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French Upper Intermediate Step 4

Course summary

Start date

30/09/2026

Cost

£185.00

Delivery mode

In person (On Campus)

About the course

This course is the fourth step of six progressive steps to complete our upper intermediate level in French.

In this course, which is taught in French, you will learn to speak about the media and current affairs, debate fake news and share your opinion on health and medicine.

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:

  • Speak about the media and current events
  • Debate fake news, rumors, and the reliability of information sources
  • Discuss cosmetic surgery and natural remedies
  • Share your opinion on health and medicine

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

You will need to buy the following textbook:

  • Edito B2 (2022), ISBN 978-2278103669

Who the course is for

This course is the fourth step on our upper intermediate level and is open to anyone who completed French Upper Intermediate Step 3 or equivalent. If you have previously learned French and are unsure of your level, please 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 Upper Intermediate Step 3 or equivalent. If you are unsure of your level, please self assess. 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 below.

All times are local to Edinburgh.

Start date
Start Date: 30/09/2026
Class time
Class time: 17:30-19:00 (Thomas Chaurin)
Delivery mode
Delivery Mode: In person (On Campus)
£185.00
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