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Simple French with Hems® A1 French

Move beyond basic words. Start building French you can use

A structured beginner course for everyday French.

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A1 · Structured beginner course

Build useful French step by step.

A structured beginner course that helps you understand French and use it in everyday situations. Learn grammar, vocabulary and all four skills through step-by-step lessons, practice and assessment. English support is available when helpful.

The course is self-paced, beginner friendly and designed so each stage builds on the last. Important course details live here instead of competing with the hero.

01 170 Components Lessons, practice and assessments.
02 55 Video Lessons Clear, step-by-step teaching.
03 Self-Paced Learn on your schedule.
Beginner FriendlyEnglish support included.
Step-by-Step LearningEach stage builds on the last.
All Four SkillsListening, speaking, reading and writing.
Lifetime AccessReview anytime.

Level A1 - Course Overview

A structured introduction to foundational French grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

Complete French Mastery A1 — Beginner French Course

Build a strong beginner foundation in French through structured grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and everyday communication practice. Lessons are introduced step by step, with English support where useful for beginners.


Who the A1 Course Is For

A1 — Beginner | Approximately CLB 2–3

For beginners learning to understand and use essential everyday French. At approximately CLB 2–3, this level does not yet provide direct CRS language points under the current Express Entry scoring system.


Note: CLB/NCLC references are approximate educational comparisons. Immigration eligibility and scoring depend on official test results, individual circumstances and current government rules. Consult official government information or a licensed professional.

What’s Included in the A1 Course:

  • 55 instructional video lessons for French grammar
  • 67 mock grammar and vocabulary exercises
  • 5 vocabulary quizzes
  • 8 listening tests — 4 main tests and 4 additional practice without repeating identical questions
  • 8 reading tests — 4 main tests and 4 alternate comprehension practice
  • 8 writing tests — 4 main tests and 4 additional writing prompts
  • 7 writing sample answers
  • 6 speaking tests — 3 main tests and 3 additional oral-response practice
  • 6 speaking sample animations

Total: 170 A1 learning and assessment components

Curriculum version: A1 2026.3

Last materially updated: August 2026

Recent changes: Expanded listening practice, revised quizzes and corrected curriculum terminology.

Detailed Curriculum:

  • 1
    Section 1: Welcome
    • Welcome to the course!
    • Is it hard to learn French?
    • Benefits of the French Language
    • Examinations for the French Language
    • Who is Hems?
    • Resources for Studying
  • 2
    Section 2: First Steps
    • Vocabulary Samples (Download)
    • Numbers 20- 50
    • Exercise
    • Revision : Definite Articles
    • Exercise
    • Revision: Indefinite Articles
    • Exercise
    • What is an Adjective?
    • Adjectives : Masculine vs Feminine
    • Exercise
    • Adjectives : Irregular
    • Adjectives: Plural
    • Exercise
    • Partitive Articles
    • Exercise 1
    • Exercise 2 Free Preview
    • Demonstrative Adjectives
    • Exercise
    • Revision: Être
    • Exercise
    • Revision: Avoir
    • Exercise
    • Adverbs Introduction
    • Exercise
    • Possessive Adjectives
    • Exercise
    • -IR ending verbs Free Preview
    • Exercise
    • Vocabulary (Quiz)
  • 3
    Section 3: Building on the Foundation
    • Vocabulary Samples (Download)
    • Word Order of Adjectives
    • Numbers 50-70
    • Exercise
    • Adverbs of Quantity
    • Exercise 1
    • Exercise 2
    • Preposition : Introduction
    • Exercise
    • Preposition of Time
    • Exercise
    • -re verbs ending
    • Exercise 1
    • Exercise 2
    • Seasons
    • Exercise
    • Days of the week
    • Exercise
    • Interrogative Sentences : Introduction
    • Exercise
    • Interrogative Sentences: Types and Examples
    • Exercise
    • Numbers 70-100
    • Exercise
    • Prepositions of Place
    • Exercise
    • Interrogative Adverbs
    • Exercise
    • How to read a clock's time
    • Exercise
    • Listening Test 1 : Audio (Download)
    • Listening Test 1: Audio (Questions)
    • Reading Test : 1 (Download)
    • Reading Test : 1 (Questions)
    • Writing Test: 1 (Forms)
    • Vocabulary (Quiz)
  • 4
    Section 4: Advancing Beyond Basics
    • Vocabulary Sample (Download)
    • Nationalities in French
    • Exercise
    • Negation in French : Introduction
    • Exercise
    • Negation in Indefinite Article
    • Exercise
    • Negation in Interrogative Inversion Sentences
    • Exercise
    • Listening Test 2: Audio (Download)
    • Listening Test 2: Audio (Questions)
    • Reading Test : 2 (Download)
    • Reading Test : 2 (Questions)
    • Writing Test: 2 (Download)
    • Listening Test 2B: Audio (Download)
    • Listening Test 2B: Audio (Questions)
    • Reading Test 2B: (Download)
    • Reading Test 2B: (Questions)
    • Writing Test: 2B (Download)
    • Speaking Test : 1 (Download)
    • Speaking Test : 2 ( Download)
    • Vocabulary (Quiz)
  • 5
    Section 5: The Final Stand
    • Vocabulary Sample (Download)
    • Introduction to Future Poche
    • Exercise
    • Irregular verbs : Prendre, Comprendre, Apprendre
    • Exercise
    • Irregular verbs : Vouloir, Pouvoir, Voir
    • Exercise
    • Irregular Verbs: Boire, Savoir, Venir
    • Exercise
    • Irregular verbs: Écrire, Faire, Devoir
    • Exercise
    • Adverbs of Time
    • Exercise 1
    • Exercise 2
    • What is an Article Zero?
    • Imparfait Introduction
    • Exercise
    • Etre Imparfait
    • Exercise
    • Avoir Imparfait
    • Exercise
    • What is a Conditional Verb?
    • Exercise
    • Conditional Vs Imparfait Free Preview
    • Exercise
    • Listening Test 3: Audio (Download)
    • Listening Test 3: Audio (Questions)
    • Reading Test 3: (Download)
    • Reading Test 3: (Questions)
    • Writing Test 3- Letters (Download)
    • Speaking Test : 3 (Download)
    • Listening Test 3B : Audio (Download)
    • Listening Test 3B : Audio (Questions)
    • Reading Test: 3B (Download)
    • Reading Test: 3B (Questions)
    • Writing Test 3B: Letters (Download)
    • Speaking Test: 3B (Download)
    • Listening Test 4: Audio (Download)
    • Listening Test 4: Audio (Questions)
    • Reading Test: 4 (Download)
    • Reading Test: 4 (Questions)
    • Writing Test: 4 (Download)
    • Speaking Test: 4 (Download)
    • Listening Test 4B: Audio (Download)
    • Listening Test 4B: Audio (Questions)
    • Reading Test: 4B (Download)
    • Reading Test: 4B (Questions)
    • Writing Test: 4B (Download)
    • Speaking Test : 4B (Download)
    • Vocabulary (Quiz)
  • 6
    Model Answer Key
    • Writing Test 1 ( Sample Answer)
    • Writing Test 2 (Sample Answer)
    • Writing Text 2B (Sample Answer)
    • Writing Test 3 (Sample Answer)
    • Writing Test 3B (Sample Answer)
    • Writing Test 4 (Sample Answer)
    • Writing Test 4B (Sample Answer)
    • Speaking Test 1 : Sample Answer (Animation)
    • Speaking Test 2: Sample Answer (Animation)
    • Speaking Test 3: Sample Answer (Animation)
    • Speaking Test 3B: Sample Answer (Animation)
    • Speaking Test 4: Sample Answer (Animation)
    • Speaking Test 4B: Sample Answer (Animation)

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CA$69.99
per month for 7 months
  • Begin the complete A1 program for only CA$69.99 per month
  • Spread the investment across seven manageable payments
  • Receive lifetime access—your course does not disappear when the payment period ends
  • Study without admission applications, registration delays, fixed class times, or semester deadlines
  • Access structured video lessons, quizzes, tests, and digital learning tools in one complete program
  • Review difficult lessons as many times as needed instead of keeping pace with a scheduled class
  • At approximately CA$489.93 in total, this plan is considerably below the estimated CA$1,700 cost of one domestic main-campus university course
  • An ideal option for learners who want to begin now without making the full payment upfront
Do not postpone your French goals because of a large upfront cost—start immediately and progress at a pace that works for you.
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Pay Once — Lifetime Access

CA$499.99 (20% off)
CA$399.99
  • Make one payment and unlock the complete A1 program immediately
  • Keep permanent access to every lesson, quiz, test, and learning tool
  • Learn on your own schedule without recurring payments or academic-term pressure
  • Return to the program whenever you need revision, even after completing the level
  • Avoid university admission requirements, registration procedures, and fixed classroom schedules
  • Receive a complete self-paced A1 learning system for a fraction of the estimated cost of one main-campus university course
  • Best suited to committed learners who prefer one simple payment and uninterrupted access
Make one investment in your French foundation and keep the complete program available for every stage of your progress.
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French Starts Here

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Natalie R. ✓ Verified Learner
Complete French Mastery · A1 Current status · A2 Learner

“A1 helped me move beyond memorizing individual words. I started understanding how to build simple sentences and actually use what I was learning.”

Building Everyday French
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Arjun P. ✓ Verified Learner
Complete French Mastery · A1 Current status · B1 Learner

“The course gave me a much stronger foundation in grammar and vocabulary. By the end, I was more comfortable reading, listening and forming my own sentences.”

Continuing French Studies
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Sofia M. ✓ Verified Learner
Complete French Mastery · A1 Achievement · A1 Completed

“I liked that the lessons connected grammar, vocabulary and practice instead of teaching everything separately. French started making much more sense.”

A1 Foundation Completed
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Kevin L. ✓ Verified Learner
Complete French Mastery · A1 Current status · A2 Speaking Practice

“Before this course I understood some basic French but struggled to respond. The structured practice helped me become much faster at putting sentences together.”

Speaking Confidence
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Riya S. ✓ Verified Learner
Complete French Mastery · A1 Current status · A2 Learner

“The progression was very clear. Each lesson built on the previous one, so I could see my vocabulary and understanding improving instead of feeling scattered.”

Structured Progression
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Omar H. ✓ Verified Learner
Complete French Mastery · A1 Goal · French for Career Growth

“I needed more than basic vocabulary. A1 helped me understand the patterns behind the language and gave me a stronger base for continuing toward professional French.”

French for Professional Growth

FAQs

  • The course is self-paced, so there is no fixed completion deadline. For steady progress, we recommend studying for approximately 20–40 minutes per session, three to five times per week.

    A consistent weekly routine will help you remember vocabulary, understand grammar, and develop your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills more effectively than trying to complete many lessons at once.

    Your completion time will depend on your previous French experience, study schedule, and how often you repeat the activities. Some learners may complete the course more quickly, while others may prefer to take additional time to review each topic.

  • Lifetime. Your purchase includes ongoing access to the A1 course, allowing you to learn and review the material at your own pace. Access remains subject to the platform’s terms and the continued availability of the course.

  • This course is designed for:

    • Students who have completed an introductory A0 French course.
    • Complete beginners who want a detailed, structured learning path.
    • Returning learners who studied French before but need to rebuild their foundation.
    • Adults, teenagers, parents, and independent learners.
    • Students who understand a few French words but struggle to form complete sentences.
    • Learners who want to improve all four skills rather than only memorizing vocabulary.


    You do not need to speak French confidently before starting. Important concepts are introduced step by step, with English support where needed.

  • Completing the A0 course is recommended for students who have never studied French before, but it is not required.

    You can begin directly with A1 if you already recognize basic French greetings, numbers, colours, common vocabulary, and simple sentence patterns. Students who are completely new to French may find it helpful to complete the free A0 course first so they are comfortable with Hems’ teaching style and the most basic foundations.

    Not sure where to begin? Start with the free A0 course or take our French level assessment before choosing your program.

  • The A1 course focuses on the essential foundations needed to begin understanding and using everyday French.

    You will work on:

    • Greetings and introductions.
    • Personal information and everyday questions.
    • Essential French vocabulary.
    • Sentence construction and word order.
    • Beginner grammar and verb usage.
    • Listening to simple French conversations.
    • Reading short messages and passages.
    • Writing basic sentences and responses.
    • Pronunciation and guided speaking practice.
    • Using French in common daily situations.


    The goal is not only to help you memorize information, but also to help you understand how French works and begin creating your own sentences.

  • The lessons follow a guided sequence so that each new topic builds on what you have already learned.

    Depending on the section, you may receive:

    • Instructor-led lessons with Hems.
    • Clear grammar and vocabulary explanations.
    • Visual examples and animations.
    • Interactive quizzes.
    • Listening and pronunciation activities.
    • Reading and writing practice.
    • Speaking exercises.
    • Topic reviews.
    • Progress assessments and level tests.


    You can pause, repeat, and revisit lessons whenever you need more practice.

  • Yes. The course includes vocabulary, pronunciation guidance, sentence-building practice, and speaking activities designed to help you begin using French aloud.

    However, speaking confidence develops through regular practice. Watching the lessons alone will not be enough. For the best results, repeat words and sentences aloud, complete the speaking activities, review difficult topics, and practise consistently.

    By the end of the program, you should feel more prepared to participate in simple beginner-level exchanges and express basic information in French.

  • A1 is the first major beginner level, not complete French fluency.

    After completing the course, you should have a stronger foundation and be able to understand and use simple French in familiar situations. You will still need to continue through A2, B1, and B2 to develop more independent and advanced communication skills.

    The purpose of A1 is to help you move beyond isolated words and begin using structured, practical French with greater confidence.

  • Yes. You can watch a real lesson with Hems before enrolling in the complete A1 program.

    The free preview allows you to experience the teaching style, explanations, and lesson format before making a purchase. You can also begin with our free A0 course if you would like a longer introduction to the learning experience.

  • The course can be accessed through a supported internet browser on most modern computers, tablets, and mobile devices.

    For the best experience, especially when completing longer lessons, writing activities, assessments, or certain learning tools, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer when possible.

    A stable internet connection is required to access the online course materials.

  • Yes. Repetition is an important part of language learning.

    You can return to previous lessons, replay explanations, review vocabulary, and repeat available quizzes and activities to strengthen your understanding. Revisiting difficult topics is encouraged before moving into more advanced material.

  • The A1 course is self-paced. You can study at a time that fits your schedule without attending fixed weekly classes.

    Hems teaches through the recorded course lessons, while the activities, quizzes, tests, and learning tools help you practise independently. This gives you the flexibility to pause, repeat, and review the material as often as needed.

Ready for the next level?

Continue from A1 foundations into more developed grammar, listening, reading, writing and structured speaking practice at the A2 level.


Continue to the Complete A2 Level, or

Continue with the Complete A0–A2 and A0–B2 Pathways


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One French-Learning Ecosystem. Multiple Ways to Learn. Simple French With Hems Inc. is an Alberta-based French-language education and educational technology company offering structured A0–B2 French learning, assessment, AI-supported practice tools, immersive learning experiences, and organizational programs. Incorporated in Canada. Corporation No. 15968941. Corporate mailing address: 5005 Dalhousie Dr NW Unit 175 #1141, Calgary AB T3A 5R8. All rights reserved.


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