A1 French

Language Course
 At TECH Technological - University we constantly adapt our
language study plans in order to incorporate all governmental
and regulatory changes; we prepare you for a global society
characterized by the unstoppable expansion of new markets,
extraordinary cultural, social and linguistic diversity, innovation
and technology as a source of opportunities, immediacy and
proximity, collaboration and constant change.
We prepare you to join this new reality, by helping you
achieve linguistic mastery"

A1 French
Language Course
Language: French
Course Modality: Online
Duration: 4 months.
Certificate: TECH Technological University
Teaching Hours: 300 hours.
Website: www.techtitute.com/us/school-of-languages/language-course/a1-french-course
Index
01 02 03 04
Welcome Is it Important to Obtain a What Is Level A1? Why TECH?
Language Certificate?
p. 4 p. 8 p. 12 p. 18

05 06 07 08
Features of the Intensive A1 Comparison with Other Our Methodology Course Objectives
Preparation Course Courses
p. 24 p. 28 p. 32 p. 40

09 10 11 12
Course Structure and Our Students’ Profiles The Professional Benefits of Assessment and
Content French Certification
p. 46 p. 52 p. 56 p. 58
01
Welcome
French is the second most studied language in the world, only behind English. This
demonstrates the high interest in learning this language, which not only opens up
job opportunities, but also allows access to one of the most influential cultures and
histories in the world. Understanding the French language also means entering into the
language of Jules Verne or Édith Piaf. This TECH Postgraduate Certificate contains all
the necessary keys so that students, through practical exercises and multiple didactic
resources, can acquire a basic level in the French language.

Salut!

Presentation video
 Welcome | 05

Learn the language of great artists

and historical figures, allowing you to
integrate into countries as diverse as
France, Nigeria, Senegal or Canada”
 06 | Welcome

Introduction

For the preparation of this Language Course’s content and materials, TECH has You won't go wrong studying one of the
gathered to a team of teachers who are native in the language, which provides an added
value to their teaching. Students will find a variety of exercises with which to practice
most-learned languages in the world, with
and gradually improve their grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, reaching an A1 the possibility of developing your career in
Level as established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
the most developing countries in Africa

Give your CV a noticeable

quality boost by including
an additional language that
is highly valued in industries
such as haute couture
or aeronautics
 Welcome | 07

It is proven that learning languages

increases your intelligence. Learning
a foreign language strengthens the
brain's neural networks”
José Antonio Marina.
Philosopher, writer, and teacher.

A unique and stimulating experience

Flexible and Tailored Acquire Skills and Abilities Networking

Take the best language course from With our method, you will practice and Join a large community and exchange
home, at your own pace and according to consolidate the skills required for this knowledge and experiences with students
your availability and schedule. level. from all over the world.
02
Is it Important to Obtain a
Language Certificate?
In today's competitive world, speaking other languages is a key part of our modern
culture, helping us to expand our knowledge and interact with people from other parts
of the world, helpING us to learn about the traditions of other countries, establish
friendships or conduct business.

However, simply knowing foreign languages is not enough in modern society.

Nowadays, students must have an official certificate that accredits and recognizes their
proficiency in a given language. In fact, many schools, universities and companies only
accept candidates who have an official qualification based on the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Is it Important to Obtain a Language Certification? | 09

The ability to communicate effectively in another

language, and accredit it with an CEFR qualification, is
an essential requirement for academic and professional
development. TECH helps you achieve it with intensive
100% CEFR training"
 10 | Is it Important to Obtain a Language Certificate?

TECH Technological University

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is the only system
that recognizes and accredits the student's level. Although there are other certification
systems, these come from private institutions and are, therefore, not valid. The CEFR
establishes a single criterion to determine the difficulty of the courses and awards
certificates that are recognized throughout the European Union.

At TECH, we offer you the only intensive Language Course to obtain your official
certificate based 100% on the CEFR, the only system recognized and accepted
throughout Europe.

Learn French and make the most

of it by accrediting your level with
a certificate based on the CEFR

Other private language certification

systems require students to periodically
recertify their level of proficiency.
TECH’s CEFR certificate is valid for life
 Is it Important to Obtain a Language Certificate? | 11

You will have a comprehensive and

complete syllabus at your disposal in all the
competences of CEFR Level A1”

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

03
What Is Level A1?
One of the purposes of the CEFR is to help users describe the levels of language
proficiency required by existing examinations and assessment programs in order to
facilitate comparisons between different certification systems. Therefore, these levels are
a universal scale used to unify and clarify the different language level evaluation systems.
 What Is Level A1? | 13

In this TECH Language Course

in A1 Level French, we prepare
you thoroughly to obtain your
certificate in French”
 14 | What is the A1 Level?

What are the A1 Level Skills?

Level A1 is part of the Beginner Level, which is divided into two courses: First and Second Understand and use common everyday expressions and simple

01
Beginner Level (A1 and A2). The first course covers the requirements of the A1 level as sentences to satisfy immediate needs
established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the only
system in the European Union for recognizing and accrediting language proficiency and
the only diploma that has official validity and is requested by universities, companies,
competitive examinations, etc.

You will learn the basics of

French by enrolling in this 100%
online Language Course”
 What Is Level A1? | 15

Interact in an elementary way as long as the interlocutor speaks Introduce yourself and others, ask for and give basic personal

02 slowly and clearly and is willing to cooperate

03 information about your address, your belongings, and people
you know
 16 | What is the A1 Level?

Level A1 (Access) is considered to be A1 Level Self-Assessment Chart

the lowest level of general language
use, the point at which learners can What will students be able to do after completing the course?
interact in a simple way, can ask and
answer questions about themselves,
about where they live, about the Comprehension Speaking Writing
people they know and the things they
have, can make simple statements in Listening Comprehension Oral Interaction Written Expression
areas of immediate need or on very
Š Recognize very basic, commonly- Š Participate in a simple Š Write short, simple postcards,
everyday topics and can respond to used words and expressions conversation, as long as the e.g., to send greetings.
such questions when they are put to relating to themselves, their other person is willing to Š Fill in forms with personal
them, rather than simply relying on a family and their immediate repeat what they have said or data, e.g. name, nationality and
very limited, rehearsed and lexically environment when spoken slowly say it in other words and at a address on a hotel registration
organized repertoire of phrases used and clearly slower speed, and help them form
in specific situations. formulate what they are trying
Reading Comprehension to say
Š Ask and answer simple
Š Understand familiar words and questions on topics of
names and very simple phrases, immediate need or very common
e.g., those found on signs, issues
posters, and catalogs
Oral Expression
Š Use simple expressions and Check your level. Assess
phrases to describe the place yourself through more
TECH helps students to where they live and the people
obtain their qualification with they know than 400 multiple-choice
an intensive program that is questions for continuous
based 100% on the CEFR" evaluation
 What Is Level A1? | 17

Qualitative aspects of spoken language usage for Level A1

(According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

What is expected to be achieved with this level?

Scope Interaction
Š Possess a basic repertoire of simple Š Ask and answer questions related to
words and phrases related to personal personal data
information and specific situations Š Participate in a conversation in a simple
way, but communication must be based
Correction entirely on repetition, rephrasing and
correction of sentences.
Š Showcase limited control of a few
simple grammatical structures and
Coherence
sentence patterns within a memorized
repertoire Š Linking words or groups of words with
very basic and linear connectors such
Fluency as "and" and "then"

Š Manage very brief, isolated and

prepared expressions, using pauses
to search for expressions, articulate
less common words and correct Download and practice
communication vocabulary: more than
50 pages of lexical
cards and glossaries.
04
Why TECH?
At TECH we offer you the first online course based 100% on the acquisition of skills as
established by the European Council for foregn language teaching. We work with the
latest methodological approaches: the action-oriented approach and the skill-based
approach in order to prepare students for the level certification exams. For this purpose,
we have the best native teachers and e-learning specialists, available 24/7.

We thoroughly prepare you to obtain

your A1 French certificate
 Why TECH? | 19

Language school diplomas are only valid in

the country where the exam was taken.
Not in Europe nor anywhere else in the world.
That is why you need a CEFR qualification
with TECH: It's valid worldwide!”
 20 | Why TECH?

What makes us unique

Mission
Our mission is to stimulate the professional and personal
development of our students, promoting their skills and
abilities so that they are able to adapt to a real and constructive
multicultural environment.

Vision
TECH's vision is to be an innovative, academically thorough
learning environment of international reference, capable of
transmitting values that inspire the transformation of language
learning to creative and socially responsible models.

Innovation and creativity

Excellence
Spirit of self-improvement
Social commitment
Exclusivity and leadership
Passion
 Why TECH? | 21

TECH Technological University

We offer you the most innovative, creative and We make it easy for you to balance your learning with your
distinctive proposal in a dynamic, talented and professional and family activities in a 100% online school
internationally recognized school. that adapts to your needs.

More than 1,000 different learning You will have a specialized itinerary
activities, so you can learn in a practical programmed day by day
and stimulating way

We support you at all times thanks to an involved and The most comprehensive syllabus, based 100% on the CEFR.
committed teaching staff. Our teaching team is native
and works on the language approach in a real, lively
and dynamic context. You will acquire the skills and
abilities required for the A1 Level
TECH is the only institution that according to the CEFR
is committed to answering your
questions in less than 24 hours

This is the only level exam preparation course

on the market that includes tutoring and
monitoring at no additional cost"
 22 | Why TECH?

Advantages of our TECH A1 French Language Course

Practice the skills and competencies required by the A1 Only TECH includes the complete downloadable content of
CEFR, with guarantees. each unit in PDF format.

240+ different practice exercises 400+ pages of text

Use of a pedagogical approach based on Relearning.

Our A1 CEFR Language Course is the only one Our platform is the only one that allows you to study from
on the market licensed to use the Relearning your tablet, PC or Smartphone.
methodology, which enhances learning by
optimizing the effort/result ratio

Study wherever and however you want. Problems with grammar?

150+ downloadable and printable grammar

and lexical worksheets and glossaries
Practice with our 400+ specific grammar

and spelling activities

 Why TECH? | 23

Only TECH offers videos with the 130 specific situations We prepare you to obtain your certificate
required to master the CEFR A1.

In addition, only here can you find the A1 CEFR

objectives and skills explained in detail on video for
1000+ continuous assessment questions to
thoroughly prepare for your A1 Level certificate in French
each unit

In addition:

You will find more than twice as many multimedia elements as in the second most
Use of a teaching approach based on Relearning.
comprehensive course on the market: up to 4,000 elements
You will be able to replay specific virtual classes in order to prepare for the CEFR A1

400+
At the end of each topic you will find a video in which a native teacher will summarize
the most important points for the A1 CEFR exam
interactive lexical items
You will have a structured itinerary programmed on a daily basis

We help you with your oral expression.

TECH offers you an A1 French

300+
Language Course with the possibility of
pronunciation and phonetic activities downloading it to study online”
05
Features of the Intensive A1
Preparation Course
An Intensive Course
The TECH A1 French Language Course is an intensive program that prepares you to obtain the
CEFR A1 Level in French.

The Most Comprehensive Syllabus

You will have access to numerous multimedia and interactive resources to reach the A1 Level
without setbacks.

Accessible
Our system allows you to study without internet connection from your tablet, PC or
Smartphone.

Accredited
The only program on the market that, in addition to preparing you to pass your level test,
200+ skills activities
provides you with a university certificate. If you pass, you will obtain an A1 Level certificate in
French, accredited for 300 hours.

Dedicated
TECH's A1 French Language Course is the only one on the market that is committed to having 300+ pronunciation
their teachers answer your questions within 24 hours and the only one that includes tutoring activities
and monitoring at no additional cost.
270+ training activities
 Features of the Intensive A1 Preparation Course | 25

Study Material
After a complex production process, we transform the best content into high-quality
educational and audiovisual multimedia. We select the best syllabus and make it available to
you. Everything you need to acquire in-depth knowledge of a discipline, from A to Z. Lessons
written and selected by expert native teachers. This is the only program on the market that
includes the complete course content in downloadable format:

Complete PDF of the course: more than 400 pages that make up your manual that you can
continue studying after the end of the course
A grammar PDF: you will have access to more than 100 downloadable and printable
grammar worksheets to study wherever and however you want
Lexical cards and glossaries: you will find 50 pages of lexical cards and glossaries to
download and practice your vocabulary

Multimedia Elements
We present the contents attractively and dynamically in multimedia lessons that include audio,
100+ videos made by videos, images, diagrams, and concept maps in order to reinforce knowledge. This unique
native speakers
multimedia content presentation system was awarded by Microsoft as a "European Success
Story".

4,000+ multimedia
elements
 26 | Features of the Intensive A1 Preparation Course

Specific Interactive Vocabulary Sections Skills-Based Practice

Need to expand your vocabulary? At TECH, you can practice and learn with more than 400 If the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages establishes the
interactive lexical items. consolidation of a language through the acquisition of skills and bases its tests on these
Training activities (includes three subsections) skills, why don't most of the online preparation courses for the level certificate work according
At TECH, our method focuses on repetition as the most effective way to consolidate your to skills? At TECH, you will work on all the skills established by the Common European
learning, the same way you learned your mother tongue. To do so, we offer you hundreds of Framework of Reference for Languages in each of the units through an innovative method
different activities for you to practice and exercise, but at the same time, have fun and stay that is 100% adapted to European guidelines. In this program we work according to skills, with
100% active. more than 200 different activities in order to prepare students to obtain their A1
Vocabulary activities: you will have more than 400 lexical, vocabulary and sociocultural French certificate.
activities to practice and prepare this section thoroughly
Presentation Videos and Objectives
Pronunciation activities: you will find more than 300 pronunciation and phonetics activities in
The only program in which you will find detailed objectives and skills per unit in video format
this course
explained by a native teacher.
Grammar and spelling activities: work on more than 400 grammar activities from a different
and innovative approach Summary Videos of Each Unit
Testing & Retesting At the end of each unit, you will find a video summary in which a native teacher will reiterate
and emphasize the most important points.
We periodically evaluate and re-evaluate your knowledge throughout the entire A1 French
Language Course. Simulated Learning Scenarios
Lesson test: After each topic, you can test and consolidate what you have learned with more At TECH we believe in the importance of linguistic immersion to lay the foundations of a
than 400 test questions language as well as in storytelling to favor identification and first-person learning. Therefore,
Grammar test: Problems with grammar? Practice with our 200 specific grammar and spelling we present you with real and everyday situations with people like you who will face a new
questions language and have to overcome all different kinds of problems. In this training program you will
Final review test: You will work through more than 900 assessment questions to thoroughly find more than 130 everyday situations, stories and video dialogues recorded by experts and
prepare for your level certification native speakers.
Pre-test activities: Consolidate the concepts developed throughout the syllabus by reiterating
them
 Features of the Intensive A1 Preparation Course | 27

Specific Virtual Classes for CEFR A1

Are you ready for the exam? Our native teachers will explain to you all the tips and tricks you
can use to pass the course with total guarantee of success, as well as the subjects you need
to prepare better, the exercises that appear most frequently, mistakes to avoid, resources that
can help you in certain situations, etc. All this prepared on video for you to consult when and as
you wish.

24/7 personalized tutoring and

monitoring

400+ lexical and

sociocultural activities
In addition:
The student will be provided with the following interaction and communication tools, which will
be combined throughout the course to obtain the desired level of skills at the level in question.
These are:
Internal messaging tools with teachers and tutors
Chat tools for written interaction
900+ assessment
questions Discussion forums for the development of written expression and interaction skills
Telephone assistance to resolve technical questions or incidents
Technical services contact e-mail
06
Comparison with Other Courses
Have you been trying to certify your level for years to no avail?
Do you not feel ready? Have you tried countless online courses
and found they were not what you were looking for?
We invite you to discover TECH.
 Comparison with Other Courses | 29

The most complete preparation course

for the CEFR A1 Level test. Study.
Learn. BECOME CERTIFIED"
 30 | Comparison with Other Courses

TECH Technological University in numbers

At TECH, we are so confident that

we offer the most comprehensive A1
Language Course on the market that we
have no problem comparing ourselves to
our competitors.
 Comparison with Other Courses | 31

RECERTIFICATE
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100% MCER
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Tutorización/Seguimiento

200
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1.900 130 1.100 4.000
400 páginas
132
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Contenidos 160 165 450 440
160 165 130 400
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*Relearning Methodology p. 35 **6-month subscription price *** Annual subscription price

07
Our Methodology
The TECH program is an A1 French Language Course based 100% on the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). For this purpose, we use
a method in which the student works intensively and repeatedly on all the contents
required by the CEFR, thoroughly preparing them to pass the test.
 Our Methodology | 33

In no other course will you find pre-test

knowledge activation questions, lesson
tests, grammar tests, a final test and specific
practice of CEFR skills in each unit"
 34 | Our Methodology

The TECH Technological University method

Conventional methods of teaching a second language, such as demonstrative ...All of this is enhanced with the best 100% online
classes or mechanical exercises, slow down learning and seriously affect
student motivation, as confirmed by statistical data reflecting the failure of the
teaching methodology: Relearning...
traditional system and methodology.

TECH’s A1 French Language Course offers students a revolutionary method

to comprehensively prepare for the level certification test. Our objective is
to strengthen your skills in a changing, real and multicultural context and to Our school is the first in the world to combine storytelling with a 100% online
guarantee your success in passing the test. To this end, we emulate the test learning system based on repetition, which combines different elements that
using mock tests throughout the course. represent an evolution with respect to the simple study and performance of
exercises.
Through activities, stories and real contexts, the student will learn how to
solve everyday and basic communication situations in simulated learning
environments and will face real mock exams to prepare intensively for the
level certification test. These simulations are developed using state-of-the-art
software to facilitate immersive learning.

TECH offers you the highest quality and

quantity in the academic landscape, with
hundreds of exercises and resources for you
to keep improving your level step by step
 Our Methodology | 35

This methodology, at the forefront of world teaching, is Relearning Methodology

called Relearning. Our language school is the first licensed
01
to employ this successful method, having managed, in
Learning
2015, to improve the overall satisfaction levels (teaching
from
quality, quality of materials, course structure, objectives, evidence
etc.) of the students who complete the courses with
08 02
Competencies Relearning
respect to the indicators of the best language courses on testing from
the market. (retesting) evidence

The overall score obtained by our learning

system is 8.01, according to the highest 07 03
Case based
international standards learning through Testing
storytelling

06 04
Learning
Von-Restorf
from an
Effect
expert
05
Neurocognitive
context
dependent
learning
 36 | Our Methodology

In this TECH A1 French Language Course, learning is not a linear process,

but rather, it is a spiral (we learn, unlearn (forget) and re-learn). Therefore, we
combine each of these elements concentrically.

With this methodology, we have trained more than 35,000 university graduates
with unprecedented success, in fields as diverse as Biochemistry, Genetics,
Surgery, International Law, Management Skills or Financial Markets and
Instruments. All this in a highly demanding environment, where the students
have a strong socio-economic profile and an average age of 42 years.

...with a personalized and expert-led

syllabus...
 Our Methodology | 37

In order to promote maximum contact with the Language School, we provide

you with a tutor so that you can write essays, receive answers to your questions
or get advice on how to study.

...and all this with the best learning materials

at the forefront of technology and pedagogy…
Our system will allow you to organize your time
and learning pace, adapting it to your schedule,
and will also allow you to access the contents
from any device with an internet connection
(computer, tablet, smartphone)”

According to the latest scientific evidence in the field of neuroscience, not

only do we know how to organize information, ideas, images, memories, but
we know that the place and context where we have learned something is
fundamental for us to be able to remember it and store it in the hippocampus
and retain it in our long-term memory. This way, and in what is called
Neurocognitive Context-Dependent Learning, the different elements of our
French A1 Language Course are connected with the context in which the
participant will take their certification exam in order to guarantee success on
the day of the test.
 38 | Our Methodology

Study wherever and

however you want: more Study Material

than 150 downloadable Lessons written and selected by expert native teachers,

15%
downloadable worksheets and glossaries.
and printable grammar
and lexical worksheets
and glossarie. Skills-Based Practice

At TECH you will work on all the skills established by the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages.

10%
Interactive Summaries

Multimedia content including audios, videos, images, diagrams

and concept maps.

Pronunciation and Phonetics Practice

15%
At TECH we focus our method on repetition as the best way to
consolidate your learning.

10%
 Our Methodology | 39

Vocabulary and Socioculture Practice

At TECH you will find
At TECH we offer you different ways to work on vocabulary over twice as many
10%
through hundreds of interactive activities.
multimedia elements
Grammar and Spelling Practice as in the second most
comprehensive course
10% You will work on grammar from a practical point of view, through
activities and lessons explained by native teachers. on the market: up to
4,000 elements
Simulated Learning Scenarios

10%
Video learning situations based 100% on the CEFR.

Specific Virtual Classes for CEFR A1

TECH is the only

5% institution that
Tips and tricks to keep in mind to pass your placement test with
total guarantee of success.
is committed to
answering your
questions in less
Testing & Retesting than 24 hours

15% You will find practice tests in each topic as well as grammatical
and lexical evaluation tests in each module.

%
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Course Objectives
The A1 French Language Course has been designed to help students acquire the
skills required to take the exam that certifies their level. They will be able to pass it
through practice, training, repetition and personalized monitoring, and also thanks
to their effort and the pedagogical excellence of the TECH method. At the end of the
program, the student will be able to certify their A1 Level and continue to advance in
the study of the language.
 Course Objectives | 41

Practice the speaking skills and abilities

required by the A1 CEFR: more than 240
different practice exercises"
 42 | Course Objectives
General Objectives

01
Solve simple communicative tasks and perform the basic
functions of these tasks, both in an educational environment and
in everyday situations

02
Interact and express themselves in these situations in an incipient
but adequate manner, in a standard oral and written language
register

03 Define the most relevant social aspects of everyday life situations

and recognize the most common forms of social relationships

04 Use the linguistic resources necessary to get by in basic

communication situations

05 Develop resources and tools that enable them to assess and

improve their own learning and use of the language
 Course Objectives | 43
Specific Objectives

Oral Comprehension Oral Expression

Understand speech that is very slow, carefully articulated and Š Engage in conversations in a straightforward manner, but
with enough pauses to assimilate the meaning communication is totally dependent on slower-paced repetitions,
rephrasing and rectifications
Understand instructions that are explained slowly and carefully,
and be able to follow directions if they are simple and short Š Ask and answer simple questions, make simple statements, and
respond to statements made to them in areas of immediate need or
on very everyday topics
Š Introduce oneself and use basic greetings and farewell expressions
Reading Comprehension Š Ask how people are doing and express their reactions to the news
Š Understand very short and simple texts, reading sentence by Š Understand everyday expressions aimed at satisfying simple and
sentence, picking up basic and common names, words and concrete needs provided that the speaker collaborates by addressing
phrases, and rereading as needed them in clear, slow speech and repeats what they do not understand
Š Understand short and simple messages on postcards Š Understand questions and instructions if spoken slowly and carefully,
and understand short, simple directions on how to get to a place
Š Recognize names, words and very basic phrases that appear on
signs and in the most common situations Š Ask someone for something, and vice versa
Š Understand the meaning of simple informative written material Š Have a good command of numbers, quantities, prices and schedules
and short and simple descriptions, especially if there is visual Š Make time indications by means of sentences such as, for example,
support "next week, last Friday, in November, at three o'clock"
Š Understand written directions if they are short and simple (e.g., Š Respond in an interview to simple and direct questions about
how to get from one place to another) personal data, if spoken very slowly and clearly without idioms or set
phrases

Written Expression
Š Ask for and provide information about personal details in writing
Š Write short and simple postcards
Š Write numbers and dates, their name, nationality, address,
age, date of birth or date of arrival in a country, as is done, for
example, in a hotel registration book
 44 | Course Objectives

Specific Objectives

Sociocultural and Sociolinguistic Competence Linguistic Competence

Become familiar with the most relevant social aspects of everyday life situations, as well as Manage a basic repertoire of vocabulary and expressions related to the most common
with those related to their own field, which will result in the basic adaptation of their behavior situations and functions foreseen in the syllabus
to these situations and in the understanding or adequate use of the lexicon and functional
Develop a very limited control of linguistic resources, with systematic errors that usually
exponents
occur at this level
Recognize and use the most common forms of social relations and treatment, within a
standard register. In regular social situations, recognize and use the usual forms of address
used to greet, say goodbye, address someone, give thanks, apologize, ask permission, take
an interest in people and respond to an offer
Understand the behaviors and values that are different from one's own and that underlie the
most evident and everyday socio-cultural aspects
 Course Objectives | 45

Did you know?

Communicative competence is not merely limited to the knowledge and ability to use the
linguistic code, but also has other broader dimensions, which place it in direct relation with
other competences such as information processing and digital competence, learning to learn,
social and civic competence, or cultural and artistic competence.
The syllabus can be downloaded in This implies a cultural immersion that is only possible to recreate in the online format through
simulated scenarios, storytelling, videos and real situations.
convenient PDFs that add up to more
than 400 pages of content”
Only TECH offers videos with the 130 specific situations
required to master the CEFR A1
09
Course Structure
and Content
In providing students with the best possible resources, TECH has created this Language
Course with the latest educational technology and the most efficient teaching
methodology in the academic world. By using relearning, students obtain maximum
efficiency and profitability for the hours invested in the entire program. Furthermore, all
the content has been carefully prepared and reviewed by a team of native teachers who
are experts in the field, which guarantees the highest quality.
 Course Structure and Content | 47

Where, When and How is it Taught?

This course takes place over 4 months and is divided into 11 content
modules. You can do it completely online, even attending our sessions
and tutorials.

You will take the first step in

getting to know one of the
languages that can offer
you the most diverse job
opportunities”
 48 | Course Structure and Content

Module 1. Have We Met? Module 2. Me and My People

1.1. Hello! How Are You? 2.1. Me and My Family
1.2. Introducing Ourselves 2.2. What is Your Family Like?
1.3. Personal Information 2.3. My Friends and Colleagues
1.4. Professional Information 2.4. Why Are You Studying French?

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Ask and answer simple questions Describe yourself and your family
Introductions and basic greetings and farewell expressions Talk about professions
Exchange information Speak and write about relationships with others
Write emails and simple notes to friends Describe colleagues and friends, what they are like, where they live, and what they do
Talk about professions Respond to simple and direct relationship questions in an interview
Talk and write about yourself, where you live and what you do Fill out forms with personal details
Respond to simple and direct questions about personal details in an interview

Module 3. My World, My Likes Module 4. A Typical Day

3.1. My Likes 4.1. A Day in My Life
3.2. My Favorite Places 4.2. My Life in Society
3.3. The Beach or The Countryside? 4.3. The Shopping List
3.4. Hobbies, Interests, Amusement and Recreation 4.4. We Are Having Fun

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Participate in simple conversations Participate in simple conversations

Express tastes and preferences Talk about routines
Talk about places Express time and frequency
Express agreement and disagreement Talking about leisure and free time
Discuss hobbies and interests
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Module 5. My Work, My Studies Module 6. My Free Time

5.1. Live to Work or Work to Live 6.1. Games, Sports, Entertainment
5.2. Job Interviews 6.2. Holidays and Parties
5.3. Homework 6.3. Shopping
5.4. Formal Language in the Workplace 6.4. Do You Know How to Cook?

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Describe where you work and/or study Describe leisure events (sports, games, etc.)
Discuss routines and homework Exchange information about free time
Express oneself in formal and informal style Understand common expressions aimed at satisfying simple, everyday needs
Writing simple formal letters Learn to talk about events and leisure places

Module 7. My House Module 8. Travel

7.1. The House 8.1. Health Trips
7.2. Furniture and Appliances 8.2. Nature Trips
7.3. Types of Accommodation 8.3. I Don't Leave Home Without...
7.4. Things Around the House 8.4. Other Cultures

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Describe the place where I live Talk about travel

Describe the cultural peculiarities of life in France Compare different destinations
Compare locations and housing Talk about and compare cultures
Learn to make time indications
Learn how to write a short and simple postcard
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Module 9. My Personal Belongings Module 10. My Country

9.1. Documentation 10.1. Geography
9.2. My Belongings 10.2. Politics and Government
9.3. Study Material 10.3. Countries of The World
9.4. Work Material 10.4. National Holidays

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Talk about personal objects and belongings Know how to present information about your country in a monologic way
Discuss school supplies and study materials Know how to compare different countries at a basic level
Talk about working material and tools Expand lexical and cultural knowledge
Talking about festivals and traditions

Module 11. My City

11.1. Public spaces (streets, squares, parks)
11.2. Instructions
11.3. Transport System
11.4. Art and Culture

Module Objectives
TECH has the broadest and most
Know how to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of your city
Know how to give and receive location instructions complete syllabus on the market
Talk about presence and absence of places
Locate which includes the 44 specific topics
required by the CEFR for A1”
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"As an art student, the pictorial movements of France always caught my attention. After
giving it a lot of thought, I decided to take the plunge and start studying French in order
to continue my studies at a French university in the future. I found TECH to be the best
option to learn the language, as it allows me to do it from home without having to travel"

Teresa Contreras
Art Student

" As I wanted to orient my career towards the tourism sector, it was logical for me to learn
French, since it is the country that receives the most tourists from all over the world. With
TECH’s Language Courses I have been gradually improving my level and right now I have
a B1 level and I’m looking forward to starting B2”

Pedro Salazar
Marketing Student
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Our Students’ Profiles
We know that learning a language isn’t easy. Many of us have tried, and failed, for years
to consolidate our knowledge and acquire the skills required to obtain qualifications
that demonstrate what we have learned. Level exams are complex tests that must be
prepared for thoroughly and with good expert guidance.
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Many of our students have previously tried

other preparation methods that have led
them to lose motivation. At TECH, 9 out of 10
students recommend us”
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Years of unsuccessful attempts to learn the language Courses taken before enrolling on ours

-1 year 10%

5+ years 25%
None 20%

More than 1 45%

2
years on
1 - 3 years 35%
average At least 1 35%

3 - 5 years 30%

Don't lose motivation! TECH includes a personalized

monitoring and tutoring service
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Interest in learning the language

Personal 42% 58% Professional

IT skills

Advanced 10%

Intermediate 30%

Basic 60%

80% of our students pass

the A1 level exam

Thanks to our performance

measurement tool you will be able to
track your progress at all times"
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The Professional
Benefits of French
French is both a working language and an language of the UN, the European
Union, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the International Red
Cross and various other international legal bodies. French is the language of the
three cities where the European institutions are located: Strasbourg, Brussels and
Luxembourg.

Together with English, it is the only language spoken across the 5 continents and
the only language which can be learned in all countries worldwide. According to
the Observatoire de la langue Française, a French language control organization,
around 220 million people speak French which puts it in 8th place on the list of most-
spoken languages on the planet. The Francophonie groups together 68 states and
governments. French is the most studied foreign language after English.

Speaking French opens up more possibilities for individuals in the international

labor market. Knowledge of French opens doors to French companies in France and
abroad, in all francophone countries (Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, Africa). France,
the fifth largest trading power and the third largest destination country for foreign
investors, is a major economic partner.

Furthermore, speaking French allows you to study in France, in prestigious

universities or in higher education business and engineering schools, ranked
among the best higher teaching centers in Europe and worldwide. Students who are
proficient in French can receive scholarships from the French Government to study
a third year of their degree in France in all disciplines, and earn an internationally
recognized diploma.
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French is an international language for

food, fashion, theater, visual arts, dance
and architecture. Knowing French gives you
access to the original versions of the most
famous texts in French and Francophone
literature, as well as cinema and music”
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Assessment
and Certification
TECH’S main assessment objective is for students to consolidate what they have
learned and be are aware of their progress. That is why, after completing each block,
students are shown a results report that visually indicates the skills they should reinforce
in the online classes.

TECH'S A1 Language Course is the only one that

also awards you with a university certificate”
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French A1 training course evaluation tests

The assimilation of the contents is constantly and progressively evaluated. To do
so, the student must pass an automatically corrected evaluation test at the end
of each module and a final test that covers all the contents of the level.

Its main objective is for the student to consolidate what they have learned and to
be aware of their progress, for this reason, after the evaluation test is completed,
the student is shown a report of the results.

Only TECH will award students, upon

successful completion of the course, a
university certificate"
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Training course evaluation criteria

Communicative effectiveness: comprehensibility, fulfillment of expected functions,
accuracy, sociolinguistic appropriateness
If you pass our course, you will obtain an A1 French
Interactive and speaking skills: responsiveness and cooperation, coherence of
ideas, organization, relevant and sufficient development language qualification from TECH
Use of language: linguistic resources, formal elements of cohesion and fluency

Formal correction: grammar, discourse cohesion, vocabulary and pronunciation

The certificate, which indicates successful completion of the course, will state the
language studied and the level passed, according to the Common European Framework
of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

The certificate issued by TECH Technological University only provides "pass" or "fail"
as grading options, and does not express a numerical grade. Before receiving the
certificate, you will be emailed a form to verify your data.

The CEFR A1 French Language Course is an

intensive course lasting a maximum of 4 months
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Certification
Upon completion of the course, the student will receive a certificate of recognition
that will guarantee their preparation to obtain, if the student wishes, the
certification of that level.
A1 French
Language Course
Language: French
Course Modality: Online
Duration: 4 months.
Certificate: TECH Technological University
12 ECTS Credits
Teaching Hours: 300 hours.
A1 French
Language Course