French 3 upper: an insider's guide to France
An upper-intermediate French course delivered in French, using presentations and Q&A to explore three French cities, their culture and practical vocabulary.
What Upper Intermediate (B2) French means
At B2 French, learners can communicate fluently on concrete and abstract topics, develop arguments and respond in detail.
Support a viewpoint
Même si cette mesure avait un coût initial, elle profiterait à toute la collectivité à long terme.
Although the measure would have an initial cost, it would benefit the whole community in the long term.
Discuss an abstract issue
La technologie facilite la communication, mais elle soulève aussi des questions de confidentialité.
Technology makes communication easier, but it also raises questions about privacy.
Negotiate a solution
Si nous repoussons l’échéance d’une semaine, nous pourrons respecter le budget sans réduire la qualité.
If we extend the deadline by a week, we can keep the budget without reducing quality.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course examines three French cities, with the cities covered depending on the course version. Topics include transport, venues, city-specific sports, museums, monuments, gastronomy and places to eat. It also considers regional accents, habits, vocabulary, historical background and cultural influences, giving learners an overview of local differences across France. Teaching is based on presentations and question-and-answer sessions, with the course delivered in French.
What you'll learn
- Use vocabulary related to transport, venues and local activities in the cities studied.
- Identify places of interest including museums and monuments.
- Discuss regional gastronomy, shops and places to eat.
- Recognise regional differences in accents, habits and vocabulary.
- Explain selected historical and cultural influences on the cities studied.
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for upper-intermediate French learners, represented by the B2 level label, with at least four to five years of recent study or equivalent knowledge. Presentations and Q&A are conducted in French, so learners should be prepared to follow and participate in French.
- Requires at least four to five years of recent French study or equivalent knowledge.
- Uses a presentation and Q&A format rather than a workshop-based approach.
Before you go
- The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources.
- The tutor provides the course materials.
Class teacher
Silvana Avram
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
2 classes
Selected date
Sat 12 Dec 2026
11:00 – 15:30 • 1 day
£49
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 Dec 2026 Saturday | 11:00 - 15:30 | One-day class1 day | SilvanaAvram | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £49.00 | Book now |
6 Mar 2027 Saturday | 11:00 - 15:30 | One-day class1 day | SilvanaAvram | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £49.00 |
Sat 6 Mar, 11:00 - 15:30
1 day1 daySat 11:00£49SilvanaAvramKeeley Street
