French A1
20 tests for adult beginners, one per chapter, with every answer key and scoring guide in Part 2.
- 93 pages
- PDF download
- 20 tests
- 8 questions, 20 points, 45 minutes
- Answer keys and scoring in Part 2
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How the French A1 tests work
They help answer a simple question after each unit: could I do this in a real situation? The test on “ordering coffee and paying the bill” is about ordering a drink and paying, “telling the doctor where it hurts” checks that you can name where it hurts, and “answering and making phone calls” covers the phrases you need when a call starts and ends. Each test runs 45 minutes with 8 questions and a total of 20 points, with no dictionary, which mirrors the conditions of a diploma exam without the stress. The key says how many points each question earns, so you know at once which chapter to reread. Use the tests to check yourself at your own pace, or give them to students in a course that uses the A1 lessons.
Table of contents
- Saying who you are in French
- Letters, emails and phone numbers out loud
- Where you live and where you are from
- Ordering coffee and paying the bill
- Ordering produce at a French market stall
- Finding your way around a French city
- Reserving a room and checking in
- Getting around by metro, bus and train
- Visiting and renting your first apartment
- Describing your day from morning to night
- Booking a visit and giving the time
- Telling the doctor where it hurts
- Filling in a French registration form
- Packing for the weather: seasons and temperatures
- Talking about your family and loved ones
- Free time plans for the weekend
- Shopping for clothes in a French boutique
- Booking, ordering and paying in a restaurant
- Notes, texts and postcards for friends
- Answering and making phone calls
Want to try a chapter first? The French A1 chapters are free to read on the website: open the free French A1 pages.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the French A1 tests for?
It is made for adults starting French from zero, with no earlier study needed. Teachers, tutors and independent learners can all use them.
How long is a test and how is it scored?
Each test has 8 questions, totals 20 points and is planned for 45 minutes, with no dictionary. The answer key in Part 2 gives the points for every question, including the test on “booking a visit and giving the time”.
Can I use the tests as a midterm?
Yes. Pick the chapters your class has covered, from “saying who you are in French” up to the one you want to include, and add the scores. Every test uses the same 20-point scale, so totals compare fairly.
Is this a subscription?
No. It is one payment of $9.99 through PayPal, with an instant download of the French A1 tests on up to 3 devices.
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