Have you always dreamed of speaking French but felt overwhelmed by grammar rules, endless vocabulary lists, or traditional lessons that feel disconnected from real life?

Learning French is not just about memorising words. It is about discovering a new way to connect, express yourself, and experience the world.

In my French lessons for English speakers, I help beginners build confidence from their very first conversation. You don’t need to know hundreds of words to start speaking French — you only need the right foundations, a supportive environment, and practice that feels natural.

French Beginner Lesson 1: Introducing Yourself and Talking About Your Life

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you can:

• Greet someone in French
• Use “tu” and “vous”
• Introduce yourself
• Say where you come from
• Describe where you live
• Talk about your passions

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1. Greetings

French	English
Bonjour	Hello / Good morning
Bonsoir	Good evening
Merci beaucoup	Thank you very much
S’il vous plaît	Please (polite)
S’il te plaît	Please (casual)

Tu or Vous?

In French, there are two ways to say “you”:

Tu = informal / casual
Used with friends, family, children, people your age.

Vous = polite / formal
Used with strangers, professional situations, older people, or when showing respect.

Examples:

Comment tu t’appelles ?
What is your name? (casual)

Comment vous vous appelez ?
What is your name? (polite)

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2. French Pronouns

French	English
Je	I
Tu	You
Il	He
Elle	She
Nous	We
Vous	You
Ils / Elles	They

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3. First Conversation

Asking how someone is

Comment ça va ?
How are you?

Très bien, merci.
Very well, thank you.

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Introducing yourself

Comment tu t’appelles ?
What is your name?

Je m’appelle Kate.
My name is Kate.

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Saying where you come from

D’où viens-tu ?
Where are you from?

De quel pays viens-tu ?
What country are you from?

Je viens de…
I come from…

Examples:

Je viens de New-York.
I am from New York.

Je viens de New-York aux États-Unis.
I am from New York in the United States.

Note:

• de = from
• aux = in the / to the (for countries that are plural, like États-Unis)

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4. Talking About Where You Live

Questions:

Où est-ce que tu habites ?
Where do you live?

Où est-ce que tu vis ?
Where do you live?

Dans un appartement ?
In an apartment?

Dans une maison ?
In a house?

Answers:

Je vis dans une maison.
I live in a house.

Je vis dans une maison avec un chat noir.
I live in a house with a black cat.

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5. Talking About Your Passions

Je suis une artiste.
I am an artist.

J’aime créer.
I love creating.

Pronunciation:

• Créer → “kré-é”

Question:

Qu’est-ce que tu aimes créer ?
What do you like to create?

Answer:

Je crée de l’art textile.
I create textile art.

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6. More Vocabulary: Textile Art

Est-ce que ce sont des vêtements ?
Are they clothes?

Des rideaux ?
Curtains?

Des tapis ?
Rugs?

Je crée des œuvres d’art textiles pour décorer les murs.
I create textile works of art to decorate walls.

J’ai étudié dans une école de mode à New-York.
I studied at a fashion school in New York.

Pronunciation:

• école → “é-col”
• mode → “mod”

Accent reminder:

É = strong pronunciation
Example: école, créer

E = often silent
Example: porte, table

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7. Creative Conversation Practice

Complete the sentences:

1. Je m’appelle ________.
2. Je viens de ________.
3. Je vis dans ________.
4. Je suis ________.
5. J’aime ________.
6. Je crée ________.

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Final Challenge: Introduce Yourself

Create a short presentation:

Bonjour !
Je m’appelle ________.
Je viens de ________.
Je vis à ________.
Je suis ________.
J’aime ________.

Bravo ! Tu viens d’avoir ta première conversation en français.