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French Level 1B - 2016

This document provides a course outline for French Level 1B at the Institute of Modern Languages. The course is designed for students who have completed the first semester of the French Level 1 course or have equivalent experience. The course aims to develop basic communication skills in conversation, reading, writing and develop socio-cultural knowledge. It will focus on topics like the neighborhood and family/friends. Assessment is optional and evaluates listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Upon completing the course, students can receive a certificate or statement of attainment and further their French studies in Level 2 courses.

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French Level 1B - 2016

This document provides a course outline for French Level 1B at the Institute of Modern Languages. The course is designed for students who have completed the first semester of the French Level 1 course or have equivalent experience. The course aims to develop basic communication skills in conversation, reading, writing and develop socio-cultural knowledge. It will focus on topics like the neighborhood and family/friends. Assessment is optional and evaluates listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Upon completing the course, students can receive a certificate or statement of attainment and further their French studies in Level 2 courses.

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INSTITUTE OF MODERN LANGUAGES

FRENCH LEVEL 1B
COURSE OUTLINE
Prior Knowledge and Skills
This course is for learners who have completed Semester 1 of IML’s French Level 1 year long course or have
equivalent past experience.

Proficiency Level
The content of this course corresponds approximately to level A1 of the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages.

Course Aim
There will be a focus on effective communication and enjoyment. Learners should develop basic skills for
everyday use in conversation, understanding, reading and writing and begin to develop socio-cultural
knowledge.

Course Content
Set textbook: Denyer, M. et al. Version Originale 1 Student’s Book + CD + DVD (English Edition) and
Workbook + CD (English Edition). Difusión (ISBN: 9788484436935 & 9788484436942)

 IML strongly recommends the use of dictionaries, which exist in a variety of printed, online and
electronic formats. Tutors may recommend a dictionary at the commencement of the course.
 Each topic includes relevant social and cultural information.
 Additional tasks and resources will be provided in class.
 The IML library located on level 1 in the Joyce Ackroyd Building also has books, magazines, kits,
CDs, DVDs and videos for loan to IML students.

Revision
Language is learned best with maximum contact and usage. Home exercises will be designed for revision
and consolidation of each course segment. Revision is most effective when undertaken regularly in short
sessions.

Assessment
Assessment is optional at the end of the full year course or equivalent. Listening and Speaking skills are
assessed throughout the course. An examination to assess Reading and Writing competencies is held at the
end of the course and a statement of attainment is then issued. A certificate of attendance is available
upon request for students not undertaking assessment who have attended at least 75% of the course.

Further Study Options


Learners who wish to pursue further studies of this language can enrol in any of the IML French Level 2
Courses.

Contacts
IML Office: Level 1, Joyce Ackroyd Building No. 37
Phone: (07) 3346 8200
Fax: (07) 3346 8211
Email: [email protected]

Course Outline, French Level 1B


FRENCH LEVEL 1B
COURSE CONTENT
TOPIC LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
The Neighbourhood  Asking about / Describing places  Pronouns: on
Unit 3  Asking about / Describing  Articles: definite
locations  Adjectives: descriptive
 Asking about / Describing  Adverbs: bien, très, assez,
features mieux
 Expressing opinions  Negatives: ne…pas; use of
 Ask about / Express quantity de/d’
 Use of Il y a...
 Verbs: resent tense of vivre
 Prepositions: location
Family and Friends  Asking about / Expressing tastes  Nouns: formation of plurals
Unit 4 and interests  Adjectives: possessive
 Asking about / Describing  Use of avoir l’air
people  Verbs:
 Asking about / Describing family - Revision of present tense
members - Use of aimer+ noun/
 Introducing people infinitive
- Conditional form
j’aimerais

Course Outline, French Level 1B

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