This course is for absolute beginners. It aims to give students a basic knowledge of reading, listening, spoken and written skills in a dynamic and communicative way, through individual, pair and group work and studio-based and authentic texts. The focus is on accuracy as well as communication.
- Entry requirements: None.
- Level 1 module is offered in October 2023 and January 2024.
- Timetable for January courses: Groups 1 and 2 – Thursdays, 6-8pm.
- Method of delivery: Group 1 fully online; Group 2 face-to-face (in the classroom).
This module is designed to provide near-beginners with the foreign language skills to enable them to interact satisfactorily in survival situations and social encounters in the foreign country and to be aware of related aspects of the foreign culture and environment.
- Entry requirements: Completion of Level 1 or three months' prior language learning.
- Level 2 module is offered in October 2023 and January 2024.
- Method of delivery: Hybrid.
- Timetable for January course: Mondays, 6-8pm.
This module is designed to develop the language competency already acquired by students. It focuses on developing the levels of communication in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Students will improve and consolidate the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary acquired previously. The module also engages with aspects of the language's culture and society as it aims to provide students with a wider context for language learning.
- Entry requirements: Completion of Level 2 or six months' prior language learning.
- Level 3 module is offered in January 2024.
- Method of delivery: Blended (half face to face and half online via MS Teams).
- Timetable for January course: Tuesdays, 6-8pm.
This module is designed to reactivate and build on students' previous knowledge of the language, to equip students with further linguistic skills to enable them to communicate in a number of familiar work and social situations and respond accordingly, and to broaden the students' awareness of aspects of the foreign culture. It focuses on developing the levels of communication in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Students will improve and consolidate the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary acquired previously.
- Entry requirements: Completion of Level 3, one year's prior language learning or equivalent of level A1 of CEFR.
- Level 4 module will be offered in October 2024.
The module will consolidate and develop existing linguistic skill in speaking, reading, listening and writing; students will increase their vocabulary, be able to use more complex structures and become aware of register and also consolidate and deepen their awareness of aspects of the foreign culture and work environment. Students will improve and consolidate the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary acquired previously.
- Entry requirements: Completion of Level 4 or equivalent of level.
- Level 5 is offered in January 2024.
- Method of delivery: Blended learning (half face to face and half online via MS Teams).
- Timetable for January course: Mondays, 6-8pm.
This module further develops reading, speaking, writing and listening skills practised in previous courses. It emphasises communication and comprehension, but also builds on the grammar base acquired in previous modules. It focuses on developing the levels of communication in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Students will improve and consolidate the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary acquired previously.
- Entry requirements: Completion of Level 5 or equivalent of A2 level of CEFR.
- Level 6 module will be offered in October 2024.
The module will consolidate and develop existing linguistic skills in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Students will increase their vocabulary, be able to use more complex structures, become more aware of register and consolidate and deepen their awareness of aspects of the foreign culture. Students will gain confidence and ability in oral communication through guided discussion, and individual and group presentations. Students will be given writing tasks such as short essays, guided writing activities and grammar revision exercises. Some translation and summary work will also be undertaken, working from the target language source into English. Audio and written materials will be used to widen their knowledge of life in target language speaking countries.
- Entry requirements: Completion of Level 6 or equivalent.
- Level 7 is offered in January 2024.
- Method of delivery: Blended learning (half face to face and half online via MS Teams).
- Timetable for January course: Tuesdays, 6-8pm.
This module is for students who have achieved the equivalent of level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The emphasis is on achieving an advanced level of communication and accuracy in speaking, listening, reading and writing in both formal and informal registers. Communication skills which will be developed include discussion, interview techniques and presentation skills, reporting skills and writing a report.
- Entry requirements: Completion of Level 7 or B1 equivalent.
- Level 8 will be offered in October 2024.
This module is for students who have completed KLS level 8 or achieved the equivalent of level B2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The module will consolidate and develop existing linguistic skills in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Students will increase their vocabulary, be able to use more complex structures and become more aware of register and also consolidate and deepen their awareness of aspects of the foreign culture. Students will gain confidence and ability in oral communication through guided discussion, and individual and group presentations. Students will be given writing tasks such as short essays, guided writing activities and grammar revision exercises.
Some translation and summary work will also be undertaken, working from the target language source into English. Audio and written materials will be used to widen their knowledge of life in target language speaking countries.
- Entry requirements: Completion of Level 8 or B2.1 equivalent.
- Level 9 is offered in January 2024.
- Method of delivery: Blended (half face-to-face and half online via MS Teams)
- Timetable for January course: Thursdays, 6-8pm.
In the academic year 2023-24, we are offering two conversation courses where students can develop their conversational skills (pronunciation, vocabulary extension – food, music, culture, travel, cinema etc. – grammatical structures, accentuation and intonation). These courses will help students communicate in French in real-life situations with clarity and confidence.
Fee for the conversation courses is:
- KU students £10.00
- KU staff: £50.00
- Members of the public: £110.00
French Conversation & Culture Course – Post-Beginners (October 2024 start)
This course is aimed at people who:
- have a basic competence in the language (e.g. have completed KLS French Level 3, A1 or equivalent)
- want to increase their confidence in communicating in a supportive setting
- wish to practise speaking and expand their vocabulary
- are interested in finding out more about the culture of French-speaking countries
Course structure: The course consists of 1 hour weekly sessions for 10 weeks and starts in October 2023.
This course will be offered in October 2024.
French Conversation & Culture Course – Intermediate (January 2024 start)
This course is aimed at people who:
- have a good competence in the language
- want to increase their confidence in communicating in a supportive setting
- wish to practise speaking and expand their vocabulary
- are interested in finding out more about the culture of the country
Course structure: The course consists of 1 hour weekly sessions for 10 weeks and starts in January 2024.
Timetable for January 2024 course: Tuesdays, 5-6pm.
Method of delivery: Blended learning.
