French DELF A1

Suitable for near beginners, this course will prepare you to take the exam of the Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF), A1 level, in March 2013. The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs payable in advance. You can pay in instalments. Term dates: Term 1: 18/09/2011 - 04/12/2011 (12 weeks). Term 2: 08/01/2013 - 12/03/13 (10 weeks). There is one session on Saturday 2 February from 10:30 to 15:00.

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Key course information

Dates
20/09/11 - 13/03/12

Day(s)
Tue+Sat

Duration
22 weeks

Time
10:30 - 20:05

Fees
Full fee: £237
Senior fee: £237
Concession: £114

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LFY11*

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

The course aims to prepare you to sit the DELF A1 examination in March 2013. It will also enable you to hold a short conversation in French in various everyday situations.

What topics will we cover?

Topics: speaking about yourself and others, preferences, family, leisure and routine; organising a trip (accomodation, transport etc.); understanding directions; buying food and clothes; using numbers and time

Grammar: present tense, basic future and past tense, articles, possessives, question, negative form.

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

- introduce yourself and others

- talk about your work, family, routine

- express likes and dislikes

- understand directions

- book accomodation (hotel, flat, house)

- read and write short text to book accomodation

- buy tickets and understand information related to travel

- buy food and clothes

- order food in a restaurant.

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

This course is suitable if you are a beginner but a very basic knowledge of the language would be useful such as saying your name, counting up to ten and greeting people in French etc. Interviews start from July. Please check the website for details and book early as places are limited. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, refer to stage 1 in the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide, or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/Languages/74. 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?

BBC The French Experience 1
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?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions. Interviews start from July. Please book early as places are limited.
Term dates: Term 1: 18/09/2012-04/12/2012 (12 weeks). Term 2: 08/01/2013-12/03/2013 (10 weeks). Please note: there is one Saturday session on 02/02/2013.

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 fast track module 3 or French 1 module 3 in term 3. Ask your tutor for advice.

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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