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French - Natural Conversational Fluency Level B

Course code: P10474

Subject area: Languages

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

10:00 - 12:00

Days of week:

Wednesday

Course date:

14th Jan 2026 - 25th Mar 2026

Course location:

Oxford Central Library

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

French - Natural Conversational Fluency B is delivered at the level C1/C2 of the European Framework for languages. The depth and consistency of learning is designed to stretch your ability in formal, informal and colloquial French. You are expected to have a good command of the language, both written and spoken. You will exchange, analyse and debate in different areas such as science, innovations, social issues, legal rights, art and literature, etc…
In this course, students will be working on fragments from tv programmes, radio programmes, on books and French comics books (Bandes Dessinées), theatre plays, poetry, science, reportages, interviews, legal documents etc... related to a broad range of topics from equality, technology, environment to personal memories or literature. Students will be able to discuss the material, give opinions and use grammar points, vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in these materials. This course also covers sociocultural aspects of France and of French speaking countries, gathering information about “la Francophonie”.

No refreshments available, please bring your own.Free parking onsite

Please note there will be no class on 19/02/2025.In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start date.

What next?
French - Natural Conversational Fluency C - Oxfordshire Adult Learning offer a wide range of similar workshops and courses, please check our website for further information.
Entry criteria
Students doing this course have a good command of the language, both written and spoken. They have been using French for about five years or attended a French Mastering Fluency A course.
Fee information
You may also like to buy a small dictionary. Your tutor will be able to advise you at the first session.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£217.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£121.00

Learning & method assessment
As this is a not accredited informal methods of assessment will be used.

For example:

Observation/Demonstration

Self-assessment

Question & answer/reading

Practical exercises

1:1 tutor support

To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.