French Course 102 (Level 2)
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If you want to learn to speak French, our French classes are ideal for adult learners to enjoy a practical and social experience while you learn French language and culture. Learn French the smart way with French courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.
Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Ideal for preparing for travel or work commitments, participants will learn the basics of language and build upon French 101. This course focuses on topics such as the city, accommodation, travel and outdoor activities. Grammatical and phonological elements are introduced as learners work on their French speaking, oral comprehension, reading and writing skills.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Talk about their city.
- Name and locate places in a town.
- Obtain information about local accommodation and make a booking.
- Find their way around (understanding directions).
- Write a postcard.
- Talk about the weather and leisure time activities.
- Indicate their country of origin, or destination.
Content
This course covers the following topics:
- The city
- Accommodation when travelling
- Writing a postcard when on holidays
- Enquiring about and making booking accommodations
- Giving their impressions about a place
- Speaking about their activities
- Talking about the weather
- The definite and indefinite articles
- Prepositions for place
- Demonstrative adjectives
- Asking/ answering simple questions: why/ because
- Asking “yes” or “no” questions
- Irregular verbs at present tense: prendre/ descendre/ venir
- Vocabulary for topics: “city”, “accommodation”, “postcard/ mail”, "weather"
- Phonetic: un/ une, accent grave/ accent aigu, asking a question, de/ d', pronunciation of -ent
Intended Audience
Suitable for A1 level students, those who have completed French 101 or who have completed 20 hours of recent face-to-face tuition.
Delivery Style
This course is delivered as a series of interactive workshops where active participation is encouraged. Each session is conducted in a friendly and relaxed classroom setting.
Prescribed Text
Alter Ego Plus 1 A1 Livre d’Eleve & CD-ROM by Annie Berthet, ISBN 9782011558107.
Alter Ego Plus 1 A1 Cahier d’Activites & Audio CD by Annie Berthet, ISBN 9782011558114.
Based on the Introductory Dossier 2 of the above text. The text is used for activities and forms the basis for consolidation and practice between meetings.
Textbooks should only be purchased after confirmation is received from us. This usually occurs up to 5 days prior to commencement.
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Please Note
Selected Language and Culture courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.
Features
- $100 repeat class - Conditions apply
- Small class size (~20 max)
- Central location
Language courses are offered in four terms each year during January, April, July and October.
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