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Course Overview

This Lower Advanced French course is for students who have a sound working knowledge of French. You can understand French spoken by native speakers in a variety of different situations and can deal with most situations likely to arise when travelling in French speaking countries. The course is level B1 on the European Framework. By the end of the course you will have expanded your vocabulary and cultural awareness. You will speak French with more accuracy, fluency and confidence.

The emphasis of the course is on developing your communication skills. The first part of the lesson starts with some general conversation. We talk about what you have done recently or what you are planning to do. You can manipulate the past, future and present tenses with ease and will gain more confidence using other tenses.
Students often talk about a news item that has interested them. This then develops into discussions with an exchange of views and opinions. The second part of the lesson is more structured. This year we will be using the French course book Saison 2 with topics including travelling and living abroad, stereotypes, cultural differences, food and festivals.
We will also recap grammar points (pronouns, the gerund and the subjunctive). Homework may include grammar exercises, vocabulary learning or preparation for class discussions.

For more information contact Adult Learning by telephone: 02920 872030 or by emailing adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk

For more information contact Adult Learning by telephone: 02920 872030 or by emailing adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk

Additional Costs

We will be using the French course book: Saison 2, publisher Didier,
ISBN 9782278077533, £26.82 available from Blackwells, Cardiff University Union, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4 AZ or online.
We will also be dipping into: Practice Makes Perfect Complete French Grammar
by Annie Hemingway, publisher Mc Graw Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-178781-9
Widely available in good book shops and online with new and second hand copies. There is no need to purchase the grammar book immediately.

What should I bring to the first lesson?

Pen, paper, a dictionary and some change for refreshments.

Eligibility:

Those who are not currently in education, training or employment and are in receipt of state benefits or support (excluding state retirement pension). those aged 50 plus who are not in full-time employment.

- To allow us to provide equal opportunities for all eligible learners, please refrain from enrolling on more that three Learning For Work courses at this time. -

Learner Note

This course is designed for adults with an experience of mental health issues.

This course is designed for adults with a learning difficulty.

Start Date

12/04/2024

End Date

28/06/2024

Start Time

10:00

End Time

12:00

Hours Per Week

2.00

Number Of Weeks

Location

Rhiwbina Library

Tutor

Cath Lawson

Cost of course - (discounts may be available)

£132.00

Can Apply

Unit Category

LFL

Topic Topic Code

LANG

Location Code

RHI

Term

23/24T3

This course is online only

Back Enrol

Online classes will be delivered using Microsoft Teams and/or Google Classrooms. You will need to set up a google account with a Gmail address so you can access Google Classrooms

Set up gmail account by clicking here

Need help?

Call the Advice line on 02920 871071 and ask for Digital Support or;

Email at adultlearningcardiff@cardiff.gov.uk or;

Visit our digital support page by clicking here

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French Conversation Lower Advanced : Term 3