French 2 upper: module 3
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
Course Code: LF235
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Duration: 12 sessions (over 12 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course aims to develop the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will also widen your knowledge of French-speaking countries through a variety of communicative activities.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
Topics and functions: French educational system; professional experience; obligation and probability; suggestions.
Grammar: consolidation of conditional (suggestions), present subjunctive (obligation: "il faut que" and probability: "il est possible que") and the passive.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- make suggestions
- talk about your education and professional experience
- express opinions
- express obligation
- express probability
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?
Students should have done two years of French recently and have completed French 2 upper: module 2 or have an equivalent knowledge of the language.
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level
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?
Homework based on the book La grammaire en clair, (Nelson).
Please try: Grant and Cutler - http://www.grantandcutler.com (020 7734 2012) and The European Bookshop - http://www.europeanbookshop.com (020 7734 5259).
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
French 3 lower courses.
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.
