French 5: small group conversation

What is the course about?

This course aims to give you the opportunity to communicate in a French environment. You will increase your fluency and improve your accuracy and comprehension in an informal and friendly atmosphere.

This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.

What will we cover?

French culture, current affairs, cinema and more. Grammar points will be covered as necessary.

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

- express yourself confidentially on a variety of topics
- understand and make comments on articles in French newspapers
- understand and speak about French TV programmes such as short news broadcast.

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

Students should have studied French for 6 years recently or 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.

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?

The course is based on the tutor’s own resources.

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

French 5:small group conversation in term 2 or another 5 course according to your level. If in doubt, please contact languages on languages@citylit.ac.uk.