French 4/5: Expressions familières et argotiques

What is the course about?

This lively workshop will introduce you to l’argot et les expressions familières françaises through watching shorts, film exerpts, listening to radio programmes and discovering litterature or BD . This will allow you to understand French films better and will make your listening to the radio more enjoyable. With a particular emphasis on speaking, listening, practice and vocabulary building, you will also increase your confidence in using your chosen argot and expression familières within your conversation.

What will we cover?

Expressions familières et argotiques.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- better understand French films
- make your listening to the radio more enjoyable
- increase your confidence in using your chosen argot and expression familières within your conversation.

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

The workshop will be delivered entirely in French, so you should have studied French for 5 or 6 years.

If you are not sure about your level, please contact Languages on languages@citylit.ac.uk or check our level assessment chart on: http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level.

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

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.

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

There are no other costs.

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

Any French 4 or 5 course, according to your level. If in doubt, please contact Languages on languages@citylit.ac.uk.