Part Time French (Beginners) SWWOCN Level 1

Awarding Body

OCN

Course Content

The course is designed to promote conversational skills in French via a variety of exercises in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course aims to facilitate language learning and covers a variety of topics encountered in every day situations. Students can expect to understand basic written and spoken language as well as communicate effectively via simple written and oral exercises.

Course Features

Express yourself in simple French on every day topics.

Cover all four skills - reading , writing, speaking and listening.

Lively, encouraging and relaxed atmosphere in class

Excellent resources available in Learning Resource Centre and Library, including language magazines,tapes, videos, IT packages, etc.

Easy to grasp grammatical tips.

Emphasis on developing conversational skills.

Authentic materials used in class.

Almost exclusive use of the target language.

Stand alone units available.

Possibility of progression to GCSE if desired.
Career Prospects and Progression

The majority of students following these courses are mature students who are studying for pleasure or because they intend going on holidays or to live in France. However, these language units would certainly enhance the student`s job opportunities if appropriate. The majority of candidates decide to move on to the GCSE programme after 2 years on the course on average.

Modules

12 units in all are studied. On average 4 units per year. See above for details of individual units.

Method of Assessment

Portfolios and tapes or CDs to show evidence of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are presented for moderation in July. No formal examination.

Course Length

1 Year

Time of Delivery

Evening

Campus

Graig Campus

Bilingual Provision

This course can be studied in English only

Entry Requirements

No formal qualification or previous knowledge required.

Full-time or Part-time

Part Time