French level 4
Course information
The French level 4 course is right for you if you have a good basic knowledge of French. You should be able to write a post on an everyday subject and to read blog posts about familiar topics.
During the course, you will develop the language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in French. Grammar and vocabulary are also part of the course.
The subjects covered in the French level 4 course are school, study, work, culture and travel. After completing the course, you will be able to speak or write about a trip you have undertaken and give your opinion about a book, film or series.
The grammar you learn in this course includes conditional sentences with si (if) as in s’il fait beau demain on fera un barbecue, and the future tense using quand (when) as in quand j’irai à Paris je viendrai te voir. You also learn the difference between the past perfect tense and the imperfect tense (ma tante avait fait une tarte aux fraises and ma tante faisait une tarte aux fraises).
Assessment
The intake procedure for this course comprises: intake interview, online testAfter you have registered for this course, we will invite you for an assessment to determine your level. We recommend that you enrol at least two weeks before the start of the course. If you enrol later than this, we cannot guarantee there will be time for the intake procedure. If you have completed the French level 3 course at UvA Talen, an assessment will not be necessary.