French Advanced - Conversation - Summer Course - Online Live

About the Tutor: Lynne Walton

Our Language tutors are either native speakers or have native-speaker fluency in the language they teach. They have specialist qualifications and experience in teaching a foreign language to adults and all have experience of living in the country of the language they teach.

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The focus will be on oral communication (speaking and listening) and some reading and writing will also be included. Pronunciation and French culture are an integral part of the course. The course will be conducted mainly in the foreign language. Learners will work through different activities individually, in pairs and in small groups, using a variety of learning methods and resources (role-play and games etc). Homework set will provide and opportunity for self study including the use of online resources., Initial assessment will be carried out at the beginning of the course to assess individual skill level. Each student starting point will be recorded on an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and targets will be set. This will be revisited from time to time during the course to monitor and record progress. , Tutors will mark homework and give written or verbal feedback.

The course book will be discussed at the first session if appropriate. , Students will need to bring a pen and paper and an A4 ring binder for handouts, although we advise students not to buy anything until after the first session.

The appropriate follow on course is another French Advanced course. , The tutor will be able to advise or check our website.
During your course your tutor will offer guidance in relation to your personal progression route. Courses are designed to progress you to further study or into employment. In addition some of our courses support access to Further and Higher Education opportunities. KAE web site has information about these courses and developing your own business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self-employment or an interest in developing a career. We can also help you access the National Careers service.

Students should have studied the language for approximately 350 hours or have completed up to A level or have spent an extended period of time in the country., For anybody who has attended one of our French Advanced courses and/or is looking to develop their fluency and accuracy to a near native level in pronunciation/intonation, choice of vocabulary, grammar as well as idiomatic/colloquial expressions.
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