French Level 3A - Advanced

This course is available for enrolment.

Registered before? Sign in and enrol

Not registered yet? Sign up

Course code: L4AH

For advanced learners who have been learning for several years and are almost fluent.

when: From 17 Sep 2026 to 28 Jan 2027
Thursday 18:45-20:45 16 weeks
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

Ce cours s'adresse à des personnes qui ont un bon niveau de français.

These courses at advanced level are suitable for students who are reasonably competent in the language.

What can students expect?

En quoi consiste ce cours ?

Vous serez dans un groupe animé et soutenu par le professeur. Vous participerez à des discussions sur une grande variété de sujets: des articles de journaux, du cinéma, de la vie courante et des sujets qui intéressent les membres de la classe. Vous développerez votre confiance dans la communication en Français dans une atmosphère sympa et informel en écoutant, lisant, regardant et faisant des exercices.

Dans ce cours nous allons :

• améliorer leur prononciation

• parler plus couramment en faisant des exercices de grammaires

• étendre leur vocabulaire 

• discuter de sujets pratiques 

Ce cours s'adresse à des personnes qui ont un bon niveau de français et qui veulent approfondir leurs connaissances ainsi que parler plus couramment, améliorer leur prononciation et élargir leur vocabulaire dans une variété de domaines. 

To be in a group, with a supportive tutor, where they will be given the opportunity to take part in discussions and conversations on a broad choice of topics (current affairs, cinema, tourism, and any subjects that interest the class…) and a range of activities, such as reading, listening, completing exercises, in order to increase their confidence and knowledge in a friendly atmosphere. 

To build on existing knowledge and to

<ul>
<li>improve fluency and pronunciation through conversation </li>
<li>improve accuracy through grammar exercises </li>
<li>expand vocabulary through the reading of texts on various topics</li>
<li>talk about practical or topical subjects</li>
</ul>

The course is for learners who have studied French to a fairly advanced level and who wish to improve their accuracy, their pronunciation and widen their vocabulary to cover many different topics (social, political and cultural)

Late starters allowed?

Est-ce possible de commencer en cours de route ?

Oui, si vous avez le même niveau que le reste de la classe : Vérifiez en contactant le professeur.

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 before joining

Previous experience required?

Doit-on avoir déjà de l’expérience ?

Oui, les étudiants doivent avoir appris le Français pendant plusieurs années. Ils doivent parler plus ou moins couramment.

Yes. Students should have been learning French for a number of years and be more or less fluent.

What is the progression route?

Que faire ensuite?

Rejoignez le Niveau 3 B

Ou les étudiants peuvent rester à ce niveau. Chaque année le cours est différent car il est adapté aux intérêts des étudiants présent et le matériel utilisé change.

Join the highest level, French Level 3 C; or learners could join the same course, when a similar pattern is used with a different choice of topics and new material.

Are there any extra costs?

Y a-t-il des coûts supplémentaires?

Non

No

Work set between sessions?

Y-a-t-il des devoirs ?

Oui. Généralement des articles à lire en notant le nouveau vocabulaire et en préparant des points de discussion et des commentaires. Quelquefois il y a des devoirs écris, des présentations orales sur des sujets choisis par les étudiants.

Yes. Homework is set. It usually consists of reading an article, making a note of new vocabulary and preparing for discussions or comments. Sometimes, homework consists of some writing, sometimes preparing a short presentation on a set or individually chosen topic.

What should students bring?

Que doivent apporter les étudiants à la première session ?

Du papier et un stylo

Pen and paper

Teaching method/style?

Méthode utilisé?

Beaucoup de discussions. Les étudiants lirons des articles en ligne, écouter des podcasts et des enregistrements ainsi qu’écouter les autres étudiants. Regarder des petites vidéos et faire des exercices.

Teaching method/style?

Mainly discussions and conversations. Also reading articles online, listening to recordings, podcasts and to peers, watch short videos, gap filling exercises, Q&A, quizzes, etc

Course Cancellations and Refunds

If we cancel your course

<ul>
<li>You will receive a full refund of course fees.</li>
<li>We are not responsible for any additional costs, such as materials already purchased.</li>
</ul>

If you cancel

<ul>
<li>7 days or more before the start date: refund minus a 20% administration fee.</li>
<li>Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no refund provided.</li>
<li>Enrolments are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</li>
</ul>

Refund processing

<ul>
<li>Refunds for online or telephone enrolments will be made via the original payment method within 14 days of approval. </li>
<li>If you enrolled in the office, you will need to come in with your payment card to arrange a refund.</li>
</ul>

Transfers

<ul>
<li>7 days or more before the start date: transfer minus a 10% transfer fee.</li>
<li>Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no transfer provided.</li>
<li>All transfers are subject to availability.</li>
<li>Transfers between Language levels may be possible with less than 7 days notice, subject to availability.</li>
<li>Enrolments are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</li>
<li>If we cancel your course, and you wish to transfer to another course this will be free of charge.</li>
</ul>

Illness and non-attendance

<ul>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>