Return to French (upper intermediate)
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- Start Date: 04 Jun 2025End Date: 09 Jul 2025Wed (Evening): 18:30 - 20:30OnlineFull fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00
- Start Date: 22 Oct 2025End Date: 03 Dec 2025Wed (Evening): 18:30 - 20:30OnlineFull fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
- Start Date: 28 Oct 2025End Date: 02 Dec 2025Tue (Daytime): 12:30 - 14:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 6 sessions (over -6 weeks)Course Code: LF385Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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What is the course about?
This course aims to take students to A-level/Delf B2 standard by introducing new structures and vocabulary. It will give students the means to communicate in a variety of ways and for a range of purposes with a strong emphasis on speaking and listening. Students will develop their ability to organise their thoughts effectively in both speech and writing so that they can present a point of view in a coherent and persuasive manner.
What will we cover?
The course is designed to help student develop their knowledge and understanding of some issues presented in a French-speaking context such as the role and influence of the media, use and misuse of the environment, and focuses upon the major contemporary issues in France and the French-speaking world.
The course offers revision and consolidation of major areas of grammar (tenses, relative pronouns,agreement of adjectives, negation, subject and object pronouns, prepositions, demonstratives, comparison, probability, purpose); presents and practices some important language functions (asking for agreement, stating a problem,etc); creates opportunities for students to collect, practise and use key items of vocabulary relating to each topic studied; concentrates, at the discourse level, on means which permit effective use of French in narration, argument, discussion or debate.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- understand some important contemporary issues as seen through French eyes
- make effective use of authentic printed and recorded material
- use French language to find out information and express opinions, to discuss, argue, and debate
- produce essays, articles, and reports.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have a good intermediate level of French (studied at least to AS or A2 level in the past) and have a good grasp of grammatical structures and vocabulary. Level assesment before enrolling highly recommended. Please contact languages for advice on languages@citylit.ac.uk
It is also essential that you have knowledge of more complex grammar terms (e.g. the subjunctive, the conditional, direct and indirect speech, pronouns).
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?
Tutor's own materials.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
A French 3 upper/ French 4 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.
Florence Dollé teaches French and English. She was born in France and moved to the UK when she was 20 years old. During her time travelling, she has learnt many languages such as Spanish, Portuguese and Italian and has a rudimentary knowledge of other languages. She first studied to be a nursery nurse, then a primary teacher, and finally she passed the TEFL and the Diploma in Education and Training Level 5. She has been teaching French, business French, and English to adults and children since 2016, as well as darkroom printing and cooking, in various organisations and schools and tutoring online since 2020. Her online classes have not only transcended geographical boundaries but have also embraced the latest digital tools to make learning more accessible and effective. Her teaching style is characterised by its adaptability. She is equally adept at teaching students of all ages and backgrounds, whether they are beginners or advanced learners. Her innovative approach combines the traditional methods of language instruction with the use of technology and imaginative techniques to create engaging, interactive lessons.
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.