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Course
Structure
The
course can be delivered over a weekend, as advertised (10 hours), or
extended to 3 days/ 4 nights (15 hours). Please ensure that you have
requested either 10 or 15 hours when completing the booking form.
The
lessons are focused, but delivered in a relaxed and fun
atmosphere. The main objective of the lessons is to
develop your confidence when speaking French. The
lessons will include a combination of activities, role play and formal
teaching.
Class
sizes are purposely kept small to allow for one-to-one support when required. You
can expect to be in a group of between 4 - 8 students.
During
the Intermediate level course, you will have the unique opportunity of a
one-to-one with a native French speaker who will not have the ability
to speak any English. The experience will allow you to really practise
your French in a real life situation.
You
are involved in the
lesson from the beginning and will have plenty of opportunity to
practise
your communication
skills. There
are role play and pair work exercises.
Although
the lessons are purposeful, they are also relaxed! You will not be made to feel
embarrassed in any way.
On
request, the 3 day course can be extended by 1 or 2 days to allow for
extra individual support. This may be of particular interest to students
with specific learning needs, eg. working towards an examination and work
related requirements.
Daily
Format
During
a typical day, breakfast and refreshments will be served
from 8.00 am in
the Old Cottage, and class will commence at 9.15 am. During the
day you will spend approximately 5 hours in the classroom (a
lounge with comfy chairs).
Refreshments
will be provided throughout the day, and the class will break for lunch at 12.45
pm. Lunch will be served in the Old Cottage. Lessons will recommence in the afternoon at 2.00 pm and finish
at 4.30 pm.
After
the evening meal at the restaurant (or self-cater if you prefer), the Old Cottage will be open until
11.30pm for drinks and relaxed conversation.
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