Celebrate the festive season by singing Christmas songs in French. This fun and interactive workshop uses simple, traditional songs that French speakers learn as children to help improve pronunciation and build cultural awareness. The course is suitable for learners who have recently started studying French or who have an equivalent level of knowledge.
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This fun workshop uses simple, traditional songs that French speakers learn as children to help improve pronunciation and develop cultural knowledge through singing.
What will we cover?
During the workshop, students will learn and sing four simple Christmas songs in French, with a focus on understanding the lyrics and improving pronunciation. The selection of songs may vary to reflect students’ interests
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- sing four simple Christmas songs in French with understanding - make sounds that sound more French - have a better grasp of the rhythms of French language
There may be other outcomes, depending on the needs and interests of the group of students.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Level 1 - suitable for those who have recently started studying French or anyone who is interested and willing to have a go !
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be taught mainly in French, with adjustments made to suit students’ language levels and ensure everyone can take part. The tutor will provide the song lyrics and teach the melodies by ear. No previous singing experience is required-enthusiasm and a willingness to join in are all you need.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Trista studied French at UCL and, in 1988 published a book on the French writer Marguerite Duras, based on her PhD thesis: “The Other Woman” (Yale UP). Since then she has led a double professional life as a freelance translator and teacher. As a translator she works mainly in literary non-fiction, fiction and academic writing. Her translation of Gwenaëlle’s autofiction “Personne” was shortlisted for the French-American Foundation Translation Prize in 2013. For 30 years she also worked for the British Film Institute as a translator, performer and subtitles of film soundtracks and as an interpreter for actors, directors and producers from the French-speaking world. In parallel to translation she has always been a teacher, on courses in French language, literature, cinema and translation at various universities in London and, since 2005, also at City Lit. She greatly enjoys sharing her French-related interests with students and learning from the ideas and experiences that they bring.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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No previous singing experience is required-enthusiasm and a willingness to join in are all you need.</p><p>The tutor will use their own materials.</p><p>You may also wish to consider our<strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/language-culture" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">language and culture courses</a>,</strong><strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/conversation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">conversation courses</a></strong>, or<strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/pronunciation-and-accents-courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pronunciation and accents courses</a></strong> to expand and consolidate your learning.</p>EuropeanFrenchconfigurable
