Return to French (elementary)

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Come and join this lively course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course starting soon.
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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.

  • Start Date: 20 Jan 2026
    End Date: 24 Mar 2026
    Tue (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
    Course Code: LF254
    Tutors:  Michel Willame
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00
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  • Start Date: 05 Feb 2026
    End Date: 12 Mar 2026
    Thu (Evening): 18:30 - 20:30
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
    Course Code: LFR12
    Tutors:  Silvana Avram
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
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  • Start Date: 11 Feb 2026
    End Date: 18 Mar 2026
    Wed (Daytime): 15:15 - 17:15
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
    Course Code: LF206
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00

What is the course about?

This course is a revision and consolidation course to enable you to join a level 2 course starting soon. You will refresh your existing French and revisit the basics.

What will we cover?

Topics: introduce oneself, daily routine, travel.
Grammar: regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, pronouns, past tenses.
Note: these learning outcomes are just an indication of what the tutor will cover. They will be discussed at the beginning of the course.

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

- talk about yourself and others
- use verbs at the present tense confidently
- talk about your daily routine in the past and in the present

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?

This course is not aimed at beginners. You will need to have studied French in the past (GCSE, O'level or equivalent). This course will enable you to refresh your French to be able to progress to our main provision soon.
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-level

It can also be a good revision course if you have completed a French 1 course in June.

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.

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

Based on tutor's own material.

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

A level 2 course starting soon. If you are unsure about what to do next please ask your tutor for advice. Please enrol as soon as you can as places cannot be guaranteed.

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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.