If you have already studied French for approximately 2-3 years, this is a course intended for you. It offers revision of basic themes and consolidation of familiar French expressions and grammatical structures. You will build on previous skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing French, therefore extending your knowledge and understanding of the language. Discussion of cultural events and issues in French-speaking countries offers greater opportunities for oral interaction.

The book used is Alter Ego+, Book 1 – méthode de français (Hachette).

Agenda: The course is offered in modules of 16 weeks (2 × 8 week terms).

Term 3 - Dossier 8 (Carnet de Voyage); Dossier 9 (lesson 1)

Topics:

• Parisian Buildings Transformed
• Dream Houses; Restorations, Changes

Language and Vocabulary:

• Descriptions of houses
• Names of household rooms, features, furniture, items
• Guidelines for use of imperfect, perfect or present tense
• Use of il ya and depuis

Term 4 - Dossier 9 (lessons 2, 3)

Topics:

• Advertisements for Rental Accommodation
• Alternative Lifestyles
• Sharing Accommodation
• Noël en France

Language and Vocabulary:

• Filling in forms
• Enquiring about available accommodation
• Understanding, formulating house rules
• Describing flatmates and rental experiences
• Revision of direct and indirect pronoun objects
• Distinctive regional housing in France
• French Christmas traditions

Level 5/6, approximately 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 year’s prior learning of the language necessary.

Materials:

Please bring pen and paper.

About our Tutors:

“As a French native I am passionate about teaching all things French and I believe learning French whilst having fun, practising conversations and participating in the class is the key to success in learning a new language.” Valerie

New – Flexible Payment

Pay your Language Course Fee in four equal instalments:

• 1st Payment Secures your enrolment – this can be paid at any time before the commencement of the course
• 2nd Payment: Week 5 of 16
• 3rd Payment: Week 8 of 16
• 4th Payment: Week 12 of 16

Please contact the enrolments team on 9528 3344 to arrange your flexible payment plan.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled prior to the commencement and you will be informed.