Further improve your intermediate French on this lively, communicative class. Improve your grammar, speaking and writing skills on this animated course. It is ideal if you wish to take an exam class next year.
Dates
16/04/12 - 02/07/12
Day(s)
Mon
Duration
10 weeks
Time
19:35 - 21:05
Fees
Full fee: £94
Senior fee: £94
Concession: £31
Venue
FRA - Fashion Retail Academy
Course code
LQF43
Availability
Available
The aim of this course is to consolidate your knowledge of intermediate French using the four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing through a variety of communicative activities. It will help you to improve your grammar and is an ideal course if you wish to take an exam class next year.
Grammar: reinforce the use of reported speech and tenses structures
The topics will be related to social issues, the environment, the workplace, leisure and culture etc.
- understand and extract specific information from audio sources (video, internet, CD…)
- understand and extract specific information from written material
- explain and report on information gathered
- write short texts
Please note that the above outcomes are flexible as the pace of the lessons will depend on the achievements of the group of students.
Students should have a fairly high level of French. They should have completed French 3 upper perfectionnement: module 2 or have studied French for 4 to 5 years. 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).
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.
Based on tutor's own material but the tutor will also recommend relevant books at the beginning of the course.
When a 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).
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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.
Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.
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
French 4 or exam courses (A-level or DELF B2). If in doubt, please ask your tutor or contact the Languages Office on 020 7492 2644.
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.
Tel: 020 7492 2644
languages@citylit.ac.ukAdvice 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.
Language business training
languagetraining@citylit.ac.uk
Languages
Tel: 020 7492 2644
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.
Language business training
languagetraining@citylit.ac.uk