CULP: French Intermediate 1 Prerequisites£
Mon 18 Jun, Wed 20 Jun, ... Fri 6 Jul 2018
Description
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.
At intermediate 1 level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.
Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
Target audience
- University staff and students
- Further details regarding Language Centre eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference): A2
Sessions
Number of sessions: 9
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 18 Jun 2018 16:00 - 18:00 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 2 | map | Isabelle Fournier |
| 2 | Wed 20 Jun 2018 16:00 - 18:00 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 2 | map | Isabelle Fournier |
| 3 | Fri 22 Jun 2018 16:00 - 18:00 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 2 | map | Isabelle Fournier |
| 4 | Mon 25 Jun 2018 16:00 - 18:00 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 2 | map | Isabelle Fournier |
| 5 | Wed 27 Jun 2018 16:00 - 18:00 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 2 | map | Isabelle Fournier |
| 6 | Fri 29 Jun 2018 16:00 - 18:00 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 2 | map | Isabelle Fournier |
| 7 | Mon 2 Jul 2018 16:00 - 18:00 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 2 | map | Isabelle Fournier |
| 8 | Wed 4 Jul 2018 16:00 - 18:00 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 2 | map | Isabelle Fournier |
| 9 | Fri 6 Jul 2018 16:00 - 18:00 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Language Centre, Teaching Room 2 | map | Isabelle Fournier |
Topics covered
The course introduces students to the following functions and notions:
- To be able to introduce oneself, giving information about one's age, origin and where one lives;
- To be able to describe one's routine, free time and weekends;
- To be able to describe one’s work experience including pp studies/jobs, and writing a mini CV;
- To be able to describe what one used to do before the current work/study situation, one’s current responsibilities, and to produce a CV for an interview;
- To be able to identify a suitable job from a website, apply for it and attend a job interview;
- To be able to talk about one’s health, request medication and understand instructions given by a doctor or pharmacist;
- To be able to discuss life styles and fitness routines;
- To be able to recount an accident in general and to follow the diagnosis and treatment;
- To be able to recount an incident in detail, describing the setting and elaborate what could have happened in another circumstance;
- To be able to analyse how life used to be in the past and compare it with the present, recounting historic events;
- To be able to comment on one’s plans and wishes, and to analyse what one would do in a variety of hypothetical situations.
Objectives
- Listening/Speaking: express opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way or offer advice within a known area, and understand instructions or public announcements.
- Reading: understand routine information and articles, and the general meaning of non-routine information within a familiar area.
- Writing: write letters or make notes on familiar or predictable matters.
Aims
- To build on a basic understanding and an appreciation of the salient linguistic features;
- To establish the learner as a confident language user in a range of predictable everyday situations;
- To equip the learner with the skills and knowledge to deal with straightforward job applications and interviews;
- To increase students’ knowledge of the cultural background of France within the context of language teaching.
Format
Presentations, practicals and online learning
System requirements
- Raven access is required
- Further information regarding Raven is available
Charging
- Students: £170 to be paid online (select 'Concessionary').
- Staff including Colleges and UCLES* staff: £185 to be paid online (select 'Full'). (* provided they are eligible to/can obtain a Raven password)
- Links to the online store will be provided with your confirmation email.
- Payment is required within 24 hours of your booking to secure your place.
- Please note that no refunds will be given after the end of the first week of the course.
- It is the student's duty to plan ahead and make sure they can cope with their study workload.
Notes
- Students are required to attend 80% of sessions
- Full details of all Language Centre programmes can be found on the Language Centre website and Language Centre Online website"
If you are a student with a disability and have a Student Support Document (SSD) from the Disability Resource Centre and you would like to share the information with us, please tick the 'special requirements' box.
Duration
Nine taught sessions of two hours plus online learning
Frequency
Three times per year (subject to demand)
Related courses
Theme
CULP: Cambridge University Language Programmes
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