French Language Courses
We offer French language courses at four different levels from beginners through to improvers plus. Each course runs for 10 weeks, with learners able to progress onto the next level upon successful completion of the previous stage.
Our Foreign Languages course offering is delivered by tutors who are experienced practitioners in various subject languages and specialist backgrounds, and their professional expertise and knowledge is highly valued by our students. At Colchester Institute we offer a supportive and stimulating environment for those who are working towards gaining confidence in their chosen language.
With outstanding tuition and learning resources and facilities, our courses offer excellent opportunities to learn a new language. Gaining language skills may enhance career opportunities in a variety of industries and professions. Students may wish to progress to higher level language courses, and eventually to GCSEs or A levels.
*This course is not available to learners under 18.
This short course is not government funded, therefore low income or unemployment fee waivers are not available and additional learning support cannot be provided.
Please call (01206) 712777 for more information.
There are no dates currently available for this course. New dates will be updated on the website as soon as they are confirmed, so please check again at a later date.
Beginners
This beginners French language course is suitable for people who wish to improve upon their career prospects, for aiding relocation abroad or simply for a holiday. There are no formal entry requirements however a general interest in the language is recommended. Classes focus on basic conversation and pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary and learning about the culture of the country.
Beginners Plus
The beginners plus language course is suitable for people who have completed a beginners’ language course and who wish to improve their French to aid career prospects, for relocation abroad or simply for a holiday. Classes focus on developing further conversation skills from the beginners’ language course, as well as continuing to practice pronunciation, simple grammar, a range of vocabulary and learning about the culture of the country.
| Duration | 10 Weeks |
|---|---|
| Campus / Adult Skills Centre | Colchester Campus |
| Attendance | Thursdays: 6pm - 8pm |
| Price | £155 |
Improvers
This improvers language course is for those who have completed French Beginners and Beginners Plus courses, or the equivalent of 40 hours tuition, and want to continue studying. Again, the focus is on the communicative aspect of the language, with vocabulary and grammar to support this as appropriate, alongside cultural insights.
The entry requirements for this course are a general interest in the language plus completion of the French Beginners and Beginners Plus courses, or the equivalent of 40 hours tuition.
Improvers Plus
The French Improvers Plus course is for those who have completed French Beginners, Beginners Plus and Improvers courses, or the equivalent of 60 hours tuition, and want to continue studying French. Again, the focus is on the communicative aspect of the language, including a wider variety of grammatical structures and range of vocabulary.
| Duration | 10 Weeks |
|---|---|
| Campus / Adult Skills Centre | Colchester Campus |
| Attendance | One evening per week: 6pm - 8pm |
| Price | £155 |
Disclaimer
All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2024-25 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.
Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.
The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.
The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.
