French beginners: module 2 (Weekend)
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
The aim of this course is to strengthen your basic knowledge of French. You will learn new structures and vocabulary around different topics in order to communicate in the language in everyday situations. The emphasis is on speaking and listening.
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About this course
- give and understand directions- book a train ticket- book a hotel room- describe your home- express likes and dislikesPlease note that the above outcomes are flexible as the pace of the lessons will depend on the achievements of the group of students.
Based on the course book The French Experience 1, (BBC) new edition 2003. You may want to buy the CDs with the book although this is not compulsory as the tutor will provide listening activities throughout the course. Please note that the course book is used as a support only. You will not cover all the activities in the book during the course.Please try: Grant and Cutler - (020 7734 2012) and The European Bookshop - (020 7734 5259).
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Course programme
Topics: directions, travelling, decribing your home, shopping,
Grammar: prepositions, modal verbs, consolidation of the present tense and the introduction of the imperative,.
The course is based on the communicative approach:
- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate
Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.
Additional information
French beginners: module 3 (on Saturday). Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed.
General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
See the course guide for term dates and further details
French beginners: module 2 (Weekend)