French Elementary Term 1 (small class supplement based on 4 attending)

This course is for:

Students have completed a year of the target language or have a basic knowledge of the target language.

The course is divided in three terms and by the end of the three terms students should be able to:

·         Understand sentences and commonly used expressions associated with topics directly related to his/her direct circumstances (e.g. personal information or information about his/her family, shopping, work, activities, immediate surroundings).

·         Agree on something or make arrangements in everyday conversation.

·         Handle very short social exchanges making him/herself understood in simple, routine situations

·         Dealing with a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and common topics.

·         Describe his/her background and education, immediate surroundings and other things associated with immediate needs in a simple way.

·         Write short notes, letter and emails, for example asking information about something, talking about plans in the near future.

The course will cover the following topics:

·         Order in a café/restaurant

·         Express one’s tastes

·         Give one’s appreciation on a garment

·         Talk about the weather

·         Describe connected objects and their usefulness

·         Talk about daily activities

·         Ask for/tell the time

·         Make a booking by phone

·         Take an appointment

For the first session students will need:

Pen and paper only. Students will be provided with handouts/worksheets.

Additional Costs:

The tutor will suggest a textbook for you to buy.