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 aims to help you acquire a level of competence to deal with most everyday situations. It will encourage you to speak more freely and enjoy taking part in a conversation.
What will we cover?
Conversations based on daily news, drawing on TV and radio programmes as well as newspaper articles. The topics may include education, the environment, transport, science and technology, art, politics, news in brief, etc.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- understand and discuss news items - express an opinion - make comparisons - analyse and summarise news items and opinions - talk about contemporary French culture and civilisation
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?
Students should have completed French 2 upper courses or have studied French for 3 years. It is also essential that you have some knowledge of basic grammar terminology (e.g. verb, noun, conjugation, pronoun, etc.). 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?
The material will be provided by the tutor.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any French 3 lower course. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed.
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.
Silvana AvramSee moreSee less
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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The topics may include education, the environment, transport, science and technology, art, politics, news in brief, etc.- understand and discuss news items<br/>- express an opinion<br/>- make comparisons<br/>- analyse and summarise news items and opinions<br/>- talk about contemporary French culture and civilisation<br/><br/>Please note that the learning outcomes may vary depending on the general progress made by the students.Students should have completed French 2 upper courses or have studied French for 3 years. It is also essential that you have some knowledge of basic grammar terminology (e.g. verb, noun, conjugation, pronoun, etc.).<br/>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">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a>,Students should have completed French 2 upper courses or have studied French for 3 years. 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