This lively communicative course is designed to develop your speaking skills by promoting discussions on several issues, for example city and countryside living, foreign languages, future plans and dreams. You will also consolidate your grammar, with the introduction of the simple future and conditional tenses, and you will become more confident with using a range of tenses (present, past and future). On completion of this course, you can progress onto Intermediate French pt1 (B1).
Location: Camden
Course Requirements
You will need to have completed the course Elementary French pt2 (A2) or to be assessed as having achieved an equivalent level by our specialist staff.
Course Content
By the end of this course, you will acquire the relevant vocabulary to discuss topics such as city and countryside living and express personal opinions and preferences. You will also be able to use object pronouns effectively to avoid repetition and to form more complex sentences. Grammatical points will be explained in greater detail, with a focus on using a range of tenses. You will discover the simple future tense and the conditional mood, enabling you to describe future plans and dreams.
Teaching and Learning Methods
In this course you will be actively learning French through a variety of interactive classroom activities, in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. You will work in pairs/small groups to practice speaking and listening, with worksheets and activities to develop your reading and writing. Learning will be enriched through the use of audio-visual aids, realia (authentic material), online interactive resources, and role play. Resources used within each lesson are available for learners on our online learning platform, Google Classroom. The skills you are learning should be practices outside college in order to develop and progress. Homework is set every week and is an essential part of your course.
Independent Learning
The skills you are learning should be practices outside college in order to develop and progress. Homework is set every week and is an essential part of your course.
Assessment
Assessment is continuous and will take place throughout the course. The tutor will give you feedback on your speaking in class, and mark your written work. During the course, you will set up an individual learning plan, where you will reflect on your progress and set your own targets. On completion of this course, you can expect to achieve Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. There is no formal qualification attached to this course but you can receive a Certificate of Completion from the college on request. You will be awarded a college Certificate of Attendance and Achievement.
Qualification you will achieve
On completion of this course, you can expect to achieve Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. There is no formal qualification attached to this course but you can receive a Certificate of Completion from the college on request.
You will be awarded a college Certificate of Attendance and Achievement.
Next Steps and Progression
Following successful completion of this course, you can progress onto Intermediate French pt1 (B1) in the new term.
Additional Information
For more information, please contact the Learner Services Team via Live Chat or on 020 7255 4700 or email LearnerServices@wmcollege.ac.uk.
Additional Learning Support
Teachers are supported to ensure their materials are inclusive to meet all learners needs. Provision of assistive equipment is available and access support can be provided through reasonable adjustments, subject to an assessment by the ALS team and/or the Disability Officer. Digital Learning support is available in the Learning Centre at our Camden site. Careers advice and guidance is also available to all learners.
Additional Costs
WM College is able to provide financial support with course fees and you may be eligible based on prior qualifications, if you are on a low income or on benefits. For more information and to find out if you are eligible, go to the Fees & Finance page on our website or contact the Learner Services team via Live Chat or on 020 7255 4700.