Essentials

• Start Date: Thursday 18th January 2024
• Date & Time: Thursday 7.30pm – 8.45pm
• Venue: Impington Village College, New Road, CB24 9LX
• Tutor: Catia is a Qualified Teacher with a Degree in Modern Languages – Portuguese and French and a Post-Graduation in Special Needs. She is passionate about teaching languages to students of all ages.
  Catia is Portuguese and she moved to the UK 6 years ago. She is thrilled with the possibility of once again being able to share her knowledge and experience with adults willing to learn a second language.
• Course Level: Beginners
• Weeks: 10
• Terms: 1
• Fee per term: £70
• Additional Course Costs: none

Course Description

The course is aimed at those with no previous knowledge of French or very little, and is designed to give the absolute beginner confidence to start speaking the language from the very start.

You will learn how to communicate effectively in everyday situations. The basic skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening will be practised but the emphasis is on speaking. A variety of activities will be used, including role-plays, games and group work.

Aims and Objectives

• Learn how to introduce yourself, use greetings and goodbyes
• Ask and give personal information, such as age, profession, nationality, family
• Be able to express likes and dislikes
• Be able to order meals and drinks in a restaurant / book a hotel room
• Be able to find your way in the street by asking and giving directions
• Learn about the French culture

Progression – what next? 

Once you finish this course you can continue improving your skills and knowledge by enrolling in the Intermediate Course.

How progress and success will be recorded

• Baseline test
• Informal review of progress

Materials / Equipment required for First Class

Please bring the following to your first session:

• Notebook
• Pen/ Pencil