French - Natural Conversational Fluency A is delivered at the level C1 of the European Framework for languages with the aim of reaching a C2 level. Students are expected to have a good command of the language, both written and spoken, with a practice of at least three past tenses, the conditional, the future tense and some knowledge of the subjunctive to consolidate. They will work with newspapers articles, films extracts, documentaries, literature, legal and business documents, etc.... in different areas such as Science, Art, Architecture, Ways of life, and more.
In this course, students will be working on magazine articles, fragments from tv programs, radio programmes, videos, book extracts, etc... related to a broad range of topics from equality, technology, environment, cinema, to personal memories or literature. Students will be able to discuss the material, provide and defend opinions, and use grammar points, vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in these materials, using formal, informal and even colloquial French. This course also covers sociocultural aspects of France and of other French speaking countries.
What next?
French - Natural Conversational Fluency Level B - 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 previously followed a B2/C1 course or about 5 years of French, or else, a French Developing Fluency course, or have previously lived and worked in a French context, using French on a regular basis.
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.
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.
