This is a continuation of the  New Beginners' course started in Term 2, 2025.  Students will learn more specific vocabulary for making enquiries at the library or the bank; talking about expecting a baby, maternity leave, health, human relationships and clothes.  French grammar points will include: modal verbs, reflexive verbs, the immediate future, the imperative (commands), pronouns and an introduction to the PAST tense.

Required resources:  Vite et bien 1 (2nd edition) an all-inclusive textbook and activity book with audio CD and answer booklet. This textbook will be used for all level 1 classes. (Available for purchase from the AFT). 

While we endeavour to offer classes in line with the enrollments made, there are a number of restrictions, principally, total enrollment numbers and availability of teachers. All times and venues of classes are subject to confirmation.

Pace: 1.5 hours per week for 8 weeks

This course is a continuation from Elementary A2 level from Term 2, 2025 and is for any student wishing to learn the language for business, travel or everyday use. Students will develop skills to use in conversation, reading, listening and writing. Having now completed Vite et Bien 1 we will continue with Vite et Bien 2 at B1 level.
This course aims to build general comprehension and communication skills in more advanced French. Grammar points will include further refinement of verb tenses (present, perfect (including agreement of the past participle and the imperfect) and more pronouns.

Required resources: Vite et Bien 2 (2nd edition) an all inclusive textbook and activity book with audio CD and answer booklet.  Available for purchase from the AFT.  This textbook covers level B1.

Pace: 1.5 hours per week for 8 weeks

As in previous terms  this class is a “composite class” of those who have started or completed the elementary levels and those who had been enrolled in the Upper Intermediate (B2) level. Your teacher will adapt the course in response to the enrolments and she intends to cater better to your needs without being tied to a textbook.

Each class will be based on a theme related to French society, cultural practices and politics. Lesson content will be based on a variety of resources including newspaper articles, songs, plays, and online media. This course aims to further consolidate comprehension and communication skills in more advanced French through discussion, reading and listening activities.

Required resources: Resources will be supplied for each lesson (and there may be a small surcharge to cover resources, rather than a textbook)

While we endeavour to offer classes in line with the enrollments made, there are a number of restrictions, principally, total enrollment numbers and availability of teachers. All times and venues of classes are subject to confirmation.
Pace: 1.5 hours per week for 8 weeks