French Improvers (Autumn) (PEN25T021)

Languages

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Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025

End date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Tutor: Alison Mills

Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £120.00
Concessionary fee: £60.00
Staff fee: £102.00

About the course:

Improver classes are ideal for those who have attended our Beginner level classes and made good progress. Improver level is run for a full academic year and you will maximise your learning if you attend all lessons over three terms. At this level you will, with your peers, have some input into the content of the course. You will continue to learn with our experienced language tutors and those who do best are those who are able to work outside of the classroom to consolidate their learning. At the end of the course you will be able to : Build on Beginners level using present tense in more varied situations • Describe the weather • Tell the time • Describe objects and clothes using adjectives • Make plans for the future • Talk about past actions • Communicate in practical situations e.g. at the doctors/ booking transport. Flexible learning hours of 60 - 90 hours.

How will the course be delivered?

Some classes are delivered face to face in a classroom environment. Classes are also delivered online, this means you can learn from the comfort of your own home, or anywhere you can connect to the internet. Adult Learning uses Zoom to deliver blended learning. Your Tutor sends an invitation to join the class each week which ensures that you learn in a safe and supportive environment. We will review our delivery methods throughout the year so we can respond to learner preferences.
*Your class is delivered online using Zoom which means you can learn from the comfort of your own home. Your Tutor will send an invitation to join the class each week. This will be by email on a secure link. The class is delivered in real time. To get the most from your online lessons, we ask you to follow these ten guidelines: (1) If you are not working from home, use a location where it is safe to connect. (2) It is better to join your class using a laptop or a tablet. We may be able to help by loaning a laptop if you do not have one. Ask your centre for details. Mobile phone screens are not big enough to read shared documents and it is harder to move between the activities, so we do not recommend using one for a class. (3) Find a suitable quiet space, have access to a desk or table, have resources such as paper and pen to hand to support your learning. (4) Be prompt – we aim to start and finish on time. (5) Please be aware of what your tutor and peers can see. Ideally blur your background or use one of the standard, freely available, backgrounds on Zoom. If you require support with this, please don’t hesitate to speak to your Tutor. (6) Please dress appropriately and do not share inappropriate websites or materials. (7) Turn your camera on at all times. This is a safeguarding requirement and being able to see each other’s faces and reactions will help you to get to know each other and work as a group. It will also help your tutor see if anyone doesn’t understand. (8) Please try to minimise any background noise. Mute your microphone if it is noisy at your end of the connection and avoid interrupting other people. (9) Engage with the learning activities and your tutor and peers. You will enjoy the class more and increase your learning if you are fully involved and open to the challenge. If you do not understand something, please let your tutor know either by saying something or by private message on Zoom. (10) If you are completing a qualification that is assessed through a multiple-choice final assessment, please be aware that the assessment must be completed at one of our Cumbria Adult Learning Centres.

What do I need to bring?

You will need a pen and note book for all classes, a bi-lingual dictionary would also be very useful. If you are part of a blended learning class then you will need a stable and reliable internet connection and a device that allows you to connect to this, such as a laptop or tablet ( smart mobile `phones are not suitable). It is recommended that you have a quiet area of your home to work from so you get the best learning experience. The tutor will advise you if there is anything specific that you need to join our languages classes.

What are the entry requirements?

Ideally learners will have completed the Beginners level course within the last 1-2 years or be able to show equivalent knowledge and skills eg. from other prior learning,including exposure to the French language. An initial assessment will be carried out to check that this is the right course for you.

What can I do next?

You may wish to progress to the French Intermediate course.

How well am I doing?

You will agree targets for yourself and your group with the Tutor. You will receive regular verbal and written feedback so you can judge how well you are progressing. You will also have a Individual Progress Record, this will allow you to review your progress with your tutor at regular intervals and give you an opportunity to add new challenges

Additional transferable skills:

Independent study skills – as you work outside of the classroom to improve your knowledge and skills. Patience – absolutely essential, it takes time, effort and lots of repetition and practice. • Cultural understanding – learning more about other countries, their customs and their way of life. • Coaching & mentoring skills – You will develop these as you work alongside and support your peers. Your knowledge of grammatical norms in English and your additional language will be enhanced through comparing and contrasting rules and norms.

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Enquiries

Centre: Penrith Adult Learning
Contact number: 07468 709606
Email address: penrithadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk