Languages
French 3 upper: conversation
An upper-intermediate (B2) French course centred on discussion, spoken interaction, listening and topics relating to France and French-speaking countries.
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6 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22 Sept 2026 Tuesdays | 18:00 - 19:30 | Short course11 weeks | StephanieRadet | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 | Book now |
23 Sept 2026 Wednesdays | 12:45 - 14:15 | Short course11 weeks | YolandeMallet DeChauny | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 | |
16 Oct 2026 Fridays | 14:15 - 16:15 | Short course8 weeks | IsabelleFontan | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 | |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:00 - 19:30 | Short course10 weeks | StephanieRadet | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 | |
13 Jan 2027 Wednesdays | 12:45 - 14:15 | Short course10 weeks | YolandeMallet DeChauny | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 | |
29 Jan 2027 Fridays | 14:15 - 16:15 | Short course8 weeks | IsabelleFontan | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 |
Wed 23 Sep, 12:45 - 14:15
11 weeks11 weeksWed 12:45£249YolandeMallet DeChaunyKeeley StreetFri 16 Oct, 14:15 - 16:15
8 weeks8 weeksFri 14:15£249IsabelleFontanKeeley StreetTue 12 Jan, 18:00 - 19:30
10 weeks10 weeksTue 18:00£249StephanieRadetKeeley StreetWed 13 Jan, 12:45 - 14:15
10 weeks10 weeksWed 12:45£249YolandeMallet DeChaunyKeeley StreetFri 29 Jan, 14:15 - 16:15
8 weeks8 weeksFri 14:15£249IsabelleFontanKeeley Street
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 uses discussion-based topics to extend learners’ understanding of France and French-speaking countries while practising spoken French. Topics are agreed with the tutor at the beginning of the course. Activities include pair and group work, role plays and language games, supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual material. Learners work on initiating conversations, expressing opinions, asking precise questions and checking details. Listening practice also includes developing the ability to understand news items more confidently.
What you'll learn
- Initiate and take part in conversations in French
- Express opinions and ideas in spoken French
- Ask precise questions and check details during conversations
- Develop listening comprehension skills
- Understand news items with greater confidence
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for upper-intermediate French learners, identified as B2. The source recommends prior study equivalent to a French 3 Lower course or around four to five years of recent French study, together with knowledge of intermediate grammar terminology such as the subjunctive, conditional and pronouns.
- Learners should have a fairly high level of French
- The course involves frequent spoken interaction
- Topics and discussion activities are conducted in pairs and groups
Before you go
- Course work is based mainly on the tutor’s own materials, with presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources used in class.