At a glance
• Classroom Course
• Thursdays 18:00 - 20:00
• Starts 30 April 2026
• 10 weeks | April to July
• Tutor: Silva De Benedictis
Fees:
• Internal £190 (eligibility)
• Associate £240 (eligibility)
• Standard £299
Course Code: CLCC90001
Enrol by
21 April 2026
Location: South Kensington Campus | Level: Beginners
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for learners who have completed the 40 study hours Imperial after:hours French 1 (Beginners) course, or who have an equivalent level of proficiency (A1.1).
Course overview
This course is a continuation course focusing on practising, improving and reinforcing the basics of French — A1-level grammar, vocabulary, and fundamental structures.
During the course, you will also further develop your speaking, listening, and reading skills, with a particular emphasis on oral proficiency through interactive activities such as role-play, pair work and group exercises. The course aims to consolidate what you have learned and enhance your confidence in using basic French.
Building practical confidence in a supportive environment
In addition to conversation and grammar practice, this course will allow you to discover extensive vocabulary and expressions through a variety of materials. We use authentic texts, audio recordings and real-life scenarios to help you engage in conversation, improve your pronunciation and broaden your language skills.
The sessions are intended to be engaging, confidence-building, and inclusive, allowing you to develop language skills at your own pace.
Term dates
• Summer Term: week beginning 27 April 2026 until week ending 3 July 2026
For course content enquiries: Contact the Assistant French Coordinator, Laurence Zanier at l.zanier@imperial.ac.uk
For enrolment and booking enquiries: Contact Christian Jacobi at c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk
Class Recordings

These classes are not recorded
Attendance Certificate

Successful completion of this course leads to the award of an Imperial College attendance certificate
Terms and conditions apply to all enrolments to this course. Please read them before enrolment
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