French Beginners Stage 1

Unlock the beauty and romance of the French language. This introductory French course is designed specifically for individuals with no previous experience or very little prior knowledge of the language.

Starting from the absolute beginning, these interactive french lessons slowly build your confidence in all core aspects of the language. Through a supportive, step-by-step methodology, you will master essential grammar, expand your daily vocabulary, and develop fundamental reading and writing skills.

What to Expect in Class

To help you achieve practical fluency, our French class prioritises active participation:

• Conversational Focus: Every session places a strong emphasis on simple, real-world conversation to get you speaking from day one.
• Structured Progression: Concepts are introduced gradually, with targeted homework assigned weekly to reinforce your learning and track your progress.
• Supportive Environment: Overcome the natural hesitation of speaking a new language in a relaxed, encouraging classroom atmosphere.

Required Course Materials & What to Bring

Please prepare the following specialized text books prior to your first session:

• La Grammaire en Dialogues – Niveau débutant + CD (A1 / A2) – 2ème édition. By Claire Miquel (CLE International) | ISBN: 978-209-038-0583
• La Grammaire Progressive du Français – Nouvelle Édition: Niveau débutant (A1) + CD. 3ème édition avec 440 exercices. By Maïa Grégoire (CLE International 2018) | ISBN: 978-209-038-0996

Recommended Book Suppliers:

• Abbey’s Bookshop – York Street (Sydney CBD)
• Amazon.fr (Online)

Important Notice: Please check with the college to ensure the class has definitely met minimum enrollment numbers to run before purchasing your text books. NBMC does not accept financial responsibility for books purchased if a course is subsequently cancelled.

To confirm the status of your class, please call us on (02) 9970 1000 or email enquiries@nbmc.nsw.edu.au.

Meet Your Instructor: Dr. Olivia De Bergerac

Learn from a highly credentialed, native French educator who brings a truly unique perspective to language acquisition.

Born on the beautiful French Riviera and having lived in Paris, Olivia began her teaching career instructing corporate businesspeople in Europe while completing her PhD in French Literature and Psychology. After moving to Australia, she taught at the University of Sydney and completed an MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) before working as a specialised management consultant.

Olivia’s Professional Background & Philosophy:

• Academically Distinguished: Holds a PhD in French Literature & Psychology and an AGSM MBA.
• Diverse Expertise: Teaches across fields incorporating Neuroscience, Longevity, and specialized life-coaching therapies.
• Published Author: Writes across diverse topics in both French and English.
• Transformational Teaching Style: Olivia’s core teaching philosophy is centred on transforming the fear of learning a new language into a genuine, relaxed love of lifelong learning.

This course is delivered once a week over a period of 8 weeks.

Expand your ability to deal with everyday situations (talking about family, sport, holidays and much more).