French beginners: module 2

What is the course about?

Designed to build confidence as you continue your French learning, this course offers a gradual introduction to new language structures and vocabulary while discovering the French‑speaking world. Learners develop all four skills, with a strong focus on speaking and listening.

What will we cover?

Topics covered include family, daily routine and free time, hobbies and interests, and describing the area where you live.

Language focus includes the present tense of some common irregular verbs; il y a / il n’y a pas de; the impersonal pronoun on; prepositions à and en; forming and asking questions; adjective agreement; possessive adjectives; countries; places in town; shop names; means of transport; family members; and leisure activities.

Cultural content introduces learners to Paris and Lyon, as well as a selection of festivals from the French‑speaking world.

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

• Speak about your family using simple sentences
  (e.g. J’ai deux enfants. Ma sœur habite à Paris.)

• Talk about your daily routine
  (e.g. Je travaille du lundi au vendredi. Je me lève à sept heures.)

• Describe your free time and leisure activities
  (e.g. Le week‑end, je fais du sport et je regarde des films.)

• Describe the area where you live
  (e.g. J’habite dans un quartier calme. Il y a des magasins et un parc.)

• Talk about your interests and hobbies
  (e.g. J’aime voyager. Je m’intéresse à la musique et à la cuisine.)

Please note that 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?

This course is ideal for learners who have completed French Beginner: Module 1 or who have studied French for around 15 hours.

If you are unsure whether this level is right for you, feel free to contact the Languages team at languages@citylit.ac.uk or visit our self‑assessment chart here.

Before joining the course, you should feel comfortable being able to:

• talk a little about yourself in French
• understand simple information when others talk about themselves
• ask basic questions about other people
• order food and drinks in a café
• recognise common French sounds and pronunciation patterns

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.

We also offer language support sessions for beginner students giving them an opportunity to dispel doubts about the language. These are delivered entirely in English and are ideal for those aspects of the language or language learning that beginners tend to find challenging. Places can only be booked once you have started the course. Please click on link to find out more about dates

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Textbook and exercise book: Based on units 2,3 & 4 of Entre Nous 1, publisher EDML, ISBN number978-84-19236-59-3 .

We suggest that you do not purchase the course book until after the first class.
Please note that you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.

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

Continue your French learning with French beginners : Module 3, starting soon. Places are limited, so early enrolment is recommended. Speak to your tutor if you would like guidance on progression.

You may also wish to consider ourlanguage and culture courses,conversation courses, orpronunciation and accents courses to expand and consolidate your learning.