Start your French learning for beginners with Berlitz UAE
More than 220 million people on five continents speak French. Mastering French opens up new opportunities for you to find work, learn about new cultures, and socialize in France, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, and the African continent. French is also the language of culture: fashion, gastronomy, literature, and visual arts often have a French origin. Mastering the language will allow you to watch great French films in their original language and understand the lyrics of the most famous French songs. In addition, French is considered the most romantic language in the world.
At Berlitz, we have the right course for every learning type, pace, and level for beginners who want to learn French from scratch. We have many flexible course offerings that can be perfectly integrated into any daily routine. In addition to classes at our Berlitz language centers from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, we also offer numerous online language courses that combine innovative, proven language learning techniques with a modern, customizable online learning portal.
What will you learn in our French lessons for beginners at Berlitz UAE?
The French beginner classes are the gateway to the new language. Divided into four levels, the basic module provides the basics of French and enables the student to communicate in simple, everyday situations. Classes are taught 100% in French from day one, and learners communicate in the new language from the very first moment. This prevents monotony in the course and creates confidence in communication.
Berlitz Level 1 | CEFR Level A 1
- Describe other people and ask for descriptions
- Say the date, time, and days of the week Introduce oneself with personal details such as name, address, and phone number
- Give and ask for directions
- Make calls and receive or leave short messages
- Describe seasons and weather
Berlitz Level 2 | CEFR Level A 2.1
- Discuss the weather and seasons in detail
- Describe your work area and professional activities
- Talk about vacation plans and plan trips abroad
- Make reservations and appointments
- Talk about your favorite food
- Describe where you live and your house
Berlitz Level 3 | CEFR Level A 2.2
- Make leisure plans with family and friends
- Talk about hobbies and favorite leisure activities
- Plan budgets and projects
- Order and describe the food at restaurants
- Talk about movies and ordering tickets
Berlitz Level 4 | CEFR Level A 2.3
- Apologize or ask for a favor
- Talk about news and discuss current topics
- Describe personal and work skills
- Talk about finances
- Describe future plans
Further French levels
At Berlitz UAE, you can continue your leaning path.
Berlitz offers French beginner lessons that suit everyone's needs
Our basic French lessons for beginners will give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the language and interact with other French learners at your level. Our teachers will provide you with continuous feedback so that you can develop and improve your language skills without being over or under-challenged.
Find out more
Fill in the form below and we’ll contact you to discuss your learning options and answer any questions you may have.
Frequently asked questions
As a beginner-level French learner, you can take classes online, or choose a face-to-face French class in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, depending on your preferred course format.
After finishing the beginner French course, you can continue learning with intermediate and professional French lessons.
Yes, at Berlitz UAE, we always conduct the language lessons in the target language as we would like to give our students an immersive learning experience. The instructor will only talk to you in French from the first class so you can participate in real-life situations and improve your language skills in no time.
The French beginner classes are the gateway to the new language. Divided into four levels, the basic module provides the basics of French and enables the student to communicate in simple, everyday situations.
Classes are taught 100% in French from day one, and learners communicate in the new language from the very first moment.
If you want to learn French remarkably quickly, we recommend that you take our private lessons or in combination with a self-study program. You can also achieve rapid learning success with our intensive Total Immersion course.
If you are unsure which level matches your language skills, you can take the language placement test to find the perfect language course. Before joining a French course, we assess your language skills first to create the ideal course environment for you.