French Advanced Language Skills - Autumn Term (Online)

Course intent

Practise, maintain and develop your high-level language skills in a friendly, informal environment with the support of an experienced tutor.

What will I learn?

During this course, you will develop the language skills to freely discuss a range of everyday topics, news & current affairs, culture and travel, using complex language and structures accurately. This course will use a wide range of activities designed to broaden your vocabulary and practice and revise grammatical structures in context. You may work in pairs and groups to practise your speaking skills.

Content is tailored to the needs and interests of the class. You can expect to use a variety of materials such as course books, news articles, TV programmes, literature and internet resources. Your tutor may give you additional tasks to complete outside of the lesson to help you make the most of your course.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

Advanced Conversation is suitable for learners who have completed our Upper Intermediate level course, who have studied the language for seven or more years, or who have C1 level language skills in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

You should feel confident expressing your thoughts and argue your viewpoint convincingly. You should also have a good grasp of a range of tenses and more complex grammatical structures.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

Please bring a notepad and pen.

Your tutor will advise you of any required materials. These typically cost £15 - £30 and will be used for more than one term / year.

You may wish to purchase additional study aids such as CDs, workbooks, dictionaries, and grammar books, which are optional.

This course will be delivered through live online sessions using Zoom. To fully participate in this course, you will need:

An email address

A reliable internet connection

A computer / laptop / tablet with a fully updated browser, microphone and webcam.

If you struggle to read printed text on a screen and you want to print resources, you will need access to a printer.

Once enrolled, you will receive detailed instructions for taking part online.

What can I do when I finish the course?

You are welcome to participate in this course for as long as you wish to maintain and refine your language skills at a high level.

Additional Information

This course does not qualify for an Education and Skills Funding Agency subsidy, so no concessions are available.

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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