DELF A2 French Course in Paris — Elementary Level

As per the guidelines of CEFRL (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) these are the things learners are supposed to be able to do once they are at the A2 level.

Listening: They can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). They can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.

Reading: They can read very short, simple texts. They can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and they can understand short simple personal letters.

Spoken interaction: They can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. They can handle very short social exchanges, even though they can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going themselves.

Spoken production: They can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their family and other people, living conditions, their educational background and their present or most recent job.

Writing: They can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate needs. They can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.

In short, learners with a A2 level :

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Administrative importance:

The A2 level is asked for the 10 years residence card, also called a Carte de résident or Titre de séjour de 10 ans. This can be justified with a DELF or TCF (or similaire) certificate.

You can understand English language. You have the A1 level of French language.

One of our teachers will assess your current level of French to determine if you are a suitable candidate for this program. Based on your performance in the test, we will recommend a program that is best suited to your needs.

Listening: To be able to understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). To be able to  catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.

Reading: To be able to  read very short, simple texts. To be able to find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and they can understand short simple personal letters.

Spoken interaction: To be able to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. To be able to handle very short social exchanges, even though they can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going themselves.

Spoken production: To be able to use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their family and other people, living conditions, their educational background and their present or most recent job.

Writing: To be able to write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate needs. To be able to write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.

As per the guidelines of CEFRL (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) after completing the A2 level, learners can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance, as well as communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.  They can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. They can

fully introduce themselves and others giving details about their current situation as well as their likes and dislikes and leisure activities;

express themselves using the immediate past, the present continuous and the near future;

ask questions in three different ways according to the level of formality and the context;

talk about different relationships (friends, neighbors, colleagues, family);

talk about the future and make previsions using the future tense (futur simple);

describe family trees, including extended and blended family;

describe people, places and habits in the past using “imparfait”;

tell stories in the past using a blend of past tenses;

describe extensively a town or city and the changes that have occurred;

talk about their feelings and impressions;

talk about their daily life and make comparisons;

give their preferences;

describe a country and talk about cultural differences using anecdotes;

make a polite request using the conditional mood;

communicate on the phone, including leaving and understanding messages;

give advice and make suggestions using the conditional mood;

express obligation, wishes and hopes using a variety of structures;

talk about house chores;

talk about different work environments and their pros and cons;

make hypotheses using “si” clauses;

write and understand biographies;

talk about exceptional experiences;

express dissatisfaction;

give explanations using various expressions for cause and consequence;

explain why something is important to them and why they decided to commit to a cause;

talk about the environment, pollution and climate change;

give and ask details about different objects and items of clothing;

talk about shopping habits and express quantities;

use a variety of pronouns to avoid repetition and build more complex sentences;

talk about the media and different sources of information;

interact to offer solutions to a problem;

discuss cultural habits and present a cultural event;

give their opinion and explain it;

express contradiction;

describe and give their opinion on a trip;

plan for a trip and describe it;

use reported speech;

talk about a book they have read.

At a cultural level, they learn about various French and francophone artists, celebrities, and sportspeople and discover different French popular media, museums and pieces of art. They also learn about current social trends and changes such as the rise of vegetarian and vegan habits or entrepreneurship in France and coworking spaces.

At the end of our program, you will attend a test at our centre, to ascertain that you have reached the desired level for which you opted for this program. Our tests are based on the DELF models.

Successfull candidates are given a certificate from our centre.

For students who are unable to sit for this exam can attend it later depending on his / her availabilities, and our scheduled dates for examiniations of the same level.

DCL (Diplôme de compétence en langue)

The DCLFP (Diplôme de Compétence en Langue - Français professionnel de premier niveau) is an official diploma issued by the French Ministry of National Education and Youth (Ministère de l’Éducation nationale et de la Jeunesse).

It is registered in the Répertoire spécifique under the number RS5455, and has been officially recognized since June 17, 2021.

More information can be found on the official website: www.francecompetences.fr.

DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française)

The DELF is a diploma by France Education International, for France's ministry of education.

Our students wanting to appear DCL or  DELF examinations following our program are requested to inform us when joining the program. We can book your place in one of our partner universities that organize the DCL or DELF examinations.

It is important to book your places well in advance for any of the exams (DCL and DELF) as the places are limited.

Both DCL and DELF have lifetime validities and can be used for all official purposes, like for applying for the 10 years resident card or for applying for the French nationality.

For students who are paying through CPF or paid by the Pole Emploi through us, appearing in the DCL examination after your program is mandatory.

In our Bezons centre, we are located on the 4th floor of a building that is easily accessible by wheelchair. The elevator is spacious and there are no stairs that need to be climbed to reach our center.

In our Gare de Lyon centre, we are located at the ground floor, and accessible by wheelchair.

If you have any other concerns, such as if you hear or see differently from most others and need special accommodations, please send a WhatsApp message to Sourav, our point of contact for disabled individuals at Centre Zenith, at 07 78 64 53 16.

You can also email us at formation@centrezenith.com or send us a direct message through our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/centrezenith.