French Level 4 | Evenings

About this course

Lessons are primarily conducted in French, with spoken communication supported by group work and role-plays. Learners practise discussing hobbies, family and news, while developing language for everyday situations across listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course covers question formation, pronouns, possessive adjectives, adjective agreement, the recent past and near future tenses. It also introduces aspects of family life in France and French literature through Les Cahiers d’Esther.

What you'll learn

• Discuss hobbies, family and news, including announcing or reacting to information
• Form questions using Qu’est-ce que… and use faire and jouer appropriately
• Apply possessive adjectives and adjective agreement
• Distinguish between c’est / ce sont and il est, elle est, ils sont and elles sont
• Use the recent past and near future tenses
• Apply tonic pronouns in French

Is this course right for you?

This Elementary (A2) course is intended for learners who have already studied some French. Previous completion of Level 3 or around 36 class hours is recommended. Participation includes spoken communication, group work and role-plays, with lessons mainly conducted in French.

• Progression is based on class participation and self-study rather than formal tests
• Learners uncertain about their level can use the provider’s placement test

Before you go

• The required coursebook is Mon Alter Ego 1, Livre de l’élève A1, Unit 4, published by Hachette, ISBN 978-2017153139.
• Lesson summaries, notes, additional study resources and study tips are included.
• The course includes access to workshops and events for IH London students.