French level 8
Starting from
€475
Course information
In order to follow the French level 8 course you need to be able to write detailed texts, for example an open letter or a summary. You can understand a podcast on a familiar or less familiar subject.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have attained level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference. That means you are officially an independent user of the language. During French level 8, you will learn such things as: how to introduce yourself in a pitch, job interview or motivation letter. How to describe a work of art and give your opinion about it and how to adjust your language to a situation, such as a formal meeting.
Course schedule and prices
Intake
The intake procedure for this course consists of: online intake conversation.
After you have enrolled for this course, we will invite you for an assessment to determine your level. We recommend that you enrol at least two weeks before the start of the course. If you enrol later than this, we cannot guarantee there will be time for the intake procedure.
If you have completed the French level 7 course at UvA Talen, an assessment will not be necessary.
Course content
During the French level 8 course, you improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills on the topics of work, art, the French language, games and humour. Once you have completed the course, you will be able to join in a conversation on the history of the French language, its geographical distribution and La Francophonie, the organisation of French-speaking countries. You will also learn the differences between the French language registers familier (informal), courant (neutral) and soutenu (formal).
Have you ever tried to explain the rules of a game in a foreign language? This is something you will also learn in this course, along with such expressions as à ton tour (your turn) and être mauvais perdant (a bad loser).
Telling a joke in another language is often tricky, but after this course, you will be able to tell jokes in French. You will learn things like the correct intonation and pronunciation, and how to explain a joke.
The grammar you learn during this course includes:
- the subjunctive mood in clauses, such as une carte qui te permette… (a card that allows you to…)
- complex denials and their opposites
- the present participle (participe présent) and the verbal adjective (l’adjectif verbal)
Certificate
You will complete the course with an oral and written exam.
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate showing the level you have attained and you will be able to continue to French level 9.
Course material
The course material is not included in the course price. If you choose to follow lessons in class, you can buy your books through us. You then receive them during the first lesson. If you are going to take an online course, you will buy the books yourself.
FAQ
What is included in the price of a group course?
The course price includes:
- an intake
- the group course
- an exam
- (if necessary) a resit. You can take the resit within six months after finishing the course.
- a certificate
The course material is not included in the course price.
What is the difference between an online and in class course? Can I combine an online and in class course?
There is no difference in the course content and course material between the online and in class course, only a difference in format. The online courses take place via Zoom and the in class courses at the Roeterseiland in Amsterdam. By using breakout-rooms teachers will aim to provide the same interaction as during an in class course. In both formats students are expected to actively participate in the course.
The choice for an online or in class course depends on your personal preference for location and teaching style.
It is not possible to combine an online and in class course. If you start a course online, you will follow the entire course online. The same applies to in class courses. This is in order to ensure the peace in our classes and avoid a lot of changes between classes.
How much time should I expect to spend on studying by myself?
Students generally need to spend double the amount of time of the course on studying by themselves. This means that if your course is 40 hours of class, you can expect about 80 hours of homework and self study. In our experience, the more time you invest in homework, the more you benefit from your course.
Which teacher will teach my group course?
In the week before the start of the course you will receive your final course confirmation which mentions your teacher.
At UvA Talen we have a variety of professional teachers with years of experience teaching to adults. Due to our feedback sessions with teacher we can guarantee the quality of our teachers. We have set standards for the qualification of our teacher. Depending on the type of course, we will often choose for a native speaker of your language.
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Why
UvA Talen
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