French Language Intermediate (B2 - C1)
| Course ID : | LAN774 |
| Course Duration : | 20 hours |
| City : | Abu Dhabi |
| Location : | UAE |
**General Objectives:**
By the end of this level, the participant will be able to:
1. Understand the main ideas of complex texts, including technical discussions related to their field.
2. Interact with fluency and spontaneity, making regular communication with native speakers possible without strain.
3. Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on topical issues.
4. Use advanced grammatical structures accurately in both spoken and written French.
5. Understand longer listening materials such as interviews, films, and news broadcasts.
6. Write structured essays, reports, and formal letters with proper style and coherence.
**Main Modules / Topics:**
**Module 1: Advanced Communication Skills**
* Engaging in debates and formal discussions
* Expressing opinions, arguments, and counterarguments
* Paraphrasing and reformulating ideas
**Module 2: Grammar and Language Accuracy**
* Advanced use of tenses (subjunctive, conditional, past perfect)
* Relative and demonstrative pronouns
* Complex sentence structures and connectors
* Passive voice and reported speech
**Module 3: Listening and Speaking Practice**
* Understanding radio programs, podcasts, and TV shows
* Delivering short presentations and speeches
* Pronunciation refinement and fluency training
**Module 4: Reading Comprehension**
* Reading authentic materials: articles, literature excerpts, and editorials
* Identifying tone, attitude, and author’s intent
* Analyzing argument structure in written texts
**Module 5: Writing Practice**
* Writing essays, summaries, and formal letters
* Organizing ideas logically and using linking expressions
* Editing and self-correction techniques
**Module 6: Culture, Media, and Society**
* Discussing current events, media, and cultural differences
* Understanding idiomatic expressions and cultural nuances
**Course Contents Summary:**
* **Vocabulary:** media, politics, education, art, technology, and environment.
* **Grammar:** advanced tenses, subjunctive mood, connectors, complex clauses.
* **Communication:** debating, presenting, and persuasive language.
* **Culture:** French society, news, and contemporary issues