French 2 upper: module 3

What is the course about?

This course helps you develop all four key language skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - as you work towards CEFR B1 level. Through lively, communicative activities, you will build confidence, accuracy, and fluency while expanding your understanding of French‑speaking countries and cultures. This final stage allows you to consolidate your learning and conclude your journey towards B1 with confidence.

What will we cover?

Topics covered
Learners will explore work‑related themes including jobs, the work environment, and environmental issues linked to professional life.

Language focus
The course develops learners’ ability to use hypothetical sentences, express contrast and contradiction, and use adverbs and more complex negative structures. Learners will also work with the conditional form of aimer to express opinions and preferences. Vocabulary development focuses on the work environment, working conditions, and managing conflict at work.

Cultural content
Learners will discover aspects of contemporary work culture in France, including French start‑ups and the growth of co‑working spaces.

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

• Exchange ideas about your work-life balance
  (e.g. Je travaille beaucoup en semaine, mais j’essaie de préserver mon temps libre le week‑end.)

• Exchange ideas about the work environment
  (e.g. L’ambiance dans mon entreprise est agréable, même si le rythme de travail est parfois stressant.)

• Discuss conflicts at work and how to resolve them
  (e.g. En cas de conflit, il vaut mieux en parler calmement avec ses collègues pour trouver une solution.)

• Express ideas with greater accuracy and fluency
  (e.g. giving opinions, explaining reasons, and reacting to others: Je comprends ton point de vue, cependant je ne suis pas tout à fait d’accord.)

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

This course is intended for learners who have studied French recently for approximately two years and have completed French 2 Upper: Module 2, or who have an equivalent level of French.

To join the course, you should be able to:

• discuss different lifestyles and ways of living
• talk about possible solutions to help make the world a better place
• communicate on a variety of topics with increasing accuracy and fluency

If you are unsure whether this course is right for your level, please contact the Languages team at languages@citylit.ac.uk or consult our level assessment chart here

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.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

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 7-8 of Entre Nous 2, publisher emdl, ISBN number ISBN 978-84-8443-927-1// 978-84-19236-60-9.

We recommend waiting until after the first class before purchasing the course book.
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 3 Lower - starting next term
Take the next step in your French learning journey with French 3 Lower. Places are limited, so early enrolment is recommended.

Not sure which course is right for you? Your tutor will be happy to offer guidance on the best next step.

For any questions, please contact us at French@citylit.ac.uk.

You may also wish to consider our language and culture courses, conversation courses, or pronunciation and accents courses to expand and consolidate your learning.