French 3 upper: Les accents du monde francophone

Deepen your listening and speaking skills by exploring the rich diversity of French accents from across the Francophone world. In this compact course, you will learn to recognise and understand differences in pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation from regions including France, Switzerland, Belgium, Québec, West and North Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. You will also discover how these accents developed over time, shaped by...

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  • Start Date: 06 Mar 2027
    End Date: 20 Mar 2027
    Sat (Daytime): 14:00 - 16:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 3 sessions (over 3 weeks)
    Course Code: LFW305
    Tutors:  Anais Perdaems
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
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Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00

What is the course about?

Through authentic audio materials, interactive discussions, and oral practice, students will develop confidence in comprehending different accents and adapting their own pronunciation for clearer, more natural communication. Emphasis will be placed on real-life listening skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to navigate linguistic diversity in global French contexts.

What will we cover?

  • Origins of French regional accents: how geography, migration, and historical dialects shaped pronunciation across different regions of France
  • Overview of French-speaking accents around the world: France, Québec, West and North Africa, the Caribbean, and other Francophone regions
  • Key differences in pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation between accents
  • How accents developed over time: the influence of history, colonisation, trade, and cultural exchange
  • The role of local languages and dialects in shaping modern French accents
  • Listening and comprehension strategies for understanding a variety of accents
  • Speaking practice to improve adaptability and confidence when communicating with different French speakers

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

  • Recognise and distinguish between a range of French regional and international accents
  • Understand spoken French from different Francophone regions with greater ease and confidence
  • Identify key features of pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation across accents
  • Explain how historical, cultural, and geographical factors have shaped the development of French accents
  • Adapt your listening and speaking skills to communicate effectively with diverse French speakers
  • Demonstrate increased cultural awareness of the Francophone world and its linguistic diversity

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This Level 3 Upper French course is designed for students with approximately five years of French study or an equivalent level. A good level of French is expected, as the course will be delivered entirely in French.

Learners should feel comfortable engaging with spoken and written French and be ready to further develop their listening, speaking, and cultural understanding skills.

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. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

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 tutor will use their own material.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Any of our language and culture courses, conversation courses, or pronunciation and accents courses to expand and consolidate your learning at a level 3 upper.

Anais Perdaems

Bonjour! Je m'appelle Anais et je viens d'un petit village près de Nice. I have an MA in Literature, I qualified as a teacher in France before living abroad. I have been teaching French as a foreign language for the past 14 years to students of different age groups. I believe that, above all, learning should be a joy. I provide well-structured, clearly aimed lessons with authentic resources to accommodate various learning profiles and learning preferences. I understand the need for students to build their confidence in a relaxed learning atmosphere, with the right level of challenge, guided by constructive feedback. I encourage my students to carry on learning independently, for e.g. with quality online resources. I like to feel intellectually stimulated. Hopefully, my many interests provide the variety and depth to keep my students interested!

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.