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Peter Symonds College

Adult & Higher Education

Overview

This course is designed for complete beginners who want to learn the basics of the French language. You will learn the French alphabet, basic grammar and essential vocabulary. This course will give you a foundation level in both spoken and written French. 

What Will I Study?

Throughout the course, you will:

  • Learn the French alphabet, numbers and how to pronounce them correctly.
  • Build essential communication skills for everyday situations. 
  • Learn how to greet others, introduce yourself, and exchange basic personal details such as name, origin, address, job, family and friends, the weather, the town you live in and food.
  • You will discover aspects of the French culture, customs and traditions.

Entry Requirements

This course is open to complete beginners with no prior knowledge of French. 

If you have any questions regarding your suitability for this course, please contact us ahedlanguages@psc.ac.uk 

Materials

Textbooks will be discussed in your first session. Please bring with you a pen, paper and a folder.

Progression

We offer a Semester 2 course in the summer term. It begins immediately after Semester 1 and is an integral part of the course, the exact length of which will be decided in the spring term. After completing this course students can progress to the next level of the language.