French 2 upper: module 1
A pre-intermediate French course developing speaking, listening, reading and writing through interactive activities, with cultural exploration and preparation towards B1.
What Pre-intermediate (A2+) French means
At A2+ French, learners can connect simple sentences, give reasons and manage a wider range of familiar situations.
Explain a preference
Je préfère voyager en train parce que c’est plus confortable et que je peux lire.
I prefer travelling by train because it is more comfortable and I can read.
Handle a small problem
La chambre est très froide. Pourriez-vous vérifier le chauffage ?
The room is very cold. Could you check the heating?
Describe an experience
L’année dernière, j’ai visité Lyon et j’ai beaucoup aimé son architecture.
Last year I visited Lyon and really liked its architecture.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops communication across speaking, listening, reading and writing. Learners practise guided conversations, role-plays and discussions, work with real-world audio and short authentic texts, and complete structured writing tasks such as emails and descriptions. Pair work, group activities, games, presentations and audio-visual resources support the teaching, with homework recommended for consolidation. Topics include life experiences, lifestyles, future plans and aspirations. Language work revises past, present and future tenses and introduces relative pronouns such as qui and que, alongside more complex and hypothetical structures. Cultural content covers autobiographical novels, daily life and new sports in French-speaking countries.
What you'll learn
- Describe personal experiences and significant moments in life with greater detail
- Narrate past events using a wider range of tenses and linked ideas
- Compare lifestyles and express opinions in discussions
- Discuss future plans, aspirations and possible changes
- Use relative pronouns and more complex sentence structures in familiar contexts
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for pre-intermediate learners at approximately A2 level who have studied French recently for around two years or have equivalent knowledge. It suits learners ready to take part in spoken interaction, pair and group work, role-plays and discussions while developing more structured expression towards B1.
- Learners should already be able to describe where they live and compare past and present situations
- The course expects learners to express preferences and opinions and share personal experiences
- Some awareness of French laws that have influenced society is listed among the joining requirements
Before you go
- The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources.
- A textbook and exercise book based on units 3 and 4 of Entre Nous 2 are specified. Learners are advised to wait until after the first session before buying them.
- Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Class teachers
Caroline Giaconella
Class teacher
Hengameh Razavi
Class teacher
Stephanie Radet
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
4 classes
Selected date
Mon 19 Oct 2026
10:15 – 12:15 • 8 weeks
£239
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 Oct 2026 Mondays | 10:15 - 12:15 | Short course8 weeks | CarolineGiaconella | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | Book now |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:00 - 19:30 | Short course10 weeks | FrenchTeacher | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 | |
14 Jan 2027 Thursdays | 16:15 - 17:45 | Short course10 weeks | StephanieRadet | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
27 Jan 2027 Wednesdays | 14:30 - 16:30 | Short course8 weeks | HengamehRazavi | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 |
Tue 12 Jan, 18:00 - 19:30
10 weeks10 weeksTue 18:00£249FrenchTeacherKeeley StreetThu 14 Jan, 16:15 - 17:45
10 weeks10 weeksThu 16:15£239StephanieRadetKeeley StreetWed 27 Jan, 14:30 - 16:30
8 weeks8 weeksWed 14:30£239HengamehRazaviKeeley Street
