French A2 - Elementary

Build Confidence. Communicate More Naturally. Take Your French Further.

Edexo’s French A2 course is designed for learners who have completed French A1 or already understand basic French. At this level, you move beyond simple words and memorised phrases and begin using French more independently in everyday situations.

You will develop stronger speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while expanding your vocabulary and improving your command of French grammar. The course focuses on practical communication so you can describe experiences, express opinions, talk about plans, handle everyday situations and participate in simple conversations with greater confidence.

Course at a Glance

Why Continue to French A2?

At A1, you learn to manage basic communication. At A2, you begin to use French with greater independence.

The A2 learning journey focuses on:

Understand → Respond → Describe → Express → Communicate

You will gradually learn to communicate about familiar topics, describe your experiences, discuss plans, give simple opinions and manage common situations in French.

What Will You Learn in French A2?

1. Everyday Conversations

Develop the ability to participate in common conversations related to your daily life.

You will practise:

• Asking and answering questions
• Giving information
• Describing situations
• Making requests
• Responding appropriately
• Maintaining short conversations
• Clarifying basic information

2. Talking About Past Experiences

Learn to talk about things that happened in the past.

You will practise:

• Talking about yesterday and last week
• Describing past activities
• Sharing experiences
• Talking about holidays and trips
• Describing events
• Using common past-tense structures

3. Future Plans & Intentions

Learn how to talk about what you are going to do and what you would like to do.

Topics include:

• Personal plans
• Upcoming events
• Travel plans
• Appointments
• Future activities
• Intentions and expectations

4. Expressing Opinions & Preferences

Move beyond simply saying what you like or dislike.

You will learn to:

• Express personal opinions
• Give simple reasons
• Agree and disagree
• Compare choices
• Talk about preferences
• Explain simple decisions

5. Family, Friends & Relationships

Expand your ability to describe people and relationships.

You will practise talking about:

• Family members
• Friends
• Personal relationships
• Personality
• Appearance
• Likes and dislikes
• Social activities

6. Work, Studies & Daily Responsibilities

Learn vocabulary and expressions connected with professional and academic life.

You will discuss:

• Jobs and professions
• Workplace activities
• Studies
• Daily responsibilities
• Schedules
• Plans
• Simple professional conversations

7. Travel & Transportation

Develop practical French for travelling.

You will practise:

• Booking tickets
• Asking for information
• Checking into accommodation
• Understanding transport information
• Asking for directions
• Discussing travel plans
• Describing travel experiences

8. Shopping & Services

Build confidence in everyday transactions.

You will learn to communicate in situations such as:

• Shopping for clothes
• Buying groceries
• Asking about prices
• Comparing products
• Making requests
• Returning or exchanging items
• Using everyday services

9. Food, Restaurants & Social Situations

Expand your ability to communicate while eating out or socialising.

Topics include:

• Ordering food
• Discussing meals
• Describing food preferences
• Making reservations
• Asking for recommendations
• Inviting someone
• Accepting or declining invitations

10. Health & Well-Being

Learn useful French for basic health-related situations.

You will practise:

• Describing common symptoms
• Talking about how you feel
• Making appointments
• Understanding basic instructions
• Talking about healthy habits
• Discussing everyday well-being

11. Home, City & Community

Learn to describe your surroundings in greater detail.

You will practise:

• Describing your home
• Talking about neighbourhoods
• Describing places
• Giving directions
• Talking about local facilities
• Comparing places
• Explaining where things are located

12. Weather, Seasons & Activities

Develop more natural conversations around everyday topics.

You will learn to discuss:

• Weather conditions
• Seasons
• Outdoor activities
• Weekend plans
• Clothing
• Seasonal preferences
• Activities influenced by the weather

13. French Grammar Development

A2 strengthens the grammatical foundation established at A1.

Key areas include:

• Present tense revision
• Common irregular verbs
• Reflexive verbs
• Past tense structures
• Future forms
• Imperative
• Question formation
• Negation
• Articles and determiners
• Adjectives and agreement
• Pronouns
• Prepositions
• Comparisons
• Connectors and linking expressions

Grammar is introduced through practical examples and communication rather than isolated rules.

14. Vocabulary Expansion

Build a broader vocabulary for real-life communication.

You will develop vocabulary related to:

• People and relationships
• Work and studies
• Travel
• Food
• Shopping
• Health
• Home
• City life
• Leisure
• Weather
• Technology
• Everyday activities

15. Listening Development

Improve your ability to understand French spoken at a basic everyday level.

Practice includes:

• Short conversations
• Announcements
• Phone conversations
• Everyday instructions
• Interviews
• Dialogues
• Short audio messages

16. Speaking Development

The A2 level places strong emphasis on speaking with greater confidence.

You will practise:

• Describing experiences
• Talking about plans
• Giving opinions
• Asking follow-up questions
• Role plays
• Situational conversations
• Short presentations
• Pair and group discussions

17. Reading Development

Improve your ability to understand short and practical French texts.

You will work with:

• Messages
• Emails
• Notices
• Menus
• Advertisements
• Short articles
• Travel information
• Everyday documents

18. Writing Development

Learn to write clearer and more connected texts.

You will practise:

• Personal messages
• Emails
• Invitations
• Short descriptions
• Simple narratives
• Notes
• Personal experiences
• Basic opinions

Practical Learning Activities

French A2 at Edexo is designed around active language use.

Learners may participate in:

• Conversation practice
• Role plays
• Pair activities
• Listening challenges
• Vocabulary activities
• Pronunciation practice
• Situational dialogues
• Short presentations
• Writing exercises
• Interactive quizzes
• Real-life communication tasks

The objective is not only to know French, but to become increasingly comfortable using French.

French A2 Learning Journey

01 — Révision & Communication

Review A1 foundations and transition into A2 communication.

02 — Ma vie quotidienne

Talk about routines, responsibilities and everyday activities.

03 — Mes expériences

Describe past activities and personal experiences.

04 — Mes projets

Talk about plans, intentions and upcoming activities.

05 — Ma famille & mes relations

Describe people, relationships and social life.

06 — Travail & études

Discuss professional and academic situations.

07 — Sorties & loisirs

Talk about hobbies, entertainment and free time.

08 — Voyager en français

Handle practical travel and transportation situations.

09 — Faire les courses

Communicate while shopping and using everyday services.

10 — À table !

Talk about food, restaurants, meals and preferences.

11 — Santé & bien-être

Communicate about basic health and lifestyle situations.

12 — Ma ville & mon environnement

Describe places, neighbourhoods and surroundings.

13 — Donner son avis

Express opinions, preferences and simple reasons.

14 — Raconter & décrire

Combine vocabulary and grammar to describe experiences and situations.

15 — A2 Revision & Exam Preparation

Review key concepts, practise communication and prepare for A2-level assessment.

Build All Four French Skills

Speaking

Participate in everyday conversations, describe familiar situations and express simple opinions.

Listening

Understand the main information in clear conversations and everyday spoken French.

Reading

Understand short practical texts, messages, notices and familiar written information.

Writing

Write simple connected messages, descriptions, emails and personal experiences.

A2 Assessment & Progress Tracking

Your progress can be evaluated throughout the course through:

• Grammar quizzes
• Vocabulary assessments
• Listening exercises
• Speaking activities
• Reading comprehension
• Writing assignments
• Conversation tasks
• Module assessments
• Revision tests
• Final A2-level assessment
• Mock examination activities

This provides learners with regular feedback on their development across all four language skills.

DELF A2 Preparation

For learners preparing for the DELF A2 examination, the course can include focused preparation across the four examination areas:

Compréhension de l’oral

Practise understanding spoken French in everyday situations.

Compréhension des écrits

Develop strategies for understanding short written texts and practical information.

Production écrite

Practise writing messages and short texts appropriate to A2-level situations.

Production orale

Develop confidence in guided conversations, information exchange and spoken interaction.

Who Is French A2 For?

This course is suitable for:

• Learners who have completed French A1
• Students continuing their French learning journey
• Professionals who need stronger everyday French
• Travellers who want greater communication confidence
• Learners preparing for DELF A2
• People planning to study or spend time in a French-speaking environment
• Learners interested in French culture and communication
• Anyone who wants to progress toward intermediate French

What Can You Do After French A2?

After completing A2, learners should be able to communicate more independently in familiar everyday situations.

You can work toward being able to:

• Introduce yourself and discuss personal information
• Talk about daily life and routines
• Describe people and places
• Discuss past experiences
• Talk about future plans
• Express basic opinions
• Explain preferences and choices
• Handle common travel situations
• Communicate while shopping or eating out
• Understand the main points of simple conversations
• Read short everyday texts
• Write simple connected messages
• Participate in basic social conversations

The next step is French B1, where communication becomes more detailed, flexible and independent.

Flexible Learning Options

Regular Programme

Duration: 3–4 months*
Classes: 3–4 sessions per week*
Session: 60–90 minutes*

Weekend Programme

Duration: 4–5 months*
Classes: Saturday & Sunday
Session: 90–120 minutes*

Intensive Programme

Duration: 6–10 weeks*
Classes: 5–6 sessions per week*
Session: 90–120 minutes*

Personal Training

One-to-one learning with a schedule and practice plan designed around the learner's requirements.

*Actual duration and schedule may vary by batch and learning mode.

Learning Modes

Live Online Classes

Learn from anywhere through instructor-led interactive sessions.

Classroom Learning

Participate in structured face-to-face classes with guided practice.

Personal Training

Get focused one-to-one support based on your learning objectives and pace.

Why Learn French A2 with Edexo?

Communication-Focused Learning

Use French actively instead of relying only on textbook exercises.

Structured Progression

Each topic builds on the language foundation developed at A1.

Practical Situations

Practise French through scenarios you may encounter in everyday life.

Balanced Four-Skill Development

Speaking, listening, reading and writing are developed together.

Interactive Practice

Role plays, conversations, activities and practical exercises make learning more engaging.

Progress Tracking

Regular assessments help identify strengths and areas that need more practice.

Pathway to Higher Levels

Build a structured foundation for progressing to B1, B2 and beyond.

French A2 Course Certificate

After successfully completing the Edexo French A2 programme, eligible learners can receive an Edexo French A2 Course Completion Certificate.

The certificate may include:

• Learner Name
• Course Name
• CEFR Level
• Course Duration
• Completion Date
• Certificate Number
• Edexo Branding
• Authorised Signature

Note: The Edexo course completion certificate is an institutional certificate and does not replace an official DELF A2 diploma.

Your French Learning Path

A1 – Beginner
↓
A2 – Elementary
↓
B1 – Intermediate
↓
B2 – Upper Intermediate
↓
C1 – Advanced
↓
C2 – Proficient

French A2 is the stage where you begin moving from basic communication toward greater independence in French.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to complete A1 before joining French A2?

A2 is intended for learners who have completed A1 or already have an equivalent basic understanding of French. A level assessment can help determine the appropriate starting point.

How long does French A2 take?

The duration depends on the learning format, class frequency and learner's pace. Regular, weekend and intensive options can be offered.

Will I practise speaking in A2?

Yes. Speaking practice is an important part of the course, with conversations, role plays, descriptions and everyday communication activities.

Can I prepare for DELF A2 through this course?

The course can include DELF A2-oriented preparation and practice across listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Can I join online?

Yes, depending on the available batch schedule, A2 can be offered through live online classes.

What comes after French A2?

The next CEFR level is French B1, which focuses on more independent communication, longer conversations, opinions, experiences and broader real-world topics.

Start Speaking French with More Confidence

Strengthen Your Foundation. Communicate More. Move Toward Fluency.

Take the next step in your French learning journey with Edexo French A2.

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