French 3 upper: conversation
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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.
- Start Date: 23 Sep 2025End Date: 02 Dec 2025Tue (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 11 sessions (over -11 weeks)Course Code: LF316Tutors: Stephanie RadetFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
- Start Date: 24 Sep 2025End Date: 03 Dec 2025Wed (Daytime): 13:00 - 14:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 11 sessions (over -11 weeks)Course Code: LF311Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
- Start Date: 11 Oct 2025End Date: 06 Dec 2025Sat (Daytime): 11:00 - 13:00OnlineFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
- Start Date: 24 Oct 2025End Date: 12 Dec 2025Fri (Daytime): 12:45 - 14:45In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 8 sessions (over -8 weeks)Course Code: LF2005Tutors: Isabelle FontanFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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What is the course about?
This course aims to encourage you to speak more freely. It will develop your listening skills while reinforcing your confidence and it will increase your knowledge of French. Ideal if you would like a course which is based on conversation.
What will we cover?
The various topics covered will lead to discussion and a better understanding of France and French-speaking countries. Topics covered will be agreed with the tutor at the beginning of the course.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- initiate and participate in a conversation
- express opinions and ideas
- intervene, check details, ask precise questions when conversing
- understand news items more confidently
- develop listening comprehension skills
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 a fairly high level of French. They should have completed at least a French 3 Lower course or have studied French for 4/5 years recently (post-B1 level or B2 level / A-level). Please contact the languages department for advice language@citylit.ac.uk.
Suitable for those who have recently studied French for about a year or who have an equivalent knowledge of the language. 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
It is also essential that you have some knowledge of intermediate grammar terminology (e.g. subjunctive, conditional, pronouns, 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.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Based mainly on the tutor's own material.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
French 3 upper: conversation starting next term or any other French courses at level 3 upper or 4. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed.
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.