French for Kids A1 – Online French Course for Children

Help your child discover French, build confidence, and learn to communicate through fun and interactive activities.

Our online French A1 course for children introduces young learners to the French language through engaging lessons, interactive activities, games, and guided speaking practice.

Designed for beginners, this four-month programme helps children develop their first French communication skills step by step. They will learn useful vocabulary, understand simple expressions, practise pronunciation, and begin communicating in everyday situations.

The course combines live online classes with independent learning activities on our French HighLevel learning platform.

Course Overview

• Level: A1 – Beginner

• Target audience: Children learning French as a foreign language

• Duration: 4 months

• Total learning time: 24 hours per week? No — 6 hours per week

• Live online classes: 3 hours per week

• Online platform learning: 3 hours per week

• Total estimated learning time: 96 hours over 16 weeks

• Learning format: Live online lessons and guided self-study

• Course structure: A1.1 followed by A1.2

• Platform: French HighLevel learning platform

A Four-Month Learning Journey

Months 1–2:

 A1.1 – Discovering French

During the first two months, children learn the foundations of French through simple vocabulary, useful expressions, and interactive activities.

They will learn to:

• Say hello and goodbye.

• Introduce themselves and say their name and age.

• Recognise and use numbers, colours, and basic classroom vocabulary.

• Talk about family members and familiar people.

• Identify everyday objects and describe simple things.

• Understand basic instructions and questions.

• Use simple phrases to communicate their needs.

• Develop their listening skills and French pronunciation.

Activities may include songs, games, picture-based exercises, short dialogues, storytelling, and simple speaking tasks.

Months 3–4:

 A1.2 – Communicating in Everyday Situations

During the second half of the programme, children build on their A1.1 foundations and learn to communicate in a wider range of familiar situations.

They will learn to:

• Talk about their daily routines.

• Describe their likes, dislikes, and preferences.

• Talk about school, hobbies, and favourite activities.

• Describe people, animals, and familiar places using simple sentences.

• Ask and answer basic questions.

• Understand short conversations and simple instructions.

• Use common vocabulary related to food, time, and everyday life.

• Participate in short, guided conversations in French.

By the end of A1.2, children will have developed a broader beginner-level vocabulary and greater confidence using simple French in familiar situations.

How the Course Works

3 Hours of Live Online Classes per Week

Children participate in live online lessons with a teacher. These sessions focus on guided learning, speaking practice, listening activities, pronunciation, and interaction.

Lessons are designed to keep children engaged through age-appropriate activities, visual materials, games, repetition, and opportunities to practise French actively.

3 Hours of Learning on the French HighLevel Platform per Week

Children continue learning between live classes through activities available on the French HighLevel platform.

Depending on the activities provided, platform learning may include:

• Interactive vocabulary practice.

• Listening and comprehension exercises.

• Video-based learning activities.

• Reading and writing practice.

• Grammar exercises adapted to beginners.

• Revision activities to reinforce what was covered in class.

This combination of live teaching and independent practice helps children review new language regularly and progress at a steady pace.

A Fun and Supportive Learning Experience

Learning a new language should be enjoyable and encouraging.

Our approach helps children practise French in a supportive environment where they can learn through repetition, interaction, games, and meaningful communication.

The programme encourages children to participate, ask questions, try new expressions, and gradually become more independent language learners.

What Will Children Be Able to Do?

By the end of the four-month A1 programme, children will have worked towards being able to:

• Understand and use familiar everyday expressions.

• Introduce themselves and share basic personal information.

• Ask and answer simple questions.

• Understand short, clear instructions.

• Talk about familiar people, objects, activities, and preferences.

• Read and understand simple words and short sentences.

• Write basic words and simple sentences appropriate to their learning progress.

• Participate in short conversations with support.

Progress will depend on each child’s age, starting point, participation, and practice.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for children who are beginning to learn French or who have limited previous experience with the language.

It is suitable for families looking for a structured online French programme that combines teacher-led lessons with regular practice on a digital learning platform.

No previous knowledge of French is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child need to know French before joining?

No. The A1 programme is designed for beginners and starts with basic French vocabulary and expressions.

How long does the course last?

The complete programme lasts four months. The first two months cover A1.1, and the final two months cover A1.2.

How many hours per week will my child study?

The programme includes 3 hours of live online classes and 3 hours of learning activities on the French HighLevel platform each week, for a total of 6 hours per week.

What happens on the learning platform?

Children use the platform to review lessons and complete activities that reinforce vocabulary, listening, reading, writing, and beginner-level grammar.

Will my child be able to speak French after four months?

The programme aims to help children develop beginner-level communication skills. Their progress will depend on their participation, practice, and individual learning needs.

Start Your Child’s French Learning Journey

Give your child the opportunity to discover French through interactive lessons, guided speaking practice, and engaging online activities.

With a structured A1.1 and A1.2 learning path, your child can build a solid foundation and take the first steps towards communicating in French.

Enrol today and start learning French together!