Our Fast Track French Level 3 and 4 (A1) course is designed for students who have already done a beginner course and are looking to accelerate their language learning. Classes take place twice a week at our school in Covent Garden. Led by qualified, experienced teachers, our lessons are dynamic, engaging, and focused on spoken communication. Classes are taught primarily in French and include a variety of interactive activities such as group discussions, role-plays, and practical exercises to build fluency and confidence.

Is this course for you?

This course is aimed at students who have already started learning French. It is recommended that you have previously completed French levels 1 and 2 or a course of at least 24 class hours. If you’re looking to make faster progress and can attend classes twice a week, this course is a great fit. However, if you prefer a slower pace or have a busier schedule, we also offer evening, afternoon and weekend courses that take place once a week—perfect for learners seeking a less intense option. If you already have some knowledge of French, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. After this course, continue your learning with Level 5 and 6 (A1) and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart.

Course Dates:

Mondays and Wednesdays: 9th March 2026 – 29th April (Easter Break – 30th March – 8th April 2026)
Tuesdays and Thursdays:12th May 2026 – 25th June 2026 (Spring Break 26th and 28th May 2026)
Mondays and Wednesdays: 6th July – 12th August 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1st September – 8th October 2026
Mondays and Wednesdays: 12th October – 25th November 2026 (Autumn Break – 26th and 28th October 2026)

What’s Included in your course?

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources
• French study tips
• Additional study resources
• Support from experienced teachers
• Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

• Describe places, and ask for or give directions
• Use adjectives, definite and indefinite articles, and demonstrative adjectives
• Apply prepositions of place and à/en with modes of transport
• Use verbs such as aller, prendre, and descendre in context
• Talk about your hobbies, family, and announce or react to news
• Use the pronoun on, form questions with Qu’est-ce que…, and use the verbs faire and jouer
• Apply possessive adjectives and adjective agreement
• Distinguish between c’est / ce sont and il est / elle est / ils sont / elles sont
• Use the recent past (passé récent) and near future (futur proche) tenses
• Use tonic pronouns (les pronoms toniques) correctly

Materials

Required Coursebook:
MON ALTER EGO 1 – Livre de l’élève + Parcours digital – A1 – Catherine Hugot, Monique WAENDRIES & Celine HIMBER
Publisher: Hachette
ISBN 9782017153139

For this course we will use units 3 and 4 in the coursebook. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you on your welcome email.