French 3 upper at a gentle pace: module 3
Time: 13:15 - 15:00
Location: Keeley Street
This course has now started
- Course Code: LF339
- Dates: 18/04/24 - 27/06/24
- Time: 13:15 - 15:00
- Taught: Thu, Daytime
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Stephanie Radet
Course Code: LF339
Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course aims to further improve your lower intermediate French, at a gentle pace. You will build up your confidence by learning the language gradually with the emphasis on speaking and listening. You will move from basic language skills towards fluency and the course will give you a greater insight into French speaking life and culture.
What will we cover?
Topics: cinema-education-information
Language points: relative pronoun don’t; subjonctive to express a wish; reported speech;indirect questions; the passive
Culture: Paris through films; Daniel Pennac; new social trends.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-to share opinions about a film using more complex sentence structure and specialist vocabulary
-to discuss the topic of education using more complex sentence structure and specialist vocabulary
-to feedback on others' opinions in relation to new media.
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 recently studied French for at least 4 years.
In order to join the course, you should be able to do the following:
-to share opinions using more complex sentence structures
-to share feelings using more complex sentence structures.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This course offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere which will enable you to learn at your own pace. Your tutor will use a range of teaching strategies to ensure that you gradually build up your confidence in speaking and listening. Throughout the course, you will receive learning tips on how to speak in groups more effectively and independently (without relying on your notes). You will practise listening to spoken language in ways that will maximise your understanding. There will be activities and advice to help you retain vocabulary.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The course is based on the coursebook Entre Nous 3 (ISBN 978-84-16657-80-3) units 6-7-8. Please note that you may not complete all the activities in the book. We suggest that you do not purchase the coursebook until after the first class.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Your tutor will advise you about what to do next. Please enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.
Originally from Vendome in the Loir-et-Cher, I am a versatile native French teacher who has been teaching students of all ages and levels in London for more than 30 years. My students' French language knowledge ranges from complete beginner to advanced levels: as well as teaching adults, I teach French to primary school children and conversation skills to A-levels students. For 30 years, I have also tutored students for French exams and taught adults in one to one and groups in companies and government agencies. As an applied linguist (MA), I am passionate about all aspects of foreign language learning and teaching and I always aim to provide a positive learning experience in order to help students develop a long-lasting interest in languages regardless of their age, level or ability. My teaching classroom practices are influenced by communicative and task-based language teaching. As a constuctivist, I strive to make my students active and inquisitive participants in class in order to enhance their own learning experience. My classes are accessible, lively and interactive, and I try to use authentic French material to make my classes cultural as well as linguistic.
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.
