French

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier.

In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Description

This module is mapped against A2 level in French according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for students who have completed Level 2 Beginners’ French or have a French A1+ standard of the language in the CEFR. Through a variety of methods students will develop an elementary competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking French and an understanding of elementary French grammar. At the end of this 12-week module, students will have reached an A2- proficiency level in the CEFR and will be able to carry out everyday tasks in French and to attempt unfamiliar ones. Students will be able to follow and hold a simple conversation and function in daily life using the language: i.e.: shopping, traveling on public transport, giving directions… They will have a good understanding of life and culture in French-speaking countries and the intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.

Number of Meetings

12

Course Leader

John McInally

CRN 28338/FRENX003

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier.

In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Description

This module is mapped against A2+ level in French according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for students who have completed Level 3 Elementary French or have an A2- standard of the language in the CEFR, for example a GCSE. Through a variety of methods students will develop an upper elementary competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking French and an understanding of elementary French  grammar. At the end of this 12-week module students will have reached an A2+ proficiency level in the Common European Framework of Reference and will be able to confidently carry out everyday tasks, including unfamiliar ones, express their opinions about familiar topics and function in basic professional contexts. They will have a good understanding of life and culture in French-speaking countries and the intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.

Number of Meetings

12

Course Leader

John McInally

CRN 28316/FRENX004

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier.

In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Description

This French language module is designed for students who have completed level 6 or 7, and with a B2- standard of the language in the Common European Framework of Reference. Through a variety of methods students will develop an advanced competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking French and an understanding of advanced French grammar. At the end of this 12 week module students will have reached a B2 proficiency level in the Common European Framework of Reference and will be able to follow complex lines of argument and understand most TV news and current affairs programmes; read articles and reports expressing attitudes or viewpoints on contemporary problems as well as understand contemporary literary prose; interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options; write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.

Number of Meetings

12

Course Leader

Masa Uzelac

CRN 28358/FRENX008

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier. 

In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Description

This module is mapped against A1 level in French according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for absolute beginners or students with very limited knowledge of the language. No previous knowledge of French is required. Students will develop a very basic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking French and an understanding of basic French grammar. At the end of this module students will have reached a low A1 proficiency level in the CEFR and will be able to carry out very simple everyday tasks in French. They will be able to introduce themselves and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have. They will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. They will have a basic understanding of significant aspects of life and culture of the country and intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.

Number of Meetings

12

Course Leader

Nathalie Rubio

CRN 28302/FRENX001

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier. 

In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Description

This module is mapped against A1 level in French according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for absolute beginners or students with very limited knowledge of the language. No previous knowledge of French is required. Students will develop a very basic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking French and an understanding of basic French grammar. At the end of this module students will have reached a low A1 proficiency level in the CEFR and will be able to carry out very simple everyday tasks in French. They will be able to introduce themselves and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have. They will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. They will have a basic understanding of significant aspects of life and culture of the country and intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.

Number of Meetings

12

Course Leader

Ms Nathalie Rubio

CRN 28315/FRENX001

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Description

This module is mapped against A1+ level in French according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for students who have completed Level 1 Beginners’ French or who have a French A1- level standard of the language in the CEFR. Through a variety of methods, students will further develop their basic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking French and their understanding of elementary French grammar. At the end of this 12-week module, students will have reached an A1+ proficiency level in the CEFR and will be able to carry out simple tasks in French. Students will be able to understand and use everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of most needs in a day-to-day context: i.e.: shopping, going to restaurants, asking for and understanding directions… They will be able to interact and participate effectively in basic conversations. They will have an understanding of many aspects of life and culture of French-speaking countries and the intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.

Number of Meetings

12

Course Leader

Ms Nathalie Rubio

CRN 28337/FRENX002

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier.

In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Description

This module is mapped against B1 level in French according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for students who have complete level 4 Elementary French, or who have a B1- (lower intermediate) standard of the language in the CEFR, for example a GCSE* or a rusty AS- Level. Through a variety of methods students will keep developing an intermediate competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking French and an understanding of the French grammar. At the end of this 12-week module students will be able to connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences, events, dreams, and expectations and give their own opinion. They will be able to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. They will have a good understanding of life and culture in French-speaking countries and intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.

Number of Meetings

12

Course Leader

Rosanna Shaw

CRN 28317/FRENX005

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier. 

In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Description

This module is mapped against B1+ level in French according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for students who have completed Level 5 Intermediate French or who have a B1 standard of the language in the CEFR, for example an AS* or a rusty A-Level. Through a variety of methods, students will keep developing an upper intermediate competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking French and an understanding of French grammar. At the end of this 12-week module, students will be able to briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans as well as narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe their reactions to it. They will be able to enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events) and to understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.

Number of Meetings

12

Course Leader

Ms Masa Uzelac

CRN 28304/FRENX006

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier.

In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Description

This French language module is designed for students who have completed levels 5 and 6, and with a B1+ standard of the language in the Common European Framework of Reference. Through a variety of methods students will develop an advanced competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking French and an understanding of advanced French grammar. At the end of this 12 week module students will have reached a B2- proficiency level in the Common European Framework of Reference and will be able to understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar; read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints; interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible; present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest; write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects related to their interests, such as an essay or report.

Number of Meetings

12

Course Leader

Masa Uzelec

CRN 28339/FRENX007

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95