French 5 (Higher Intermediate)

Location: South Kensington Campus | Level: Higher Intermediate

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for learners who have already completed French 4 (Lower Intermediate) on the after:hours programme or have equivalent prior experience, such as GCE A' Level French...[more].

If unsure of your proficiency level please contact us pre-enrolment for a free level check.

Course overview

The course focuses on communication skills, encouraging expression and debate on a wide range of contemporary cultural and social issues, using accurate and nuanced French. Several higher intermediate grammatical structures will be introduced and practised, with sessions curated by the tutor to take account of the interests, needs and ability of the whole class. You will be encouraged to produce occasional written work. 

We will use real current newspaper articles and literary extracts to enhance our learning, which will support language development and deepen cultural understanding. These will help us to develop higher level practical communication skills in line with level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). 

The sessions are designed to challenge and support your development of fluency, accuracy, and confidence in using French in both spoken and written forms.

This course uses a textbook and other material to teach the course. Advice on which course textbook to buy will be given in the first class.

Term dates - subject to confirmation

•  Autumn Term: week beginning 12 October 2026 until week ending 11 December 2026

•  Spring Term: week beginning 11 January 2027 until week ending 20 March 2027

For course content and language level enquiries: Contact the French Assistant 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.

Imperial certificates

This course has no exams or assessments, so you can focus on enjoying your learning. Regular attendance may also lead to the award of an Imperial attendance certificate. (T&Cs apply).