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Starting Out

Do you need to learn words and phrases for everyday situations.

In this section, watch our video series for beginner (CEFR level A1) or pre-intermediate (CEFR level A2) learners. Follow Julia and Sammy's story from episode 01 when they meet.

You will improve your listening comprehension and learn basic grammar, words and useful phrases. Each video has a transcript and interactive exercises to help you understand and use the language.

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Starting Out - Episode 01

Episode 01 - They meet

Julia and Sammy meet in a cycling accident! Then they want the same taxi. Will they get on?

Starting Out Episode 02

Episode 02 - Tom's party

Sammy chats up Julia at Tom's party. What does he get from her?

Starting Out - Episode 03

Episode 03 - What do you like doing?

Julia and Sammy meet again in the park, but this time he has a question for her. Will she say yes or no?

Starting Out - Episode 04

Episode 04 - Where are you?

Sammy and Julia are happy to go shopping together. What could possibly go wrong?

Starting Out - Episode 05

Episode 05 - Speaking or eating?

Sammy and Julia go out for dinner in a restaurant. Why can't they enjoy their meal together?

Starting Out Episode 6

Episode 06 - I'll pay

Julia and Sammy enjoy their meal, but there's a problem. How is Sammy going to pay for it?

Starting Out Episode 7

Episode 07 - A race

Sammy and Julia discover they both like the same sport. But can they enjoy it together?

Starting Out - Episode 8

Episode 08 - Brown bread

Julia and Sammy go to get a sandwich for lunch. Who's the unhappy customer?

Starting Out - Episode 9

Episode 09 - Family photos

Sammy shows Julia some photos of his family. Does Sammy have a son?!

Starting Out - Episode 10

Episode 10 - Sportsman

Sammy shows Julia some photos of him playing different sports. Why is she not impressed?

Starting Out - Episode 11

Episode 11 - What time is it?

Sammy is impatiently waiting in front of the cinema. Will Julia spoil their date?

Starting Out - Episode 12

Episode 12 - An old friend

Julia doesn't want to meet Sammy's old friends. What is she nervous about?

Starting Out - Episode 13

Episode 13 - Horoscopes

Julia and Sammy read their horoscopes. What is their future together?

Starting Out - Episode 14

Episode 14 - Can you speak French?

Sammy has an idea for the holiday. But will Julia want to go away?

Starting Out - Episode 15

Episode 15 - Is there a campsite?

Sammy is excited about taking Julia to his favourite campsite. There's just one problem ...