Come and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French television, radio news and newspaper articles.
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 enable you to improve your speaking skills by making you aware of a wide range of strategies that can make you a more fluent speaker of the language. It will also increase your awareness of what you can realistically expect from an interaction at your level of ability. You will also understand the rationale and benefits of practising speaking without written support.
What will we cover?
- Communication skills vs grammar knowledge - Difference between written and spoken language - Speaking spontaneously vs following a script - Communication strategies.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- become more confident at speaking without a script - gain a better understanding of how sticking to French can improve your speaking skills - identify and put into practice strategies to communicate without resorting to English - use a range of strategies to react to other speakers in spontaneous conversations.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for students who have studied the language for 4 years or have equivalent knowledge of the language.
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 will include pair and small group discussions in French. Unlike other language courses, there will also be some short discussions in English which will aim at clarifying approaches and strategies to improve fluency.
This course uses Google Classroom, a digital learning platform where all the teaching and learning resources can be found.Hereare some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You can join any French 3 or 4 class starting next term. If you are unsure about what to do next, please ask your tutor for advice. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed.
As someone who loves travelling, learning about other cultures, and interacting with people from all backgrounds, Silvana believes that studying languages should be an enriching and uplifting experience! She loves sharing her passion for the French language and culture and creating engaging resources to deliver memorable lessons, rich in cultural content. A highly qualified MFL teacher (BA French and English, MA French Cultural Studies, PGCE French) with a BSc in Philosophy, and a wealth of experience in teaching and mentoring, Silvana is committed to creating a positive, empowering atmosphere in her lessons, to instil confidence and a love for learning in her students. She regards teaching French as a wonderful opportunity to open new horizons, build cultural bridges and encourage the sharing of diverse perspectives in the classroom. Silvana is also a qualified Life Coach and the author of “Being You and Loving You”, a life affirming book about living with trust, and joy.
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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