lot in the descriptions below, please rest assured Lingua Franca French lessons are not just all about grammar.
Each lesson covers grammar, vocabulary, numbers and pronunciation and you’ll have a chance to work all four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing*.
You’ve never done French before
You know a few greetings, colours and numbers but that’s it
You have done more French than that but are keen to get the basics right.
All content in present tense
Approximate DELF level: N/A
You did up to Year 10 at school and remember a bit
You’ve done a 20-hr beginner course recently elsewhere but it’s a bit of a blur
You’ve been using a French app daily for six months or more
All content in present tense
Approximate DELF level: N/A
You did up to Year 10 at school and remember everything well
You’ve done a 20-hr beginner course recently elsewhere and remember most of it
You’ve been using a French app daily for 12 months or more.
All content in present tense
Approximate DELF level: N/A
You did up to Year 11 or 12 but want to brush up on the basics.
you’ve done a 20-hr beginner course recently elsewhere and remember everything
you’ve been using a French app daily for 18 months or more.
Content is revision of 1, 2 and 3
Approximate DELF level: A1
You did French up to Year 11 or 12 but it was a while ago and you want to brush up
you’ve done a 40-hr beginner course recently elsewhere and you remember some of it.
Content includes the futur proche, irregular present tense verbs and much more.
Approximate DELF level: A1
You did up to Year 11 or 12 and know how to use the futur proche and how to ask questions
you’ve done a 40-hr beginner course recently elsewhere and you remember most of it.
Content includes the modal verbs, reflexive verbs and much more.
Approximate DELF level: A1
You did up to Year 12 but you never really fully came to grips with the past tense (passé composé) and need a refresher
you’ve done a 40-hr beginner course recently elsewhere and remember everything.
Content includes the past tense (passé composé) and much more.
Approximate DELF level: A2
You did up to Year 11 or 12 but need a big brush up before moving on.
you’ve done a 40-hr beginner course recently elsewhere and remember everything.
Content is revision of 1, 2 and 3
Approximate DELF level: A2
You did French to Year 11 or 12 but never really understood the difference between the passé composé and the imparfait
You have done more French than that but it was a while ago or you think you have gaps in your knowledge.
Content includes imperfect tense and much more.
Approximate DELF level: A2
You did French to Year 12 but want to settle back in with lots of vocabulary before advancing.
You have done more French than that but it was a while ago or you think you have gaps in your knowledge.
Content includes lots of detailed vocabulary for travel as well as some sundry grammar points.
Approximate DELF level: A2
You did French to Year 12 and though you’re okay with the passé composé and the imparfait, you’re a bit fuzzy with anything after that.
You’ve done French somewhere else but tend to confuse some of the tenses.
Content includes the futur simple and direct and indirect object pronouns.
Approximate DELF level: A2
You did French to Year 12 but have had a big break and need some revision.
You’ve done French elsewhere but want to get all your verb tenses straight in your head before moving on.
Content is revision of 1, 2 and 3
Approximate DELF level: A2
You’ve done a lot of French in the past, either all throughout high school or at uni, and are clear on the tenses in Intermediate Revision.
Content includes the conditionnel au présent and much more.
Approximate DELF level: B1
You’ve really worked hard on your French and are now ready to (re)tackle the dreaded subjonctif, which you likely have never truly understood in the past.
Content includes a detailed introduction and examination of the subjonctif and much more.
Approximate DELF level: B1
You’ve completed Lingua Franca’s Advanced 2 course or feel very confident about how the subjonctif works. You’re ready for more.
Content includes a further examination of the subjonctif as well as the causatif and the plus-que-parfait.
You’ve done a lot of French in the past and are ready to revise all of the Advanced material in Lingua Franca’s system.
Content is revision of 1, 2 and 3