French 4: pratique et perfectionnement
Advanced (C1+) French course combining spoken interaction, listening practice and discussion of social and cultural topics.
What Advanced (C1+) French means
At C1+ French, learners can express complex ideas precisely, understand nuance and adapt their language to different contexts.
Qualify an argument
Bien que l’argument soit globalement convaincant, il néglige plusieurs conséquences imprévues.
While the argument is broadly convincing, it overlooks several unintended consequences.
Convey nuance
Ce n’est pas la proposition elle-même que je conteste, mais la précipitation avec laquelle elle est mise en œuvre.
I do not oppose the proposal itself; what I question is the rushed way it is being implemented.
Adapt your register
Je vous saurais gré de bien vouloir reconsidérer cette décision au vu des informations complémentaires ci-jointes.
I would be grateful if you would reconsider the decision in light of the additional information attached.
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 French through pair and group activities, role play, games and discussions. Learners share experiences, respond to interviews and short reports, and exchange ideas about subjects including social media, misleading advertising, complaints and online reviews. Language work covers expressing agreement, disagreement, opinions and reactions with greater nuance. Learners also practise the indicative, present subjunctive and double object pronouns, alongside cultural discussion of Stromae and strikes in France.
What you'll learn
- Express opinions and feelings using more complex sentence structures
- Discuss social media and related issues in French
- Use the indicative and present subjunctive to express viewpoints and reactions
- Write and respond to an online review
Is this course right for you?
The catalogue lists this course as Advanced (C1+), while the course description identifies it as B1. The description is aimed at learners who have studied French recently for at least three years or completed the preceding course module, and who can already discuss opinions, use past tenses and form more complex sentences.
- Previous recent study of French is required according to the course description
- Learners take part in regular pair and group interaction
- The course involves discussing personal, social and current topics in French
Before you go
- The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources.
- The course is based on Entre Nous 3, Units 4 and 5. The provider recommends waiting until after the first class before buying the book.
Class teacher
Pierre Porcheron
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Mon 1 Feb 2027
12:30 – 14:30 • 8 weeks
£249
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
