Course Overview

French Level 9 is a Pre-Intermediate French course for students who have been studying French for a while. French Level 9 requires that you have previously studied French Level 8 or a course of at least 96 class hours. If you’re unsure of your level, then take our quick French language level test here or check our levels chart.

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. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Describe and talk about your family
• Describe appearance, character and habits
• Talk about your childhood
• Talk about events in the past
• Express feelings

Linguistic aims

• Consolidating the conjugation of the ‘passé composé’
• Consolidating the conjugation of the ‘imparfait’
• COD pronouns 
• Indefinite adjectives tout (le) 
• Le passé composé and le passé composé des verbes prominaux 
• The imperative 
• L’imparfait 
• Vocabulary:
  • Family and relationships 
  • Frequency words and propositions 
  • Time indicators 
  • Adjectives to describe character and physical appearance 
  • Work vocabulary 
  • Places and transport 

Coursebook

Inspire 2: Livre de l’élève + audio/video + Parcours digital (A2)* 

Unit 2 (lessons 5, 6, 7)

* 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.

Course Information

• Average class size: 8 (maximum 15)
• Students must be 18+ years old
• Existing language ability: 96 class hours of previous French language study required
• Classes will take place at our school in Covent Garden (16 Stukeley Street, Holborn, London WC2B 5LQ) 

Class Schedule

• The classes are 2 hours per week
• The course runs for 6 weeks
• The course takes place on weekday evenings 18:30 – 20:30
• The possible study options for this course are as follows:

Mondays: 2nd October – 6th November 2023

Tuesdays: 14th November – 19th December 2023

Wednesdays: 10th January – 14th February 2024

Thursdays: 22nd February – 28th March 2024

Wednesdays: 10th April – 15th May 2024

Tuesdays: 21st May – 25th June 2024

Thursdays: 4th July – 15th August 2024*

Tuesdays: 20th August – 24th September 2024

Mondays: 30th September – 4th November 2024

Wednesdays: 13th November – 18th December 2024

*There is a week’s break in the course from 29th July – 2nd August 2024 due to the summer holiday. The course still consists of 6 lessons spread out over 7 weeks.

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