French - Conversation Advanced Level

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Course Description

Course Description
Due to the current and evolving situation with Covid 19, the delivery methods of this course are subject to change. There may be times when the lessons will be held remotely, via live video calls, use of our Moodle area, private social media groups etc. By signing up to the course you are agreeing to this wide range of teaching and learning approaches; the lessons will be held in classrooms where this is usually the case, when it is safe to do so, and may be switched to online as the need arises.
This course is planned to start in a classroom, and with reduced group sizes to allow for distancing.
All learners and carers will need to adhere to the Covid guidelines relevant at the time of this course, including those from the government, council and MAE, relating to the centres, classrooms and resources and materials.

This course is aimed at those who can communicate confidently in a wide range of everyday situations including making arrangements, describing activities in all tenses, as well as answering general enquiries. This course will be delivered following an outline providing plenty of class activities and self-study opportunities.
 Prosp Description
Open What will I learn on this course?
Learners will confidently use the present, past and future tenses in a wide range of situations such as:
1.How to write a letter of thanks and express gratitude
2.How to use the language of selling and buying
3.How to follow instructions and making recommendations
4.How to explain problems, how to complain and how to deal with a complaint
The following grammatical points will be covered:
- the immediate past
- the gerunds
- the conditional
- introduction of the subjunctive
Whilst
1. gaining knowledge of all aspects of French culture
2. consolidating speech with numerous phonetical exercises
3. learning strategies to continue learning outside of the classroom
It would be preferable to have followed a level 3 or 4 course or have an equivalent ability in the language, e.g. a past qualification, such as GCSE or O/A level.

USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
• Use of BBC website.
• References for access to France Inter and Europe1.co.fr radio stations.
• References for access to TF1, M6 and Arte replay.co.fr TV channels.
• Access to duo lingo
 Prosp Learn
Open Is this course suitable for me?
This course is aimed at those who can communicate confidently in a wide range of everyday situations. Prosp Suitable
Open Is there anything else I need to know about the course?
Bring pen and paper, a folder with dividers is useful for notes and handouts. Additional learning materials will be made available on the Moodle website (www.macls.com)
Time spent between lessons on the language is beneficial: watching films or TV, listening to the radio and music in the language. Homework will be set on a weekly basis to consolidate class activities.
Various learning strategies will be used to address learners’ needs ranging from pair and group work, around the table participation, role plays, activities in all 4 skills.
Prosp Anything Else
Open Will there be additional costs?
A Voici course book will need to be purchased and possibly a dictionary. Prosp Additional Costs
Open What could I go on to do after this course?
Medway Adult Education has a range of language courses available in Italian, Spanish and French. Your tutor will discuss your progression with you on the course as you work towards both group and your own individual goals. Before the end of the course, you will be given all the information as to what is recommended for you to progress onto, e.g. the next level.

If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.
 Prosp After
Open What is the attendance policy?
In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed. Prosp Attendance
Open How are IT/Digital skills used and enhanced on this course?
Open Health & Safety
Open For e-learning courses - etiquette and safe learning
Q001189A
08/11/2022
23/05/2023
Tuesday
10:00
12:00
2.00 hrs per session
21 session(s)
281.00
Rochester Adult Education Centre