French

In this course the focus will be on speaking, where students will engage in dialogue on various topics, but the course will also offer extra practice to consolidate listening, reading, and writing. There will also be opportunities to learn new content, develop vocabulary and improve pronunciation and fluency.

The course would be delivered using a variety of resources: audio and video documents, articles, etc.

On completion of the course, students will

1. further develop their conversational skills;
2. demonstrate a knowledge of the countries and cultures of the target language;
3. improve their French vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation;
4. gain confidence in their listening, reading, and writing skills.

Topics: Cinema, Music, Health, Racism, Love and Friendship, Environmental Issues, Social Media, Expatriation.

Number of Meetings

4

Course Leader

Laetitia  Cunliffe

CRN 25405

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £55/Concession fee: £27.50

Click here for information on our fee bands https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/continuing-education/enrolment-info/

This 4-week course will provide learners with a relaxed, friendly environment in which they can converse freely in the French language. In the course of the 4 weeks, learners will take part in paired and group discussions on topics related to their everyday life. Material for weekly preparation and supplementary learning will be made available online on the university's virtual learning platform (CANVAS). At the end of this module, learners will be able to speak confidently about themselves and others as well as their own everyday life, ask questions in both formal and informal settings, justify likes and dislikes, and gain some knowledge of French culture.

Number of Meetings

4

Course Leader

John McInally 

CRN 25404

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £55/Concession fee: £27.50

Click here for information on our fee bands https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/continuing-education/enrolment-info/

Introduction to Language and Culture is a short course for complete beginners or those with very little knowledge of the language. The overall aim is to familiarise yourself with the written and spoken language as well as to learn to navigate most common everyday situations and to interact, very basically, in social situations. Students will have a chance to learn about cultural issues and current affairs in the target language communities. By the end of this module students will be able to read and understand very basic conversations about familiar, everyday topics and will have a general understanding of most basic social interaction rules and norms in the communities of the target language. Classes are taught by lecturers from the University of Liverpool, and you will be registered as a student of the University. 

Number of Meetings

4

Course Leader

Nathalie Rubio

CRN 25403

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £55 (There is a 50% concession (course fee £27.50) for those in receipt  of a means-tested state benefit or a University of Liverpool Bursary. Members of Ness Botanic Gardens receive a 10% reduction (course fee £49.50).

Click here for information on our fee bands https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/continuing-education/enrolment-info/