Languages
French 3 lower at a gentle pace: module 1
An intermediate French course at a slower pace, developing speaking, listening, grammar and cultural knowledge through guided classroom activities.
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What Intermediate (B1) French means
At B1 French, learners can deal with most everyday situations and explain experiences, opinions and plans in connected language.
Express an opinion
Je pense que le télétravail est utile, même s’il peut parfois être assez isolant.
I think working from home is useful, although it can sometimes be quite isolating.
Explain a plan
Je veux améliorer mon français afin de pouvoir travailler à l’étranger l’année prochaine.
I want to improve my French so I can work abroad next year.
Tell a short story
Nous allions à la plage quand il s’est mis à pleuvoir, alors nous avons changé de programme.
We were heading to the beach when it started raining, so we changed our plans.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops spoken and written French through topics including holidays, musical tastes and lifestyles. Learners revise pronouns, past tenses and adverbs, then work with the plus-que-parfait, past infinitive and present conditional to construct more complex sentences. Teaching focuses on listening practice, group speaking and strategies for communicating more independently without relying on notes. Vocabulary-retention activities and cultural material on Matisse and Gauguin, music and peace, and French-speaking-world superstitions are also included. Homework is recommended to consolidate classroom learning.
What you'll learn
- Use a broader range of past tenses to discuss past events more accurately
- Apply French pronouns with greater accuracy
- Express opinions and preferences on a range of subjects
- Use a wider range of French vocabulary
- Construct more complex sentences to exchange ideas and opinions
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for intermediate learners developing beyond foundational French, with an emphasis on gradual progress in speaking and listening. Learners should have completed French 2 upper at a gentle pace, module 3, or studied French for three recent years. The course involves exchanging ideas in groups and working towards greater fluency and accuracy.
- Prior French study is expected
- Participation includes exchanging ideas about work, lifestyles and other familiar topics
- Homework is highly recommended
Before you go
- The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources.
- It is based on Entre Nous 3, units 1 to 3. Learners are advised to wait until after the first class before buying the coursebook.