French 2 upper: module 2

What is the course about?

This course strengthens all four language skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - while pushing you to communicate with greater confidence and accuracy at B1 level.

You’ll practise expressing and justifying opinions in discussions *(e.g. À mon avis, vivre en ville offre plus d’opportunités…), understand and react to longer spoken texts such as interviews or reports, read authentic articles on everyday topics, and write more structured texts such as emails or short narratives (e.g. describing a past experience or a future plan).

Through lively, communicative activities, you’ll also broaden your knowledge of French‑speaking countries, exploring daily life, social issues, and cultural differences while actively exchanging ideas with others.

What will we cover?

Topics covered
Learners will explore themes such as lifestyle, health, customs and traditions, and environmental issues, with opportunities to discuss contemporary challenges and everyday practices.

Language focus
The course develops learners’ ability to give advice using structures such as il faut, on doit, and on pourrait, and introduces the present conditional. Learners will also work on adjective placement, demonstrative pronouns, and relative pronouns (qui, que), as well as using pour to express purpose. Emphasis is placed on polite and appropriate language for discussion, alongside vocabulary related to living together in harmony and protecting the environment.

Cultural content
Learners will examine alternative lifestyles and explore cultural similarities and differences across the French‑speaking world, encouraging comparison, reflection, and discussion.

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

• Talk about and discuss different lifestyles
  (e.g. Certaines personnes préfèrent un mode de vie plus simple, tandis que d’autres choisissent une vie plus dynamique en ville.)

• Discuss solutions to help make the world a better place
  (e.g. On pourrait réduire notre consommation de plastique pour protéger l’environnement. Il faudrait utiliser plus souvent les transports en commun.)

• Talk about a variety of topics with greater accuracy and fluency
  (e.g. expressing opinions, agreeing or disagreeing, and developing ideas: Je suis d’accord avec toi, mais je pense que c’est plus compliqué que ça.)

Please note that 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 suitable for learners who have studied French recently for approximately two years and have completed French 2 Upper: Module 1, or who have an equivalent level of knowledge (CEFR A2). The course is designed to support learners working towards CEFR B1 level, with a focus on developing greater confidence, fluency, and accuracy in communication.

If you are unsure whether this course is right for your level, please contact the Languages team at languages@citylit.ac.uk or consult our level assessment chart here

To join the course you should be able to:

• talk about your life and personal background
• exchange key moments and experiences in your life
• discuss different lifestyles
• talk about the future with confidence

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.

This course uses Google Classroom, a digital learning platform where all the teaching and learning resources can be found. Here are some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.

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

Textbook and exercise book: Based on units 5-6 of Entre Nous 2, publisher emdl, ISBN number ISBN978-84-19236-60-9.

Please wait until after the first class before buying the course book.
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?

Ready to keep progressing? French 2 Upper: Module 3 is starting soon. Places are limited, so enrol early. Your tutor can help you decide if this is the right next step.

You may also wish to consider our language and culture courses, conversation courses, or pronunciation and accents courses to expand and consolidate your learning.