French Level 1D - Lower Intermediate

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Course code: L15F

For learners at lower intermediate level who have completed Level 1 A, B and C, and have studied the language to some extent in the past, whether at school, on courses elsewhere, and who have a good grasp of the basics.

when

From 07 Feb 2025 to 20 Jun 2025
Fri 10:00-12:00

16 weeks

with Maggie Williams

where

Stoke Lodge

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

fees

full fee for this course: £256.00, concession fee: £154.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

This course aims to enable you to communicate in French in everyday situations. It will revise and consolidate your knowledge of French at lower intermediate level and introduce new structures and vocabulary gradually. You will build up your confidence in all four skills, with the emphasis on speaking and listening, as well as learning new grammar and vocabulary.

What can students expect?

The aim of the course is to develop previously acquired basic French to boost students’ confidence in understanding and speaking French, coping with routine and also less predictable everyday situations and learning to maintain a social conversation. 

Students will revise some grammar and expand vocabulary, and there will be practice in conversation, asking questions and improving listening and reading comprehension skills.

Learning will happen through practical activities involving all four skills: reading, speaking, listening and writing.

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

Late starters allowed?

Yes, provided late starters can work at the same level as the rest of the class at the time of joining.

Please check with the tutor via Stoke Lodge before joining

Previous experience required?

Yes, learners should have completed beginners' courses at level 1 A, B and C, ie have learnt French for app 150 hours

What is the progression route?

French Level 2 A

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 / functional approach:

- active student interaction and participation

- emphasis on speaking and listening skills

- also practising reading and writing skills

- pair, small group and whole class work

- role plays and games

- use of realia, pictures and authentic material

- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

- some grammar exercises and homework will be set

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.

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.