French 3 lower: module 1

Improve your French on this communicative course. The emphasis is on developing speaking and listening skills and acquiring greater understanding of French grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'French 2 upper' or equivalent.

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Key course information

Dates
20/09/11 - 06/12/11

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
12 weeks

Time
19:35 - 21:05

Fees
Full fee: £112
Senior fee: £112

Venue
EC - European College

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Course code
LF312

Availability
This course has finished

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course has finished

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languages@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2644

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course aims to encourage you to speak French more freely. It will develop your listening skills, reinforce your confidence and increase your knowledge of French through a variety of contexts ranging from personal to social.

What topics will we cover?

Grammar: revision/consolidation of the past tense (passé-composé & imparfait), future tenses (futur simple & futur proche) and pronouns.

Themes : a variety of topics related to France and French speaking countries will be selected depending on current issues and/or tutor's appropriate material.

You will receive a detailed syllabus of the course at the beginning of the term.

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

- talk in the future and in the past using the right tense

- use pronouns accurately

- express opinions on various topics

- have a wider variety of vocabulary

Please note that the above outcomes are flexible as the pace of the lessons will depend on the achievements of the group of students.

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

French 3 lower: module 1 course. Students should have studied French for at least 3 years or have completed a French 2 upper course. 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?

The course is based on the communicative approach:

- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.

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

Homework will be based on: Grammaire progressive du français, niveau intermédiaire - new edition (CLE International). Please note that the book is used as a support only. You will not cover all the activities in the book during the course.
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 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

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

French 3 lower: module 2. Please enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.

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

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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