This document discusses foreign language teaching in primary schools in France. [1] It notes that foreign language instruction has been compulsory since 2001, follows a national curriculum, and is based on the European Common Framework of Reference. [2] It provides details on language skills at level A1, when languages are introduced in primary school, and how they are taught through games, songs, and authentic materials. [3] Challenges include teacher language levels and training, as well as respecting timetables, but solutions involve training sessions and validating A1 proficiency.