Group courses
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This workshop is the perfect introduction of the language for students who might like to take it further.
Get a flavour of what studying with us is like before starting your French journey!
In 1 hour, you’ll learn a variety of words and sentences that will be useful to start your French learning experience. Taster classes A1 are for people with a beginner level of the language.
We also offer taster classes for levels A2 and B1.
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Please note you will need a Microsoft Teams account to join the class.
Switch off from work and get confident in French. This French at lunch course will keep your brain sharp and take your mind off things. A proper refresh for the rest of the day!
Taking a real break to refocus on your self-development boosts your well-being and efficiency in your personal and professional life while decreasing your stress and helping your tap into your full potential!
This course includes 1 hour of relaxed and inspiring face-to-face online tutoring a week in a very small group + an engaging daily mail with tips and incentives to practice a few minutes every day and optimize your learning.
For students who want to optimise their lunch time and enhance their French oral skills. This 1-hour course focuses on your ability to speak about and discuss a wide variety of topics. You will also work on your presentation skills and take part in various simulations.
Tutor: This course is taught by highly qualified and experienced French tutors.
Aims:
- To become confident at discussing a variety of topics.
- To fit in easily when talking with French-speaking people.
- To present in French confidently, using the appropriate French cultural norms.
- To improve your speaking and listening skills in a wide variety of contexts.
Teaching approach: The course is based on a practical, communicative, task-based approach. It includes the principles of the flipped classroom (you will be expected to watch short videos, listen to audio clips, read short articles on your own ahead of the class to maximise practising oral skills during class time). Throughout the week, you will have access to a variety of light-hearted contents to keep you motivated and eager to learn more. You will also have the opportunity to stay in touch with your teacher via a dedicated chat.
This course aims to provide an exciting learning opportunity in a relaxed atmosphere, so you go back to work feeling refreshed and energised!
Students are encouraged to interact and participate actively in class. They are also encouraged to share their knowledge and discuss current news.
Example of topics:
- Talk about the news, express your opinion
- Discuss cultural differences between the UK and French-speaking countries.
- Make a presentation
Students’ involvement:
Students are invited to read the press and/or listen/watch short radio/video clips during the week to be able to share and discuss the news in class.
Please allow 10 mins daily for some lighthearted activities.
Course book: N/a
£ 307.80 early booking discount (if you register at least 3 weeks before the start of the course)
Book your FREE assessment before registering: here
Except for Young Learners courses, all classes are for students aged 18 and over only.
Online or onsite
£ 307.80 early booking discount
£179.10 early booking discount (refresher)
Purchase 2 consecutive courses on the same day and get 15% off your second course.
Purchase 3 consecutive courses on the same day and get 20% off your third course.
Book your FREE online assessment before registering: here
Except for Young Learners courses, all classes are for students aged 18 and over only.
Hybrid course:
This course will alternate between onsite and online classes. The schedule will be conveyed ahead of the class and fall under the conditions that are describe above for “online” and “onsite classes.
Monday (online) & Wednesday (online)
Tuesday (onsite) & Thursday (online)
£ 307.80 early booking discount
Book your FREE online assessment before registering: here
Except for Young Learners courses, all classes are for students aged 18 and over only.
Online course:
This course may be converted into an onsite or hybrid format after the course has begun but only if all the students of a given group are willing to do so.
£ 307.80 early booking discount
Purchase 2 consecutive courses on the same day (same transaction) and get 15% off your second course.
Purchase 3 consecutive courses on the same day (same transaction) and get 20% off your third course.
Book your free online assessment before registering: here
Except for Young Learners courses, all classes are for students aged 18 and over only.
Get 15% off your second course.
Purchase 3 consecutive courses on the same day (same transaction) and get 20% off your third course.
£ 307.80 early booking discount
Book your free online assessment before registering: here
Except for Young Learners courses, all classes are for students aged 18 and over. only.
These three-week intensive courses are designed to boost your overall French-language skills. They can be taken as a one-off course or as a series of courses over several weeks/months.
‘If a course does not reach the minimum number of students required, we may offer learners the opportunity to run as a small group for a reduced number of hours paying the original fee – as an alternative to closing the course.’
£ 307.80 early booking discount
Purchase 2 consecutive courses on the same day (same transaction) and get 15% off your second course.
Purchase 3 consecutive courses on the same day (same transaction) and get 20% off your third course.
Book your free online assessment before registering: here
Except for Young Learners courses, all classes are for students aged 18 and over only.
100% Online:
This course cannot be converted into onsite courses after the course has begun and are therefore deemed to remain online.
This new course is designed for busy & independent people who want to start learning or improving French in 6 weeks at a low cost.
It’s different from our other courses because… It’s 100% online and consists of 3 hours of self-study (online platform) plus one 45-minute live review session each week. The cost is only £99, and the maximum class size is 6 students.
45mn live review session over 6 weeks + 3h self-learning per week
It comprises a complete range of immersive exercises classified by level and carefully organised in order to optimise progression. This includes : role-play, grammar, vocabulary, games, drills etc.
A native qualified tutor will review the content with you in a weekly guided face to face session to help you learn, improve and to practice your oral skills. (Our well acknowledged teaching quality stays the same!)
This combined course is designed to help students experience all key aspects of a comprehensive course (speaking, listening, reading and writing on forums to like-minded students globally).
Although tutors will not assess written contributions on forums and other written materials, students are expected to complete all activities and quizzes in order to get access to their Level Certificate.
Click here for the 1to1 version of this course.
In addition to online activities and resources available on our platform, students have access to:
- A membership to the Institut for one year, 2 cinema tickets at the Ciné Lumière, and privileged access to a full range of cultural events and facilities.
- Access to Europress Library where you can browse thousands of French and international newspapers
- Course Completion Certificate with achievement report
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For extra practice, add one of our Online tools & apps!
- Speedlingua (practice your oral skills)
- Orthodidacte (gain confidence in spelling, grammar, professional writings..)
- Frantastique (Learn French daily with an e-mail, a story, and a personalized correction)
Book 2 courses and get 10% off your second course. (complete 30 hours)
Book your free online assessment before registering: here
After completing your assessment, the tutor will confirm whether you should register for part 1 or part 2.
100% Online
This course cannot be converted into onsite courses after the course has begun and are therefore deemed to remain online.
This new course is designed for busy & independent people who want to start learning or improving French in 5 weeks for a very attractive price.
It’s different from our other courses because…It’s 100% online it’s limited to 6 attendants and because it is based on a 100% online platform.
3h live lesson + 10h self learning per week.
The learning process is accelerated, in this course you can improve as much as in a 60h standard course.
A native qualified tutor will review the content with you in a 3h weekly guided face to face session to help you learn, improve and to practice your oral skills. (Our well acknowledged teaching quality stays the same!)
This combined course is designed to help students experience all key aspects of a comprehensive course (speaking, listening, reading and writing on forums to like-minded students globally).
Although tutors will not assess written contributions on forums and other written materials, students are expected to complete all activities and quizzes in order to get access to their Level Certificate.
It comprises a complete range of immersive exercises classified by level and carefully organised in order to optimise progression : role-play, grammar, vocabulary, games, drills etc. for self-learning.
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- A membership to the Institut for one year, 2 cinema tickets at the Ciné Lumière, and privileged access to a full range of cultural events and facilities.
- Access to Europress Library where you can browse thousands of French and international newspapers
- Course Completion Certificate with achievement report
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For extra practice, add one of our Online tools & apps!
- Speedlingua (practice your oral skills)
- Orthodidacte (gain confidence in spelling, grammar, professional writings..)
Buy 2 and get 10% off on your second course!
Our Conversation and Grammar French Courses are great for developing your confidence. Our highly qualified teachers will make you speak like a native in no time!
Develop your French conversational skills in a wide range of topics.
For those who wish to speak with confidence.
Tutor: Annie Robin-Atri & Joelle Miguet
Aims: To improve your speaking and debating skills on a wide range of topics. Through a variety of activities, you will develop your confidence in arguing your point of view with or without the help of different kinds of media. You will broaden your knowledge of the language and enrich your vocabulary.
Teaching approach: The class will warm up with the students discussing their week and events in the news. The tutor will then organise activities to get you talking about different topics based on written, visual, video or audio media. These will take the form of small group debates, round tables, presentations, word games etc.
Course materials: Course materials will be provided by the teacher throughout the course: film or TV clips, trailers, adverts, photos, articles, websites, cartoons, objects, anecdotes, news flashes, radio programmes, etc.
Student’s involvement: To ensure rich and lively conversations, students are expected to read the articles given as homework.
Students will be asked to read at home one or two books over the semester which will be discussed in class. Students will express their point of view in a relaxed and interactive environment (Tuesday’s course).
£ 323.10 early booking discount
Purchase 2 consecutive courses on the same day (same transaction) and get 15% off your second course.
Purchase 3 consecutive courses on the same day (same transaction) and get 20% off your third course.
This course is intended for near-beginners in French.
This course allows students to practice their oral skills and to gain more fluency and more confidence in using the language in a variety of basic day-to-day situations.
Aims:
To improve your speaking skills on a wide range of topics and situations, such as politics and culture. Through a variety of activities, you will develop your confidence to speak and interact in French naturally and fluently.
Teaching approach:
You will learn vocabulary and, when necessary, some grammar in the context of these topics. In between classes, students will be expected to read articles and other documents or listen to specific content before the lesson. The tutor will organise activities to get you talking about the topics raised in the documents: small group debates, round tables, role plays and simulations, mini-presentations, word games etc.
Please note there is no prescribed syllabus as this would go against the fundamental objectives of this course. Each student is encouraged to present and discuss his or her own interests.
Course materials:
There is no textbook used for this course. Course materials will be provided by the teacher throughout the course: newspaper articles, links to videos/radio programmes, etc.
Student’s involvement:
To ensure rich and lively discussions, students are expected to read the article(s) given as homework. Students may choose to make mini-presentations and receive feedback from the teacher.
Course Extras:
This course focuses on helping students improve their confidence at speaking French in a relaxed environment.
£ 125.10 early booking discount
For students who wish to speak French with confidence.
Tutor: Katia Leroy or Antoinette Dax
Aims: develop your speaking skills and boost your confidence through a wide range of topics.
Teaching approach: new structures, vocabulary and expressions will be taught through various topics, class discussions and various activities. When necessary, grammar will be reinforced in the context of the topics discussed.
The tutor will organise activities: group debates, role-plays simulations, games or mini-presentations to get you talking about the issues or topics raised in the documents given out. She will provide group or individual feedback when appropriate.
Please note there is no prescribed syllabus as this would go against the fundamental objectives of this course. Each student is encouraged to present and discuss his or her own interests or a topical issue they find interesting.
Course materials: There is no textbook used for this course. Course materials will be provided by the teacher throughout the course: newspaper articles, links to videos/radio programmes, etc.
Student’s involvement: in order to benefit fully from this class, students will be required to read articles or other documents or listen to specific contents in between lessons. They will also be encouraged to make mini-presentations in order to promote lively and interesting exchanges during the class.
Course Extras: This course focuses on helping students improve their confidence in speaking French in a relaxed environment.
£ 125.10 early booking discount
Purchase 2 consecutive courses on the same day (same transaction) and get 15% off your second course.
Purchase 3 consecutive courses on the same day (same transaction) and get 20% off your third course.
Revisit and practice grammar through writing and speaking exercices.
For those wishing to revise and expand their knowledge of French grammar.
Aims: By the end of the course, students will have a critical understanding of French grammar. They will be able to formulate complex structures orally as well as in writing.
Teaching approach: The course will be based on grammar exercices and on tasks which put the topics studied into their practical context. The course will also have theoretical content.
Course material: The teacher will mainly use teaching material created for this course.
Student’s involvement: Each week, students will be asked to complete a set of grammar exercises relating to the points studied in class.
Book your FREE assessment before registering for this course: here
£ 125.10 early booking discount
Purchase 2 consecutive courses on the same day (same transaction) and get 15% off your second course.
Purchase 3 consecutive courses on the same day (same transaction) and get 20% off your third course.
Improve your grammar skills through conversation.
These courses are particularly recommended to students wishing to be involved in discussions about French culture and civilization while refining their vocabulary and strengthening their grammar skills.
Tutor: 15 year old experience at the French Institute. Specialised in FOS (French on Specific Objectives). Creator of the online blog “J’adore le français” (www.julieprof.blogspot.com).
Aims: At the end of this course you will be able to discuss a wide range of subjects be it news, French civilization, culture, politics, arts and many more… The construction of your sentences will be convincingly more complex and more importantly you will be able to put your point across in any situation.
Teaching approach: ‘Coaching and tasks’ techniques. The lessons will be guided by a range of motivating and fun activities as close as possible to real situations as well as authentic documents (pictures, ads, TV news reports etc.)
Course materials: Blog: www.julieprof.blogspot.com
Authentic documents from the Internet, the news etc. Observation of grammar rules in genuine context.
Student’s involvement: Homework: written essay in relation with the grammar point and the vocabulary seen during the class
On a voluntary basis: you will be able to reinforce the vocabulary in relation with the themes studied in class by doing the exercises available online on www.julieprof.blogspot.com (and renting DVDs at the ‘médiathèque’)
Book your FREE assessment before registering: here
£323.10 early booking discount
Improve your grammar skills through conversation.
For those wishing to discuss French culture and society while refining their vocabulary and strengthening their grammar skills.
Tutor: Fabienne Lannuzel
Aims: This course is designed to help you build on your basic foundation of French by improving your confidence and proficiency in speaking. By the end of this course you will have studied and/or revised complex grammar rules in context; you will have a better comprehension of the logical techniques in French grammar and be able to use them in a conversation.
Teaching approach: Each week, new grammatical rules will be studied and /or revised in context in an active and dynamic way. Students will develop and improve their communication skills through conversations and debates in class by practising what they have just learnt. The importance of the phonetics will not be forgotten and regularly listening exercises will be given to the students.
Course materials: A variety of different situations will be discussed and practiced in order to give participants a diverse, well-rounded knowledge. It will help you building longer and more complex sentences, as well as improving your listening and comprehension skills.
Student’s involvement: You will be encouraged to consolidate the work done in class through written, listening and phonetics exercises relating to the topics studied in class.
£ 315 early booking discount
Are you fond of French culture or more versed into current affairs? Our Cultural French Courses will help you sense better the subtleties of French culture while conversing with your teacher and co-students.
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For those who have a good grasp of French and wish to broaden or keep up their knowledge of the language through studying and discussing the news and its portrayal in the written press and broadcast media.
Tutor: Isabelle Ayma has a good knowledge of socio-cultural differences, teaching French as a Foreign Language and lots of enthusiasm to help students get to know Francophone culture.
Aims: You will develop your communication and debating skills and you will improve your listening skills with the help of authentic documents. Conversations, debates and activities will be used to tackle the news actively and dynamically.
Teaching approach:
The student will present a topic of interest (economics, politics, culture, society, health, etc.) for a few minutes and other members of the group will participate through questions, quizes, etc.
Review of the written and oral language through its use in different contexts.
Development of vocabulary and grammar in context (interactive exercises: e.g. front pages of newspapers, newspaper headlines, piecing together articles)
Sharing thoughts on the topic. Discussions on French and international news.
Course materials: We will use authentic documents, newspaper articles, magazines, radio and television clips and blogs. This will consolidate the learner’s written and oral language (correcting accent and syntax, differentiating between language registers, grammar, word games) and facilitate fast and fluent speaking.
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to do some research on topics of their choice at home to be able to give an interactive presentation on an article every week.
£ 315 early booking discount
For those who have already mastered the French language and wish to deepen and broaden their knowledge of current affairs as they are presented in the news.
Tutor: Catherine Gaitte is specialised in teaching French as a foreign language and has extensive knowledge of French and British media.
Aims: To develop your communication, debating skills and to improve your listening comprehension using authentic documents. Through conversation and debates, you will approach current affairs in an interactive and dynamic way.
Teaching approach:
Revision of written and spoken language
Vocabulary and grammar in context
Exchanging ideas on varied topics
Diverse activities to develop skills
Discussion of French and international news
Course materials: The course will be based on authentic documents, from newspaper articles, to online magazines, documentaries, and extracts from radio and tv programmes.
Student’s involvement: Students will stay informed about current affairs. They will research topics, give presentations and share ideas in a relaxed class atmosphere.
£ 323.10 early booking discount
Improve your language skills & discuss current cultural and social issues.
For those wishing to gain insight into French society while perfecting their linguistic skills.
Tutor: Christiane Di Matteo has four masters degrees: Language Engineering, French as a Foreign Language, English and Literary Translation.
Aims: To discuss various themes (news, politics, culture, education, work, leisure, etc.) to better understand the different faces of contemporary society and improve linguistic skills (spoken production and listening comprehension).
Teaching approach: Analysis and commentary of authentic audio and written materials, presentations and discussions, guided reading of literary texts.
Course materials :
Jan – Mar 2022 :
Hubert Mingarelli, Les Quatre soldats, Prix Médicis 2003 en mars 2021.
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2e livre TBC
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to take part in discussions and express their point of view in a relaxed and interactive environment.
£ 323.10 early booking discount
Improve your language skills & discuss current cultural and social issues.
For those wishing to gain insight into French society while perfecting their linguistic skills.
- Tutor: Brigitte Coudino (Monday)
Aims: To discuss various themes (news, politics, culture, education, work, leisure, etc.) to better understand the different faces of contemporary society and improve linguistic skills (spoken production and listening comprehension).
Teaching approach: Analysis and commentary of authentic audio and written materials, presentations and discussions, guided reading of literary texts.
Course materials: Press articles, surveys, excerpts from radio, TV, films, books, adverts, songs, etc.
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to take part in discussions and express their point of view in a relaxed and interactive environment.
- Joelle Miguet (Wednesday – Friday)
Aims: To get an insight into French society
to get the tools to better understand the different faces of French contemporary society
to broaden your knowledge of French society and language, from colloquial to more formal
to maintain or improve linguistic skills (spoken production and listening / reading comprehension).
Teaching approach: short individual presentation on a topic of interest followed by questions from other students, round table about the news of the week
- Discussion about a broad range of themes (news, politics, culture, education, work, leisure, celebrities,, gastronomy, regional differences etc.
- Analysis and commentary of authentic audio and written materials,
- guided reading of literary texts.
- Development of vocabulary in context
- occasional grammar revision when needed or requested.
Course materials: mainly press articles, and videos, but also surveys, excerpts from radio, TV and films, books, adverts, songs, etc.
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to research topics , read articles / book and watch videos for homeworkt, take part in discussions and express their point of view in a relaxed and interactive environment, giving room for everybody to be able to participate.
Joelle Miguet (Friday)
Aims: To get an insight into French society and get the tools to better understand the different faces of French contemporary society
Broaden your knowledge of French society and language, from colloquial to more formal and maintain or improve linguistic skills (spoken production and listening / reading comprehension).
Teaching approach: Short individual presentation on a topic of interest followed by questions from other students
- round table about the news of the week
- discussion about a broad range of themes (news, politics, culture, education, work, leisure, celebrities, gastronomy, regional differences etc.
- Analysis and commentary of authentic audio and written materials,
- guided reading of literary texts.
- Development of vocabulary in context
- occasional grammar revision when needed or requested.
Course materials: Mainly press articles, and videos, but also surveys, excerpts from radio, TV and films, books, adverts, songs, etc.
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to research topics , read articles / book and watch videos for homework, take part in discussions and express their point of view in a relaxed and interactive environment, giving room for everybody to be able to participate.
£ 323.10 early booking discount
For those wishing to gain insight into French society while perfecting their linguistic skills.
Tutor: Christiane Di Matteo has four masters degrees: Language Engineering, French as a Foreign Language, English and Literary Translation.
Aims: To discuss various books (mostly contemporary ) & to work on different linguistic points.
Teaching approach: Analysis and commentary of Francophone novels & improvement of vocabulary & grammar.
Course materials :
Oct – Dec 2021
Au revoir là-haut, de Pierre Lemaitre: ISBN-10 : 2253194611 ISBN-13 :
978-2253194613
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to take part in discussions and express their point of view in a relaxed and interactive environment.
£ 323.10 early booking discount
Online:
This course may be converted into an onsite or hybrid format after the course has begun but only if all the students of a given group are willing to do so.
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Learn to enjoy reading and discussing contemporary literature.
For those wishing to expand their knowledge of classical and contemporary French literature.
Tutor: Marie-Laure Balistreri is a literature expert (with a Master’s in Language and Literature) and a researcher who specialises in French literature.
Aims: This course offers an exploration of styles, themes (ideas) and diverse literary approaches.
Teaching approach: The course will be based on individual reading of the chosen novels and on active discussion of each, following a study plan which will be given at the start of the course.
2. Colette, Le pur et l’impur
3. Victor Hugo, Quatre vingt treize
4. Lëila Slimani, Le pays des autres
£323.10 early booking discount
Learn to enjoy reading and discussing contemporary literature.
For those who wish to broaden their knowledge of French through studying literary works.
Tutor: Brigitte Coudino is a graduate of Sciences Po and has been a teacher for several years.
Aims: To discover different contemporary French authors.
Teaching approach: Students will be asked to read and prepare about fifty pages before each lesson, so that certain passages can be read, analysed and discussed in class.
£ 323.10 early booking discount
For those wishing to gain insight into French society while perfecting their linguistic skills.
Tutor: Christiane Di Matteo has four masters degrees: Language Engineering, French as a Foreign Language, English and Literary Translation.
Aims: To discuss various books (mostly contemporary ) & to work on different linguistic points.
Teaching approach: Analysis and commentary of Francophone novels & improvement of vocabulary & grammar.
Course materials :
Oct – Dec 2021:
Au revoir là-haut, de Pierre Lemaitre: ISBN-10 : 2253194611 ISBN-13 :
978-2253194613
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to take part in discussions and express their point of view in a relaxed and interactive environment.
£ 323.10 early booking discount
Learn to enjoy reading and discussing contemporary literature for levels A2.
For those who wish to broaden their knowledge of French through studying literary works.
Tutor: Brigitte Coudino is a graduate of Sciences Po and has been a teacher for several years.
Aims: To discover different contemporary French authors.
Teaching approach: Students will be asked to read and prepare about fifty pages before each lesson, so that certain passages can be read, analysed and discussed in class.
- ‘Les vacances du Petit Nicolas’ de Sempé et Goscinny Collection Folio Junior (May – June and June – July sessions)
- ‘Moi,Felix ,10 ans sans papiers’, collection Milan (July – August)
£ 323.10 early booking discount
For those wishing to combine language learning with creativity and imagination.
Tutor: Dominique Pourtau-Darriet began leading writing workshops at the Institut Français in 2005. She is taking a sabbatical to write a novel. Laetitia Kouzmenkov, who studied journalism and attended Dominique’s workshops, will lead the class. She has been teaching French to adults since 2002.
Aims:Be inspired to write your own French texts (fiction, poetry, plays, biographies, etc.), discover writing techniques, and develop your vocabulary and grammatical knowledge in a creative and enjoyable environment.
Teaching approach: The workshop will focus on activities which promote creativity – imitation and modification of texts, the use of stimuli or ‘triggers’ (photos, short news items, extracts from published authors), literary games followed by discussions on the work produced – and which combine oral and written skills.
Course materials: Anything which can stimulate and inspire us in our writing.
Student’s involvement: Students’ progress will be assessed through rewriting tasks, completed at home and then marked by your teacher.
£ 323.10 early booking discount
Polish your linguistic skills and enhance your appreciation of art.
For those with an interest in art and the history of art.
Tutor: The tutor has a degree in History of Art and Museology from the Ecole du Louvre, as well as a degree from the Courtauld Institute. She researches and catalogues French national collections, and has many years’ experience in teaching French as a foreign language.
Aims: You will develop your knowledge of art history: of artists and their works, of iconography, of patrons and collectors, of the techniques used in the artists’ works, of laboratory analysis and restoration techniques, and finally of the actual exhibition of these works (how such exhibitions are conceived, developed, displayed and catalogued).
You will develop your communication and debating skills and improve your listening comprehension using authentic documents.
Trips, research, conversations and debates – all of these activities will allow you to approach the world of art in an active and dynamic way.
Teaching approach:
On line exhibitions and open door museums have expanded our field of studies globally. Selection of those of particular interest to you for further study from a short list
Oral presentation of your study and coordination of the ensuing discussion
Sharing ideas on the topic being studied
Development of vocabulary and grammar in context
Course materials: The course will be based course will be based on on line international exhibitions, virtual visits of outstanding museums, the study of the artworks themselves, exhibition catalogues, presentation videos by curators and critical articles.
The course will aim to consolidate learners’ written and spoken French (specialised vocabulary, accent and syntax, discriminating between registers of language); to improve students’ listening comprehension; and to facilitate fluent speaking.
Student’s involvement: Students will choose exhibitions and museums they wish to study. They will select the subjects that they would like to study in more depth and then present in their weekly communication – the topics they wish to discuss in class.
Book your FREE assessment before registering: here
£ 323.10 early booking discount
Tutor: Christine ThoméréAims: When studying a book, students will learn not only language aspects such as vocabulary and structure but also to consider multiple perspectives and understand the complexity of human nature. We will examine also the historical social and cultural context.Teaching approach: Initiate, facilitate and moderate classroom discussions.Course materials: a book to be decided :Le malade imaginaire Moliere Bonjour Tristesse Francoise Sagan EDITION LE LIVRE DE POCHE.Student’s involvement: Students will play an active role in class. They will interact with other students and the teacher, participate in doing short presentations in turn.
Presenting, and discussing in French language Art Collections and Exhibitions on line.
You will have opportunities to research and present yourself Art you are interested in, and lead the discussion with class members.
This is an opportunity to expand further your knowledge of art history and prepare your next visit in the UK or on the continent. All in French, bien sûr!
The aim of this course is for you to be able to slip in the shoes of exhibitions commissioners and comment art works as an expert. As a result, you will need a confirmed B2 French language level in order to join this course.
Tutor:
The tutor has a degree in History of Art and Museology from the Ecole du Louvre, as well as a degree from the Courtauld Institute. She researches and catalogues French national collections, and has many years’ experience in teaching French as a foreign language.
Online course:
This course may be converted into an onsite or hybrid format after the course has begun but only if all the students of a given group are willing to do so.
An easier access to French language with a different theme for each course and a selection of reference films and books aiming to an initiation into French classical works, while expanding your communication level in daily circumstances.
Tutor: The tutor has a degree in History of Art and Museology from the Ecole du Louvre, as well as a degree from the Courtauld Institute. She has many years’ experience in teaching French as a foreign language.
Aims: You will develop your communication and debating skills and improve your listening comprehension using books and famous films.
Teaching Approach: The course will be based on vocabulary, grammar, analysis, discussions, presentations, essay writing.
- October – 16 December 2020:
- Book: No et Moi by Delphine de Vigan
- Film: Le signe du lion by Eric Rhomer
£ 323.10 early booking discount
Onsite :
This course may be converted into an online format if the Institut français du Royaume-Uni considers it preferable for health & safety reasons and in order to ensure the security of the customers and the personnel.
Do you know L’Abbé Pierre, Belmondo, Coco Chanel, Catherine Deneuve, Coluche, la dictée, Perrier, la Cocotte-minute, Canard Enchaîné, les grandes écoles, ‘Métro, boulot, Dodo’, la 2CV, Sempé, la pétanque, la rentrée, le Tiercé, Victor Hugo?
Improve your communication with French people
Join in everyday conversation in France with confidence
Understand the underlying cultural message of your French counterparts
Aims: Enrich your cultural knowledge through reading, speaking and watching documentaries and film excerpts.
Tutor: With more than twenty years of teaching experience Cécile has had the opportunity to teach a wide range of courses both in Higher and Continuing education. After her graduation in translation (Master’s degree), she specialised in Teaching French as a Foreign language in France. She went on to further study teaching and learning and holds a Master’s degree in Higher and Professional Education (London).
Teaching approach: You will read and watch materials related to iconic symbols (celebrities, gastronomy, institutions, daily life and language). You will discuss icons with the support of quotes, opinions and questions.
Course material: Written materials, films and documentaries’ excerpts.
Student’s involvement: You will be encouraged to read and research the cultural symbols and related vocabulary studied in class, give presentations and take part in discussions.
£ 323.10 early booking discount
Get to the next level of your career with our Professional French Training. Our experienced teachers will help you target the French speaking market and boost significantly your CV.
Switch off from work and get confident in French. This French at lunch course will keep your brain sharp and take your mind off things. A proper refresh for the rest of the day!
Taking a real break to refocus on your self-development boosts your well-being and efficiency in your personal and professional life while decreasing your stress and helping your tap into your full potential!
This course includes 1 hour of relaxed and inspiring face-to-face online tutoring a week in a very small group + an engaging daily mail with tips and incentives to practice a few minutes every day and optimize your learning.
For students who want to optimise their lunch time and enhance their French oral skills. This 1-hour course focuses on your ability to speak about and discuss a wide variety of topics. You will also work on your presentation skills and take part in various simulations.
Tutor: This course is taught by highly qualified and experienced French tutors.
Aims:
- To become confident at discussing a variety of topics.
- To fit in easily when talking with French-speaking people.
- To present in French confidently, using the appropriate French cultural norms.
- To improve your speaking and listening skills in a wide variety of contexts.
Teaching approach: The course is based on a practical, communicative, task-based approach. It includes the principles of the flipped classroom (you will be expected to watch short videos, listen to audio clips, read short articles on your own ahead of the class to maximise practising oral skills during class time). Throughout the week, you will have access to a variety of light-hearted contents to keep you motivated and eager to learn more. You will also have the opportunity to stay in touch with your teacher via a dedicated chat.
This course aims to provide an exciting learning opportunity in a relaxed atmosphere, so you go back to work feeling refreshed and energised!
Students are encouraged to interact and participate actively in class. They are also encouraged to share their knowledge and discuss current news.
Example of topics:
- Talk about the news, express your opinion
- Discuss cultural differences between the UK and French-speaking countries.
- Make a presentation
Students’ involvement:
Students are invited to read the press and/or listen/watch short radio/video clips during the week to be able to share and discuss the news in class.
Please allow 10 mins daily for some lighthearted activities.
Course book: N/a
Communicate in French on Economics, Business and Finance.
For those wishing to speak French with confidence in a professional setting, better understand their business partners and follow conferences and seminars in French.
Tutor: The tutor has many years’ experience in teaching French as a foreign language as well as a background in international relations, economic development, finance and business.
Aims: To develop your communication and debating skills and improve your listening comprehension using authentic documents.
Teaching approach: There will be discussion (e.g. on French and international news), debates and activities addressing economic affairs (banking, finance, insurance, business, international relations, etc.) in a dynamic way.
Course materials: Authentic documents (newspaper articles, magazines, radio and television clips and blogs) will help to consolidate the learner’s written and oral French (correcting accent and syntax, distinguishing different registers, understanding the implicit) and facilitate quick and fluent speaking.
Student’s involvement: Every week students will research topics of their choice at home. They will then do a presentation in class and lead the debate that follows. They will also participate in debates led by others.
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Online course:
This may be converted into an onsite or hybrid format after the course has begun but only if all the students of a given group are willing to do so.
Broaden your knowledge of business French. Ideal to prepare for the Diploma of Business French C1
This course is aimed at business professionals or students looking to work in a French-speaking environment who already have a good general level in French but wish to develop and expand their terminology applied to Business subjects while discovering the French business language and culture.
Tutor: Martial Quéro grew up in Brittany (France) and graduated in International Trade at Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Rennes. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists with a long experience as a business and legal translator-interpreter. He has been teaching Business French in UK companies in a wide range of industries for many years and is an examiner for CCIP exams at the Language Centre.
Aims: This course aims to help learners gaining confidence when speaking French in a work environment. It will also help them expanding their business, economic and financial terminology.
At the end of the course students should have developed a better understanding of French and other Francophone business cultures, being able to discuss current business topics more confidently and with accuracy and to produce written documents. (presentations, minutes, reports) at a professional level. It is looking to make learners progress on skills according to criteria specified by the CEFR – C1/C2 Level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) applied to Socio-Economic and Business language.
Reading comprehension: become able to understand most press articles about the subjects studied in class
Written production: become able to draft and present ideas, or report on documents in a concise, accurate and structured way.
Listening comprehension: become able to follow and understand conversations/debates on business topics and write a report/minutes about what they have understood.
Verbal production: become able to communicate with a high level of fluency about business/economic subjects and to make structured presentations and replying to questions and negotiating confidently to an audience using adequate terminology and language register.
Course subjects: Some of the course subjects for discussion will include:
- Writing marketing/promotional communications/minutes/formal presentations/pitches
- International development and business strategies of companies
- French and International economic issues
- Forms of corporate entities and distribution channels
- Practising sales and negotiation techniques
- Dealing with sales administration, orders, deliveries, customer service, payments
- Interacting in business meetings and formal HR or sales/marketing interviews, making formal presentations
- Understanding market research and analysing case studies
Teaching approach: The course is based on a communicative and task-based approach so the learner will be encouraged to interact and participate actively during classes and research subjects in the French speaking press between classes. It is also aiming to develop the student’s writing skills, acquiring new terminology, developing listening and reading comprehension. It is looking to make the student progress according to criteria specified by the CEFR – C1/C2 Level applied to Business & economics.
Course material: There is no specific manual for this course apart from researching articles from the Business press like Le Nouvel Economiste, La Tribune, L’Expansion, Capital, Les Echos, Courrier International or from the press of other countries illustrating the course subjects. They will be discussed, analysed, summarized or translated in class. Internet, audio/video materials on geopolitical, economic current affairs will also be used as a base for listening comprehension and discussion/debate.
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to participate and debate actively during classes giving their opinion about economic or business issues. They will be encouraged to share their experience or expertise about the studied subjects and asked to prepare/make short presentations and participate in roleplays.
Self-study and writing assignments between classes will also be recommended (writing summaries of documents), reading relevant articles/materials and watching/listening to business programmes in the news to become familiar with the French speaking business environments and cultures.
Certification: This course can lead to the CCIP Diplôme de Français Professionnel Affaires Niveau C1. See link below:
http://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/tests-diplomes/diplomes-francais-professionnel-dfp/affaires/
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£323.10 early booking discount
Learn all about the French legal system.
Primarily for legal professionals, translators or law students with an interest in French Law. However, as it is above all a language course and not a French Law course, subjects about the French legal system will be studied and discussed in class but potential students will not necessarily need to have a legal background.
Tutor: Martial Quéro is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists with many years’ experience as a legal translator and court interpreter. He has also been teaching Legal and Business French in City law firms for many years and is an examiner for CCIP exams at the Language Centre.
Aims: This course aims to help legal professionals to gain confidence when speaking French in their work environment. It will also help learners to expand their legal terminology.
At the end of the course students should have a good understanding of the French legal system, be able to discuss legal subjects with confidence and accuracy and produce short documents at a professional level.
Course subjects:
– Legal framework and institutions: Divisions of Law, sources of Law, EC Law, French and European political and administrative institutions.
– The legal world: legal professions, the French courts and tribunals, criminal and civil procedures.
– Rights and property: rights of legal persons, property Law, commercial property, intellectual property.
– Obligations: statutory obligations, contractual obligations, obligations in tort.
– Business Law: Company Law, Law of contracts, competition Law, consumer Law, fiscal Law.
– Labour Law: Employer-employee relations (formation, performance and termination of work contracts), industrial relations (personnel representation, unions), and industrial actions.
Teaching approach: The course is based on a communicative approach so the learner will be encouraged to interact and participate actively during classes. It also aims to develop the student’s writing skills, terminology, listening and reading comprehension. Some grammatical subjects or structures may be revised when necessary.
Course materials: The book Le Français juridique by Michel Soignet will be recommended for purchase and used as a base for the course. Other materials will be used including extracts of new legislation, judgements, contracts, written correspondence, press articles, etc. illustrating the course subjects. They will be discussed, analysed or translated in class. Internet, audio/video materials on political, economic and legal current affairs will also be used as a base for discussion.
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to participate actively during classes, to give their opinion about legal issues or legal current affairs, present arguments or make short presentations. Self-study and writing assignments between classes will also be recommended (summaries, analyses of court rulings, producing e-mails or formal letters).
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£323.10 early booking discount
For students with a B2/Fluent level of French who wish to develop and expand their Business French terminology and/or who are interested in discussing current business subjects whilst improving their oral and written skills.
Tutor: Isabelle Barthe-Purton has read Law at the University of Rheims at at the University of Paris 2. She has a Master in French as a Foreign Language and has many years’ experience in teaching French as a foreign language including French for professional purposes. Isabelle is an examiner for the CCIP exams and for the CIEP; DELF and DALF exams at the Language Centre.
Aims:
- To help learners develop their knowledge of Business thematic terminology.
- To improve their oral and written skills : in line with the criteria specified by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – level B2 .
- To help students becoming more confident when discussing Business topics and producing written documents in a Business environment.
- To enhance their ability to work using the French language.
Teaching approach: The course is based on a communicative approach and in part on reverse pedagogy.
Students are encouraged to interact during classes and to participate actively sharing their knowledge. They are also encouraged to discuss current news.
The course will concentrate on the acquisition of specialist vocabulary including:
- how companies operate (types, sectors, evolution, culture etc.)
- marketing products or services
- dealing with clients, suppliers, etc.
- discussing socio-economic issues
- writing professional documents such as emails, letters
Students involvement:
Students are invited to read the press and /or listen to Business programs during the week, to share and discuss the news in class.
Please note that students need to register for 2 sessions (60 hours) in order to complete the course.
Course book: affaires.com – Niveau avancé B2-C1 – 3ème édition
Auteur(s) : Jean-Luc Penfornis
ISBN : 978-2-09-038682-0
For students taking French for GCSE or A-Level and who want extra practice to ensure outstanding results and realize their ambition of securing a place at a top UK university!
Tutor: Our teachers are specialised in all exam boards (AQA, EDEXCEL, CIE, WJEC) for GCSE, IGCSE, A Level and Pre U exams.
Aims: Improve your French grades by working on topics, grammar points, literature & films (A-level only) exam skills with individual assistance if needed.
Teaching approach: Students will:
- Speak exclusively in French in class
- Study with French documents: press articles, audio clips
- Answer questions on audio and video documents
- Master grammar through comprehensive exercises
- Practice writing and speaking to include their new grammatical knowledge
- Read French articles on topics; present them orally
- Give oral presentations followed by question and answer sessions
- Work on exam techniques
Course materials: Past papers from all boards, French press e.g. Le Figaro and Le Monde, French radio and TV e.g. RFI, TV5, French grammar and exercise books, resources from the Institut français cultural centre.
Student’s involvement: Students will give oral presentations, engage in debates and work on their grammar at each session. They will be given written homework and will benefit from access to material from the Médiathèque to prepare the oral and research subject of their choice.
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Maximise your exam results with extra French practice.
For students taking their French GCSE, AS & A2 exams next year and who want extra practice to ensure outstanding exam results.
Tutor: The teacher is specialised in OCR, EDEXCEL and AQA, and is experienced in IGCSE (for GCSE), for both EDEXCEL and Cambridge boards.
Aims: Improve your French results by working on exam techniques with individual assistance if needed.
Teaching approach: Students will
- Speak exclusively in French in class
- Study with French documents: press articles, audio clips
- Answer questions on audio and video documents
- Master grammar through comprehensive exercises
- Practice writing and speaking to include their new grammatical knowledge
- Read French articles on topics; present them orally
- Give oral presentations followed by question and answer sessions
- Work on exam techniques
Course materials: Past papers from all boards, French press e.g. Le Figaro and Le Monde, French radio and TV e.g. RFI, TV5, French grammar and exercise books, resources from the Institut français cultural centre.
Student’s involvement: Students will give oral presentations, engage in debates and work on their grammar at each session. They will be given written homework and will benefit from access to material from the Médiathèque to prepare the oral and research subject of their choice.
£ 323.10 early booking discount
Get ready for a very French holiday at the Institut français!
Join us for a fun-filled week of French learning!
FRENCH & FUN
The Institut français is taking its successful teaching practices to a fast-track, week-long immersion French camp. Fusing together French courses with exciting cultural activities, our French Camp will be an unforgettable French immersion journey!
The French camp is open to all students aged 11 to 15 years, from near beginners to intermediate level.
OUR APPROACH TO LEARNING FRENCH
Under the guidance of our native-speaking teachers, our students are encouraged to actively take part in hands-on activities to boost their French speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills at all levels with a particular emphasis on oral communication. We design each lesson according to the ages, abilities and interests of our students.
In this supportive, supervised environment, our students gain confidence and silks in French while making new friends!
OUR PROGRAMME
Designed for a fun and educational time exploring French culture, our materials are especially chosen to offer teenagers stimulating and interactive lessons and activities.
Classes are taught in small groups by our dynamic and highly-qualified teachers, who know exactly how to make learning entertaining and lively!
| Monday to Friday | |||
| 9.30am – 12.30pm | French lessons | Games, roleplays and task-based activities to revise or learn vocabulary and grammar in a fun way! | |
| 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Break | ||
| 1.30pm –
3.00pm |
Workhops | A movie at the Cine-Lumiere, Role playing games, Creative Literacy workshops | |
For more details regarding activities and workshops, please mail us: customer.relations@institut-francais.org.uk
OUR LEARNING LEVELS
♦ Mon 4 – Fri 8 April:
- 11 – 12 Years old:
- Teenagers basic A1/A1+ – Near beginners / Improvers
- 13 – 15 years old:
- Teenagers practical A2 to B1 – Elementary to Intermediate (GCSE)
For Young Children
Our courses for children are specially designed to improve your child’s language learning and develop their skills at communicating in French.
Our qualified teachers have experience with providing age-appropriate lessons and learning materials for younger students and they use many innovative stimulating techniques to keep your child motivated and excited about learning the French language whatever their level.
These courses help to improve the students’ French language in the 4 key skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
From 6+
For teenagers, improve your grades:
Whether your child needs to prepare for the GCSE, AS level, A Level, Pre-U preparation, CNED programme, IGCSE or a specific French exam (Brevet des Collèges, Baccalauréat, DELF Prim, DELF Junior), we can help.
Our teachers are specialised in OCR, EDEXCEL and AQA, and experienced in IGCSE (for GCSE), Pre-u and WJEC (for AS and A2 level) for both EDEXCEL and Cambridge boards.
For Private Tuition, please contact our Private tuition department: kris.canakiah@institut-francais.org.uk
The Institut français offers specific courses to prepare for the DELF (French Studies Diploma) and DALF (Advanced French Studies Diploma) exams, issued by the French Ministry of Education, certifying the French language proficiency of foreign students.
Are you taking the TCF exam soon? Lacking confidence? Want to improve on exams techniques?
Increase your chances of exam success with our purposely-designed TCF exam preparation course!
Tutor: The teacher has many years of experience in teaching French as a foreign language. She is also an examiner of TCF exams.
Aims: This course is for anyone wishing to study in France, work for a French speaking company or apply for French citizenship. Delivered in small size groups, our short course fully prepares students and focuses on developing and reinforcing all four skills of the exam: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Course material: There is no textbook used for this course. The content of the course has been designed by French certifications specialists. You will learn all about the format of the exam with specific advice on methodology, tips and pointers, mock exams practice with a set of official resources to progress in French.
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to complete exercises at home every week to consolidate their progress in class.
Our experienced native teachers will give you clear guidance, fully personalized and constructive feedback to help you master exam techniques and get the best chance to pass the test with flying colours!
Book your FREE assessment before registering for this course: HERE
Please note that the examination registration fee is not included in the tuition fees.
Register for the TCF exam here!
For those wishing to obtain a diploma of B1-level proficiency in the French language.
Tutor: Laurence Forlot is an examiner and DELF/DALF tutor.
Aims: To develop oral and written comprehension and expression in order to facilitate success in the DELF B1 exam.
Teaching approach: Students will practise the four skills and will get used to the methodology of the exam.
Course materials: Students will use the Reussir le Delf B1 textbook and complementary documents to help them gain proficiency in the four key skill areas.
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to complete exercises at home every week to consolidate their progress in class.
Book your FREE assessment before registering for this course: here
Please note that the examination registration fee is not included in the tuition fees.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, spaces are currently very limited and fill up very fast. We strongly advise all candidates to register early for exams.
Register for the DELF exam here!
£ 323.10 early booking discount
For those wishing to obtain a diploma of B2-level proficiency in the French language.
Tutor: The teacher has been teaching exams’ classes for a long time and is a corrector, examiner and DELF/DALF tutor.
Aims: To develop oral and written comprehension and expression in order to facilitate success in the DELF B2 exam.
Teaching approach: Students will practise the four skills and will get used to the methodology of the exam.
Course materials: Students will use the Reussir le Delf B2 (Didier) textbook and complementary documents to help them gain proficiency in the four key skill areas.
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to complete exercises at home every week to consolidate their progress in class.
Book your FREE assessment before registering for this course: here
Please note that the examination registration fee is not included in the tuition fees.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, spaces are currently very limited and fill up very fast. We strongly advise all candidates to register early for exams.
Register for the DELF exam here!
£323.10 (early booking discount)
For those wishing to obtain a diploma of C1-level proficiency in the French language.
Tutor: The teacher has many years of experience in teaching French as a foreign language as well as Delf & Dalf exams. She is also an examiner of DELF/DALF exams.
Aims: To develop oral and written comprehension and expression in order to prepare for the DALF C1 exam.
Teaching approach: Students will practise the four skills and will get used to the methodology of the exam.
Course materials: Students will use ‘LE DELF – 100% RÉUSSITE’ textbook and complementary documents to help them gain proficiency in the four key skill areas. ISBN : 9782278087945
Student’s involvement: Students will be asked to complete exercises at home every week to consolidate their progress in class.
Book your FREE assessment before registering for this course: here
Please note that the examination registration fee is not included in the tuition fees.
Register for the DALF exam here!
£ 323.10 early booking discount