French 3 upper at a gentle pace: module 3
An upper-intermediate French course focusing on speaking, listening, complex grammar and cultural topics at a gradual pace.
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 develops spoken and listening French through topics including cinema, education and information, with cultural material on Paris through films, Daniel Pennac and new social trends. Language work covers the relative pronoun dont, the subjunctive for expressing wishes, reported speech, indirect questions and the passive voice. Teaching uses varied activities, listening practice, vocabulary-retention advice and guidance on speaking in groups more independently. Learners will also receive tips for improving their understanding of spoken French, with homework recommended to consolidate classwork.
What you'll learn
- Express opinions about films using more complex sentence structures and specialist vocabulary
- Discuss education using more complex sentence structures and specialist vocabulary
- Respond to and give feedback on other people’s opinions about new media
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for upper-intermediate French learners, shown as B2, who have recently studied French for at least four years. Participants should be able to express opinions and feelings using complex sentence structures. The course involves regular speaking and listening activities, including group communication.
- Requires recent study of French for at least four years
- Includes regular speaking and listening practice
- Homework is recommended between classes
Before you go
- The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources.
- The course is based on Entre Nous 4, units 6 to 8. Learners are advised to wait until after the first class before buying the coursebook.
Class teacher
Isabelle Fontan
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Mon 19 Apr 2027
12:00 – 13:45 • 13 weeks
£269
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
