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French Beginner 3 (After 20 Weeks Teaching)

Languages, Education and Humanities

Mode of Study

Evening

Start Date

24th Feb 2026, 10 weeks

Day(s):

Tuesday

Time:

18:00 - 21:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 200

Overview

This is a follow up to our Beginners 2 class offered in the third block, it is a great opportunity to further enhance your language skills in a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

The course is suitable for students with basic previous experience of the French language looking to build on their knowledge. 

The classes are lively and will concentrate on the four skills (vocabulary consolidation and grammar points reviewed as appropriate) with a particular emphasis on speaking practice which is supplemented with up to date resources.

Cultural elements of the countries where the language is spoken will also be taught in class.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

  • This course is primarily aimed at students who attended our French Beginners 2 class or who have studied for approximately 60 hours.
  • However, we would welcome any students who have some linguistic experience of the language.

What you study

You'll have the opportunity to revise and consolidate the basic skills acquired previously and study other topics.  Topics to be covered will be agreed with the Lecturer.

After the course

Careers

At the end of Beginners 3, you'll have consolidated your knowledge and skills in the language and you'll be able to get by in basic situations and will also have a greater awareness of cultural aspects and life in the country.

Teaching

How the course is taught

Various methods are used to teach with an emphasis on speaking and listening.

Assessment methods

This is a college / non SQA  course and there will not be a final assessment however you will take part in role plays and other assessments as appropriate throughout the class.

Additional Information

Materials

Palgrave Language book  3rd Edition.  Alternatively, the Lecturer will advise you of a suitable book to study.

  • Mode of Study:
    Evening
  • Start Date:
    24th Feb 2026, 10 weeks
  • Day(s):
    Tuesday
    Time:
    18:00 - 21:00
  • Location:
    City Campus
  • Cost:
    £ 200