Brief Description

This French beginners course introduces key structures through a variety of authentic reading, writing and listening materials. A variety of class activities will be used including role-play, games, listening to audio clips, French songs and viewing of French films. Learners will be encouraged to acquire simple everyday conversation that covers a range of topics, linked to everyday situations. There is a test at the end of each term, as well as weekly homework and continuous informal assessment performed through class activities.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 3 Terms you will have the opportunity to:
Term 1:
• greet people and introduce yourself: nationality, hobbies, etc.
• use numbers and tell the time
• talk about your family and where you live
• learn how to find your way around a town in a French speaking country
• go shopping for food

Term 2:
• talk about your likes and dislikes
• order food in a restaurant or drinks and snacks in a café
• make travel arrangements
• book holiday accommodation
• talk about your job

Term 3:
• describe your daily routine
• ask about local activities
• describe properties
• go shopping for clothes
• learn how to form the present tense

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

The option of a course book will be discussed in the first class. Printed material will be available weekly.

For the first session you will need to bring

You will probably want to make your own notes, so bring along a notebook or folder and something to write with.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult learn and Train offers an Improvers course in French which is available once you have completed 3 terms of Beginners, which consolidates all the learning of your first year and helps you progress naturally to more proficiency in the language. The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.