A1–A2
Simple expressions for everyday life — from first introductions to describing your surroundings with growing ease.
Course Curriculum
A clear CEFR roadmap from A1 to C2 — what you can do at each level, how long it typically takes, and how lessons with Lolo are structured.
The CEFR framework
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is the global standard for French proficiency. Lessons follow these six levels so your goals stay measurable — whether you need conversation ease, a workplace edge, or DELF / TCF certification.
B1–B2
More complex tasks and spontaneous conversation — opinions, travel independence, and professional communication.
C1–C2
Abstract discussion, specialized vocabulary, and near-native precision for academic or career goals.
Level-by-level curriculum
Study-hour ranges are cumulative guidelines. Your pace depends on intensity, consistency, and prior language experience — we calibrate after a short placement conversation.
Beginner
Build survival French for everyday situations — greetings, simple questions, and short exchanges.
- Introduce yourself and ask for basic personal information
- Handle shopping, ordering, and simple directions
- Use everyday phrases with clear pronunciation basics
- Understand slow, familiar speech and short written notices
~90–100 hours DELF A1 · TCF Level 1
Elementary
Describe your world with more confidence — routines, surroundings, and past or future plans.
- Talk about family, work, hobbies, and daily routines
- Describe places and people in simple connected sentences
- Narrate recent events and talk about near-future plans
- Manage appointments, travel basics, and short service conversations
~180–200 hours DELF A2 · TCF Level 2
Intermediate
Speak with more independence — opinions, travel situations, and the main ideas in clear media.
- Express opinions and justify simple preferences
- Handle most situations while traveling in French-speaking places
- Follow the main ideas in straightforward articles and broadcasts
- Write connected messages about familiar topics and experiences
~350–400 hours DELF B1 · TCF Level 3
Upper Intermediate
Communicate spontaneously in detail — professional writing, complex discussions, and cultural nuance.
- Argue a viewpoint clearly in meetings and discussions
- Draft professional emails and structured written arguments
- Understand complex texts and most TV or radio content
- Interact with native speakers with growing fluency and ease
~500–600 hours DELF B2 · TCF Level 4
Advanced
Use French flexibly for academic, professional, and social life — with precision and range.
- Understand long, complex texts and specialized discourse
- Express ideas fluently with well-structured, nuanced language
- Build domain vocabulary for work, study, or public life
- Produce clear, detailed writing for demanding contexts
~700–800 hours DALF C1 · TCF Level 5
Mastery
Aim for near-native command — subtle meaning, specialized texts, and highly precise expression.
- Catch nuance, implication, and register across spoken and written French
- Produce precise, coherent writing on specialized or abstract topics
- Refine style for high-stakes professional or academic settings
- Operate confidently across dialects, idioms, and cultural references
~1,000–1,200 hours DALF C2 · TCF Level 6
How lessons map to your level
Business French, conversation practice, and DELF or TCF prep all sit on this same ladder. We place you, then build weekly work around the skills that move you to the next band.
- A1–A2: foundations for speaking, listening, and everyday tasks
- B1–B2: independence for travel, opinions, and professional writing
- C1–C2: precision, specialized vocabulary, and near-native range
Know your level?
Tell us your target — A2 for travel confidence, B2 for university or work, C1 for advanced fluency — and leave with a clear study plan.