Continuing Education

General Information

Throughout the year, the Department of French offers a range of language courses at various levels : beginners, elementary, independent and advanced.

Our courses are graded in level according to the CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages developed by the Council of Europe and to its global scale of 6 levels of proficiency.

In order to choose a course at the right level of proficiency, we recommend that you use the self-assessment grid (75kB).

Please click here to register and pay by Thursday 14th September 2023.

For information regarding courses and levels, please contact Ms Margot Spencer:

Email: m.spencer@ucc.ie

Tel: +353 (0) 490 3227

Please note that our courses are recreational, do not lead to any specific qualification and are subject to a minimum of 10 participants.In the event of a class not forming, all participants will be notified and fees refunded. Students must ENROLL BEFORE attending classes.

Levels

COURSE LEVELS‌

In order to choose a course at the right level of proficiency, we recommend that you use the CEFR self-assessment grid.

1 - BEGINNERS & FALSE BEGINNERS (CEFR Level A1- / A1)

For people who are at beginner’s stage and for people who learnt a little French a long time ago and wish to refresh their skills and / or who have some words but cannot really speak. The course aims at consolidating a good beginner’s level and at bringing students towards an Elementary level (A2)

2 - ELEMENTARY (CEFR Level A1+ / A2)

For people who have done some French before and who can express themselves but who need to acquire more essential grammar and conversation practice. The course aims at consolidating a good elementary level and at bringing students towards an intermediate level (B1).

3 - INDEPENDENT (CEFR Level B1)

For people who have already acquired good elementary skills. Students joining this level should be able to speak about themselves, to speak about what they did (last weekend, over the summer), what they plan to do (next weekend, next year) and communicate in every day situations, although these will be revised. Further development and practice will improve fluency and broaden speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course aims at bringing students towards level B2.

4 - ADVANCED (CEFR Level B2+)

For people with already good confidence, good ability and who wish to build up their four skills – reading, writing, understanding and speaking. This course aims at consolidating complex French structures and expanding advanced practice (CEFR towards level C1+)

Autumn term

COURSES FOR AUTUMN 2023

The Department of French is offering the following online language courses starting Tuesday 19 September 2023 for 10 weeks

Please register and pay by Thursday 14th September 2023

Course type	General French	General French	General French	General French
Level	Beginners - CEFR A-/A1	Elementary - CEFR A1+/A2	Independent - CEFR B1	Advanced - CEFR B2+
Course objective	introduction to basic French interaction / production of simple phrases / asking and answering simple questions	development and consolidation of the basic language skills needed to 'survive' during a trip to French speaking countries	development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Consolidation of grammar and acquisition of new vocabulary	advanced development of language skills, grammar and vocabulary. Broadening of knowledge of French culture
Duration	10 weeks [x1h30]	10 weeks [x1h30]	10 weeks [x1h30]	10 weeks [x1h30]
Time	Tuesday 6-7.30pm	Tuesday 7.30-9pm	Wednesday 6-7.30pm	Wednesday 7.30-9pm
Venue	ONLINE	ONLINE	ONLINE	ONLINE
Fee per term	€150*	€150*	€150*	€150*

• To assess your level, see the self-assessment grid (75kB) of the Council of Europe.

Please register and pay by Thursday 14th September 2023.

• *Concession fee : € 120 available for Full time UCC staff/students, OAP, people on social benefit (Relevant ID may be requested).

• If you require any further information please contact: e.casey@ucc.ie or m.spencer@ucc.ie

Spring term

COURSES FOR SPRING 2024

continuation of Autumn 2023 courses /

The Department of French is offering the following ONLINE language courses starting Tuesday 16th January 2024 for 10 weeks

Please register and pay by Thursday 11 January 2024

Course type	General French	General French	General French	General French
Level	Beginners - CEFR A-/A1	Elementary - CEFR A1+/A2	Independent - CEFR B1	Advanced - CEFR B2+
Course objective	Introduction to basic French interaction / production of simple phrases / asking and answering simple questions	Development and consolidation of the basic language skills needed to 'survive' during a trip to French speaking countries	Development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Consolidation of grammar and acquisition of new vocabulary	Advanced development of language skills, grammar and vocabulary. Broadening of knowledge of French culture
Duration	10 weeks [x1h30]	10 weeks [x1h30]	10 weeks [x1h30]	10 weeks [x1h30]
Time	Tuesday 6-7.30pm	Tuesday 7.30-9pm	Wednesday 6-7.30pm	Wednesday 7.30-9pm
Venue	tbc	tbc	tbc	tbc
Fee per term	€150*	€150*	€150*	€150*

• To assess your level, see the self-assessment grid of the Council of Europe.

• Please register and pay by Thursday 11 January 2024.

• *Concession fee : € 120 available for Full time UCC staff/students, OAP, people on social benefit (Relevant ID may be requested).

• If you require any further information please contact: e.casey@ucc.ie or m.spencer@ucc.ie

Summer courses

Summer courses 2024

Closing date for receipt of applications tbc

Course type	Everyday French	French for Holidays	Conversational French
Level	false beginnerCEFR A1	lower intermediateCEFR A2	intermediate CEFR B1
Course objectives	to introduce basic language skills	to brush up and consolidate language skills needed to communicate efficiently during a trip to a French speaking country. to improve confidence and fluency in using the language	to practice and develop speaking and listening skills
Duration	4 weeks (16hrs) Tuesday & Thursday	4 weeks (16hrs) Tuesday & Thursday	2 weeks (8hrs) Monday to Thursday
Time	6-8pm	6-8pm	1-2pm
Starting Date	tbc	tbc	tbc
Venue	tbc	tbc	tbc
Fee	€150*	€150*	€100*

• To assess your level, see the self-assessment grid of the Council of Europe.

• Please click tbc to register and pay by tbc

• *Concession fee: € 120/80 available for Full time UCC staff/students, OAP, people on social benefit (Relevant ID may be requested).

• If you require any further information please contact:

m.spencer@ucc.ie (courses and levels)

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