French 4 (Lower Intermediate)

Location: South Kensington Campus | Level: Lower Intermediate

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for learners who have already completed French 3 (Higher Elementary) on the after:hours programme or have equivalent prior experience, such as A/S Level or equivalent...[more].

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

Course overview

On the course you will develop you language skills in French to discuss things like the environment, culture and art, food, travel, education and work and consumption. Through these you will be able to  develop practical communication skills and enhance your ability to express yourself in a wide variety of situations.

you will be introduced to new structures such as the plus-que-parfait, the subjunctive and conditional moods, the gerund, expressing opinions, the passive voice, and reported speech in the past. These will help you develop practical communication skills and enhance your ability to express yourself and are in line with the topics covered at the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

The sessions are designed to be accessible and engaging, encouraging discussions and debates on the topics presented. The aim is to enable you to communicate in French with greater confidence. You will also gain further insight into life and culture in French-speaking countries around the world.

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).