French for Beginners - Continuation

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Course code: L11F

For learners who have attended the September ‘French for Beginners’ or a similar basic ‘survival’ French language course. This continuation course will extend the range of vocabulary, knowledge of grammar, idioms, pronunciation, and cultural background knowledge.

when

From 09 Jan 2025 to 03 Apr 2025
Thu 09:30-11:30

12 weeks

with Maggie Williams

where

Stoke Lodge

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN

fees

full fee for this course: £192.00, concession fee: £116.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

Continue to learn and extend your basic ‘survival’ language skills which you can use when visiting any French speaking country. You will be learning more vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, providing you with more basic knowledge of the language, and cultural background knowledge

This course is for learners who have attended the September French for Beginners, or a similar ‘Get by on Holiday’ course. The course is not suitable for complete beginners.

What can students expect?

This continuation course will extend the range of vocabulary, knowledge of grammar, idioms, pronunciation, and cultural background knowledge.

This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.

Late starters allowed?

Yes, as long as they join before week 2

Please check with the tutor via Stoke Lodge before joining

Previous experience required?

Yes, completion of a ‘French for Beginners’ course, or other similar basic course.

What is the progression route?

French Level 1B – Part 1 Beginners Plus

Are there any extra costs?

Yes, a course book may be used; details will be given at the first session

Work set between sessions?

Yes. Some homework exercises will be set every week, in order to enable learners to consolidate what they have learned during the sessions

What should students bring?

Pen & paper

An A4 ringbinder for handouts and photocopies

Teaching method/style?

The course is based on the communicative approach:

- active student interaction

- emphasis on speaking and listening skills

- also some reading and basic writing activities

- pair, small group and whole class work

- role play

- use of realia, pictures and authentic material

- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

Equipment Required

Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online.

Refunds and cancellations

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<li>If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</li>
<li>If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</li>
<li>If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</li>
<li>Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</li>
<li>We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</li>
</ul>

 

If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.

When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.