French for Beginners (UC12F58A)

Course overview

This course aims to provide an opportunity to learn and practice basic topics such as talking about yourself, asking the way and ordering food and drink, also covering some basic grammar.

Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.

When Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8:30pm from 24th September 2019 until 7th July 2020 for 30 weeks.

29th October (Half term holiday), 10th, 17th 24th & 31st December, 7th January, 18th February (Half term holiday),17th, 24th,31st March, 7th & 14th April, 26th May (Half term holiday) 30th June.

Cost The full fee is £353.00. The concessionary fee is £179.00.


Additional Costs
The use of a textbook may be recommended, to support study in class and at home. It may also be useful to have access to a dictionary. Your tutor will advise on the textbook at the first session. To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials or text books until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date. Course fees over £115 can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order. Please contact the office for details.

During the course

This is an online course which will be taught in real time using a video platform (usually Google Meet), supported by other online resources. To ensure you get the most out of the course and can fully participate in the sessions you will interact with your tutor and other students through speaking,
listening and the chat function, as well as being able to see each other via the video links, though you can turn off your camera and microphone at any time. You will therefore need to have access to
either a laptop, computer or portable device (eg tablet or phone) (this ideally needs to be less than 5 years old), with a camera / webcam and microphone, as well as a good broadband / Wi-Fi connection.

Though not a prerequisite, we would advise that you create a separate email account for your online learning prior to the start of the course and let the ACRES' Office and your tutor know the address.This will be more secure and also allow you to share your email address with other students on thecourse to enhance your learning experience, without disclosing your personal information.

Please note that this course has been converted from the previously advertised classroom based
course and whilst we will endeavour to deliver the subject as outlined in the Course Information Sheet content may need to be adapted or changed to ensure you receive the best possible learning
experience. Your tutor will give you further details and information, including any resources or
equipment you need, prior to the start of the course.

You will be sent more information about your course, including how to join your online sessions, in
due course.

What you already need to know

You will need little or no previous knowledge of the language.

What you will learn

You will learn:

- How to greet and exchange personal details
- How to talk about family, job and daily routine.
- How to order food and drink in a restaurant.
- How to buy food and solve problems.
- Locate buildings in town and ask for directions

How you will learn it

- Tutor led tuition for grammar points/vocabulary.
- Role play on topics in pairs or small groups.
- Conversation in pairs or individually.
- Internet based exercises, quiz and games.
- Listening exercises.
- Watching videos in French related to topics.

Bring to the first session

Paper and pen

Extra study or practice

Studying between classes may be beneficial but will be optional. The tutor may refer to extra exercises in the textbook or online and very occasionally ask students to finish a task started in class or research a topic at home.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Additional Course Information

French Beginners Plus 30-week course in September 2020.

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

Future steps beyond ACRES

To find out about other courses that might extend your skills and knowledge go to https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/courses/Pages/default.aspx

Further information

For details of ACRES courses, please speak to your tutor, visit the ACRES website at www.acreslearning.org.uk, consult our latest brochure, or alternatively speak to a member of staff at the office in Uckfield on: 01825 761820