Improvers French Courses in Auckland and Wellington (A2)

Learn French in Auckland and Wellington with our fun 8 week immersion French language classes for Improvers (A2) taught by expert native French teachers from France and start speaking French today! In our A2 French language courses you will learn to talk about families, shopping, jobs, relationships, describe people, countries, travel plans and give opinions... Furthermore every lesson will include something about French Culture and People.

Our French Language Course Program follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and ranges from Level A1 to C2.

• The French A2 level is broken down into A2.1 - A2.6 according to the CEFR.
• Improvers French A2 = Ncea Level 2 French and the following University 100 level courses (University of Auckland French 102 and Victoria University Fren102)

Prerequisites

• To enrol in the Improvers French A2 you must have completed Beginners French A1, Ncea Level 1 French, University of Auckland French 101 or Victoria University Fren101.

French Course objectives for A2 are :

• Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
• Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
• Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Listening Skills:

• You can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment).
• You can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.

Reading Skills:

• You can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and you can understand short simple personal letters.

Speaking Skills:

• You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities.
• You can handle very short social exchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself.
• You can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms my family and other people, living conditions, my educational background and my present or most recent job.

Writing Skills:

• You can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate need.
• You can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.

Course Textbook:

• Alter Ego + 1, Methode de Francais, 2013 [With CD] By Annie Berthet et all. ISBN 2011558107.
• Alter Ego + 2, Methode de Francais, 2013 [With CD] By Annie Berthet et all. ISBN 9782011558121. Readily available at online bookstores and downloadable pdfs
• Alter Ego + Series of textbooks used in Universities and schools worldwide such as the University of Auckland, Monash University, University of Singapore, University of Lucknow, University of Texas, University of Sydney, Oxford University, Alliance Fraincais and many more...

Duration:

• Each evening course is made of 8 x 1 1/2 hour weekly classes running for over 2 months at the same time and day of the week as its listed course start date. There are no classes on Public holidays.

French School Locations:

• Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton
• Mt Eden - Athol Syms Hall, 11 Griffin Avenue, Epsom
• Meadowbank - Meadowbank Community Centre, 29 Saint Johns Road, St Johns
• Northcote - Northcote Memorial Hall, 2 Rodney St, North shore, Auckland
• Takapuna - Mary Thomas Centre, Crosslands lounge, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna
• West Auckland - Point Chevalier Community Centre, 18 Huia Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland
• Wellington - Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba St, Aro, Wellington
• Wellington - Aro Valley Community Centre, 48 Aro St, Wellington

Price:

• $170, includes 8 weeks of classes, an expert teacher from France and small class sizes, all for less than $19 a class. There are no hidden membership fees or contracts.

French courses start all year round - Enrol today!

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French courses for Improvers 1 (A2-1)

A2.1: Unit 8 & 9 - Alter Ego + 1

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French courses for Improvers 2 (A2-2)

 

A2.2: Unit 1 - Alter Ego + 2

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French courses for Improvers 3 (A2-3)

 

A2.3: Unit 2 & 3 - Alter Ego + 2

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French courses for Improvers 4 (A2-4)

 

A2.4: Unit 4 & 5 - Alter Ego + 2

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French courses for Improvers 5 (A2-5)

 

A2.5: Unit 6 & 7 - Alter Ego + 2