FREN10004 French 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Winter.
- Final exam 25%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is FREN10004 hard?
FREN10004: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (10 reviews), Final exam only 25%, First-year subject.
What you learn
French for complete beginners: basic speaking, listening, reading and writing for everyday situations.
After it you can
- Hold simple everyday conversations in French
- Read and write basic French words and sentences
- Understand everyday customs where French is spoken
What you need first
a French placement test
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 10%, Tests 40%, Presentations 25%, Final exam 25%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2016–2023)
- A consistently well-liked beginners' course (2016-2023): no prior French needed, clear teaching and lots of speaking with classmates.
- It covers a lot quickly and has many small assessments, but most found H1 achievable if they revised regularly and attended.
- Several took the winter intensive and recommended it: about three weeks, finished before semester 2.
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Quick answers
- When is FREN10004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Winter.
- What do I need before taking FREN10004?
- Needs a French placement test.
- Does FREN10004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 25% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 10%, Tests 40%, Presentations 25%, Final exam 25%.
- Is FREN10004 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: A consistently well-liked beginners' course (2016-2023): no prior French needed, clear teaching and lots of speaking with classmates.
- What do students say about FREN10004?
- A consistently well-liked beginners' course (2016-2023): no prior French needed, clear teaching and lots of speaking with classmates. It covers a lot quickly and has many small assessments, but most found H1 achievable if they revised regularly and attended. Several took the winter intensive and recommended it: about three weeks, finished before semester 2.
- How many class hours a week does FREN10004 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take FREN10004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after FREN10004?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example FREN10005.
- Can I rate FREN10004?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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