Intermediate French

Course aim

To develop communication in everyday situations using more complex sentences and structures (past, present and futures time-frames); increase confidence and fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing; increase knowledge of French culture.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• This course is for improvers
• Two years’ previous study or equivalent experience of the language required

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• Speak with more confidence, using a variety of tenses amongst other things.
• Answer and ask unprepared questions whether in a conversation or after a presentation.
• Listen and understand passages including unfamiliar material like a passage in the news.
• Read and understand passages or articles not always on familiar topic.

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
• You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
• You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor

What else do I need to know?

• Nothing anticipated, but if there is anything else, it will be discussed in class.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading or pre course work is required

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Progress to a course with another provider
• Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
• Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next