This CE1 French program is part of our online French classes for kids. It helps French-speaking children learn to read longer texts with comprehension, master grammar and conjugation, and write structured sentences.
Our online French lessons for kids focus on enhancing vocabulary through word families, deepening understanding of conjugation (present and future tenses), and developing strong writing skills through 20 structured sessions.
Perfect for French-speaking children ready to advance their reading and grammar skills.
✓ Reading comprehension of longer French texts
✓ Grammar mastery (nouns, adjectives, sentence structure)
✓ Complete present tense conjugation (all 3 verb groups)
✓ Future tense introduction (futur proche)
✓ Vocabulary expansion through word families and themes
✓ Structured sentence and paragraph writing
✓ Spelling rules and accents (É, È, Ê)
✓ 25 or 50-minute French classes for kids online
Perfect for kids learning French at home or attending French schools!
Is CE1 Right for Your Child?
PERFECT IF YOUR CHILD:
✅ Already speaks French conversationally at home
✅ Completed CP or reads French fluently
✅ Knows all French phonics sounds and can read independently
✅ Is ready to learn grammar and conjugation
✅ Attends or will attend French school CE1 (2nd grade)
✅ Needs structured French lessons for kids online
NOT THE RIGHT FIT IF:
❌ Under age 7 → Start with CP first
❌ Cannot read French fluently → Complete CP first
❌ Cannot speak French yet → See French Discovery Program (FLE)
❌ Already mastering present tense → Start with CE2 level
💡 SIMPLE TEST: Can your child read a French paragraph fluently and conjugate « je mange, tu manges, il mange »?
✅ YES → CE1 is perfect!
❌ NO → Start with CP
What Parents Say About Our CE1 Program
« My daughter struggled with French grammar at school, but these online French classes for kids made everything click! She now conjugates verbs perfectly and writes beautiful sentences. »
— Sophie R., French mother in Boston, daughter age 8
« Our son attends Lycée Français and the CE1 program gave him exactly what he needed. His grades improved dramatically and he loves French lessons online! »
— Marc T., French father in San Francisco, son age 8
« We tried other French classes online, but Little French Speakers’ structured approach is unmatched. My son went from struggling to confident in CE1! »
— Julie M., French mother in New York, son age 7
Ready to See Your Child Master French Grammar?
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Level « CE1 (Cours Élémentaire 1 / 2nd Grade) » 20 Sessions – Best Online French Classes for Kids
Grammar Focus: - Words and sentences (les mots et la phrase) - Sentences and text structure (les phrases et le texte) - Punctuation (period, question mark, exclamation mark) - Possessive determiners (mon, ma, mes, ton, ta, tes) - Affirmative and negative sentences - Negative sentences (ne...pas, ne...plus, ne...jamais)
Conjugation Mastery: - The verb (le verbe) - identification and role - Verb infinitive (l'infinitif) - 3 verb groups (-ER, -IR, -RE/OIR) - Past, present, and future distinction - "C'est / Ce sont" structures - Personal pronouns (je, tu, il, elle, nous, vous, ils, elles)
Spelling & Phonics: - French alphabet review (vowels and consonants) - Silent final letters (s, x, p, c, e, t, d) - Sound [o]: O, AU, EAU - Sound [k]: C, K, QU, Q, CH - Sound [j]: G, J
Vocabulary Themes: - Classroom verbs (écrire, lire, écouter, parler) - Days of the week and dates - Transition adverbs (d'abord, puis, ensuite, enfin) - Months and seasons - Family members - Word families (champ lexical) - Frequency adverbs (toujours, souvent, parfois, jamais) - Animal expressions and emblematic animals - Food, sports, and musical instruments
Writing Skills: Write acrostic poems with your name, write dates, create family trees with descriptions, write about magic objects, write sentences using negation, write about preferences
By Session 5: Your child masters sentence structure, punctuation, and begins conjugating verbs in present tense!
Grammar Focus: - Exclamatory and interrogative sentences - Common nouns and proper nouns (with capitalization) - Determiners (articles: le, la, les, un, une, des) - Interrogative words (qui, que, quoi, où, quand, comment, pourquoi)
Conjugation Mastery: - Verb "avoir" (to have) - present tense: j'ai, tu as, il/elle a, nous avons, vous avez, ils/elles ont - Verb "être" (to be) - present tense: je suis, tu es, il/elle est, nous sommes, vous êtes, ils/elles sont - Verbs "aller" and "venir" - present tense conjugation - All uses of avoir and être
Spelling & Phonics: - Sound [eu]: EU, ŒU - Sound [s]: S, SS, Ç, C, SC - Sound [z]: S, Z
Vocabulary Themes: - Body parts and organs - Emotions (content, triste, fâché, surpris, excité) - City locations and places
Writing Skills: Write doctor dialogues using "avoir mal", write sentences describing emotions (Quand je..., je suis...), write investigation reports with questions and answers
By Session 10: Your child conjugates avoir, être, aller, venir perfectly and asks questions using all interrogative words!
Grammar Focus: - Masculine and feminine nouns - Singular and plural nouns - Noun phrase: determiner + noun - Noun phrase: determiner + noun + adjective - Qualifying adjectives: masculine/feminine, singular/plural - Irregular adjectives - Adjective agreement in noun phrases
Conjugation Mastery: - Present tense: 1st group verbs (-ER) - all conjugations (marcher, parler, manger, jouer, regarder, écouter) - Present tense: 2nd group verbs (-IR) - all conjugations (finir, choisir, réussir, grandir) - Present tense: 3rd group verbs (-RE, -IR, -OIR) - irregular verbs (prendre, faire, dire, vouloir, pouvoir, venir) - Verbs "faire" and "dire" - complete conjugation - State verbs (verbes d'état) - Verbs "vouloir" and "pouvoir" - complete conjugation - Verb "venir" - present tense review
Spelling & Phonics: - Accents on E: É, È, Ê - Sound [é]: É, ER, EZ, ET - Sound [è]: È, Ê, AI, ET, EI - Feminine words ending in ELLE, ETTE, ESSE - Words starting with 2 consonants: DR, TR, CR, GR, VR, FR
Vocabulary Themes: - Antonyms and prefixes (in-, im-, dé-, dés-, mal-) - Giving directions (verbs: tourner, marcher, continuer, s'arrêter) - Synonyms - House rooms and objects - Homophones - Weather vocabulary - Physical description - Image description (landscapes) - Prefixes and suffixes
Writing Skills: Describe a route/path, create riddles about house objects, write sentences using "C'est", write character descriptions, complete image description forms, write postcards
By Session 15: Your child conjugates all 3 verb groups correctly and masters adjective agreement!
Grammar Focus: - Subject and verb identification - Subject group and verbal group - Complete subject group analysis - Sentence structure mastery
Conjugation Mastery: - Futur proche (near future) with "aller" + infinitive: je vais manger, tu vas jouer, il/elle va partir - Conditional with "vouloir" and "aimer": je voudrais, j'aimerais - Reflexive verbs (verbes pronominaux): se réveiller, se laver, s'habiller, se coucher
Spelling & Phonics: - Sound [in]: IN, AIN, EIN - Sound [oin]: OIN - Sound [an]: AN, EN - Sound [on]: ON, OM - Sound [j]: ILL, IL, Y, I
Vocabulary Themes: - Telling time (review and expansion) - Professions and careers - Daily tasks and routines - Transition adverbs review
Writing Skills: Write invitations, create charades (word puzzles), write daily routine descriptions for a specific day
Session 20: Final comprehensive CE1 assessment - Grammar, conjugation, reading, writing
Congratulations! Your child has completed the CE1 French program and masters grammar, present tense, and future tense! Ready for CE2 (3rd grade)!
Complete CE1 French Program Achievement Summary
✨ Reading comprehension mastery – Reads and analyzes longer French texts with deep understanding ✨ Complete present tense conjugation – All 3 verb groups (-ER, -IR, -RE/OIR) plus avoir, être, aller, venir, faire, dire, vouloir, pouvoir ✨ Grammar foundations mastered: • Sentence structure (subject-verb-complement) • Nouns (common/proper, masculine/feminine, singular/plural) • Adjectives (agreement in gender and number) • Determiners (articles, possessives) • Punctuation mastery • Interrogative forms and words ✨ Future tense introduction – Futur proche with aller + infinitive ✨ Conditional introduction – Je voudrais, j’aimerais ✨ Reflexive verbs – Se réveiller, se laver, s’habiller, se coucher ✨ Rich vocabulary mastery: • Word families and themed vocabulary • Synonyms and antonyms • Prefixes and suffixes • Homophones • Family, emotions, body parts, city locations • Weather, professions, daily routines • Food, sports, instruments, animals ✨ Spelling and accent mastery – É, È, Ê, Ç plus all complex sounds ([o], [k], [j], [eu], [s], [z], [é], [è], [in], [oin], [an], [on]) ✨ Writing proficiency: • Structured sentences with proper punctuation • Paragraph writing • Acrostic poems, family trees, descriptions • Dialogues, invitations, postcards, riddles • Daily routine narratives ✨ Oral expression skills: • Present yourself and family • Describe emotions and physical appearance • Give directions and describe locations • Discuss preferences, routines, and future plans • Ask and answer questions using interrogatives
✨ Ready for CE2 (3rd grade) – Complete CE1 grammar and conjugation foundations established
💡 Most children complete CE1 in 12 months with 4 x 25-minute or 2 x 50-minute French classes for kids per week Ready to prepare your child for CE2 success?
What Happens in a Typical 25-Minute Online French Class for Kids?
Minutes 1-5: GRAMMAR & CONJUGATION REVIEW 📖 First, we review previous grammar concepts and verb conjugations through interactive exercises and quick oral practice.
Minutes 6-12: NEW GRAMMAR OR CONJUGATION CONCEPT 📚 Then, we discover and practice a new grammar rule (adjective agreement, sentence structure) OR a new verb conjugation (aller, venir, -ER verbs) through clear explanations and examples.
Minutes 13-20: READING & COMPREHENSION 📖 Next, we read a French story together (« Joséphine et Greg à Paris », « Le zèbre qui ne marche pas droit »), analyze the text, and answer comprehension questions.
Minutes 21-25: WRITING & VOCABULARY 💬 Finally, we practice writing (sentences, paragraphs, postcards) and learn themed vocabulary (family, emotions, professions) with spelling and accent practice!
🎯 Result: Your child masters 1 grammar concept OR verb conjugation, reads and analyzes a French story, practices writing, and learns 15-20 new vocabulary words every online French class for kids!
Frequently asked questions
FAQ OF OUR PROGRAMS
Yes, once a week, within 48 hours after the last class of the week, our students receive homework by email to complete before the next class. Homework is not mandatory, but we highly recommend it to help students practice between classes and reinforce their learning.
A lesson lasts 15, 25, or 50 minutes, depending on the program and the child’s attention span.
After the free trial, you will receive an email with your child’s level placement and the recommended class duration based on their attention span.
Yes, to ensure continuity, each class across all levels is delivered by the same teacher.
The estimated time to complete one level, assuming two 50-minute classes per week and completion of homework, is minimum 1 year for each level.
The number of classes for one unit can vary depending on the child’s progress, but typically it ranges from 4 to 20 classes.
We assess students’ progress after every 10 units with a review to check their understanding. If necessary, we revisit key concepts before moving on to the next unit.
We send progress reports once a year. These reports provide an overview of their achievements, areas of improvement, and next steps in their learning journey.
We recommend that students have a pen and a notebook during class to practice writing. This allows them to take notes and complete any written exercises as part of their learning.
Yes, it is absolutely possible to organize classes for siblings or friends, as long as the children are of a similar age and have a comparable level of French.
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- Custom 1-on-1 classes
- 25 minute or 50 minute classes
- All teachers are native French speakers
- 100% online interactive program
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