Course Description

This course is an introduction to the current French language, with a strong focus on pronunciation. It lays the first part of foundations of the French language for further study, as well as learning how to politely ask and give introductory information about yourself.

• No textbook purchase required.

What your course will cover

• To recognise and use appropriate greetings and polite phrases (bonjour, merci, …)
• Formal and informal ‘you’ in French: rules about using ‘tu’ and 'vous’and the use of titles to greet (monsieur, mademoiselle, madame).
• To ask and give personal information (name, nationality, marital staus, job, origin and how do you feel): Je m’appelle Paul, je suis australien, je suis marié, je suis dentiste et je suis de Sydney. Ça va bien. Et vous ?
• Purchasing items in a bakery: je voudrais un croissant, s’il vous plaît. C’est tout, merci.
• Classroom phrases (Vous lisez, vous répétez ...)
• Cultural points

You will learn the following grammar:

• The French pronunciation of the alphabet
• The French rules of pronunciation: Nasal sounds, liaisons, abréviations
• Numbers from 0 to 69
• Definite articles: le – la – l' - les
• Masculine & feminine, singular & plural forms of nouns and adjectives
• Use of ‘bon’ and ‘bien’: le français, c’est bien et le pain au chocolat, c’est bon !
• Subject personal pronouns: je, tu, il, ...
• Present tense of the verb ‘to be’
• Interrogatove phrase and pronouns: est-ce que / comment/ où / d’où

What to bring

• A pen and notebook for work done in class.
• A folder for your many handouts – an expandable A4 folder with plastic sleeves is recommended.

Important information

The program follows the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR), which has become the international reference for learning and teaching European languages, as well as assessing language acquisition. Students may wish to sit for the exam called DELF.

The CEFR is divided in 4 levels:

• A1 level: 8 terms of Adult Education (French 1 – French for beginners – French 8) completed within around 96 hours: Students are able to introduce themselves, talk about their hobbies, explain where they live, describe relationships etc.

• A2 level: 8 terms of Adult Education (French Intermediate), completed within around 130 hours: Students are able to communicate and exchange on familiar and habitual subjects.

• B1 level: 13 terms of Adult Education (French Independent) completed within around 210 hours: Students are able to interact with ease in French on familiar topics with native speakers.

• B2 level: Adult Education (French Advanced): Students are able to communicate with a degree of spontaneity and ease. It is also the level of language proficiency that most French universities require from undergraduate foreign students.

• Please note that children must not attend this class unless it is a specified parent/child activity

Disability and special needs

Libraries Tasmania is committed to achieving open, equitable access and participation to a range of adult education programs and courses. If you have a disability or medical condition which you think may impact on your ability to participate in an adult education course, please complete the Special Needs Form available at: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/enrolling, or contact the adult education team: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/contact. This will help us to make the necessary adjustments to maximise your enjoyment and experience in your chosen course. All enquiries are confidential.

Please note that carers supporting learners with disabilities can attend our classes free of charge. For more information, please contact adult education team: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/contact.

Refund policy

Cancellations and Refunds
Please choose your course carefully. A full refund is payable in the event that a class is cancelled. No other refunds are considered except for extenuating circumstances which are supported by a written application.

Contact details

For General Enquiries contact

• (03) 6165 5564

Or for specific enquiries relating to issues in your area, contact your local centre http://www.libraries.tas.gov.au/locations

Terms and Conditions

Go to: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/policies or contact the adult education team:
http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/contact