Français·Course
French Language (A1→B2)
French language with business vocabulary: from A1 (beginner) to B2 (upper-intermediate), covering grammar, business correspondence and negotiations
Part of the Business & Economics track — finish it for a verifiable diploma →
§ 01 — Orientation
New here?
What you'll be able to do, who this is for, how long it takes, and where to begin.
By the end, you will be able to
- 01Hold everyday conversations in French from day one.
- 02Read and write French at a solid B1 level.
- 03Reach B2: argue, narrate, and understand native media.
- 04Handle French in a business setting.
- 05Keep improving with a structured, personalized trainer.
Who this is for
How long it takes
- Quick orientationSkim the opening module and the cheatsheet to get the shape of it.~2 h
- Full read-throughRead every article once, in order.~8 h
- Mastery pathRead, take the quizzes, and space out your reviews.~3 weeks
- APA
Stoa. (2026). French Language (A1→B2) [Online course]. Stoa. https://stoa.school/course/french
- MLA
Stoa. “French Language (A1→B2).” Stoa, 2026, https://stoa.school/course/french.
- Chicago
Stoa. “French Language (A1→B2).” Stoa. Accessed September 1, 2026. https://stoa.school/course/french.
§ 02 — Curriculum
20 modules.
Each module is a small unit. Most read in sequence — but a determined reader can begin anywhere.
- M IBonjour! Introductions and Presenting YourselfPhonetics, alphabet, greetings, self-introduction, and numbers in French.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M IIVerbs être/avoir and Basic StructuresConjugation of être and avoir, articles, noun gender, negation, and questions.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M IIIEveryday Life and Daily RoutineFirst-group verbs (-er), telling time, days of the week, daily routine, and prepositions of place.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M IVFamily, Professions, and Your EnvironmentVocabulary for family and professions, the construction il y a, adjectives and adjective agreement.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M VThe Past Tense: passé composéFormation of the passé composé, irregular past participles, imparfait vs. passé composé.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M VIExpressing Future and ConditionsFutur proche, futur simple, conditionnel présent, and conditional sentences.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M VIIOffice, Business Environment, and Basic Business VocabularyWorkplace environment, business calls, email, and scheduling meetings in French.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M VIIIMoney, Numbers, and Basics of NegotiationLarge numbers, financial vocabulary, prices, and expressing agreement/disagreement.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M IXBusiness Correspondence and ReportsStructure of business letters, compte-rendu, advanced emails, and negotiation vocabulary.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XPresentations and MeetingsPresentation structure, language for visuals, running a meeting, and Q&A.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XINegotiation and Persuasion in FrenchNegotiation strategies, argumentation, handling objections, and closing a deal.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XIIReal Estate and Development in FrenchReal estate vocabulary, types of properties and transactions, construction, and markets in France and the Francophone world.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XIIIFinance and Investment in FrenchFinancial statements, markets and investments, banks and loans, Paris as a financial center.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XIVGrammar B1: Subjunctive and Complex StructuresSubjonctif présent, relative pronouns, reported speech, gérondif.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XVContracts and Legal LanguageStructure of a contract, legal terminology, disputes and arbitration, international contracts.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XVIFormal Presentations and PitchesHigh-level pitching in French, registre soutenu, Q&A under pressure, French business codes.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XVIILuxury, Hospitality, and Diplomatic FrenchVocabulary of the luxury sector, hotel and hospitality services, diplomatic language, Francophonie.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XVIIIFinancial Statements and AnalysisReading an annual report, analytical language, ESG in French, investor relations.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XIXPolitics and High-Level NegotiationsPolitical vocabulary, international negotiations, crisis communication, language of leadership.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XXMastery: Complex Business ScenariosM&A in French, business culture France vs. UAE, career and networking, next steps from B2 to C1.4 articles
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§ 03 — Learning outcomes
4 outcomes.
Command basic French grammar, read and write simple texts, introduce oneself, and conduct elementary conversations
Understand and produce coherent texts on everyday and professional topics, participate in conversations, and express opinions
Conduct business correspondence and negotiations in French, argue a position, and work with authentic texts
Use professional French vocabulary in the context of finance, management, negotiations, and international business
§ 04 — Practices