This course will take place online. We are running an introductory offer on all beginners' language sessions, with 25% off this course at Full £136 / Conc. £102
Be introduced to the French language with this beginners' course.
The aim of this course is to help you gain a basic knowledge of the French language and pursue further studies at a subsequent level.
Who is this course for?
This course is for absolute beginners.
Will I need any equipment or materials?
This course will be held via Zoom. You need a computer/laptop or mobile phone to access the Zoom website, and a reliable internet connection. For further information on how to join a Zoom meeting, you can watch the joining video here.
You will need a computer or other device to connect with Zoom and a notebook/paper and pen/pencil, or digital equivalent.
Lessons will be based on: Angela Aries & Dominique Debney, Façon de parler 1, French for Beginners, John Murray Learning, 2019 (6th edition) (ISBN 9781529374223). The tutor may ask you to purchase a copy of the textbook, but please wait until the first class to confirm this with them.
Are there follow-on courses I can take?
Where possible, we will always aim to offer students the opportunity to progress in their learning. The next level after this course is French Level 1: Module B.
Will I be assessed?
There is no formal assessment for courses at Bishopsgate Institute. However, to monitor your learning and progress, tutors will assess your participation in classroom activities.
Silvana is a highly qualified MFL teacher (BA French and English, MA French Cultural Studies, PGCE French) with a wealth of experience in teaching.
She is passionate about sharing her love for languages and creates lessons that are rich in cultural content.
With a strong interest in Cultural Studies and a BSc in Philosophy, Silvana likes bringing authentic materials and new views into the classroom. Amongst her other interests are: philosophy, meditation, astrology, healthy living, and sociology. She is also a motivational life coach and author.
Married in 1950, Chris and Betty Birch have been involved in political, trade union, and LGBTQ+ activism for over 60 years. Sharing similar interests, they were both Communist Party Members and involved with organisations such as the Aid to Spanish Youth Committee. After the death of his friend, Mark Ashton, Chris became involved in forming the Mark Ashton Memorial Trust, which was created to raise money for individuals living with HIV. The archive includes the truncheon taken from the police by Mark Ashton, correspondence, personal scrapbooks, press cuttings, and various other papers relating to the couples activism.