Brush up your holiday French

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Course code: FLC27

Aimed at and suitable for learners at post-beginner level who would like to refresh and brush up on their ability to manage in everyday situations during their next holiday in France or in a French speaking countries.

when

Dates

From 22 Apr 2024 to 10 Jun 2024
Mon 13:00-15:00

6 weeks

22 Apr 2024

13:00 to 15:00

29 Apr 2024

13:00 to 15:00

13 May 2024

13:00 to 15:00

20 May 2024

13:00 to 15:00

03 Jun 2024

13:00 to 15:00

10 Jun 2024

13:00 to 15:00


with Albane Herpin

where

Stoke Lodge 

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


fees

Fees and concessions

total  fee  for  this  course: £90.00.

the full tuition fee for this course: £90.00 ,the concession fee  £54.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Aimed at and suitable for learners at  post-beginner level who would like to refresh and brush up on their ability to manage in everyday situations during their next holiday in France or in a French speaking countries. If you would like a little refresher of your basic knowledge of French ahead of your  travels, this course, taught over 8 sessions,  will enable you to brush up on common phrases to use abroad in conversations and transactions.</span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The lessons are interactive and immersive to maximise your knowledge. Topics will include:   Essential phrases and greetings/ asking typical holiday questions/ getting  around using public transport / booking holiday activities / conversing with hotel staff /ordering food and drink/ purchasing and paying /communicating in emergencies e.g, at a pharmacy /French culture and etiquette</span></span></span></span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes, but please check with the tutor via the admin office first</span></span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes, learners should have done a beginners course and have a basic knowledge of French.</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, Term 1</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 will be set between sessions.</span></span></p>

What should students bring?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Pen and paper.</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">- some basic reading and 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:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- role play</span></span> </p>

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">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%.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-left:48px"> </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">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.</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">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.</span></span></span></p>