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Entry Level 3 French Speaking and Listening Course Online

Cost£298.00
Duration20 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryOnline
Start24 Sep 2026
Awarding bodyABC awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 3 French Speaking and Listening Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 20 weeks.

No prior knowledge of French is needed. The course starts with first contacts and basic greetings, then moves on to everyday phrases and ordering in a café. You build a small portfolio of work as you go. There are no exams.

You'll finish with an Entry Level 3 Award in Speaking and Listening in French.

Who this course is for

This complete beginners course is suitable for learners who have never learned French before or who have a very limited knowledge. It will cover first contacts, basic "getting to know you" phrases and ordering drinks and snacks in a café.

You will work towards the SEG Awards (Skills and Education group is the Awarding Body) Entry 3 Award in Speaking and Listening in French. This accreditation is based on work done in class or at home to build up a small portfolio, there are no examinations. The SEG Awards registration fee has been included in the course fee.

Entry requirements

No prior knowledge of the language is necessary.

What you will learn

  • You'll introduce yourself and greet others in French.
  • You'll use basic 'getting to know you' phrases in conversation.
  • You'll order drinks and snacks in a café setting.
  • You'll build a small portfolio of spoken and listening work.
  • You'll develop confidence in everyday spoken French exchanges.

How you will learn

You study online and complete work in your own time. Assessment is portfolio-based. You gather evidence of your speaking and listening as you work through the course. There are no written exams. Your portfolio is built up from tasks completed during study, and it forms the basis of your final assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Croydon Adult Learning and TraininG will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, uses French with French-speaking customers.
  • Retail sales assistant, supports French-speaking visitors in shops or tourist areas.
  • Hospitality and catering worker, communicates with French-speaking guests.
  • Travel and tourism assistant, helps French-speaking travellers at airports or hotels.
  • Receptionist, greets and assists French-speaking visitors.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award in Speaking and Listening in French, the natural next step to build on your Entry Level skills.
  • Level 1 French Course, covers a wider range of everyday topics and conversations.
  • GCSE French, a recognised qualification for learners who want to progress further in the language.
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