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French for living, working, connecting: narration, opinions and culture (intermediate 2)
An intermediate French course developing narration, hypothetical language, grammatical accuracy and discussion of cultural and social topics.
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What Intermediate (B1) French means
At B1 French, learners can deal with most everyday situations and explain experiences, opinions and plans in connected language.
Express an opinion
Je pense que le télétravail est utile, même s’il peut parfois être assez isolant.
I think working from home is useful, although it can sometimes be quite isolating.
Explain a plan
Je veux améliorer mon français afin de pouvoir travailler à l’étranger l’année prochaine.
I want to improve my French so I can work abroad next year.
Tell a short story
Nous allions à la plage quand il s’est mis à pleuvoir, alors nous avons changé de programme.
We were heading to the beach when it started raining, so we changed our plans.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops more precise spoken French through discussion of real-world topics and issues in French-speaking societies. Learners practise describing events, discussing hypothetical situations and expressing ideas with greater grammatical accuracy. The teaching combines conversational work with focused attention to language structures, helping participants extend how they communicate opinions and explanations in French.
What you'll learn
- Narrate events in French with greater precision
- Express hypothetical situations using appropriate language structures
- Apply key grammatical structures more accurately in communication
- Discuss cultural and social issues in the French-speaking world
- Express ideas and opinions clearly in French
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for intermediate learners, labelled B1, who are developing beyond fundamental French and are ready to take part in discussions about real-world, cultural and social topics. Participation involves conversational practice alongside focused work on grammar and language structures.
- Intermediate-level French is indicated
- Discussion forms part of the course
- Topics include cultural and social issues in the French-speaking world
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Churchill Place, London E14 5RB
London E14 5RB
Nearest station: Canary Wharf
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