This
course, delivered by a native speaker, is designed to build the confidence of
students at an intermediate level. It is an interactive audio-visual course
combining revision of the basics, exercises, conversation and cultural input.
During the course, your tutor will take you from Paris to Nice using the French
language and will focus on different aspects to develop your skills.
Every day you
will:
- receive vocabulary sheets
including key words and common sentences,
- practice your French skills with a
variety of exercises and role-plays,
- French culture is intertwined in
all the activities including music and films.
A
tablet or smart-phone is highly recommended and please bring a notebook and
pens.
Day 1:
Ice-breakers to
encourage people to get to know each other and develop a team spirit. Revision
of basics including introducing yourself, the difference between 'tu' and
'vous', and French étiquette.
Navigate in Parisian transports. A quiz on Paris introduces you to some of the
mysteries of the City of Light.
Day 2:
Paris direction
Nice by train! Discover tips to book a plane ticket. In small groups organise
your itinerary based on the rich material provided (discussion in small groups
to determine date, time, price etc.).Each group will prepare and present a role-play
Day 3:
Preparation to
visit Nice and its surroundings. Learn about the cultural gems. Where to stay?
How to book a hotel in Nice. Exercises will follow.
Day 4:
To visit the
region you will need to rent a car and chose 2 or 3 places of interest. In
small groups, organise a tour and present it to the rest of the class.
Day 5:
A French film
is at the centre of this session. Some selected scenes will give a basis for
debate which should show-case your progress and your increased confidence in
French.
Frederique Green
About Frederique
Frédérique, a French native
naturalised British citizen, studied French Law at the University of Bordeaux before
completing a BTS in International Commerce in Paris. She holds a BA in Theology
and Religion from Oxford Brookes. She is currently a PhD researcher attached to
the University of Birmingham and Elizabethtown College/Pennsylvania. Her
research focuses on the interaction between the American government and the
Amish Christian minority living in the USA.
She has tutored French to people
of all ages and levels for more than 18 years. She is passionate about her
research on the Amish and is keen to share her knowledge with others. She has presented
papers on the Amish at conferences in the UK and in the United States.
