Course description

You achieved the A1 and most of A2 level of CEFR (with Adult Education 2 full textbooks) or its equivalent elsewhere or you learnt French up to Grade 10,11 or 12 in high school and wish to refresh your French. You already know the present tense, passé composé, imparfait, futur simple and futur proche of all kind of verbs.

This French intermediate 2 course is delivered in 6 terms (around 100 hours) and the course will have the same title for all the terms. If you are not sure if it is the right class/level for you or wish more information, please contact Adult Education before enrolling.

This is not an intensive course but it will require some study and doing weekly homework.

What your course will cover

In a relaxed, friendly and supportive atmosphere, you will have:

• Regular revision exercises covering all the grammar learned to date
• Listening and reading exercises to enhance comprehension, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and cultural awareness
• Development of oral and listening skills with lots of practice of everyday life conversation about familiar topics (work, leisure, food, holidays ...)
• French cultural topics

You will learn the following grammar during the course of the 6 terms:

• The conditional tense: how to build it and how to use it
• The recent past
• The use of the different future tenses
• Verbs with prepositions

What to bring

• A pen and notebook for work done in class.
• A folder for your many handouts – an expandable A4 folder with plastic sleeves is recommended.
• Any French verb book (or tool).
• French/English dictionary (or tool) (eg Collins, Robert).

Important information

• Most language classes fill up quickly. However, your class could be cancelled if not enough people enrol. If you are concerned about buying the textbook that may be of no use to you then please check the viability of your class with Adult Education before purchasing your textbook.
• The program follows the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR), which has become the international reference for learning and teaching European languages, as well as assessing language acquisition. Students may wish to sit for the exam called DELF.
• The CEFR is divided in 4 levels:
• A1 level: 6 terms of Adult Education (French 1 - French for beginners to Continuers 6), completed within 130 hours: students are able to introduce themselves, talk about their hobbies, explain where they live, describe relationships etc.
• A2 level: 8 to 9 terms of Adult Education (French Intermediate 1 & French Intermediate 2), completed within around 140 hours: students are able to communicate and exchange on familiar and habitual subjects
• B1 level: French independent with Adult Education. Students are able to interact with ease in French on familiar topics with native speakers
• B2 level: Students are able to communicate with a degree of spontaneity and ease. It is also the level of language proficiency that most French universities require from undergraduate foreign students.

Please note that children must not attend this class unless it is a specified parent/child activity.

Disability and special needs

Libraries Tasmania is committed to achieving open, equitable access and participation to a range of adult education programs and courses. If you have a disability or medical condition which you think may impact on your ability to participate in an adult education course, please complete the Special Needs Form available at: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/enrolling, or contact the adult education team: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/contact. This will help us to make the necessary adjustments to maximise your enjoyment and experience in your chosen course. All enquiries are confidential.

Please note that carers supporting learners with disabilities can attend our classes free of charge. For more information, please contact adult education team: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/contact.

Refund policy

Cancellations and Refunds
Please choose your course carefully. A full refund is payable in the event that a class is cancelled. No other refunds are considered except for extenuating circumstances which are supported by a written application.

Contact details

For General Enquiries contact

• (03) 6165 5564

Or for specific enquiries relating to issues in your area, contact your local centre "http://www.libraries.tas.gov.au/locations":http://www.libraries.tas.gov.au/locations"

Terms and Conditions

Go to: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/policies or contact the adult education team:
http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/contact