UK Tel: 01209 211 800
Intl Tel: +44 1209 211 800
CESA House
Pennance Road
Lanner
Cornwall
TR16 5TQ
Great Britain
t: 01209 211 800
Intl t: +44 1209 211 800
f: 01209 211 830
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Methodology
The college's key concern is to get you to speak!
Of course you will cover the four core skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, with plenty of grammar and vocabulary work included in order to develop all the essential French language skills.
The curriculum is structured on a range of theoretical language levels in accordance with the Common European Framework (CEF), with a natural duration of between two and four weeks at each level. The classes include oral and written exercises, grammar, practice with video and audio material and conversation on subjects or general, social and cultural interest.
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French language course content
All language tuition is given in French
Students will be divided into different ability levels according to the language assessment carried out on Monday AM. The methodology is the result of years of experience in the intensive teaching of French. Special importance is given to the communicative aspect of the language and its use in everyday life. For this reason, the college encourages students to speak French in class, and whenever possible out of class as well. The work of each group is tailored to each class's ability level in France.
A student of average linguistic ability should allow two weeks to complete each theoretical unit. On long term Languages for Life courses, offered on specific start dates students can follow 12 to 36 week course duration ranging from A0 through to C1 ability. All shorter courses are offered to students from A1 to C1 ability (with some set start dates for beginners at A0 ability). Short courses are offered from 2 to 10 weeks course duration.
Students progress through structured work according to their current French language ability:
Revision and study of the structure of the language:
Study of all four key skills, oral and written comprehension and oral and written expression.
Teaching based on everyday situations with the help of varied material.
Systematically optimizing newly acquired linguistic skills
Discussions, debates and presentations
Working with in class, in small sub groups to promote interaction and debate
Individual work can also be suggested for students who wish to extend their study out of class
First Day:
Students will be tested on Monday morning. They will be given a range of college/course information and taken o a guided town tour. They will then take their first lessons on Monday afternoon (14.00 to 15.30hrs). The normal timetable will begin on the second day of school.
Timetable:
First Monday : 14.00hrs to 15.30hrs
Thereafter: Generally 09.00hrs to 12.30hrs (with a break at 10.30)
Where afternoon French lessons are timetabled: 14.00hrs to 17.30hrs*
* PM French classes
PM classes are not applicable if attending a French and Activities course
Generally speaking French group classes are given an AM timetable.
However in the busier months, afternoon timetable are also employed.
Assignment to an AM or PM class is purely decided on class levels by the Director of Studies, and is not a matter of student choice.
Teachers:
French teachers are all native speaking French people who have a "FLE Maitrise Diploma" which means they have a University Degree and two further years of specialised training in teaching French as a Foreign language. Each class is assigned two teachers over a two week period. These teachers will co-ordinate their students to ensure structured learning throughout the study period.
End of Course Certificate:
On the final day of classes, each students will be given a French Course Certificate from the school in Aix indicating the number of lessons and the duration of course attended, as well as the level of French obtained, based against the European Council Reference Grid.
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In reality a student chooses to attend a short course or a longer "Languages for Life" programme according to their linguistic goals, personal wishes and time constraints.
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