French Level 17 is an Intermediate course for students who have been studying the French language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. French Level 17 requires that you have previously studied French Level 16 or a course of at least 192 class hours. 

Our French language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Lessons take place once a week. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Express opinions and give advice on cultural activities
• Discuss cultural events and festivals
• Describe different art forms and styles
• Engage in conversations about music, theatre, cinema, and literature

Linguistic aims

• Conditional present
• Restriction
• Cause and consequence
• Vocabulary:
  • Cultural events and festivals
  • Music genres and artists
  • Cinema and theatre
  • Art and literature
  • Expressions of opinion and argumentation
  • Cultural diversity and identity

Socio-cultural aspects

• Francophone festivals
• Hip-hop culture in French-speaking countries
• The world of pop culture
• French cinema and literature

Coursebook

Based on Edito B1*

Unit 3

*Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. Books will be available to purchase from reception on the day of your second lesson.

This language course includes:

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
• Support and advice from French language teachers
• French language study tips

French Level 18 is an Intermediate course for students who have been studying the French language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. French Level 18 requires that you have previously studied French Level 17 or a course of at least 204 class hours.

Our French language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Lessons take place once a week. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Discuss language learning and cultural identity
• Describe food and recipes
• Express opinions and give advice on food and language.

Linguistic aims

• Indefinite articles (la quantité)
• The language, Francophonie, and elsewhere
• Expressing will and desire
• Negation
• Vocabulary:
  • Language learning and cultural identity
  • Food and recipes
  • Expressions of opinion and argumentation
  • Cultural diversity and identity
  • Food

Sociocultural Aspects

• Francophone festivals
• French cinema and literature

Coursebook

Based on Edito B1*

Unit 4

*Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. Books will be available to purchase from reception on the day of your second lesson.

This language course includes:

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
• Support and advice from French language teachers
• French language study tips

French Level 19 is an Intermediate course for students who have been studying the French language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. French Level 19 requires that you have previously studied French Level 18 or a course of at least 216 class hours. 

Our French language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Lessons take place once a week. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Describe cities and urban landscapes
• Express opinions on urban issues and challenges
• Discuss urban planning and development
• Engage in conversations about urban life and culture.

Linguistic aims

• The passive voice
• Optional liaisons
• Place of adjectives
• Nominalisation of adjectives
• Vocabulary:
  • Cities and urban spaces
  • Urban issues (gentrification, pollution, housing)
  • Urban planning and development
  • Cultural landmarks and monuments
  • Expressions of opinion and argumentation
  • The city and neighbourhood life

Socio-cultural Aspects

• Paris and its monuments
• Gentrification in Montreal
• Urban planning and development in French-speaking cities
• Urban challenges and solutions

Coursebook

Based on Edito B1*

Unit 5

*Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. Books will be available to purchase from reception on the day of your second lesson.

This language course includes:

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
• Support and advice from French language teachers
• French language study tips

French Level 20 is an Intermediate course for students who have been studying the French language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. French Level 20 requires that you have previously studied French Level 19 or a course of at least 228 class hours.

Our French language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Lessons take place once a week.

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Parler de faits de société (exemples: politique, environnement, culture et tradition)
• Exprimer son opinion et argumenter
• Parler des sujets de la vie courante (exemples: travail, temps libres, vacances)

Linguistic aims

• Consolidation la cause et la conséquence
• Le futur antérieur
• Les pronoms neutres: le, en, y

This language course includes:

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
• Support and advice from French language teachers
• French language study tips