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French Beginners Step 3

Course summary

Start date

30/09/2025

Cost

£175.00

Delivery mode

In person (On Campus)

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About the course

This course is the third and final step to complete our beginners level in French.

In this course, which is taught in French, you will learn to speak about clothing and daily objects, talk about the weather, talk about you daily routine, describe people and your home.

You will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through a variety of learning activities in class and at home. Class-based activities include small-group role-plays, responding to short texts, listening to dialogues or watching video clips. Language learning requires regular practice, and you will consolidate your skills at home, with vocabulary, grammar and writing exercises.

You will need to buy a textbook (see below). You will also need access to a computer or another device with an internet connection to be able to use our learning platform.

What you'll learn

If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:

  • Go shopping for clothes and daily life items
  • Talk about the weather and different types of climates
  • Describe your daily routine
  • Describe people, their physical characteristics and personalities

The above list is indicative and may be subject to change.

You will need to buy the following textbook:

  • Edito A1 (2022), ISBN 978-2278103645

Who the course is for

This course is the third and final step on our beginners level and is open to anyone who completed French Beginners Step 2 or equivalent. If you have previously learned French and are unsure of your level, you can self-assess.

We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be aged 16+.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy. Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services who will signpost appropriate local sources of support.

Entry criteria

You need to have completed French Beginners Step 2 or equivalent. If you are unsure of your level, please assess your level. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website to access the course learning platform.

Additional Information

Course options

If the course has more than one start date, time, delivery mode or location, then these options will all be shown in the table below.

All times are local to Edinburgh.

Start dateDelivery modeCampusClass timeCostBook now
30/09/2025In person (On Campus)Holyrood (Moray House) (opens in a new window)17:30-19:00£175.00Book now

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