Beginners Level 

The beginners French course is ideal for those with no French, or a very basic level of spoken French. This is an introductory beginners course.

All the lessons are geared towards the basic requirements needed for everyday day communication. The lessons listed below are an example of the type of topics that may be covered during the two days.

The lessons will include a combination of activities, role play and formal teaching. There will be an 'icebreaker' incorporated into the first lesson.

Duration: 10 hours (with breaks and activities)

Lesson 1/  

Introductions.

Making polite conversation, eg. the weather, introducing yourself, etc.

Lesson 2/            

Basic telephone etiquette, ie. answering the phone and making phone calls.

Lesson 3/            

Health matters:  visiting the doctor, the dentist, going to the chemist.

Lesson 4/             

Key phrases when out shopping, at the market, in the restaurant, at the bank, post office, hairdresser, etc.

Lesson 5/              

Practical matters, eg. asking directions, car hire, taking your car to the garage

Lesson 6/             

Dealing with problems, eg. returning goods, making a complaint, etc.

Lesson 7/            

Entertaining French friends, eg. talking about interests, holidays, etc.