French level 1A - Part 2 Complete Beginners Continuation

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Course code: L2CF

This course is for learners who have attended the September French for Complete Beginners, or a similar ‘Get by on Holiday’ course. This continuation course will extend the range of vocabulary, knowledge of grammar, idioms, pronunciation, and cultural background knowledge

when
From 02 Feb 2027 to 15 Jun 2027
Tuesday 10:00-12:00  16 weeks
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02 Feb 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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09 Feb 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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23 Feb 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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02 Mar 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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09 Mar 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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16 Mar 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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23 Mar 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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13 Apr 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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20 Apr 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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27 Apr 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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04 May 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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11 May 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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18 May 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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25 May 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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08 Jun 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
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15 Jun 2027
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10:00 to 12:00
Tutor
Albane Herpin
where
location to be advised
fees
full fee for this course £269.00, concession fee £161.00
who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">This course is a continuation of the Term 1 September course.  Learners wishing to join Term 2 must have done a course at complete beginners’ level for app 30 hours.</span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Combining all aspects of language learning, your teacher will provide you with the tools to confidently participate in each lesson and make steady and consistent progress. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Learners will be learning essential simple expressions, vocabulary and grammar to enable them to get by in routine everyday situations such as:  </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">-           greetings: saying hello / goodbye</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">-           making introductions: self and others</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">-           getting to know people</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">-           talking about themselves, their family and general interests</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">-           ordering a snack/drink in a bar/café / restaurant/ shop</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">-           asking what there is in town and how to get about</span></span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes, as long as they join before week 3</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Please check with the tutor via Stoke Lodge before joining</span></span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No</span></span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">French Level 1 B, Part 1</span></span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes, a course book may be used; details will be given at the first session</span></span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes. Some homework exercises will be set every week, in order to enable learners to consolidate what they have learned during the sessions</span></span></p>

What should students bring?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Pen & paper</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">An A4 ringbinder for handouts and photocopies</span></span></p>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">The course is based on the communicative approach:</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- active student interaction</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- emphasis on speaking and listening skills</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- also some reading and basic writing activities</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- pair, small group and whole class work</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- role play</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- use of realia, pictures and authentic material</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate</span></span></span></p>

Course Cancellations and Refunds

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we cancel your course</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You will receive a full refund of course fees.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We are not responsible for any additional costs, such as materials already purchased.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">7 days or more before the start date: refund minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no refund provided.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Enrolments are non-transferable.  If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Refund processing</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Refunds for online or telephone enrolments will be made via the original payment method within 14 days of approval. </span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you enrolled in the office, you will need to come in with your payment card to arrange a refund.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">7 days or more before the start date: transfer minus a 10% transfer fee.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no transfer provided.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">All transfers are subject to availability.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers between Language levels may be possible with less than 7 days notice, subject to availability.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Enrolments are non-transferable.  If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we cancel your course, and you wish to transfer to another course this will be free of charge.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Illness and non-attendance</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We recognise that illness and unforeseen circumstances may arise. However, please note that we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or transfers for missed sessions due to ill health or non-attendance.</span></span></span></span></li>
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