French 3 upper at a gentle pace: module 1
Time: 13:15 - 15:00
Location: Keeley Street
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- Course Code: LF319
- Dates: 26/09/24 - 05/12/24
- Time: 13:15 - 15:00
- Taught: Thu, Daytime
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Stephanie Radet
Course Code: LF319
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Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course aims to further improve your intermediate French, at a gentle pace. You will build up your confidence by learning the language gradually with the emphasis on speaking and listening. You will increase your fluency and the course will give you a greater insight into the French speaking culture.
What will we cover?
Topics: healthy food habits-relationships and generations-humour.
Language points: relative pronouns; reported speech; comparatives; anterior future; the passive.
Culture:extracts of books by Katherine Pancol, Anna Gavald and Tahar Ben Jelloun.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-to report back on events
-to talk about relationships between generations
-to identify humoristic styles
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?
The course is suitable for those who have completed French 3 lower at a gentle pace, or anyone with a similar level of knowledge who wishes to extend their knowledge at a gentle pace.
It is also essential that you have some knowledge of basic grammar terminology (e.g. verb, noun, conjugation). It would be helpful if you had knowledge of more intermediate grammar terminology (e.g.subjunctive, conditional and pronouns). 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.
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.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The course is based on the coursebook Entre Nous 4 (ISBN 978-84-16347-94-0) units 1-2-3. Please note that you may not complete all the activities in the book. We suggest that you do not purchase the coursebook until after the first class.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
French 3 Upper at a gentle pace: module 2 starting next term. Please enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.
Originally from Vendome in the Loir-et-Cher, I am a versatile native French teacher who has been teaching students of all ages and levels in London for more than 30 years. My students' French language knowledge ranges from complete beginner to advanced levels: as well as teaching adults, I teach French to primary school children and conversation skills to A-levels students. For 30 years, I have also tutored students for French exams and taught adults in one to one and groups in companies and government agencies. As an applied linguist (MA), I am passionate about all aspects of foreign language learning and teaching and I always aim to provide a positive learning experience in order to help students develop a long-lasting interest in languages regardless of their age, level or ability. My teaching classroom practices are influenced by communicative and task-based language teaching. As a constuctivist, I strive to make my students active and inquisitive participants in class in order to enhance their own learning experience. My classes are accessible, lively and interactive, and I try to use authentic French material to make my classes cultural as well as linguistic.
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.
