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Level 1 Spoken French Course Online

CostContact the provider
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
Start3 Dec 2026
Awarding bodyABC awarding body

Contact Capital City College for more info about costs.

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About this course

Level 1 Spoken French Course. Study online at your own pace over 24 weeks.

Fees are to be confirmed, and financial support may be available depending on your circumstances. The course builds your ability to speak and listen in everyday French. You'll practise conversations, develop your pronunciation, and grow your confidence in real spoken exchanges. It suits learners with around one year of previous French study.

You'll complete a pre-enrolment assessment before you start. You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Speaking and Listening in French.

Who this course is for

Bonjour to new skills - advance your French with confidence!

Our SEG Level 1 Speaking and Listening in French course is ideal for learners with around one year of French study or those progressing from Level 1 Reading and Writing in French.

Delivered online, you will develop the confidence to communicate in everyday French while working towards an internationally recognised SEG Awards qualification.

Entry requirements

This course is suitable if you have around one year of previous French study or Level 1 Reading and Writing in French.New learners will need to complete a pre-enrolment assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the ability to hold everyday conversations in French.
  • You'll practise listening to spoken French and understanding responses.
  • You'll improve your pronunciation and spoken fluency.
  • You'll build vocabulary for common real-life situations.
  • You'll learn to express opinions, needs, and information in French.
  • You'll develop confidence in spoken exchanges with others.

How you will learn

You study online, working through materials at your own pace. Assessment focuses on speaking and listening skills. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate in spoken French, typically through recorded or live speaking tasks. Capital City College will confirm the exact assessment format when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study online. Capital City College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer-facing role using French, suitable for entry-level positions where basic spoken French is an advantage.
  • Hospitality or tourism assistant, where everyday French helps with international visitors.
  • Retail assistant, in settings that serve French-speaking customers.
  • Further study is the most direct next step for roles that need fluency, such as translator or interpreter, as those require a much higher level of French.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award in Reading and Writing in French, rounds out your French skills across all four areas.
  • Level 2 French qualification, the natural next step to develop greater fluency in speaking and listening.
  • A full GCSE in French, if you want a widely accepted qualification for further study or employment.
  • A Level French or equivalent Level 3 qualification, for those aiming toward degree-level study or professional use of the language.
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