Level 1: From sounds to first sentences
Level 1 starts at the very beginning: the vowel sounds, then nasal and combined sounds, consonants, silent and final letters, and finally verbs, each with words to read aloud and a short sentence.
- 70 lesson cards
- Cards are 3 × 4.75 inches
- Start from the very first sound
By the end of Level 1, you will be able to
- Sound out the core French vowels, on your own
- Read nasal sounds like on, an and in
- Read tricky consonants, including g and j before certain letters
- Spot silent letters at the end of a word, and know not to say them
- Read simple present-tense verbs
- Read a short French sentence out loud, start to finish
Who it is for
For anyone just starting to sound out French: young kids learning to read for the first time, and adults starting from zero. No prior French needed.
Look inside Level 1
Real cards from the deck.
Vowels: A
Vowels: OU
Consonants: J and G before E, I, Y
Silent letters: final E
Silent letters: final Z
Verbs in -ER: je form
Questions about Level 1
Who is Level 1 for?
For anyone just starting to sound out French: young kids learning to read for the first time, and adults starting from zero. No prior French needed.
What will I be able to do by the end?
You will be able to read a short French sentence out loud, start to finish, on top of everything earlier in the level: sound out the core French vowels, on your own; read nasal sounds like on, an and in; read tricky consonants, including g and j before certain letters; spot silent letters at the end of a word, and know not to say them; read simple present-tense verbs.
How many cards are in Level 1?
70 lesson cards, organized into 7 sections, plus a cover and a section divider for each.
What size are the cards?
Each card is 3 × 4.75 inches (about 7.6 × 12.1 cm).
Ready for more?
Ready for more? Level 2 moves on to look-alike sounds, small connecting words, and longer sentences.