French Beginners (C) *COURSE CANX - LOW ENROLMENTS* (UC12L87E)

Course overview

Continue to build your confidence speaking French as you learn the basic vocabulary needed to enable you to give and ask for directions or for help, understand the answers and how to respond, in this fun, interactive course.

Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.

When Monday, 6:15pm - 8:15pm from 15th April 2024 until 1st July 2024 for 10 weeks.

No class on 6th May (Bank Holiday) & 27th May (Half Term)

Cost The full fee is £139.00. The concessionary fee is £70.00.

What you already need to know

The French beginners course that ran in the Spring introduced students to verbs in the present tense and basic conversation in short sentences.
New students who can introduce themselves in French and use a few basic sentences, or who wish to refresh knowledge gained on holiday or in school are welcome to join.

What you will learn

Topics will include:

• Asking for and giving directions
• Asking for help
• Listening to the answers
• How to respond to questions
• Offering an opinion

You will be increasing your vocabulary, speaking and listening skills.

How you will learn it

This is an interactive course that is taught using a range of methods including:

• Practical application
• Tutor-led tuition
• Video and listening exercises
• Participating in role-playing
• Individual and group sharing of resources and knowledge via Padlet

Bring to the first session

• Pen and paper
• French dictionary (optional)

Extra study or practice

None required, but practising your vocabulary between classes will help you during the lessons.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Previous students say

"The course has helped me to re-energise my interest in learning French"
"I have enjoyed being back in a classroom and learning with others."
"This will help me when I go to France next year."

Julie was born and raised in the region Lemanique (Lake Geneva, Switzerland), where she studied French, literature and history. She has over 10 years of experience as a tutor and is passionate about languages, history and culture. Alongside the structural elements, likes to incorporate everyday situations, songs, and humour into her lessons to make them as interactive and entertaining as possible.

Additional Course Information

• Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
• Course fees over £139, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
• Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
• Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

Beginners Plus will continue in the Autumn subject to interest.
This next stage course will build on the knowledge gained in the beginners class, introducing past and present tenses to make conversation more dimensional.

Future steps beyond ACRES

Find out about other courses with the National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.

Further information

Please visit the ACRES website, see our brochure, or alternatively call a member of the team on 01825 761820 or email adultlearning@acres.org.uk