French 5: faits d'actualité
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- Start Date: 28 Apr 2025End Date: 14 Jul 2025Mon (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30OnlineFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
- Start Date: 29 Sep 2025End Date: 08 Dec 2025Mon (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30OnlineFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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What is the course about?
This course aims to develop your knowledge of French society and current affairs. You will compare French issues to the ones in Europe. The course will enable you to build up your confidence to express your opinion and debate in French.
What will we cover?
A general study of French society and current affairs and how it compares with the rest of Europe through French newspapers, magazines, TV extracts and Internet sites.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Learning outcomes will be discussed at the beginning of the course.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have studied French for more than 5 years or have an equivalent knowledge. They should have a very good knowledge of all aspects of French grammar and be sufficiently fluent to be able to participate in discussion.
It is also essential that you have knowledge of more complex grammar terminology (e.g. the subjunctive, the conditional, direct and indirect speech, pronouns).
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. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The material will be provided by the tutor.
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When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any French 5 course. If in doubt, please contact Languages on languages@citylit.ac.uk.
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.