French for Intermediate for Adults

Course Code: Q271721

Key Information

Course type
Languages (part time)
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
Various
Duration:
3 months
Attendance:
Part-time

Fees:

£67.50 or Free

During the course students will study the basics and intermediate levels of French grammar. Themes and topics will come from French news media designed for less experienced native speakers French and other events happening in the Francophone world. Depending on the time of year, we will also look at French culture and cultural events that happen in France at relevant times.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

Hold transactional conversations in French about various topics covered during the course and write some basic information and instructions.
Understand most general things said to them in conversations and transactions while being able to understand most written instructions.
Understand some aspects of the way the French conduct their daily lives and some facets of French culture.

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This course is for anyone who has studied some French before (approx. 20 hours tuition) and wishes to improve on their basic knowledge.

This course is scheduled for 1.5 hours per week, Tuesdays 7.30-9pm (term time only). All students are expected to attend all of their timetabled sessions on time, unless prior arrangement has been made and agreed with their tutor.

If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late for class, they may be asked to leave. If a student is absent for three consecutive weeks without notice they will automatically be withdrawn from the course.

While you will not receive a formal qualification, this fun and informative course will help expand and practise your skills in French.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

You could progress on to French for Advanced Improvers.