Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

French 3: improve your written French

If you don't find it easy to write in French, join this workshop and develop your formal and informal written French. Taught in French.

If you're unsure of the level of course you should study, click here to view a language self-assessment chart

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Key course information

Date
26/02/11

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 15:00

Fees
Full fee: £29^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LFW32

Availability
Available
(status updated every 15 mins)

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?
languages@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2644

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course will enable you to improve your writing skills and become more confident in daily life situations when you have to write something in French, whether in a formal or informal way.

What topics will we cover?

We will focus on real life situations like sending an email to a French friend, writing a thank you note, a letter of complaint, asking for information, etc
We may also venture onto more creative ground with a mixture of exercises and authentic documents aimed at recognising and interpreting difficult sounds in French and gradually knowing how to deal with spoken French in a situation.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- put sentences together in writing
- be able to make a request or express a feeling in written French
- have a knowledge of the specific formulation and vocabulary used in formal letters in French
- be aware of the differences between formal and informal registers in French.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Intermediate to upper intermediate students of French (at least 3 years of study or equivalent). Ideal for students working towards the DELF B2 or the French A-level or students enrolled in French 3 upper or 4 courses. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

With a series of lively exercises using the communicative approach, visuals, pair work etc.

Please note students are expected to participate actively in the activities.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

All the material for the course will be provided by the tutor.
If a course book is recommended please try: Grant and Cutler - http://www.grantandcutler.com (020 7734 2012) and The European Bookshop - http://www.europeanbookshop.com (020 7287 1720).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 201 of the 10-11 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

This is a workshop which complements any French 3 upper & 4 course.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

languages@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

Non term-time: Tuesday 17.30–18.30 and Thursday 12.30–13.30

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