Are you planning a city break in France over the festive season ? Would you like to get to grips with the fundamentals of the language so you can feel less like a tourist and more like a local? This course will give you an introduction into the basics of the French language and enable you to get by in the most frequent travel situations. You will also find out more about the French Christmas customs and traditions.
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This course aims to enable students to communicate effectively in French while on holiday. It will also develop students' cultural awareness of the French Christmas customs and traditions.
What will we cover?
Greetings, introductions, numbers and prices, ordering food and drinks, finding your way, at the hotel, using transport and asking the time, at the chemist, cultural topics related to French Christmas customs and traditions.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- have a go at a simple conversation when you’re out and about - say hello and goodbye, give and ask for basic and personal information (your name, which languages you speak, where you are from, etc.) - buy items in shops, ask about prices - order food & drinks & ask for the bill - ask for directions - use and recognise numbers - asking for basic information at the hotel - buy tickets, enquire about departure/arrival times/ delays and platform number - describe common symptoms at the chemist / at the doctor - get cultural advice (e.g.tipping, paying in a café which may be different from the UK) - understand some of the French Christmas customs and traditions.
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?
No previous knowledge required, suitable for complete beginners and also ideal to refresh vague memories of school French before a holiday in France or any French speaking countries.
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.
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?
Material provided by the teacher.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any beginners course starting next term. Ask the tutor for advice or contact the Languages Department for advice on languages@citylit.ac.uk
A love of language, of words, of the intricacies of grammar was instilled at an early age into Pascale as a young child, sitting at the back of ther mother's classroom, taking it all in. Her professional destiny was sealed... After setting up and delivering language courses in the private sector as well as government agencies and TV channels she was eager to enter the great community and the ethos of Adult Education. Pascale believes that it is both an enormous privilege and responsability to instill, foster and sustain a thirst for learning in a fun, safe and welcoming environment. Her secret ingredients are humour and energy.
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.
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You will also find out more about the French Christmas customs and traditions.Greetings, introductions, numbers and prices, ordering food and drinks, finding your way, at the hotel, using transport and asking the time, at the chemist, cultural topics related to French Christmas customs and traditions.- have a go at a simple conversation when you’re out and about - say hello and goodbye, give and ask for basic and personal information (your name, which languages you speak, where you are from, etc.)<br/>- buy items in shops, ask about prices <br/>- order food & drinks & ask for the bill<br/>- ask for directions<br/>- use and recognise numbers <br/>- asking for basic information at the hotel<br/>- buy tickets, enquire about departure/arrival times/ delays and platform number<br/>- describe common symptoms at the chemist / at the doctor<br/>- get cultural advice (e.g.tipping, paying in a café which may be different from the UK)<br/>- understand some of the French Christmas customs and traditions.<br/><br/>Please note that the learning outcomes may vary depending on the general progress made by the students.No previous knowledge required, suitable for complete beginners and also ideal to refresh vague memories of school French before a holiday in France or any French speaking countries.<p>Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. 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Would you like to get to grips with the fundamentals of the language so you can feel less like a tourist and more like a local? This course will give you an introduction into the basics of the French language and enable you to get by in the most frequent travel situations. You will also find out more about the French Christmas customs and traditions.0000-Available|2026-11-28 00:00:00This course aims to enable students to communicate effectively in French while on holiday. It will also develop students' cultural awareness of the French Christmas customs and traditions.Are you planning a city break in France over the festive season ? Would you like to get to grips with the fundamentals of the language so you can feel less like a tourist and more like a local? This course will give you an introduction into the basics of the French language and enable you to get by in the most frequent travel situations. You will also find out more about the French Christmas customs and traditions.Greetings, introductions, numbers and prices, ordering food and drinks, finding your way, at the hotel, using transport and asking the time, at the chemist, cultural topics related to French Christmas customs and traditions.- have a go at a simple conversation when you’re out and about - say hello and goodbye, give and ask for basic and personal information (your name, which languages you speak, where you are from, etc.)<br/>- buy items in shops, ask about prices <br/>- order food &amp; drinks &amp; ask for the bill<br/>- ask for directions<br/>- use and recognise numbers <br/>- asking for basic information at the hotel<br/>- buy tickets, enquire about departure/arrival times/ delays and platform number<br/>- describe common symptoms at the chemist / at the doctor<br/>- get cultural advice (e.g.tipping, paying in a café which may be different from the UK)<br/>- understand some of the French Christmas customs and traditions.<br/><br/>Please note that the learning outcomes may vary depending on the general progress made by the students.No previous knowledge required, suitable for complete beginners and also ideal to refresh vague memories of school French before a holiday in France or any French speaking countries.<p>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.</p><p><strong>This course uses Google Classroom</strong>, a digital learning platform where all the teaching and learning resources can be found. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/common-questions-about-google-classroom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here</a> are some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.</p>Material provided by the teacher.<p>Any beginners course starting next term. 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