Entry criteria

This course is for those with very little or no knowledge of the language. It is also suited to those who may have a GCSE grade 3 (D) or below in the language.

Emphasis is set on:

• achieving a basic level of communication in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
• developing confidence and a degree of accuracy when using the language in a limited range of everyday situations encountered when interacting with sympathetic native speakers
• stimulating interest in countries where the language is spoken

What will you do in the weekly sessions?

Students will practise listening, speaking, reading and writing in the sessions. You will take part actively in group, pair work, and role plays.

Tutors will cover the following content, which will be tailored to each group’s needs.

Week	Content
1	Introduction to the course First encounters: Meeting and greeting Taking leave Introductions Classroom language/items Difference between tu/vous
2	Introductions: Asking and saying: Where you live Where you are from Your nationality Your profession Gender agreement
3	Introducing others: Giving someone’s name, nationality, profession/studies, where they are from, where they live Naming members in a family
4	Family: Numbers up to 70 Requesting and giving personal information: age, marital status, saying if you have siblings and/or children, giving their names and ages
5	Food and drink: Ordering snacks and drinks in a café/bar Asking for and expressing price Typical snacks/drinks in France Reflexive verbs
6	Places/ locations: Naming typical places in a town Asking and saying where places are in relation to each other. Expressing distance
7	Places/ locations: Asking for and giving directions Naming different geographical places where people live: en ville, à la campagne, dans un petit village etc Describing locations: big, small, old, new, modern, historic etc
8	Shopping: Numbers 70+ Colours Clothing Expressing preference
9	Bon appétit!: Buying food/ drink and everyday items in typical French shops Reading a menu Ordering a full meal in a restaurant Commenting on a meal
10	Christmas vocab Christmas in French Dinner for One

Independent learning

You will progress further by reinforcing the topics covered in the group with private study.

Materials will be provided by your tutor and these will be available on the Blackboard organization.

Entry criteria

This 10-week course is aimed at those who have completed French Beginners 1 (equivalent to 20 hours of tuition), or equivalent.

Emphasis is set on:

• reinforcing and extending content from Beginners 1
• achieving a practical level of communication in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
• developing greater confidence and accuracy when using the language in a limited range of situations
• stimulating interest in countries where the language is spoken and deepening understanding of the language

What will you do in the weekly sessions?

Students will practise listening, speaking, reading and writing in the sessions. You will take part actively in group, pair work, role plays, and individual or group presentations.

Tutors will cover the following content, which will be tailored to each group’s needs.

Week	Content
1	Revision of personal introductions
2	Present tense workshop
3	Free time: Describing hobbies and what you do in your free time. Sports Expressing frequency Days of the week
4	Likes/dislikes: The weather and seasons Saying what you do when the weather is good/bad. Expressing contrast and saying what you like/ do not like to do. Giving reasons
5	Daily routine: Telling the time Describing daily routine Saying what you have to do
6	Future plans: Countries and regions The near future tense workshop Describing what you are going to do
7	Transport: Describing summer plans Buying train tickets Requesting/giving travel information The 24-hour clock with timetables
8	Hotel stays: Enquiring about facilities/services in a hotel Complaining in a hotel
9	Writing An email and a postcard Describe an object
10	Recap of all the content of A1 beginner course

Independent learning

You will progress further by reinforcing the topics covered in the group with private study.

Materials will be provided by your tutor and these will be available on the Blackboard organization.