French beginners: module 2

Course Dates: 13/01/25 - 24/03/25
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Location: Keeley Street
Tutors: 
Valerie Jézéquel
Learn French on this lively interactive course for near beginners. The course will be taught in French with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
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French beginners: module 2
  • Course Code: LF123
  • Dates: 13/01/25 - 24/03/25
  • Time: 18:00 - 19:30
  • Taught: Mon, Evening
  • Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
  • Location: Keeley Street
  • Tutor: Valerie Jézéquel

Course Code: LF123

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Mon, eve, 13 Jan - 24 Mar '25

Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)

Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.

What is the course about?

The course will enable you to feel confident continuing to use French and will take you on a journey to discover the French speaking world. The course will introduce new structures and vocabulary gradually. You will build up your confidence in all four skills, with an emphasis on speaking and listening.

What will we cover?

- topics: family; routine and free time; hobbies and centres of interest; the area you live in.

- language points: present tense of some common irregular verbs; il y a/ il n'y a pas de; personal pronoun on; prepositions à/en; asking questions; agreement of adjectives; possessive adjectives; countries; places in town; names of shops; means of transport; members of the family; leisure activities.

- culture: discover Paris and Lyon; some French speaking festivals.

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

- to speak about your family
- to speak about your routine
- to speak about your free time
- to describe the area you live in
- to talk about your interests

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?

Suitable for students who have completed French Beginner: module 1 or have studied the language for approximately 15 hours. 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-levelYou should be able to do the following:
- to talk about yourself
- to understand what others say about themselves
- to ask others about them
- to order food and drinks in a café
- to recognise common French sounds.

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.

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 emdl, ISBN number 978-84-8443-918-9. 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?

French 1: module 3 starting next term. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed. Please ask your tutor for advice if you are unsure about what to do next.

We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.