French: Elementary 3

Course Summary

Discover the joy of French with our French Elementary 3 course! Perfect for continuing beginners, this short course equips you with essential speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills for everyday situations. Immerse yourself in the French-speaking world, whether you’re a prospective traveler or seeking social interactions in Melbourne or abroad. Join us for an enriching journey into the French language and culture!

Course Content

• use of possessive adjectives to talk about your family: mon, ma, mes
• use of adjectives with nouns
• verbs from -er group
• introduction and use of the verb: faire
• use of the articles du, de la, de l’, des to talk about your activities
• use of the tonic pronouns;: moi, toi, lui, elle, etc.
• talk about your activities and things you like to do using the verb: faire du, de la, de l’, des
• learning parts of the body
• explaining a health issue by saying: avoir mal au, à la, à l’, aux
• different ways of expressing your preferences: (j’adore, je déteste)

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• talk about your family
• describe someone physically and their personality traits
• talk about your preferences and things you like to do
• talk about your profession, your passions and dreams
• explain a health issue

Prerequisites

French Elementary 2 or equivalent of about 40 hours of previous study

IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE PREVIOUS LEVEL AT CAE, YOU NEED TO CONTACT CAE FOR A SKILL ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO ENROLLING.

N.B. CAE withdrawal policy does not allow for refund or transfer once the course has started in the event that the level of the class is not suitable.

Material required

Cosmopolite 1: Textbook, Workbook and Parcours Digital (online activities). French language course for adult beginners featuring language and culture studied in authentic situations from the French-speaking world. Linked to the Common European Framework of Languages (CEFRL).

Hirschsprung, N. & Tricot, T., Cosmopolite 1, Hachette. ISBN 978-2-01-401597-3.

LANGUAGE INTERNATIONAL, 15 Station Street, Kew East Vic 3102 ph: 9857 0030

***Cancellations or postponements are notified 48 hours before class commencement. Please consider this before purchasing class materials***