French 3 upper: module 1
Upper-intermediate French course developing spoken and written communication through discussion, language study and cultural material, working towards CEFR B2.
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 personal and social themes such as healthy eating, intergenerational relationships and humour to develop more detailed French communication. Learners discuss social issues, respond to news and explain experiences, while studying relative pronouns, reported speech, comparatives, the anterior future and the passive voice. Teaching centres on spoken interaction, with pair and group work, role play, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Selected extracts from contemporary French-language literature provide material for exploring cultural and social themes.
What you'll learn
- Report events with increasing accuracy and detail in French
- Discuss relationships between generations using more nuanced language
- Identify and comment on different styles of humour
- Use relative pronouns, reported speech, comparatives, the anterior future and the passive voice in spoken and written French
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for upper-intermediate learners working towards B2. It is aimed at people who have studied French recently for at least four years or completed French 3 Lower. Participation involves regular spoken interaction, including pair work, group work and role plays.
- Previous French study is expected, either recently for at least four years or through French 3 Lower
- Learners should be able to follow moderately complex authentic spoken French and routine telephone conversations
- Learners should be able to read press or other authentic articles and write summaries of their main points
Before you go
- The course uses Entre Nous 4, Units 1-3. Learners are advised to wait until after the first class before buying the book.
- Teaching and learning resources are available through Google Classroom.
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