French A2.1 Compact combined

TARGET AUDIENCE

Any person interested in developing their oral and written communication skills in the language offered, and who is autonomous (i.e. able to carry out online research independently) and who is ready to invest time outside the course for their learning. Effectively, the objectives of the work plan and the evaluations are identical to the standard classes which take place three times per week.

The learner must possess or have regular access to computer equipment (a PC, tablet or laptop) which is connected to the internet, and which the learner is able to use productively. The course participant has good word-processing skills (i.e. is able to use MS Office, emails, etc.) as well as the ability and willingness to use various applications, as well as ‘cloud’ and online sharing platforms, which are necessary to take these courses.

SKILLS TAUGHT

Listening and speaking

Reading and writing

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Assuming regular attendance and independent study, you should be able to do the following by the end of this course:

– Exchange information on everyday matters: introduce yourself and others, talk about your activities, your health, your surroundings (home, hobbies, shops, travel, holidays)

– Describe and compare places (town, neighbourhood, accommodation, etc.), people, things

– Ask and give advice and directions.

METHODOLOGY

Pair work and work in the class plenum.

COURSE TYPE

This course alternates between classroom and distance learning:

- once a week: a 100-minute face-to-face class (in class) at INLL

- once a week: a 100-minute distance and live class via the Teams platform or Zoom

The two courses are compulsory and complementary.

This course is:

– based on work plans developed from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

– subject to evaluations and gives the learner the option of a skills assessment.

Rules for an online course

COURSE MATERIALS

Reference book:

Title: Édito A2 (2ème édition) : Livre de l’élève + Cahier d’activités

Authors: M.Dodin, C.Fafa, F.Gajdosova, A.Horquin, A.Pasquet, M.Perrard, V.Petitmengin, C. Spérandio

Publisher: Didier

ISBN:

- Student’s book : 9782278104109

- Exercise book : 9782278104123

Up-to-date material (French as a foreign language) corresponding to the level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Real-world materials

EVALUATION

Learners will be assessed continuously throughout the semester and on the basis of a final oral test. They will receive a certificate outlining their level in the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking).