Come and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French speaking countries' TV programmes, radio programmes , newspapers and magazines.
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 opinion - make comparisons - analyse and summarise news items and opinions - talk about contemporary culture and civilisation from the French speaking world.
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 a French 2 upper course or have recently 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.).
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.
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?
The material will be provided by the tutor.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any French 3 lower course. Ask your tutor for advice if you are unsure.
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.
product
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/french-3-lower-conversation335712French 3 lower: conversationhttps://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/french-4-conversation-lf456-1024.jpg249249GBPInStock/Courses/Courses/Languages/Courses/Languages/European/Courses/Languages/European/French/Courses/Languages/Language & culture/Courses/Languages/Conversation228512801281128713690137351228512801281<p>Come and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French speaking countries' TV programmes, radio programmes , newspapers and magazines.</p>003032683French 3 lower: conversation249249https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/french-4-conversation-lf456-1024.jpgInStockEveningWedKeeley StreetStarted: last chance to book5-10 weeksWeekday2026-09-30T00:00:00+00:00Some experience, AdvancedSep 2026LanguagesLF115249249French 3 lower: conversation249162249Michel Willamefrench-3-lower-conversation/lf115-2627Come 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.0010-StartedAvailable|2026-09-30 00:00:00This 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.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.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.- 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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a><p>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.</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>The material will be provided by the tutor.<p>Any French 3 lower course. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed.</p><p>You may also wish to consider our<strong> <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/language-culture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">language and culture courses</a>,</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/conversation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">conversation courses</a></strong>, or<strong> <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/pronunciation-and-accents-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pronunciation and accents courses</a></strong> to expand and consolidate your learning.</p><p> </p>EuropeanFrenchvirtual3069559French 3 lower: conversation249249https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/french-4-conversation-lf456-1024.jpgInStockEveningWedKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2027-01-13T00:00:00+00:00Some experience, AdvancedJan 2027LanguagesLF272249249French 3 lower: conversation249162249Michel Willamefrench-3-lower-conversation/lf272-2627<p>Come and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French speaking countries' TV programmes, radio programmes , newspapers and magazines.</p>0000-Available|2027-01-13 00:00:00This 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.<p>Come and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French speaking countries' TV programmes, radio programmes , newspapers and magazines.</p>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.- understand and discuss news items<br>- express opinion<br>- make comparisons<br>- analyse and summarise news items and opinions<br>- talk about contemporary culture and civilisation from the French speaking world.<br><br>Please note that the learning outcomes may vary depending on the general progress made by the students.Students should have completed a French 2 upper course or have recently 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.).<p>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.</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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a> are some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.</p>The material will be provided by the tutor.<p>Any French 3 lower course. Ask your tutor for advice if you are unsure.</p><p>You may also wish to consider our<strong></strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/language-culture" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>language and culture courses</strong></a><strong>,</strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/conversation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>conversation courses</strong></a>, or<strong></strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/pronunciation-and-accents-courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>pronunciation and accents courses</strong></a> to expand and consolidate your learning.</p>EuropeanFrenchvirtual249249162LF115,LF272NONEWed13/01/27 - 17/03/2719:40 - 21:1019:4021:1010 sessions (over 10 weeks)105-10 weeksWeekdayKSKeeley StreetMichel WillameSome experience, AdvancedStarted: last chance to book,Available courses2026-09-30T00:00:00+00:00,2027-01-13T00:00:00+00:00EveningSep 2026,Jan 2027Languages249249French 3 lower: conversationfrench-3-lower-conversation/lf115-2627,french-3-lower-conversation/lf272-2627Come 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.,<p>Come and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French speaking countries' TV programmes, radio programmes , newspapers and magazines.</p>0000-Available|2027-01-13 00:00:00This 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.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.,<p>Come and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French speaking countries' TV programmes, radio programmes , newspapers and magazines.</p>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.- 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.,- understand and discuss news items<br>- express opinion<br>- make comparisons<br>- analyse and summarise news items and opinions<br>- talk about contemporary culture and civilisation from the French speaking world.<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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a>,Students should have completed a French 2 upper course or have recently 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.).<p>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.</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>,<p>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.</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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a> are some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.</p>The material will be provided by the tutor.<p>Any French 3 lower course. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed.</p><p>You may also wish to consider our<strong> <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/language-culture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">language and culture courses</a>,</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/conversation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">conversation courses</a></strong>, or<strong> <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/pronunciation-and-accents-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pronunciation and accents courses</a></strong> to expand and consolidate your learning.</p><p> </p>,<p>Any French 3 lower course. Ask your tutor for advice if you are unsure.</p><p>You may also wish to consider our<strong></strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/language-culture" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>language and culture courses</strong></a><strong>,</strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/conversation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>conversation courses</strong></a>, or<strong></strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/pronunciation-and-accents-courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>pronunciation and accents courses</strong></a> to expand and consolidate your learning.</p>EuropeanFrenchconfigurable
