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

• A1 – Beginner: Basic greetings, numbers, and simple questions are within reach.
• A2 – Elementary: You communicate in routine tasks and describe your background briefly.
• B1 – Intermediate: You express opinions and explain plans with reasonable fluency.
• B2 – Upper Intermediate: You argue a viewpoint clearly and weigh up different options.
• C1 – Advanced: You grasp implicit meaning and produce well-structured detailed text.
• C2 – Mastery: You summarise information from different sources coherently.

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

Expect to pay roughly €22/h for one-to-one French tuition in Kinsale.

Prices shift based on a few key elements:

• Your current stage (Ordinary Level, Higher Level, or university)
• Whether the teacher has exam-marking or native-speaker credentials)
• How long and how often you meet)
• Delivery method (online, in-person at your home, or at the tutor's location)

Many tutors offer package discounts or a free first session, so you can test the fit before committing.

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

• Être is used for states and characteristics: Elle est fatiguée (She is tired).
• Avoir expresses possession and age: J'ai seize ans (I am sixteen).
• Faire replaces many specific verbs in casual speech.
• Aller combines with infinitives to express immediate intentions.

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

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