French Upper Intermediate - Module 8

Course intent

Do you want to discuss news articles in another language? How about exploring customs and

traditions across the world? Or perhaps you’d like to watch a TV programme in another

language? Then our Upper Intermediate courses are ideal for you.

What will I learn?

Our Upper Intermediate language courses will introduce you to more complex vocabulary and grammar through a range of authentic materials. Each course will be tailored to meet the needs and interests of the group, but example topics include:

• discussion of news and current affairs
• films, plays, books, songs, culture, and humour
• discovering regions of the world in which the language is spoken together with their customs and traditions
• learning how to deal with practical aspects of daily life overseas
• travelling, working, and retiring in the country

There are nine modules in the Upper Intermediate course, each one building on the last. You will be introduced to a variety of materials such as news articles, TV programmes and literature.

Our experienced tutors will tailor the course to ensure that every learner reaches their own language-learning goals. They may also 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?

Upper Intermediate language courses are for those who can already express themselves confidently, argue their viewpoint convincingly and understand a range of authentic material like books, films and news articles. You may have completed our Intermediate course, studied the language for six or more years, or have achieved the B1 Intermediate level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages.

If you have a good knowledge of the language or have studied the language for nine years or more, you may find an Advanced Conversation course more suitable. You can also complete our self-assessment (available in the Languages section of the Surrey Adult Learning website) to find the best level for you.

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

We recommend bringing paper and pen to every lesson so you can make notes. Your tutor will also advise you of any required course books, which typically cost £15-30. They will also be able to recommend other optional resources that you may find useful for your learning.

What can I do when I finish the course?

The Upper Intermediate course runs over nine modules and three years. When you have finished one module, you will be ready to move on to the next.

After completing all nine modules, you will have achieved B2 Intermediate level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. You can then move on to one of our Advanced Conversation courses, which correspond to the CEFR C1 Advanced level.

Additional information

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

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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