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This short course offers you a chance to experience French language and culture in a relaxed and supportive setting. You will watch a French film and take part in a beginner level language session with others who are also new to French, providing you with a fun preview of what it’s like to learn a language in a group setting.
What will we cover?
We will be watching Le dîner de cons ( Francis Veber/ 1998), a French comedy about a group of well-to-do snobbish and obnoxious professionals who have dinner parties every Wednesday to which each of them is required to bring an idiot as a guest. Watch the trailer here.
Before the film you will be taking part in a French taster class for beginner learners covering greetings, personal information, and French culture.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Greet people
Share personal information with others
Gain an insight into the French language and culture
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The film will be shown with English subtitles and introduced in English by one of our French tutors.
The taster class is for beginners learners, so no previous knowledge is expected.
Please note this event is not intended for advanced students. For other film events please check our website.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The film will be introduced by one of our French tutors Stéphanie Radet, who will provide some cultural background as well as highlight any relevant aspects of the film.
The language taster class will focus on 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. No preparation is required.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Progression guides will be available on the day of the event. If in doubt, please contact languages@citylit.ac.uk
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.
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Magali was born in France where she lived until 1997. Shortly after moving to the UK, she started teaching French as a Foreign Language. She has over 20 years experience teaching adults both at the City Lit and in a variety of educaional settings. Magali is passionate about languages and teaching. She is the perfect option for those looking for expertise whilst learning in a relaxed yet supportive environment.
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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The start times are as follows: </p><p><strong>French taster: 13.45- 15.15pm </strong></p><p><strong>French film: 16:00–18:15 (please arrive at least 10 minutes before the taster starts to allow enough time for registration). </strong></p><p>Thinking of starting to learn French but not yet sure you want to sign up to a full course? The French Film and Taster Day is a fun way to Immerse yourself in French by watching a film and experiencing our French beginner classes surrounded by other Francophiles in a lively and stimulating environment. </p>0000-Available|2026-03-14 00:00:00<p>This short course offers you a chance to experience French language and culture in a relaxed and supportive setting. You will watch a French film and take part in a beginner level language session with others who are also new to French, providing you with a fun preview of what it’s like to learn a language in a group setting. </p><p>By enrolling on this course, you will have registered on both the French film and the French taster session. The start times are as follows: </p><p><strong>French taster: 13.45- 15.15pm </strong></p><p><strong>French film: 16:00–18:15 (please arrive at least 10 minutes before the taster starts to allow enough time for registration). </strong></p><p>Thinking of starting to learn French but not yet sure you want to sign up to a full course? The French Film and Taster Day is a fun way to Immerse yourself in French by watching a film and experiencing our French beginner classes surrounded by other Francophiles in a lively and stimulating environment. </p><p>We will be watching <strong>Le dîner de cons</strong> ( Francis Veber/ 1998), a French comedy about a <em> </em>group of well-to-do snobbish and obnoxious professionals who have dinner parties every Wednesday to which each of them is required to bring an idiot as a guest. Watch the trailer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx0mwd9l93Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Before the film you will be taking part in a French taster class for beginner learners covering greetings, personal information, and French culture. </p><ul><li><p>Greet people </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Share personal information with others</p></li><li><p>Gain an insight into the French language and culture </p></li></ul><p>The film will be shown with English subtitles and introduced in English by one of our French tutors. </p><p>The taster class is for beginners learners, so no previous knowledge is expected.</p><p>If you are unsure about your level, please contact <a href="mailto:languages@citylit.ac.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">languages@citylit.ac.uk</a> </p><p>Please note this event is not intended for advanced students. For other film events please check our website.</p><p>The film will be introduced by one of our French tutors Stéphanie Radet, who will provide some cultural background as well as highlight any relevant aspects of the film. </p><p>The language taster class will focus on 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. No preparation is required. </p><p>There are no additional costs. </p><p>Progression guides will be available on the day of the event. If in doubt, please contact languages@citylit.ac.uk </p>EuropeanFrenchvirtual292929LFTF100NONESat14/03/2613:45 - 15:1513:4515:151 session1One-off onlyDaytimeWeekendKSKeeley StreetYolande Mallet De Chauny, Magali Robert-ChungBeginnersAvailable courses2026-03-14T00:00:00+00:00Mar 2026Languages2929French Film and taster day: beginnersfrench-film-and-taster-day-beginners/lftf100-2526<p>By enrolling on this course, you will have registered on both the French film and the French taster session. The start times are as follows: </p><p><strong>French taster: 13.45- 15.15pm </strong></p><p><strong>French film: 16:00–18:15 (please arrive at least 10 minutes before the taster starts to allow enough time for registration). </strong></p><p>Thinking of starting to learn French but not yet sure you want to sign up to a full course? 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The start times are as follows: </p><p><strong>French taster: 13.45- 15.15pm </strong></p><p><strong>French film: 16:00–18:15 (please arrive at least 10 minutes before the taster starts to allow enough time for registration). </strong></p><p>Thinking of starting to learn French but not yet sure you want to sign up to a full course? The French Film and Taster Day is a fun way to Immerse yourself in French by watching a film and experiencing our French beginner classes surrounded by other Francophiles in a lively and stimulating environment. </p><p>We will be watching <strong>Le dîner de cons</strong> ( Francis Veber/ 1998), a French comedy about a <em> </em>group of well-to-do snobbish and obnoxious professionals who have dinner parties every Wednesday to which each of them is required to bring an idiot as a guest. 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For other film events please check our website.</p><p>The film will be introduced by one of our French tutors Stéphanie Radet, who will provide some cultural background as well as highlight any relevant aspects of the film. </p><p>The language taster class will focus on 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. No preparation is required. </p><p>There are no additional costs. </p><p>Progression guides will be available on the day of the event. If in doubt, please contact languages@citylit.ac.uk </p>EuropeanFrenchconfigurable
