French Conversation: Intermediate

Come and improve your French in this course designed for students who already have a good command of the language (about AS/A level, or B1). 

You will talk about French culture and various topics whilst revisiting some grammar points along the way.

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 4 classes available forIntermediate French: Monday 1pm to 2pm, Monday 2pm to 3pm, Wednesday 7pm to 8pm and Thursday 6pm to 7pm. 

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.