French DELF B1

Suitable if you have studied French for about three years. This course will prepare you for the exam of the Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF), B1 level, in March 2013. The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs payable in advance. You can pay in termly instalments.

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Key course information

Dates
21/09/11 - 14/03/12

Day(s)
Wed+Sat

Duration
22 weeks

Time
10:30 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £245
Senior fee: £245
Concession: £122

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LFY22*

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course aims to prepare you to sit the DELF B1 examination in March 2013. It will also enable you to consolidate grammar structures and practise expressing opinions on a variety of contemporary issues.

What topics will we cover?

Topics: holidays; leisure; opinions and feelings; express agreement/disagreement; complain; explain; convince; the environment; health issues; media etc.

Grammar: revision of the future tense, perfect and imperfect tenses; introduction of the plu-perfect; revision of the conditional and subjunctive; pronouns (direct, indirect, relative etc.).

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

-express opinions both orally and in writing

-express emotions

-present a document (text, picture, article etc.)

-extract detailed information from recordings

-search for specific information in texts

-talk about environmental issues

-talk about leisure activities

-talk about health issues

-talk about education.

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

Stage 3 lower course - You should have done 3 years of French recently or have an equivalent knowledge of the language and be able to hold a conversation about everyday life, using present, future and past tenses. You should also be familiar with the conditional and the subjunctive. 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, 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?

Material 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?

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 check the website for details and book early as places are limited.
Please note: The course runs on Wednesday evenings and one Saturday.

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 3 in term 3. Please 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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