Key Facts

  • Starting
    7 Jan 2026
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    13:00
    End Time
    15:00
    Duration
    10 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Wednesday
    Start Date
    7 Jan 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    MCRX071FC

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 190

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French - Brush Up Your Conversational Skills (Intermediate) (T2D)

French - Brush Up Your Conversational Skills (Intermediate) (T2D)

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This French Intermediate Conversation course is designed for learners who wish to develop confidence and fluency in spoken French, while improving listening comprehension and reinforcing practical language skills.

Focusing mainly on speaking and listening, the course provides an engaging and interactive environment for practising real-life communication. You will explore a variety of contemporary and cultural topics, take part in discussions, role-plays, and listening exercises, and learn to express opinions, exchange information, and respond naturally in conversation.

This course forms part of a three-term programme—students wishing to continue improving their French can re-enrol each term to build on progress made.

  • Entry Requirements


    Pre -course self assessment tool

    What you can already do:

    You can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters. You can understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.

    You can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday. You can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.

    You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. You can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).

    You can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.

  • Course Content


    These course objectives will be covered over 3 terms:

    Understand extended speech and follow some complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. Understand some TV news and current affairs programmes.

    Read articles concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints.

    Present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of interest. Explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

    Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. Take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for your views.

    Write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to your interests. Write to give support of or against a particular point of view. Write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.

    Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).

  • Progression Next Steps


    You can further your knowledge by taking another course at the College.

  • Additional Information


    All courses run subject to demand and the content listed here should be used as a guide only. Course content may vary according to a range of factors such as course duration, campus, teaching staff and requirements from awarding bodies. Check our course and fee guidelines for further details.

  • Course Structure


    The Course takes place once per week at Merton College.

  • Assessment Details


    Your tutor will give you feedback and advice.