French Stage 3 Grammar

When & Where

9 January 2025 - 27 March 2025 ( 16.5 hours, 11 weeks )
Evening, Thursday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Michel Willame
Course Code W24HMSI07B
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

French Stage 3 Grammar is designed for learners with a foundational understanding of French who wish to refine and expand their grammar skills. This course focuses on more complex sentence structures, including, advanced verb tenses and pronouns.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Mastery of Complex Tenses: Develop a strong command of advanced tenses, including the subjunctive, conditional, and imperfect, to accurately convey nuanced meanings in both spoken and written French.
Enhanced Sentence Structure: Learn to construct complex sentences using relative pronouns and conjunctions, enabling clearer and more detailed communication.
Improved Fluency and Accuracy: Gain confidence in speaking and writing with increased grammatical precision, reducing common errors and enhancing overall fluency.
Expanded Vocabulary and Idiomatic Expressions: Broaden your vocabulary and learn idiomatic phrases to express ideas more naturally and authentically in French.

Cost

Full fee

£180

Concession fee

£135

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Class format and activities

Whether you’ve been with us before or you’re joining now, be assured that this content rich, dynamic course run in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere will help you consolidate your French Grammar knowledge, improve confidence in all four skills and expand your cultural awareness.

Entry requirements

for French Stage 3 Grammar is a completion of French Stage 2 or an equivalent level. Learners should have a basic grasp of French grammar, including present, past, and future tenses, as well as familiarity with foundational vocabulary and sentence structure. This course is ideal for those who can hold simple conversations and understand basic written French, aiming to progress toward more complex expressions and intermediate-level comprehension.

What you need to know before you enrol

Revision will be an important part of learning, therefore you should dedicate at least 2 hours a week to individual study and homework.

What you need

Paper and pen, A bilingual French dictionary. If required, a course book will be negotiated at the start of term. Please bring your own device, and a notebook and file to each lesson.