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A1 to C2 are the six proficiency levels defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

• A1 – Beginner: You handle survival-level exchanges like ordering food or asking directions.
• A2 – Elementary: You understand frequently used expressions and short texts.
• B1 – Intermediate: You can deal with most situations while travelling in France.
• B2 – Upper Intermediate: You understand the main ideas of complex texts in your field.
• C1 – Advanced: You grasp implicit meaning and produce well-structured detailed text.
• C2 – Mastery: Your French is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker.

For Junior Cert, most students aim for A2 to B1; Leaving Cert Higher Level targets B1 to B2.

The average price for a French grind in Clane is around €25/h.

What you actually pay depends on:

• The student's level (Junior Cert, Leaving Cert, or adult learner)
• Your tutor's background and teaching history)
• How long and how often you meet)
• Lesson type (online, in-person at your home, or at the tutor's location)

Some teachers include exam papers and revision notes at no extra charge, adding real value.

Four verbs dominate everyday French: être (to be), avoir (to have), faire (to do/make), and aller (to go).

• Être also forms the passé composé with movement verbs like aller and venir.
• Avoir features in common idioms like avoir faim (to be hungry) and avoir raison (to be right).
• Faire covers actions, weather, and activities: Il fait beau (The weather is fine).
• Aller forms the near future: Je vais étudier (I am going to study).

Once you internalise these four, other verbs slot into familiar patterns.

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