Return to French (lower intermediate)
A spoken-interaction French revision course covering lower-intermediate grammar and everyday topics for learners at Pre-intermediate (A2+).
What Pre-intermediate (A2+) French means
At A2+ French, learners can connect simple sentences, give reasons and manage a wider range of familiar situations.
Explain a preference
Je préfère voyager en train parce que c’est plus confortable et que je peux lire.
I prefer travelling by train because it is more comfortable and I can read.
Handle a small problem
La chambre est très froide. Pourriez-vous vérifier le chauffage ?
The room is very cold. Could you check the heating?
Describe an experience
L’année dernière, j’ai visité Lyon et j’ai beaucoup aimé son architecture.
Last year I visited Lyon and really liked its architecture.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course revisits lower-intermediate French through topics including holidays, personal experiences, free time, advice, instructions and future plans. Grammar work covers the simple past, present perfect, imperfect, present continuous, comparatives, object pronouns, the imperative and future tense. Teaching centres on spoken interaction, with pair and group work, role plays and games supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Homework is highly recommended for consolidating the classwork.
What you'll learn
- Make comparisons using relevant French structures
- Talk about personal experiences and completed actions
- Describe past events and past habits
- Give advice and instructions
- Discuss future plans and intentions
Is this course right for you?
This revision course is intended for learners who have some existing French and want to revisit and consolidate lower-intermediate language. The Pre-intermediate (A2+) label indicates a level beyond the earliest stages of learning, while the course focuses on refreshing core material.
- Designed for revision and consolidation rather than first-time study
- Includes frequent spoken interaction with pair and group activities
- Homework is highly recommended between classes
Before you go
- Teaching and learning resources are provided through Google Classroom.
- The course uses the tutor's own materials.
Class teachers
Isabelle Fontan
Class teacher
Silvana Avram
Class teacher
Stephanie Radet
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
5 classes
Selected date
Thu 29 Oct 2026
16:15 – 17:45 • 6 weeks
£149
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 Oct 2026 Thursdays | 16:15 - 17:45 | Short course6 weeks | StephanieRadet | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | Book now |
12 Nov 2026 Thursdays | 18:00 - 21:00 | Short course4 weeks | SilvanaAvram | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £179.00 | |
7 Dec 2026 Mondays | 18:00 - 20:00 | Short course2 weeks | FrenchTeacher | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £129.00 | |
19 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 19:35 - 21:05 | Short course10 weeks | IsabelleFontan | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
16 Feb 2027 Tuesdays | 15:00 - 17:00 | Short course6 weeks | StephanieRadet | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £179.00 |
Thu 12 Nov, 18:00 - 21:00
4 weeks4 weeksThu 18:00£179SilvanaAvramKeeley StreetMon 7 Dec, 18:00 - 20:00
2 weeks2 weeksMon 18:00£129FrenchTeacherKeeley StreetTue 19 Jan, 19:35 - 21:05
10 weeks10 weeksTue 19:35£239IsabelleFontanKeeley StreetTue 16 Feb, 15:00 - 17:00
6 weeks6 weeksTue 15:00£179StephanieRadetKeeley Street
