Print this page Intermediate French: B2 Conclusion
Finish your intermediate French learning journey with our Intermediate French: B2 Conclusion course, suitable for learners who have completed our Intermediate French: B2.3 Course or have approximately 460 hours of prior study. This course helps you expand your ability to communicate more confidently in French while strengthening your understanding of key grammar and vocabulary needed for everyday conversation. It is ideal for learners interested in learning French for cultural interest or personal enrichment in a supportive and interactive learning environment.
You will practise communication in situations such as critiquing cultural events, presenting works of art, discussing literature, and reacting to films and reviews. Grammar is introduced naturally in context, including structures for expressing manner and comparison, advanced pronoun use, and organising ideas through questioning. Vocabulary and pronunciation are integrated throughout, covering cultural expression, evaluation, and opinion, along with features of connected speech such as liaison.
DELIVERY MODE
Delivery mode for individual classes will vary from term to term, but will be listed as the following:
- Face-to-Face: WEA Sydney
- Online: via Zoom / Microsoft Teams
TEXTBOOK
- Cosmopolite 3 B1 Livre d'Eleve Book (Hachette: 2018), ISBN: 9782015135472
Supplier: Abbey's Language Book Centre
Please note that textbook cost is not included in the course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled, WEA Sydney cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any textbooks. Language courses will be confirmed or cancelled at least 7 days prior to their starting date.
COURSE OUTLINE
Communication
- Giving a positive critique of a cultural event; expressing enthusiasm
- Presenting a work of art; speaking about live shows
- Researching an artist’s career; understanding rankings
- Commenting on films and reacting to critics
- Finding books by French-speaking writers; reflecting on the importance of reading
Grammar
- Structures: expressing manner and resemblance
- Forms: superlative (expressing enthusiasm)
- Verb forms: infinitive tenses (understanding chronology)
- Pronouns: double pronominalisation (avoiding repetition)
- Discourse: interrogation (organising reflection)
Phonetics
- Expressions of enthusiasm; expressing positive judgement
Vocabulary
- Rewarding and congratulating
- Positive and negative judgements for commenting
- Talking about live shows
- Speaking about books and bookshops
- Liaison: compulsory and facultative
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Communicate confidently in French about cultural topics, including art, film, and literature.
- Use advanced grammar structures such as pronominal forms, superlatives, and infinitive tenses with increased accuracy.
- Apply relevant vocabulary and discourse strategies to express opinions, evaluate experiences, and engage in detailed discussions.
