French 1
In short
About this course- Start: January 2026
- Duration: 8 classes
- WUR student fee: € 60,-
- Regular fee: € 275,-
- Location: WUR campus
Do you want to learn French for a holiday or for your study or work? Did you take French in school, but it has become a little rusty? French 1 will quickly help you get back on track! The course focuses on practical skills and introduces you to French culture.
Who is this course suitable for?
French 1 is a beginners' course and is intended for anyone who has no knowledge of French and wants to quickly acquire a solid foundation in the language. The maximum number of participants per group is 16.
Did you have French as a subject in secondary school (HAVO/VWO) or have you gained knowledge of the French language in some other way? If so, you may be able to start French 2 straight away. You do have to complete an intake (free of charge). This consists of a short telephone conversation with the teacher. If you would like to book an intake, email your telephone number to into@wur.nl.
What will you learn?
Van A0 naar A1
This course will help you reach A1 language level. After completing this course, you will be able to:
- understand simple words, expressions, and sentences in French;
- ask and answer simple, short questions;
- follow a simple conversation;
- write simple, short sentences about personal matters.
After completing this course, you can continue learning French with our French 2 course (level: on the way to A2). Read more about the language levels (CEFR).
What do the classes cover?
Skills
- Introducing yourself: name, address, nationality, languages spoken, family, hobbies, study
- Counting to 100
- Asking questions/becoming acquainted; describing a house/neighbourhood/city
- Talking about habits and preferences
- Telling the time
Grammar
In this French 1 course, we cover a range of grammar topics, including:
- Personal pronouns
- Pronunciation, intonation
- Cardinal and ordinal numbers
- Regular verbs that end in ER
- Irregular verbs: être, avoir, faire, aller
- Negation
- Adjectives
- Indicating time and days, indicating frequency
- Prepositions
Dates and times
- Start date: 12 January 2026
- End date: 23 March 2026
- Class day and time: Monday 19:45 - 21:30
- Location: face-to-face at the WUR campus
This course is offered annually in February, April/May and September/October.
If you would you like to take this course but it is either full or does not list a starting date that suits you, please express your interest via our form and you will be notified once you can sign up for new dates.
Practical information
BSc/Msc WUR students: €60
WUR Employees: €250
Regular fee: €275
The course price does not include course materials.
Payment: We will send you an invoice by email on the day the course starts.
The course consists of eight lessons of one hour and forty-five minutes each week. You should also allow for two to three hours of self-study per week to reach the desired level. The maximum number of participants per group is 16.
If you register for an online course, you follow all classes online using the Virtual Classroom in Brightspace. If you choose a face-to-face course, all classes will take place at our location: Forum, Wageningen Campus.
- Entre nous 1 (A1) – ISBN: 9789463250191
After having registered for this course, you will receive additional information about the course materials in due time.
To receive a Wageningen in'to Languages certificate, a minimum attendance of 80% is required. A diagnostic test is optional.
Intake & registration
Would you like to check first whether this course is suitable for your level? Send your phone number to into@wur.nl for a free intake interview.
Why a course from In'to?
- You'll learn to truly use the language through numerous interactive exercises focused on speaking.
- You'll gain insight into the culture and nuances of the language, helping you understand it better and communicate more effectively.
- By learning together with fellow students and a teacher who challenges you and provides feedback, you'll stay motivated and learning will be more fun and effective.
Tailor-made French course
Would you prefer individual or faster lessons? Or do you have a specific goal you'd like to work on? We also offer a personalized program, fully tailored to your needs and wishes.
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Do you have a question? Or do you want some advice? We're happy to help!
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