About The Course

Location

Bordeaux – FRANCE 

Overview (draft for beginners)

The Intensive French language course consists of 4 French lessons per day, from Monday to Friday. The lessons are held by qualified and passionate teachers, in groups of no more than 15 participants. It is recommended both for those who already have a basic knowledge of the French language and for absolute beginners, but mostly for all those who want to  discover the artistic and historic marvels of the territory and also to have some fun!

Lessons are mainly based on spoken communication, but also deal with the more formal aspects of the language. Our teachers will encourage dialogues and discussions about various topics, from art and literature, to  current events and everyday life.

Textbooks and support materials (copies, newspaper articles, songs, films) are provided by the staff and are included in the price. By the end of the course you will have practised with different forms of communication, improving your speaking abilities.

Our staff will arrange extracurricular activities in the afternoons and evenings, allowing you to discover the surroundings, visit museums and enjoy daily life!

Target-group

• School principals & directors (primary & secondary)
• Teachers (primary & secondary)
• Educational Advisors
• Community leaders
• Community workers
• Social workers
• NGO‘s working with minority groups, migrants & refugees
• Civil organisation staff

Learning outcomes

• Become more familiar with the French Education System and French culture
• Introduce the student to the study of French language and culture
• Use short conversations concerning everyday situations of life, in order to communicate in French.
• Increase participants’ comprehension of written and “listened” French language
• Share experiences and expertise with teachers from other european countries to develop a professional group network.
• Promote European cooperation in the field of education within the framework of the Erasmus+ program by partnership building

Programme

Day 1 (Monday):

• 9:00am-10:00am: Introduction to the French language: Alphabet, pronunciation, and basic phrases
• 10:00am-11:00am: Greetings and introductions
• 11:00am-11:15am: Break
• 11:15am-12:00pm: Numbers, dates, and telling time
• 12:00pm-1:00pm: Basic vocabulary for daily activities

Day 2 (Tuesday):

• 9:00am-10:00am: Grammar basics: Nouns, verbs, and adjectives
• 10:00am-11:00am: Common French verbs and their conjugations
• 11:00am-11:15am: Break
• 11:15am-12:00pm: Talking about likes and dislikes
• 12:00pm-1:00pm: Describing people and things

Day 3 (Wednesday):

• 9:00am-10:00am: Introduction to basic sentence structure
• 10:00am-11:00am: Asking and answering simple questions
• 11:00am-11:15am: Break
• 11:15am-12:00pm: Ordering food and drinks in French
• 12:00pm-1:00pm: Discussing hobbies and interests

Day 4 (Thursday):

• 9:00am-10:00am: Talking about the past: Introduction to past tenses
• 10:00am-11:00am: Basic travel vocabulary and phrases
• 11:00am-11:15am: Break
• 11:15am-12:00pm: Giving directions and asking for help
• 12:00pm-1:00pm: Shopping vocabulary and basic conversation in stores

Day 5 (Friday):

• 9:00am-10:00am: Introduction to French culture and customs
• 10:00am-11:00am: Review of key concepts and vocabulary
• 11:00am-11:15am: Break
• 11:15am-12:00pm: Conversation practice and role-playing
• 12:00pm-1:00pm: Final assessment and wrap-up of the course

CERTIFICATE: Certificate of attendance, including a description of the course content; Europass certificates on request.

PRICE: 480 euros

FREE AFTERNOON CULTURAL VISIT

SCHEDULE:  classes can take place in the Morning (9:00 – 13:00) or afternoon (15.00 – 19.00).

COURSE PROGRAM AND VENUE: The definite schedule will be sent to the participants approximately 3 weeks before the course.

 Any changes to the course are at the instructor’s discretion.

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