Who is this course for?
Learners who are over 19 years of age and possess a keen interest in learning to read and speak basic French. This course is for complete beginners.

Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

How do I enrol?
If you are paying the full fee, the quickest way to enrol is online at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk, simply create an account and select enrol now. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please call our friendly customer service team on 01752 660713.

Course aims
This is an introductory course to French, designed to allow you to communicate in everyday situations when travelling to French-speaking countries. You will cover the following topics: - Recognising colours - Identifying animals - Describing family members - Ordering drinks - Using numbers up to 100 - Giving simple opinions By the end of this course you will recognise and use colours in French. You will use simple adjectives to describe animals and people (e.g., colours/tall/short etc.) and follow the rules for adjectival agreement (masculine/feminine/singular/plural). You will be able to identify the correct use of ‘my’ in French. You will be able to order a variety of drinks in a café or bar and offer and accept drinks socially. You will use numbers in the context of pricing and build up your recognition and use of key question words in the context of ordering drinks. You will be able to give simple opinions (e.g., like/dislike etc.). You will use your growing knowledge of phonics to pronounce new words independently.

How will the course be delivered?
This is a practical course and the sessions will include tutor-led demonstrations, learner-led group activities, instruction and repetition. These will form part of the delivery together with one-to-one support as required.

Will I need to study or practise outside the classroom?
You will be expected to review your notes between lessons to ensure maximum benefit from your course. It is always useful to practise your skills between sessions. Your tutor may encourage home learning, or independent research.

How will I know I’m making progress?
Your tutor will set objectives for each session and give feedback on how you are progressing. You will agree personal targets as part of your Individual Learning Plan (ILP), and you will review your targets throughout the course to check your own progress.

What will I need for the course?
Please bring a notepad, and pen to each session. You may wish to bring a file for any handouts. A laptop with internet access is required for completion of coursework and home learning outside of the classroom. Please note that food and drink are not permitted to be consumed in the classroom. You may bring a bottle of water with a lid with you if required.

Progression
French Beginners Part 2 Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information on your next steps after this course. Visit our website at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or contact us on 01752 660713 to discuss or to make an appointment.

Career opportunities
Our Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information on career opportunities and will be able to help you make a plan of action to achieve this.

Please note
Most courses attract a subsidy from the Education and Skills Funding Agency and can be used to match funding for ESF. It is a requirement of the ESFA that you complete various forms at different stages of your course, further information is available on request. Courses are subject to a minimum number of enrolments and could be cancelled if recruitment is low. In some cases, an alternative class at a different location may be offered. Room numbers are subject to change - please check when you arrive at the venue.