Welcome! Our French for Travellers course is a beginner course ideal for anyone wanting to start their journey of learning the French language, planning to travel to a French speaking country or wanting to refresh their learning of the very basics of the language. Students will learn to introduce themselves and their friends and family, talk about where they come from, ask basic questions, and order drinks in a café.  No prior assessment needed.

Required textbook: BBC Talk French 1

Pace: 1.5 hours per week for 8 weeks

Already have knowledge of the French language or want to 'brush up' on your French, then this is the course for you. Students will learn how to make enquiries and communicate in a range of situations, such as the bank, the train station and the pharmacy. You will expand your knowledge of French grammar and learn how to talk about past events and make plans for the future. As well students will learn about cultural and historical aspects of France and put their learnings into practice through conversation, regular writing and homework.

Required textbook: Vite et bien 1  
Recommended resource: Verb wheel

Pace: 1.5 hours per week for 8 weeks

This course is for students who have completed level A2 and have begun their learning at the intermediate level. Students will expand their knowledge of the cultural aspects of France, while gaining a deeper understanding of French grammar and vocabulary. Students will put their learnings into practice through conversation, regular writing, homework and role plays. 

Required textbook: Vite et bien 2

Pace: 1.5 hours per week for 8 weeks

This course is for students who have completed level A2 or placement text, and have begun their learning at the intermediate level.  Students will expand their knowledge of the cultural aspects of France, while gaining a deeper understanding of French grammar and vocabulary. Students will put their learnings into practice through conversation, regular writing homework and role plays.

Required textbook: Cosmopolite 3 / B1 textbook and workbook
Pace: 1.5 hours per week for 8 weeks

The focus of this course is to build on your French grammar and develop more complex language structures, while enhancing your French-speaking skills with discussions and debates on a variety of subjects such as current affairs and cultural topics.

Required textbook: Cosmopolite 4 / B2 textbook and workbook

Pace: 1.5 hours per week for 8 weeks