French 101-A1 for beginners

Taught by native Professor Rachele DeMeo, M.A. M.Ed.

This course is intended for complete beginners. If you are new to the French language, this course is perfect for you!

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Learn useful everyday phrases and expressions used daily so you can communicate immediately.

Learn the proper pronunciation.

Beginner French vocabulary: discover the words the most used in the French language.

Beginner French grammar: learn how to communicate in the present, past and future.

Discover French music.

Learn about culture around the French-speaking world.

Discover secret tips to learn French quickly.

Additional resources that will help you learn and retain the language.


This is what the course covers:

  • Resources in French
  • Learning Styles
  • Study Tips
  • Termes de grammaires
  • Astuces vocabulaire
  • Préparation examens
  • La prononciation
  • Everyday French
  • Greetings
  • Les noms et les articles
  • Les chiffres
  • Il y a / Il n'y a pas
  • Objets en classe
  • Les questions
  • Les lettres muettes
  • Tu & vous, on
  • Le verbe être 
  • C'est vs. il/elle est
  • Les noms, adjectifs descriptifs & les couleurs
  • Activités
  • Quizzes
  • Les articles indéfinis & définis
  • Les noms et adjectifs
  • Le monde francophone
  • Les nationalités
  • Les liaisons
  • Les cours
  • Le verbe avoir
  • Les verbes en -ER
  • La négation & les questions
  • La lettre R
  • Les jours de la semaine & l'emploi du temps
  • L'heure
  • Les verbes en -RE
  • La France
  • Les verbes en -IR
  • La musique traditionnelle française
  • Les verbes communs
  • Les accents aigu, grave & circonflexe
  • La famille
  • Les animaux
  • La possession
  • Les noms et adjectifs
  • Practice activities & games
  • Writing
  • Quizzes
  • Interviews with French-speaking speakers

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What the course includes:

  • Video lessons

  • Audio podcasts

  • Handouts

  • Activities with other students

  • Practice exercises

  • Resources to keep you plugged into French

  • Conversations with native speakers

  • Interviews with French-speakers worldwide

  • Writing prompts & quizzes

PLUS 2 EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIPS!

2 private group memberships included

  • Keeping you plugged into French daily!

    Membership to a private group for regular additional resources in French to constantly keep you plugged into French. From movie recommendations, to fun games to current events -- you get it all!

  • Your community to practice with!

    Benefit from a membership to pair up with another fellow student and/or study group to practice with regularly based on your usual availability. Get involved in our community by participating in group discussions.

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The total package

  • Real French (not useless French that's not actually used) taught in the most logical way (what's used the most!

  • Embedded culture, expressions, slang, everyday expressions

  • Practice activities individually and with others! Be a part of our community!

15+ Years

Of committed research and development

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French 101

Adrian Pecora

This is a great introduction to French course. I like the in-depth prep for pronunciation and alphabet. I really enjoy the course as it is well presented and...

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This is a great introduction to French course. I like the in-depth prep for pronunciation and alphabet. I really enjoy the course as it is well presented and easy to follow with video tutorials and practical activities. I am looking forward to continuing my learning once Francais 102 is available on this learning platform.

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Français 101

Cyn Colip

This online French course was laid out in an easy to navigate and succinct way. I love that it offers up so many resources that you can access to further y...

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This online French course was laid out in an easy to navigate and succinct way. I love that it offers up so many resources that you can access to further your journey into learning French. I especially valued the “conversation videos” that allowed me to hear a variety of native French speakers in a casual setting. I believe anyone wanting to begin learning French or refresh what they learned in high school and then deepen their knowledge of the language would be well served by investing in Belle Terre Academy’s Français 101. It’s the perfect building block to Belle Terre’s catalog of courses.

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Fantastique!

Jacqueline Marinovich

Professor Rachel De Meo's online French course is well organized. She has many useful suggestions for enhancing your learning experience. Her videos are ...

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Professor Rachel De Meo's online French course is well organized. She has many useful suggestions for enhancing your learning experience. Her videos are well laid out with written cue cards while she explains and verbal teachings given at an smooth pace. Miss something? Repeat her instructional video or click on one of her links to refine your learning. She communicates with students promptly. Very supportive instructor!

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Great Course

Abigail Calo

I haven't finished this course yet, but I am confident that it will continue to be a fun and enlightening experience. Rachele has so many available resources...

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I haven't finished this course yet, but I am confident that it will continue to be a fun and enlightening experience. Rachele has so many available resources to help her students learn French. I have been following her Facebook page and watching her many YouTube videos for quite some time now. She is a very educated instructor and you can tell she is very passionate about her job!

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I am very impressed!

Rick Ortega

I am so happy I found Belle Terre Academy. I have wanted to learn French for a while now and with the flexibility of the course, it makes it easier. There...

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I am so happy I found Belle Terre Academy. I have wanted to learn French for a while now and with the flexibility of the course, it makes it easier. There is so much helpful information and tools to help you learn specifically to your learning style which has helped me a lot! I am excited about learning French and looking forward to French 102!!

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