| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
This comprehensive French Beginners program offers a full syllabus over three terms, covering essential speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. With 60 hours of learning, the program is ideal for individuals with no prior French experience. Learners who complete the program will receive an official City University of London certificate and a solid foundation for further language development.
Program Outline
Outline:
This program offers a comprehensive French language learning experience for beginners, covering a full syllabus over three terms. The course starts from the very basics and builds knowledge through a series of online lessons. The program includes:
- 60 hours of learning
- 3 parts/terms:
- October - December (Part 1)
- January - March (Part 2)
- April/May - July (Part 3)
- 10 weeks per part: One evening per week (two hours) The program curriculum focuses on developing essential speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through group exercises and homework assignments. The program covers a range of topics, allowing learners to converse about themselves, their professions, interests, and leisure activities. It also equips learners to deal with situations related to traveling, outings, and French food culture. Additionally, the program includes explorations of French-speaking countries and their cultures.
Assessment:
Students who attend 70% of classes receive an official City University of London certificate. The course does not offer any accredited certifications. The program utilizes informal assessments to help learners evaluate their progress, including:
- Homework assignments
- Class performance
- Feedback from tutors
Teaching:
This program employs various teaching methods to create an engaging learning environment for students. These include:
- Roleplay
- Discussions
- Pair and group work
- Pronunciation and intonation practice
- Learning grammar in context
- Listening to audio clips
- Watching videos
- Reading comprehension exercises
Careers:
This introductory French course serves to prepare learners for further language development. Completing the full syllabus provides a solid foundation for continued learning and progression towards higher levels of proficiency. Learners who successfully complete this program may then consider enrolling in the City Short Course "French Beyond Beginners (Part 1)" or other more advanced French courses to continue their language journey and pursue their language learning goals.
Other:
- This program is ideal for individuals with no prior experience with French.
- Learners with some existing French knowledge can opt to directly enroll in "Part 2" or "Part 3" of the course, skipping the introductory segment.
- Learners who wish to refresh their previously learned French can consider the City Short Course "French Beyond Beginners (Year 2)".