A2.2 Core Program · Elementary French
Les merveilles de l'enfance
The Wonders of Childhood
Look back on your childhood memories, the games you played, and the things you once believed, use the imparfait to describe student life and social change, and learn to understand and write a French fairy tale.
Who It's For
Who this course is made for
If any of these sound like you, this course is a great fit.
Learners who have completed A2.1 or have an equivalent level of French and want to keep building more complete expression
Anyone who wants to use the imparfait to describe childhood memories and past habits
Learners who want to describe their academic background, strengths as a student, and lifestyle in detail
Anyone who wants to understand a French fairy tale and try writing one of their own
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, I can…
From childhood memories to writing your own fairy tale, build deeper and more complete French storytelling skills.
Talk about my childhood habits
Share the amazing things I used to believe as a kid
Understand how to form and use the imparfait
Describe my academic background in detail
Fully describe my study habits as a student
Highlight my strengths as a student
Compare the present with the past
Describe society in my grandparents' era
Understand the scenes and plot of a fairy tale
Write a piece using the past tense
Use different connectors to structure my narrative
Course Content
Five units, from childhood memories to writing a fairy tale
Each unit combines real-life communication, core vocabulary, and grammar to build your A2 skills step by step.
SOMMAIRE · Course OutlineSouvenirs d'enfance
Childhood Memories
Talk about memories, and share your childhood memories and things you once believed
Je suis le meilleur des étudiants
I'm One of the Best Students
Introduce your academic background, strengths as a student, and lifestyle
C'était comment avant ?
What Was It Like Before?
Describe the habits of a society at a certain time
Il était une fois (1)
Once Upon a Time
Understand a fairy tale
Il était une fois (2)
Once Upon a Time
Write your own fairy tale
Vocabulary
L'expression du souvenir
Talking about memories
Le lexique des jouets
Toy-related words
L'expression de la croyance
Expressing belief
Le vocabulaire de l'éducation
Education vocabulary
Les évolutions de la société
The evolution of society
Le vocabulaire du conte
Storytelling vocabulary
Grammar
L'imparfait
The imperfect tense
L'expression de l'habitude
Talking about past habits
Les articulateurs du récit
Narrative connectors
Tâche finale · Final Task
Je peux rédiger un conte.
Write a fairy tale, using connectors to build coherence and narrative tension.
Start with your childhood story — write your own fairy tale in French!
Book NowCourse Notes
※ Small Group Classes ◆ Minimum: 4 students to open a class ◆ Maximum: 8 students per class
※ Flexible Learning Options: Available both online and in-person.
✦ Course Materials ✦
NOUVA Intelligent All-in-One Ecosystem
We’ve replaced passive reading with a digital-native, all-in-one learning lab powered by advanced technology
Living Audio-Scenes
- Comment tu t'appelles ? What's your name? (informal way)
- Comment vous vous appelez ? What's your name? (formal way)
- Je m'appelle___ My name is＿＿
Reading Exercise
Look at the four pictures below. Which greeting (Bonjour, Salut, Coucou, Bonsoir) best fits each situation? Please match them up.
