French 4 pratique et perfectionnement: module 1
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- Start Date: 22 Sep 2025End Date: 01 Dec 2025Mon (Evening): 18:00 - 19:45OnlineFull fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00
- Start Date: 25 Sep 2025End Date: 04 Dec 2025Thu (Daytime): 10:30 - 12:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 11 sessions (over -11 weeks)Course Code: LF412Tutors: Pierre PorcheronFull fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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What is the course about?
This course is designed to consolidate the linguistic competence you acquired during your previous French upper intermediate courses. It is an opportunity for you to further your knowledge of the French language using authentic material for an in-depth look at French society and an initiation to French literature.
What will we cover?
Revision of grammar in context (e.g. past tenses, subjunctive, conditional, prepositions as appropriate). Work on pronunciation.
Themes: cinema, customs and traditions, science and technology, art, literature, social issues, current affairs.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- use the language more accurately
- read newspapers and short stories with confidence
- write short essays
- take part in discussions and debates
- talk about French civilisation
- give presentations in French.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable if you have done a French 3 Upper course or have recently done five years of French, have achieved an Upper intermediate level and want to move on to an advanced level.
It is also essential that you have knowledge of more complex grammar terminology such as: the subjunctive, the conditional, direct and indirect speech, pronouns.
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
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?
The course is based on the tutor’s own resources. However, a book might be recommended.
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When I've finished, what course can I do next?
French 4: pratique et perfectionnement: module 2. Please enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.
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.