- Summer Session 1: 15.07.13 - 09.08.13
 Beginners revision-
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Course: With a lot of role-playing exercises to help you cope with basic everyday situations in France, from asking for your shoe-size to explaining you want your steak well done, this course is an extension class for current Beginners 1 students and a revision class for Beginners 2. You'll revise the present tense, numbers and prices, how to ask and answer questions in a simple way. You'll also get your ear trained with lots of short listening and pronunciation exercises. A must for a holiday in France!
Book
reference: no book required for this session
Frequency: 20 hours/4 weeks – 2,5 hours twice a
week
Fees: £128/£118*
*senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 3 July 2013!
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| Monday & Wednesday |
6.30pm - 9pm |
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- Elementary revision
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Course: Largely based on oral work, you'll get a chance to express yourself in present, past (including imperfect tense) and future whilst revising the formation of these tenses as you go along. This is the perfect course for students who have recently completed elementary 1 or elementary 2 levels and wish to brush up on their French over the summer.
Book
reference: no book required for this session
Frequency: 20 hours/4 weeks – 2,5 hours twice a
week
Fees: £128/£118*
*senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 3 July!
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Schedule |
| Tuesday & Thursday |
6.30pm - 9pm |
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- Intermediate revision
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Course: With lots of opportunity to converse in French, this course will help you go beyond mere survival in France. You'll be encouraged to start giving your opinion on a variety of topics so as to be able to hold a short conversation with French friends about issues beyond concrete everyday life. You'll revise such grammar tools as the subjunctive and conditional tenses, the difference between "depuis", "pendant", "il y a", or the way to use "si" clauses. For students who have completed elementary 3, intermediate 1 or 2 or who have passed an A level in French and wish to maintain their level.
Book
reference: no book required for this session
Frequency: 20 hours/4 weeks – 2,5 hours twice a
week
Fees: £128/£118*
*senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 3 July!
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Schedule |
| Tuesday & Thursday |
6.30pm - 9pm |
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- Advanced revision
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Course: Organisé autour de thèmes variés d'intérêt général, tels que les plaisirs de la vie, les convictions personnelles, les enjeux d'aujourd'hui et de demain, ce cours mettra l'accent sur la communication orale. Il traitera de sujets tirés de l'actualité française, à travers l'exploitation de documents audiovisuels authentiques, dans le but de vous imprégner de la mentalité et de la culture du pays. Il vous permettra aussi d'enrichir vos connaissances lexicales et grammaticales au niveau avancé. Un excellent moyen de rester au top en français cet été!
Book reference: no book required for this session
Frequency: 20 hours/4 weeks – 2,5 hours twice a
week
Fees: £128/£118*
*senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 3 July!
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Schedule |
| Monday & Wednesday |
6.30pm - 9pm |
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- Summer Session 2: 12.08.13 - 13.09.13
- GCSE > AS Level
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Course: Following the summer holidays, this intensive refresher French course is for students wishing to brush up on their French skills before embarking on a French AS Level course. You will revise grammar points (present, past, near-future and simple future tenses); hold conversations on topics relating to daily life and learn how to give and explain a balanced opinion; you will also practise reading and listening (to understand the gist of longer texts).
Book
reference: none (materials given by teacher)
Frequency: 12 hours/4 days – 3 hours/day
Fees: £79
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Schedule |
| 27-28-29-30 August |
11am-12.30pm + 1pm-2.30pm |
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- Beginners 1
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Course: This intensive course for complete beginners (or almost) will give you the
basis for further studies in French. You'll learn simple ways of getting by,
asking for help and you'll be able to introduce yourself and establish first
social contacts.
Book
reference: tbc
Level: the end of this course corresponds to A1 part 1 of 3 of the Common
European Framework of Reference
Next step: Beginners 2
Frequency: 30 hours/5 weeks – 3 hours twice a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + books
*senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 31 July!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Tuesday & Thursday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Beginners 2
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Course: You may have done a GCSE course a while ago or you've studied
French formally previously for at least 30 hours. By the end of this intensive course, you'll be able to
get by in everyday situations (restaurant, shops, hotel, etc.). You'll also be able
to have basic conversations in the present tense to describe your daily routine
for instance.
Book
reference: tbc
Level: the end of this course corresponds to A1 part 2 of 3 of the Common
European Framework of Reference
Next step: Elementary 1
Frequency: 30 hours/5 weeks – 3 hours twice a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + books
*senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 3 July!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Monday & Wednesday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Elementary 1
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Course: In this course you'll learn to talk about what you've done
recently, where your last went on holiday, what you did last weekend or what
kind of a child you used to be!
By now you'll be able to converse and interact in a simple way provided the
other person talks slowly and clearly.
Book
reference: tbc
Level: the end of this course corresponds to A1 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Elementary 2
Frequency: 30 hours/5 weeks – 3 hours twice a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + books
*senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 31 July!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Tuesday & Thursday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Elementary revision
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Course:
In this course you’ll revise and refresh intensively key language
notions covered in the first levels. The emphasis is focused on oral
work in class. Your own exercise book (with CD and transcripts) will
give you the opportunity to practice at home.
Book reference: Grammaire en dialogues (niveau débutant)
Level: this course corresponds to A2 part 1 of 3 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Intermediate 1 –
Elementary Conversation
Frequency: 30 hours/5 weeks – 3 hours twice a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + £16 for the book
*senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 31 July!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Monday & Wednesday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Intermediate 1
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Course:
This course tackles such varied topics as friendship and love but also
jobs and interviews. In conversation you will be able to give your
opinion about relationships and learn to agree or disagree giving simple
explanations and points of view.
Book
reference: tbc
Level: this course corresponds to A2 part 2 of 3 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Intermediate 2
Frequency: 30 hours/5 weeks – 3 hours twice a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + book
*senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 31 July!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Tuesday & Thursday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Intermediate + Conversation
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Course: An informal class consisting of one hour of "à la carte"
grammar revision at an intermediate level, followed by two hours of discussion and
debates on various topics. If you’re not so confident with your level, a great way to maintain and develop your vocabulary
and a good level of fluency without forgetting your grammar before embarking on the advanced courses. Book
reference: none
Level: this course corresponds to B1 part 2 of 3 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Higher 1
Frequency: 15 hours/5 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £81/£76*
*senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 31 July!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Tuesday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Advanced + Conversation
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Course: An informal class consisting of one hour of "à la carte"
grammar revision at an advanced level, followed by two hours of discussion and
debates on various topics. A great way to maintain and develop your vocabulary
and a good level of fluency without forgetting your grammar.
Book
reference: none
Level: this course corresponds to B1 of the Common European Framework of
Reference
Next step: Higher levels (depending on
the level of the student) – DELF B1/B2 – Higher Conversation
Frequency: 15 hours/5 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £81/£76*
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 31 July!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Wednesday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Intensive 3-day-elementary course
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Course: For those students who have completed at least 60 hours of French tuition .This is a course allowing you to learn at a fast pace how to express yourself in present, past and future. With lots of opportunities to communicate in practical situations, this will boost your confidence in speaking French.
Book
reference: none
Frequency: 15 hours/3 days – 5 hours/day
Fees: £107/£97*
*senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 31 July! |
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Schedule |
| 19-20-21 August |
10am-12.30pm +1.30pm-4pm |
| 9-10-11 September |
10am-12.30pm + 1.30pm-4pm |
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- Intensive 4-day-intermediate course
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Course: For students who have completed at least 150 hours of tuition. If you are looking to brush up on your communication skills while getting an idea of grammar points such as the subjunctive, this is the best way to make quick progress. You'll be encouraged to make longer sentences, to give your point of view, to add details to your descriptions. 20 hours of total immersion in the language!
Book
reference: none
Frequency: 20 hours/4 days – 5 hours/day
Fees: £143/£133*
*senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 31 July!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| 19-20-21-22 August |
10am-12.30pm + 1.30pm-4pm |
| 9-10-11-12 September |
10am-12.30pm + 1.30pm-4pm |
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- Corporate training - Individual tuition
- Corporate training
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Alliance française de Manchester provides custom-made language programs
to enable you to achieve your professional communication goals. A tailor-made study programme will be offered to meet your professional
objectives based on an initial assessment of your needs. We have
successfully trained clients working in the catering, service,
distribution, technology, finance and production sectors.
Emphasis is placed on developing:
 Key language skills
Effective and confident spoken French
Cultural awareness and insight into Business practices
Training is delivered by qualified native French teachers at times to
suit your commitments. Our proven teaching techniques incorporate role
play and simulation in order to get as close as possible to real life
situations.
What you should do
Step 1: Contact us
Tel: 0161 236 7117
Email: courses@afmanchester.org
Step 2: Assess your needs
Our consultant will come to your company to assess your needs free of
charge to evaluate your existing language level and to assess your
needs and objectives.
According to the goals you want to achieve, we establish, for each student/group, a custom-made language programme.
Step 3: Choose your course
The Alliance Française can offer:
French at your desk
Minimum disruption to your work schedule with tailor-made tuition
(available at any level) at your premises. Training programmes are
ideally organised into modules of 30 hours with a minimum of two hours
per week.
French à la carte
Tailor-made tuition (any level) at our premises that gives the most
flexible approach for short to medium term training needs: from
semi-intensive programmes over a few days to weekly 2 hour sessions
over a few months.
Speciality French
For the Legal, Hotel & Catering, Tourism Professions. Other specialities on request.
Three-day immersion course
Three consecutive days immersion - (intermediate and advanced levels) -
6 hours per day with a variety of tutors, at our or your own premises.
Ideal for those who need an urgent refresher course.
French over the phone
For people who often deal with French speakers over the phone
(managers, bilingual secretaries etc.). You do not even have to leave
your desk for it, simply agree a day and a time in advance, and spend
20 minutes speaking French to a specially trained French native
teacher. Minimum level: intermediate, 10 sessions minimum. £190 for 10 sessions.
Step 4: Progress Evaluation
A progress report is made every 30hrs by your instructor to
ensure proper progress monitoring. A final evaluation is conducted to
check if you have met your objectives.
Step 5: It's time to start
You set the timetable and the start date. We select the right trainer(s) and teaching materials. Et voilà, you speak French!
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- Individual tuition
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To meet your specific needs and suit your schedule.
Tuition at times to fit in with your commitments here at the Alliance
française de Manchester for a dedicated learning environment or at your home if you
prefer.
For more information, please contact Isabelle, the Course Director at courses@afmanchester.org or by phone : +44 (0)161 236 7117.
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- Enrolment conditions
- Enrolments conditions
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1. General Policy
1.1. Fees are effective from 01/08/2012 and payable in advance. They are not subject to V.A.T.
1.2. Course fees do not include books.
1.3.
A free evaluation/advice service is provided at the Alliance française
de Manchester by appointment to help you decide which course is best for
you.
1.4. We regret that payment of fees by instalments is not accepted.
1.5.
The Alliance française de Manchester is closed for 2 weeks over
Christmas, 1 week over Easter and on Bank Holidays. However, courses
which fall within these dates will be rescheduled accordingly.
1.6.
As part of our ongoing service to help you enjoy the French language
and French-speaking culture, everyone studying with us is entitled to
free membership of the Alliance française de Manchester for one year.
This includes: borrowing rights at our Médiathèque francophone
(library); concessionary rates for cultural events at the Alliance
française and at the Cornerhouse cinema (for French-speaking movies) and
discounts with our partners.
1.7. The Alliance française de Manchester reserves the right to refuse admission.
2. Group Courses Policy
2.1.
Students sponsored by their employer must supply an official order form
from the company stating that they will be responsible for the payment
of fees. An invoice will be issued after presentation of the order form.
2.2. Classes are planned for a limited number of students. For this reason fees cannot be refunded or transferred under any circumstances once a course has started.
2.3.
No total or partial refund can be granted for classes not attended. The
Alliance française de Manchester cannot accept any responsibility for
unforeseen changes in students’ circumstances that may prevent
attendance. Students are advised to examine their personal commitments
(family, employment, health, etc.) carefully prior to enrolment.
2.4. Tuition fees are refundable ONLY if requested in writing to the Course Director (courses@afmanchester.org) before the first class
of the course. The following charges will apply: £15 if the written
request is received more than 10 days before the course starts, 25% of
the total course fee if the request is received after this.
2.5.
Course fees will be refunded if a course is cancelled or closed due to
an insufficient number of students, or for any other reason beyond our
control.
2.6. Course books fees are not refunded under any circumstances.
2.7. Any refund will only be done by cheque. Please note this procedure may take some time.
2.8.
Please note that if a course proves to be inappropriate, transfer to
another one is possible only within the same enrolment period and during
the first two weeks, depending on availability. We cannot prorate
classes or transfer unused class time to another semester.
2.9. We
advise you to enrol at least five days before the course commences.
Courses may be cancelled in case of an insufficient number of students
enrolled.
2.9. Unless otherwise specified, our classes are limited to 16 students per class.
2.10. Payment of the enrolment fees indicates that the student agrees to the terms and conditions.
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- Session 4: 06.05.13 – 13.07.13
- Beginners 1
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Course: This course for complete beginners (or almost) will give you the
basis for further studies in French. You'll learn simple ways of getting by,
asking for help and you'll be able to introduce yourself and establish first
social contacts.
Book
reference: Connexions 1 (Course book
+ Exercise book) - units 1,2,3
Level: the end of this course corresponds to A1 part 1 of 3 of the Common
European Framework of Reference
Next step: Beginners 2
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + £27 for the books
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Wednesday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 1pm |
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- Beginners 2
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Course: You may have done a GCSE course a while ago or you've studied
French formally
previously for at least 30 hours. By the end of this course, you'll be able to
get by in everyday situations (restaurant, shops, hotel, etc.). You'll also be able
to have basic conversations in the present tense to describe your daily routine
for instance.
Book
reference: Connexions 1 (Course
book + Exercise book) - units 4,5,6
Level: the end of this course corresponds to A1 part 2 of 3 of the Common
European Framework of Reference
Next step: Elementary 1
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + £27 for the books
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Monday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 1pm |
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- Intensive Elementary
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Course: In this course you will learn to talk about what you've done recently, where you last went on holiday, what you did last weekend or what kind of a child you used to be! You will also be able to deal with most practical aspects of everyday life such as buying clothes of finding your way in a town. By the end of this course you should have a fair idea of how to express yourself in the present, pas and future tenses.
Book
reference: Connexions 1 (Course book
+ Exercise book) - units 7,8,9,10,11,12
Level: the end of this course corresponds to A2 part 1 of 3 of the Common
European Framework of Reference
Next step: Elementary Revision - Intermediate 1 - Elementary Conversation
Frequency: 60 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours twice a
week
Fees: £305/£285* + £27 for the books
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April! |
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Schedule |
| Tuesday + Thursday |
6pm-9pm |
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- Elementary 1
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Course: In this course you'll learn to talk about what you've done
recently, where your last went on holiday, what you did last weekend or what
kind of a child you used to be!
By now you'll be able to converse and interact in a simple way provided the
other person talks slowly and clearly.
Book
reference: Connexions 1 (Course
book + Exercise book) - units 7,8,9
Level: the end of this course corresponds to A1 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Elementary 2
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + £27 for the books
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Monday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 1pm |
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- Elementary 2
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Course: In this course you'll be able to deal with most practical aspects of everyday
life such as buying clothes or finding your way around in a town. You'll also learn to
discuss your plans for the future. By the end of this course you should have a
fair idea of how to express yourself in the present, past and future tenses.
Book
reference: Connexions 1 (Course
book + Exercise book) - units 10,11,12
Level: this course corresponds to A2 part 1 of 3 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Elementary Revision –
Intermediate 1 – Elementary Conversation
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + £27 for the books
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Monday |
10am - 1pm |
| Monday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Elementary Revision
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Course: In this course you’ll revise and refresh intensively key language
notions covered in the first levels. The emphasis is focused on oral work in class. Your own exercise book (with CD and transcripts) will give you the opportunity to practice at home.
Book reference: Grammaire en dialogues (niveau débutant)
Level: this course corresponds to A2 part 1 of 3 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Intermediate 1 –
Elementary Conversation
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + £16 for the book
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Wednesday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Elementary Conversation
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Course: For Elementary 2/Elementary Revision or GCSE levels, this course
focuses on oral practice with discussions about everyday topics, role-play,
group conversations and pronunciation exercises.
Book
reference: none
Level: this course corresponds to A2 part 1 of 3 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Intermediate 1 – Elementary Revision
Frequency: 20 hours/10 weeks – 2 hours once a
week
Fees: £127/£117*
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Monday |
10.30am - 12.30pm |
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- Intermediate 1
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Course: This course tackles such varied topics as friendship and love but also jobs and interviews. In conversation you will be able to give your opinion about relationships and learn to agree or disagree giving simple explanations and points of view.
Book
reference: Alter Ego 2 – units 1,2
Level: this course corresponds to A2 part 2 of 3 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Intermediate 2
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + £16 for the book
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Wednesday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 2pm |
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- Intermediate 2
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Course: You have passed an A level recently or you have a similar level and can cope in daily situation in French-speaking countries. You are now aiming higher. You will discuss stereotypes, tourism, the media, among other topics whilst acquiring ways of expressing your interest, enthusiasm or disappointment.
Book
reference: Alter Ego 2 – units 3,4
Level: this course corresponds to A2 on the Common European Framework of
Reference
Next step: Intermediate 3 – Intermediate Conversation
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + £16 for the book
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Tuesday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 1pm |
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- Intermediate 3
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Course: This course aims to broaden your range of vocabulary and to extend
your grammar skills so that you start expressing yourself using longer
sentences with connective words and the subjective moods. This will help you to structure your
conversations, adding detail and precision (comparison, opinions, etc.). You will discuss NGOs ,charities, tomorrow’s world and new life plans.
Book
reference: Alter Ego 2 – units 5,6
Level: this course corresponds to B1 part 1 of 4 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Intermediate 4 –
Intermediate Conversation
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + £16 for the book
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Monday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Intermediate 4
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Course: This course will help you become more independent. You will be able to discuss the environment, education, sexual equality and new technologies. You will also keep extending your grammar knowledge.
Book
reference: Alter Ego 2 – units 7,8,9
Level: this course corresponds to B1 part 2 of 4 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Intermediate Revision – Higher 1
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + £16 for the book
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Tuesday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Intermediate Revision
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Course: If you’re not so confident with your level, this course gives you the opportunity to revise grammar, vocabulary and communication skills covered in
the Intermediate classes before embarking on the advanced courses.
Book
reference: none
Level: this course corresponds to B1 part 2 of 3 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Higher 1
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £160/£150*
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Thursday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Intermediate Conversation
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Course: This course is for students who already have a firm grounding in
grammar and vocabulary at Elementary level but wish to speak the language
more spontaneously, including giving their opinion on a range of different
issues.
Book
reference: none
Level: this course is pitched between levels A2 to B1 of the Common European Framework of
Reference
Next step: Intermediate
3-Intermediate 4-Higher 1 (depending on the level of
the student)
Frequency: 20 hours/10 weeks – 2 hours once a
week
Fees: £127/£117*
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Wednesday |
6.30pm - 8.30pm |
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- Higher 1
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Course: You are on the threshold of autonomy in the language. You can deal
with most situations likely to arise in a French-speaking country. You can
briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. In this course, whilst
extending your grammar knowledge, you'll learn to persuade and to oppose some ideas whilst justifying your point of view.
Book
reference: Alter Ego 3 – units 1,2,3
Level: this course corresponds to B1 part 3 of 4 of the Common European
Framework of Reference
Next step: Higher 2
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + £16 for the book
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Tuesday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Higher 2
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Course: You are a fairly independent speaker of French. You can interact
with native-speakers without to much difficulty. You are now developing your
knowledge of French culture and making comparisons with what happens in your
own country. In this course, you will talk about the French Press, the Arts and
Solidarity.
Book
reference: Alter Ego 3 – units 4,5,6
Level: this course corresponds to B1 of the Common European Framework of
Reference
Next step: Higher 3
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152* + £16 for the book
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Wednesday |
6pm - 9pm |
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- Higher 3
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Course: In this course you will learn to speak clearly and fluently about both concrete and abstract topics such as Europe, Globalisation, Cultural Diversity or Faith. This course will also help you to start to speak and write about your field of specialisation and/or your own interests.
Book reference: Alter Ego 3 – units 7,8,9
Level: this course corresponds to B2 part 1 of 5 of the Common European Framework of Reference
Next step: Higher 4 – Advanced+Conversation – Delf B1 – Higher Conversation
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a week
Fees: £162/£152* + £16 for the book
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Saturday |
10am - 1pm |
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- Higher 6
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Course: You are able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular conversation with native speakers possible without strain for either party. You will work on authentic materials prompting you to debate issues, discuss problems,develop your ideas or tell anecdotes. Grammar points will include using correct temporal prepositions to express starting dates, duration or simultaneity, being able to ask questions relating to time (how long, since when etc...),the use of tricky reflexive verbs, the various ways of using negations, how to distinguish between present participles and adjectives in "ant" and how to use linking words to improve fluency in speech.
Book reference: none
Level: this course corresponds to B2 part 4 of 5 of the Common European Framework of Reference
Next step: Higher 7 – Advanced+Conversation – Delf B1 – Higher Conversation
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a week
Fees: £162/£152*
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Wednesday |
10am - 1pm |
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- Advanced + conversation
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Course: An informal class consisting of one hour of "à la carte"
grammar revision at an advanced level, followed by two hours of discussion and
debates on various topics. A great way to maintain and develop your vocabulary
and a good level of fluency without forgetting your grammar.
Book
reference: none
Level: this course corresponds to B1 of the Common European Framework of
Reference
Next step: Higher levels (depending on
the level of the student) – DELF B1/B2 – Higher Conversation
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152*
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
|
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Monday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Friday |
10am - 1pm |
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- Higher Conversation
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Course: This course for advanced levels and above will give you the
opportunity to discuss and debate various topics. This is a perfect and informal
way to improve vocabulary and fluency in just 2 hours per week!
Book
reference: none
Level: this course is suitable from level B1 of the Common European Framework of
Reference
Next step: Higher levels (depending on
the level of the student) – DELF B1/B2 – Advanced + Conversation
Frequency: 20 hours/10 weeks – 2 hours once a
week
Fees: £127/£117*
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Tuesday |
2pm - 4pm |
| Thursday |
6.30pm - 8.30pm |
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- DELF B1/B2 exam class
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Course: This course prepares you for the 4 modules of DELF B1/DELF B2
examinations (listening/reading/writing/speaking). And even if you don’t wish to take
these exams, this course will give you the opportunity to improve your academic
knowledge of French in these 4 skills.
DELF (Diplôme
d'Etudes en Langue Française) are official qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education. They’re valid for life and recognised worldwide. Sessions
take place at Alliance française de Manchester in January and June every year.
Book
reference: none
Level: this course corresponds to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework
of Reference
Next step: Advanced+Conversation – Higher Conversation
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152*
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
|
| |
| Day |
Schedule |
| Tuesday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 1pm |
|
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- DALF C1 exam class
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Course: This course prepares you for the 4 modules of DALF C1 examination
(listening/reading/writing/speaking). And even if you don’t wish to take this exam, this
course will give you the opportunity to improve deep academic knowledge of
French in these 4 skills.
DALF (Diplôme Approfondi
en Langue Française) are official qualifications awarded by the French Ministry
of Education. They’re valid for life and recognised worldwide. Sessions take
place at Alliance française de Manchester in January and June every year.
Book
reference: none
Level: this course corresponds to C1 of the Common European Framework of
Reference
Next step: Advanced+Conversation – Higher Conversation
Frequency: 30 hours/10 weeks – 3 hours once a
week
Fees: £162/£152*
*Daytime courses
(except Saturday), senior over 62, full time student, unemployed.
Loyalty scheme for existing students and members: Get up to a further 5% discount if returning from the previous session and/or
if you enrol before the 24 April!
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| Day |
Schedule |
| Monday |
6pm - 9pm |
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