Entry criteria

This course is aimed at those who have completed French Elementary 1 and 2. It is also suited to those who have an AS or A Level qualification or equivalent in French.

Emphasis is set on:

• comprehensive coverage of intermediate to advanced vocabulary, grammar and texts
• developing and enhancing all 4 communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) to a more advanced level
• full development of language learning skills
• developing confidence and accuracy when using the language in a wide range of situations

What will you do in the weekly sessions?

You will be asked to contribute to the learning process by taking an active part in the lessons. This includes participation in group and pair work. You will develop your communication skills and increase your knowledge of grammar and functions in the language.

Week	Content
1	Describing Physical appearance and Personality Describing one’s relationships with other people (friends / flatmates) Describing what people wear for different occasions
2	Describing one’s qualities and faults. Language to describe meeting up Making friends in a new town Describing one’s interests and preferences Describing things one finds easy and difficult in daily life
3	Using new expressions to discuss fears and phobias Describing a meeting with a friend / family member in town Describing a problem / unusual thing which happened recently Weather expressions in the past tense and idiomatic weather expressions
4	Describing what you are studying at university and why Giving the positives and negatives of the University experience Introduction to the French school system and explaining subject choices at A-Level
5	Introduction to different professions in French Describing the qualities needed to pursue different careers October and November traditions in France
6	Describing what one does to earn money Discuss the positives and negatives of having a part-time job Look at key language relating to job adverts online and in newspapers
7	Describing one’s past professional experience / journey Discuss what skills one has learnt during one’s education / past jobs Discuss different ways of gaining experience, incl. volunteer work / personal experiences
8	Discuss plans for employment / life after university Discuss how jobs in the future may be different / what skills will be needed Making invitations to an event / Proposing an idea to a colleague or friend
9	Discuss how you like to spend free time and how this links to future plans Reading for detail of article “Une belle échapée Use language from text to discuss benefits of various leisure activities How do French people spend their free time? (Listening for Statistics)
10	Christmas in France and the Francophone world

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 course is the natural progression for those who have completed French Intermediate 1 or equivalent.

Emphasis is set on:

• comprehensive coverage of lower-upper intermediate vocabulary, grammar and texts
• developing and enhancing all 4 communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) to a more advanced level
• full development of language learning skills
• developing confidence and accuracy when using the language in a wide range of situations

What will you do in the weekly sessions?

You will be asked to contribute to the learning process by taking an active part in the lessons. This includes participation in group and pair work. You will develop your communication skills and increase your knowledge of grammar and functions in the language.  You may also be asked to deliver individual or group presentations.

Week	Content
1	Introduction to course Consolidation and revision of French Intermediate 1
2	The advantages and disadvantages of making purchases online / Addiction to online shopping Places in the town and describing a typical French town The advantages / disadvantages of shopping in town Language for making transactions
3	Making predictions about life in the future / future technologies Describing one’s hopes for the future (Personal / Societal) Language to describe photos / images
4	Making and understanding arrangements for the weekend / the future Reacting to / giving opinions on proposed plans Using gerunds to explain how you relax / have fun / work / communicate
5	The uses of technology / mobile phones The positives / negatives of mobile phones in work and private life. Exploring language to give balanced opinions Language to express agreement and disagreement
6	Language to describe different types of TV show Give detailed reasons for liking / disliking certain shows Idiomatic language for expressing preferences.
7	Language to describe the technical aspects of a film Describe the plot of a film Give a review of a film
8	Describe what one used to enjoy watching / reading in the past Draw comparisons between the past and the present day Describe what hobbies one enjoyed as a child
9	Describing the qualities needed to be an online influencer Describing childhood memories Language to describe obligation and necessity
10	Revision of all content

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.