Prerequisites
French for beginners A1 part 1 (approximately 20 hours of study).
Course goals
After the course you should should be able to make yourself understood and understand others in simple everyday situations, which are some of the skills mentioned for level A1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
About the course
In this course you will learn:
- how to introduce yourself
- how to ask simple questions and give simple answers
- to speak and write in French about simple topics
- basic grammar
- regular words and simple phrases
- about cultures and societies where French is spoken
No lesson on March 4th due to spring break.
Approach
We work on all language skills, but we focus on oral communication. The language used by our teacher is mainly French, however English will be used to make the introductions and to clarify. You are expected to actively participate during the lessons as well as during exercises in pairs and small groups. You will need to set aside a few hours of practice at home before each lesson following the introduction. We have a limit of 16 participants.
Teacher
Your teacher has French as their first language and is a French as a second language (FLE) teacher.
Course literature
The course uses modern course literature that focuses on reading, listening, writing and speaking. You will receive further information about the course literature with the start notice you will receive one week ahead of start. The course literature is not included in the fee.
Dates
The course runs for 7 weeks and starts on April 7th with a 1,5-hour lesson each week. The last lesson takes place on May 26th.
Note! No lesson in week 16 because of the Easter holiday.
Important Booking Information
The last day to register is one week before the course starts. Although it is possible to register after this date, we need a minimum number of participants to run the course. So make sure to register a week before the start date to ensure the course takes place. Payment is required at the time of booking. If you have a foreign bank card, please contact the language department to request an invoice instead.
Questions?
Do you need a different setup? Contact our language department:
sprak.umea@folkuniversitetet.se
Kursledare
Louise Patrouix
I'm very curious by nature, be it about subjects, practices, anything and everything. It is something very important for me and I like to encourage and support that attitude in my students.
I'm interested in teaching a language via its culture in the wide sense: pop culture, cinema, sports, theater, arts. That's the interesting part about learning a new language in my opinion: access to its life and culture! In my course focus is brought to talking and expressing ideas while learning the language's structure. My strength is trying to adapt to each student and sharing her interests and encouraging you to share yours.
I have a teaching French as a Foreign Language (FFL) certification from Université de Liège (BE) as well as a bachelor in Culture and Media Studies (FR) and a master in Gender Studies (SE). When I’m not teaching at Folkuniversitetet, I am an artist and studying Curatorial practices at university.
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