Do you want to continue learning French but worried that you might not be able to keep up? Our French at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard French courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
This course will aim to consolidate and further develop your elementary knowledge of French. You will learn new structures and vocabulary around different topics. You will also learn more about the French speaking world. The emphasis will be placed on speaking and listening.
What will we cover?
- topics: your skills and centres of interest at work; work and life events.
- language point: revision and consolidation of the present tense; the passé composé; introduction to the imperfect; time markers; the interrogative; present tense of verbs savoir and connaitre; the imperative; jobs; skills; attributes; seasons and months; clothes; colours; body parts.
- culture: French NGOs; French clichés.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- describe and share your skills and centres of interest - talk about current and past habits - give advice - shop for things - talk about the weather
Please note that the learning outcomes may vary depending on the general progress made by the students.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable for those who have recently studied French for about a year or who have an equivalent knowledge of the language. Please note this course goes at a slower pace than our standard courses. 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 In order to join this course, you shouls be able to do the following: - talk about your habits - ask others about their habits - talk about what you have done recently - take part in real life short conversations.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This course offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere which will enable you to learn at your own pace. Your tutor will use a range of teaching strategies to ensure that you gradually build up your confidence in speaking and listening. Throughout the course, you will receive learning tips on how to speak in groups more effectively and independently (without relying on your notes). You will practise listening to spoken language in ways that will maximise your understanding. There will be activities and advice to help you retain vocabulary.
This course uses Google Classroom, a digital learning platform where all the teaching and learning resources can be found. Here are some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Textbook and exercise book: Based on units 5-6 of Entre Nous 1, publisher emdl, ISBN number 978-84-8443-918-9.
Please note that you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
French 2 lower at a gentle pace: module 2 starting next term. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed. If you are unsure about what to do next, please ask your tutor for advice.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
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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Our French at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard French courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.- topics: your skills and centres of interest at work; work and life events.<br/><br/>- language point: revision and consolidation of the present tense; the passé composé; introduction to the imperfect; time markers; the interrogative; present tense of verbs savoir and connaitre; the imperative; jobs; skills; attributes; seasons and months; clothes; colours; body parts.<br/><br/>- culture: French NGOs; French clichés.- describe and share your skills and centres of interest<br/>- talk about current and past habits<br/>- give advice<br/>- shop for things<br/>- talk about the weather<br/><br/>Please note that the learning outcomes may vary depending on the general progress made by the students.Suitable for those who have recently studied French for about a year or who have an equivalent knowledge of the language. 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You will practise listening to spoken language in ways that will maximise your understanding. There will be activities and advice to help you retain vocabulary.</p><p><strong>This course uses Google Classroom</strong>, a digital learning platform where all the teaching and learning resources can be found. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/common-questions-about-google-classroom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here</a> are some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.</p>Textbook and exercise book: Based on units 5-6 of Entre Nous 1, publisher emdl, ISBN number 978-84-8443-918-9.<br/> <br/>Please note that you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.<p>French 2 lower at a gentle pace: module 2 starting next term. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed. 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Our French at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard French courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.- topics: your skills and centres of interest at work; work and life events.<br/><br/>- language point: revision and consolidation of the present tense; the passé composé; introduction to the imperfect; time markers; the interrogative; present tense of verbs savoir and connaitre; the imperative; jobs; skills; attributes; seasons and months; clothes; colours; body parts.<br/><br/>- culture: French NGOs; French clichés.- describe and share your skills and centres of interest<br/>- talk about current and past habits<br/>- give advice<br/>- shop for things<br/>- talk about the weather<br/><br/>Please note that the learning outcomes may vary depending on the general progress made by the students.Suitable for those who have recently studied French for about a year or who have an equivalent knowledge of the language. Please note this course goes at a slower pace than our standard courses. If you are not sure about your level, please contact Languages on languages@citylit.ac.uk or check our level assessment chart on: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a> <br/>In order to join this course, you shouls be able to do the following:<br/>- talk about your habits<br/>- ask others about their habits<br/>- talk about what you have done recently<br/>- take part in real life short conversations.<p>This course offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere which will enable you to learn at your own pace. Your tutor will use a range of teaching strategies to ensure that you gradually build up your confidence in speaking and listening. Throughout the course, you will receive learning tips on how to speak in groups more effectively and independently (without relying on your notes). You will practise listening to spoken language in ways that will maximise your understanding. There will be activities and advice to help you retain vocabulary.</p><p><strong>This course uses Google Classroom</strong>, a digital learning platform where all the teaching and learning resources can be found. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/common-questions-about-google-classroom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here</a> are some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.</p>Textbook and exercise book: Based on units 5-6 of Entre Nous 1, publisher emdl, ISBN number 978-84-8443-918-9.<br/> <br/>Please note that you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.<p>French 2 lower at a gentle pace: module 2 starting next term. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed. 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