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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 can introduce yourself and use simple everyday phrases.
• A2 – Elementary: Simple conversations about familiar topics become possible.
• 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: Your French is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker.

Irish secondary exams typically align with B1 for Ordinary Level and B2 for Higher Level.

French grinds in Newbridge typically cost €29/h per hour.

This rate can vary depending on several factors:

• The student's level (Ordinary Level, Higher Level, or university)
• Whether the teacher has exam-marking or native-speaker credentials)
• How long and how often you meet)
• Lesson type (via video call, face-to-face, or in a small group)

Booking a block of lessons often lowers the hourly rate and keeps your study consistent.

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

• Être describes identity, profession, nationality, and feelings: Je suis irlandais (I am Irish).
• Avoir builds compound tenses for most verbs: J'ai mangé (I ate).
• 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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