French beginners: taster
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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
5 Dates Available
- Start Date: 01 Jul 2025End Date: 01 Jul 2025Tue (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05In PersonFull fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
- Start Date: 24 Jul 2025End Date: 24 Jul 2025Thu (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30In PersonFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
- Start Date: 15 Sep 2025End Date: 15 Sep 2025Mon (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30In PersonFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
- Start Date: 18 Oct 2025End Date: 18 Oct 2025Sat (Daytime): 11:00 - 12:30In PersonFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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What is the course about?
This taster aims to give you a flavour of the French language.
What will we cover?
Greetings, personal information, order food and drinks, cultural matters.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Greet people
Say your name and ask others for their name
Order food and drink
Gain an insight into the French language and culture.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a taster for complete beginners. No previous knowledge of French necessary.
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?
Based on the tutor's own materials.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
French Beginners courses starting soon. Ask your tutor for more information and enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed.
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.