French Level 1B - Part 1 Beginners Plus

<p><span style="font-size:16px">A course for students who have some basic knowledge of French. Not suitable for complete beginners. The course aims to consolidate and develop students’ basic knowledge of French.  </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">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></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Learners will be learning expressions, vocabulary and grammar to enable them to get by in routine everyday and social situations such as:   </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- give specific information about yourself and others </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- describe your daily routine </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- describe your leisure activities </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- ask and understand directions </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- buy food </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- going shopping </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Yes, as long as they join before week 3 </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Please check with the tutor via Stoke Lodge before joining </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Learners must have done approximately 60 hours of French at complete beginners’ level.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">French Level 1B, Part 2</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Yes, a course book may be used; details will be given at the first session.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Yes. Some homework exercises will be set every week, in order to enable learners to consolidate what they have learned during the sessions </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Pen & paper </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">An A4 ringbinder for handouts and photocopies </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">The course is based on the communicative approach: </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- active student interaction </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- emphasis on speaking and listening skills </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- also some reading and basic writing activities </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- pair, small group and whole class work </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- role plays </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- use of realia, pictures and authentic material </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- use of audio-visual techniques when appropria</span>te </p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">A small dictionary would be useful</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Course Cancellations by Us</strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased. </span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Cancellations by You</strong></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date:  Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued.</span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Transfers</strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">A 10% transfer fee applies.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge. </span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Illness and Absence</strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health. </span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>How Refunds Are Issued</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Refunds are returned via the original payment method:</span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office. </span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Online Course Access</strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</span></span></li>
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