French Level 2 (A1) is an Elementary French course for students who have already completed a Beginners course. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 2, continue your learning with Level 3 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. 

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: 

• Talk about your French learning and announce events with relevant details 

• Ask for and share personal information to get to know others 

• Use present tense forms of verbs like apprendre and venir 

• Form questions using interrogative adjectives such as quel(le)(s) 

• Understand and apply pourquoi, parce que, and pour + infinitive or noun 

• Recognise gender forms for professions and countries, and use prepositions with places 

• Use en + année to talk about years and dates 

• Gain insight into French-speaking communities through La Francophonie, L’Alliance Française, and notable French celebrities 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 2 

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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 2 (A1) is an Elementary French course for students who have already completed a Beginners course. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 2, continue your learning with Level 3 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. 

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: 

• Talk about your French learning and announce events with relevant details 

• Ask for and share personal information to get to know others 

• Use present tense forms of verbs like apprendre and venir 

• Form questions using interrogative adjectives such as quel(le)(s) 

• Understand and apply pourquoi, parce que, and pour + infinitive or noun 

• Recognise gender forms for professions and countries, and use prepositions with places 

• Use en + année to talk about years and dates 

• Gain insight into French-speaking communities through La Francophonie, L’Alliance Française, and notable French celebrities 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 2 

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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 2 (A1) is an Elementary French course for students who have already completed a Beginners course. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 2, continue your learning with Level 3 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. 

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: 

• Talk about your French learning and announce events with relevant details 

• Ask for and share personal information to get to know others 

• Use present tense forms of verbs like apprendre and venir 

• Form questions using interrogative adjectives such as quel(le)(s) 

• Understand and apply pourquoi, parce que, and pour + infinitive or noun 

• Recognise gender forms for professions and countries, and use prepositions with places 

• Use en + année to talk about years and dates 

• Gain insight into French-speaking communities through La Francophonie, L’Alliance Française, and notable French celebrities 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 2 

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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 3 is an Elementary French course for students who have already studied some French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 2 or a course of at least 24 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 3, continue your learning with Level 4 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. 

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: 

• Search for and propose accommodation, 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 

• Explore cultural insights about Marseille, Lyon, and the Fête des lumières 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 3 

For this course we will use unit 3 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 3 is an Elementary French course for students who have already studied some French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 2 or a course of at least 24 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 3, continue your learning with Level 4 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. 

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: 

• Search for and propose accommodation, 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 

• Explore cultural insights about Marseille, Lyon, and the Fête des lumières 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 3 

For this course we will use unit 3 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 3 is an Elementary French course for students who have already studied some French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 2 or a course of at least 24 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 3, continue your learning with Level 4 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. 

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: 

• Search for and propose accommodation, 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 

• Explore cultural insights about Marseille, Lyon, and the Fête des lumières 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 3 

For this course we will use unit 3 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 4 is an Elementary French course for students who have already studied some French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

After Level 4, continue your learning with Level 5 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. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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: 

• 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 

• Learn about family life in France and explore French literature through Les Cahiers d’Esther 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 4 

For this course we will use unit 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 4 is an Elementary French course for students who have already studied some French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

After Level 4, continue your learning with Level 5 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. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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: 

• 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 

• Learn about family life in France and explore French literature through Les Cahiers d’Esther 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 4 

For this course we will use unit 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 4 is an Elementary French course for students who have already studied some French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

After Level 4, continue your learning with Level 5 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. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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: 

• 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 

• Learn about family life in France and explore French literature through Les Cahiers d’Esther 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 4 

For this course we will use unit 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 5 is an Elementary French course for students who are already in the process of learning French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 4 or a course of at least 48 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 5, continue your learning with Level 6 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. 

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: 

• Talk about work organization, daily habits, and formulate rules 

• Use time indicators, prepositions for time, verbs ending in -cer, pouvoir, vouloir, and verbs like sortir, partir, dormir 

• Apply affirmative and negative infinitives, devoir, and vocabulary on household chores 

• Use pronominal verbs, time expressions, and structures to talk about schedules and frequency 

• Understand work schedules and mealtimes in France and Francophone countries 

• Explore sociocultural topics such as household chores, intergenerational living, and Roland Barthes’ vacation routine 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 5 

For this course we will use unit 5 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 5 is an Elementary French course for students who are already in the process of learning French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 4 or a course of at least 48 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 5, continue your learning with Level 6 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. 

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: 

• Talk about work organization, daily habits, and formulate rules 

• Use time indicators, prepositions for time, verbs ending in -cer, pouvoir, vouloir, and verbs like sortir, partir, dormir 

• Apply affirmative and negative infinitives, devoir, and vocabulary on household chores 

• Use pronominal verbs, time expressions, and structures to talk about schedules and frequency 

• Understand work schedules and mealtimes in France and Francophone countries 

• Explore sociocultural topics such as household chores, intergenerational living, and Roland Barthes’ vacation routine 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 5 

For this course we will use unit 5 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 5 is an Elementary (A1) French course for students who are already in the process of learning French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 4 or a course of at least 48 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you.

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

After Level 5, continue your learning with Level 6 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.

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:

• Talk about work organisation, daily habits, and formulate rules
• Use time indicators, prepositions for time, verbs ending in -cer, pouvoir, vouloir, and verbs like sortir, partir, dormir
• Apply affirmative and negative infinitives, devoir, and vocabulary on household chores
• Use pronominal verbs, time expressions, and structures to talk about schedules and frequency
• Understand work schedules and mealtimes in France and Francophone countries
• Explore sociocultural topics such as household chores, intergenerational living, and Roland Barthes’ vacation routine

Materials

Required Coursebook:
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries
Publisher – Hachette
ISBN 978-2017153139

Unit 5

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 in your welcome email.

French Level 6 is an Elementary French course for students who are already in the process of learning French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 5 or a course of at least 60 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 6, continue your learning with Level 7 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. 

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: 

• Inform and suggest travel destinations, talk about weather and climate, express needs, and share experiences and feelings 

• Use prepositions with cardinal points and seasons, infinitive constructions (il faut, avoir besoin de), pronouns y and on, and the imperative 

• Use the passé composé with temporal indicators 

• Build vocabulary on weather, climate, clothing, tourist attractions, activities, and expressions of necessity and feelings 

• Explore French weather regions, popular tourist spots, cultural heritage, and outdoor activities 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 6 

For this course we will use unit 6 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 6 is an Elementary French course for students who are already in the process of learning French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 5 or a course of at least 60 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 6, continue your learning with Level 7 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. 

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: 

• Inform and suggest travel destinations, talk about weather and climate, express needs, and share experiences and feelings 

• Use prepositions with cardinal points and seasons, infinitive constructions (il faut, avoir besoin de), pronouns y and on, and the imperative 

• Use the passé composé with temporal indicators 

• Build vocabulary on weather, climate, clothing, tourist attractions, activities, and expressions of necessity and feelings 

• Explore French weather regions, popular tourist spots, cultural heritage, and outdoor activities 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 6 

For this course we will use unit 6 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 7 is an Elementary French course for students who are already in the process of learning French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 6 or a course of at least 72 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 7, continue your learning with Level 8 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. 

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 daily routines and habits related to food, health, home organisation, and decoration 

• Express opinions and give advice on health and well-being 

• Use partitive articles, quantity and frequency expressions, and question structures 

• Apply adjective agreement, adjective placement, and imperative verbs 

• Build vocabulary around food, nutrition, home furnishings, decor, and health 

• Explore French education, eating habits, housing, and healthcare systems 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 7 

For this course we will use unit 7 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 7 is an Elementary French course for students who are already in the process of learning French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 6 or a course of at least 72 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 7, continue your learning with Level 8 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. 

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 daily routines and habits related to food, health, home organisation, and decoration 

• Express opinions and give advice on health and well-being 

• Use partitive articles, quantity and frequency expressions, and question structures 

• Apply adjective agreement, adjective placement, and imperative verbs 

• Build vocabulary around food, nutrition, home furnishings, decor, and health 

• Explore French education, eating habits, housing, and healthcare systems 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 7 

For this course we will use unit 7 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 8 is an Elementary French course for students who are already in the process of learning French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 7 or a course of at least 84 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 8, continue your learning with Level 9 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. 

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: 

• Understand and explain recipes, name dishes and ingredients, give cooking instructions, tell past stories, and invite or respond to invitations 

• Use prepositions à and de, express precise quantities, and conjugate mettre in present tense 

• Apply direct object pronouns (le, la, les), passé composé with pronominal verbs, and the imperfect tense (c’était, il y avait…) 

• Use complement pronouns (me, te, nous, vous, lui, leur), present continuous, and time indicators to situate events 

• Build vocabulary related to food, cooking, quantities, utensils, and important yearly moments 

• Explore French meal composition, key annual events, and culinary culture 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 8 

For this course we will use unit 8 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 in your welcome email. 

French Level 8 is an Elementary French course for students who are already in the process of learning French. It is recommended that you have previously studied French Level 7 or a course of at least 84 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

After Level 8, continue your learning with Level 9 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. 

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: 

• Understand and explain recipes, name dishes and ingredients, give cooking instructions, tell past stories, and invite or respond to invitations 

• Use prepositions à and de, express precise quantities, and conjugate mettre in present tense 

• Apply direct object pronouns (le, la, les), passé composé with pronominal verbs, and the imperfect tense (c’était, il y avait…) 

• Use complement pronouns (me, te, nous, vous, lui, leur), present continuous, and time indicators to situate events 

• Build vocabulary related to food, cooking, quantities, utensils, and important yearly moments 

• Explore French meal composition, key annual events, and culinary culture 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 8 

For this course we will use unit 8 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 in your welcome email. 

Why not try out a sample Elementary French lesson before signing up to a full course? These one-off sessions are aimed at students who have never studied the French language before. 

Our French language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Sample Lesson Plan

• Daily activities and hobbies
• Expressing likes and dislikes