French Beginners Plus **Course now full, please call 01825 761820 for alternatives ** (UC12F65A)
Course overview
A course for those with some French knowledge to remind you of what you know, consolidate and develop your language skills. Increase your vocabulary and brush up on your grammar. Practice speaking and gain confidence as you learn more about the language and culture.
Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.
When
Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:30pm from 21st September 2022 until 30th November 2022 for 10 weeks.
No class 26th October (Half Term).
Cost
The full fee is £139.00.
The concessionary fee is £70.00.
What you already need to know
This is a course aimed at a confident beginner.
You will be familiar with the following:
Numbers - The verbs 'to be' and 'to have' - The construction of the present tense - French sounds and pronunciation rules - Formal and informal modes or greeting - Details about yourself and family - Cafe life - Tell the time and ask for directions.
What you will learn
Topics will include :
- Revising verbs in the present, future and past tense
- Building a full sentence, using articles, pronouns and prepositions
- Asking & answering questions, about yourself and others
- Describing people, places and property
- Expressing your appreciation and opinion
- Pronunciation rules and tips to sound more fluent
By the end of the course, you will have more confidence interacting with locals when staying and travelling in a French-speaking country.
How you will learn it
- Tutor-led tuition for grammar points/vocabulary
- Participating in role-playing on topics
- Practical application of knowledge in groups
- Listening and writing exercises
- Use of Padlet for further learning from home in between sessions
Bring to the first session
- Pen and paper or a notebook
- A folder or binder to keep hand-outs
- French dictionary (optional)
Extra study or practice
Practising between the sessions is optional but encouraged. Julie will set some weekly homework
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.
Previous students say
"The role play was excellent, I learnt the most by practising the words."
"Words on the page can look so different from how they're spoken and I thought pronouncing the words would be an impossible task, but it was surprising how quickly I got my tongue around them."
Additional Course Information
The use of a dictionary is recommended, to support study in the sessions and at home. To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any textbooks until you are certain that your course will run.
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £139, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
This course will continue in January 2023
Please check our website for up to date information on all upcoming ACRES courses.
Future steps beyond ACRES
Find out about other courses with the
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