French Conversation: Advanced

This course is for students who are completely fluent in French and have an excellent command and understanding of the language (level C1).

During this 7-week course, you will tackle topical issues using relevant articles. Individual input will also be welcome so that students can share their personal interests and there will be lots of opportunities to speak thanks to the smaller groups (4 to 6 people).

The course will be conducted through Zoom in a warm and friendly atmosphere. There are 2 classes available for advanced French; Wednesday 2pm to 3pm and Thursday 2pm to 3pm. 

Payment in full should be made by bank transfer before the first class. Details will be supplied when booking a place.

For more information or to book your spot: vanessafranchetti@hotmail.co.uk

About the Tutor

Vanessa Franchetti is a native French speaker from Monaco in the South of France.

She studied at Nice University where she gained an MA in English, a diploma in “Teaching French for Foreigners” and the French equivalent of the PGCE, the CAPES.

Following her studies, during which she spent a year in Omagh as a language assistant, she went on to teach English in secondary schools in Cogolin near St Tropez and in Paris.

She moved to Belfast in 2009 and since then has taught French in a wide variety of contexts, including Queen’s University, the Crescent Arts Centre, primary schools, businesses and home tutoring.

The conversation classes that she offers in the Crescent Arts Centre are spread over five levels, from beginner through to post university level and the focus is on interacting orally with confidence.

In addition, she has brought her love of French music and dancing to Belfast where she regularly performs and teaches.