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French courses

French Through Drama for High School Students
Content Learning by using authentic language in a meaningful context, memorising, having fun and being actively involved in group rehearsal and performance of small and simple plays. If you are looking for a challenge this course is directed to your artistic self, giving you the opportunity to stage a drama performance entirely in French.
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Textbook Notes to be supplied by IML.
Summer (Years 9, 10 & 11) courses - $90
Mon to Thu 1.30-3.30pm 11/01 - 14/01/2010 8 hrs total

High School Students
Enrolment closing date: 11 December 2009
Content Summer course for students in years 9 to 11. Includes lunch and movie on Friday finishing at 3.00pm.

 

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Summer (Year 11) courses - $195
Mon to Thu 9am-12.30pm & Fri 9am-3pm 11/01 - 15/01/2010 15 hrs total
Summer (Years 9 & 10) courses - $195
Mon to Thu 9am-12.30pm & Fri 9am-3pm 11/01 - 15/01/2010 15 hrs total

Level 1
Content This is the course for you! Besides getting acquainted with French cuisine, this course begins your study of French with emphasis on conversation and some basic verb forms and vocabulary. This introductory French course will help you learn how to introduce yourself, describe your family, tell the time, say where you live and understand directions, among other topics.
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Textbook Set: To be advised. Recommended: Collins Easy Learning French Dictionary. Buy online from UQ Bookshop
Semester 2 courses - $399
Mon 6.30-9pm 27/07 - 30/11/2009 45 hrs total [Class Full]
Semester 2 (Accelerated) courses - $399
Mon & Thu 7-9pm 27/07 - 29/10/2009 46 hrs total [Class Full]
Summer (Intensive Day) courses - $399
Mon to Fri 9am-2pm 11/01 - 22/01/2010 40 hrs total
Summer (Intensive Evening) courses - $399
Mon & Thu 6-9pm (CLASS B) 11/01 - 25/02/2010 42 hrs total
Mon & Thu 6-9pm (CLASS A) 11/01 - 25/02/2010 42 hrs total

Level 1 for the Absolute Beginner
Content This course has the same content as French Level 1, but is designed for those who have never learnt French before. If you learnt French at high school or elsewhere, you are asked to enrol in French Level 1. This enables real beginners to learn French at an appropriate pace.
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Textbook Bougard, M. & Bourdais, D. Latest ed. The French Experience 1. BBC. Recommended: CDs and Collins Easy Learning French Dictionary. Buy online from UQ Bookshop
Semester 2 courses - $399
Tue 6.30-9pm 28/07 - 01/12/2009 45 hrs total [Class Full]
Thu 6.30-9pm 30/07 - 03/12/2009 45 hrs total [Class Full]

Level 2
Content If French Level 1 piqued your interest in this language of love, then this course will take you to greater heights with language learning through conversation and discussion. You’ll be building on skills previously learned and grasp the practical side of speaking French, such as booking a hotel room, ordering a meal, buying a ticket and visiting a doctor.
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Textbook Set: To be advised. Recommended: Collins Easy Learning French Dictionary. Buy online from UQ Bookshop
Semester 2 (Accelerated) courses - $399
Mon & Thu 6-8pm 27/07 - 29/10/2009 46 hrs total [Class Full]
Summer (Intensive Evening) courses - $399
Mon & Thu 6-9pm 11/01 - 25/02/2010 42 hrs total

Level 3
Content A delectable adventure into the French language is what this course offers. You’ll learn French through its fashion, sport and history among many other topics. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with an extended French vocabulary and reading skills and be more confident conversing in French.
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Textbook Set: To be advised Recommended: Collins Easy Learning French Dictionary. Buy online from UQ Bookshop
Summer (Intensive Evening) courses - $399
Mon & Thu 6-9pm 11/01 - 25/02/2010 42 hrs total

Level 4
Content This course is ideal for you if you want to improve on your study of the French language through further development of speaking and writing skills and knowledge of intermediate level grammar. You will be guided through: expressing your opinion, giving advice, understanding a restaurant review and other practical aspects of the French language.
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Textbook Girardet, J. & Pécheur, J. Latest ed. Campus 2 Student Book and Workbook. CLE International. Recommended: CDs. Buy online from UQ Bookshop
Sorry, no classes in that language and level are currently available

Level 5
Content Designed for people who have attained Year 12 level in the language. This course prepares you in both written and spoken French through informal and formal situations. French literature and film will be discussed.
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Textbook Girardet, J. & Pécheur, J. Latest ed. Campus 2 Student Book and Workbook. CLE International. Recommended: CDs. Buy online from UQ Bookshop
Sorry, no classes in that language and level are currently available

Level 6
Content This course is designed for students who feel confident expressing themselves in French across a wide range of situations and who wish to extend their linguistic competency and accuracy. You will have the opportunity to focus on specific skills in order to develop a greater mastery of the language.
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Textbook Menand R., Latest ed., Taxi! 3: Méthode de francais, Hachette Recommended: CD’s. Buy online from UQ Bookshop
Sorry, no classes in that language and level are currently available

Level 6 Conversation
Content Vous voulez améliorer votre Français? Vous aimez parler? Alors, venez parler le Français et faire de nouvelles connaissances. Si vous parlez Français, vous êtes invité au groupe de conversation. The tutor will guide you through a mixture of set discussion topics on a range of subjects based on the interests of the group and topics that arise during the semester.
Textbook Notes to be supplied by IML. Buy online from UQ Bookshop
Semester 2 courses - $205
Wed 10-11.30am 29/07 - 04/11/2009 18 hrs total [Course Cancelled ]

Survival
Content This practical language and culture course will help you become acquainted with French culture and will enable you to begin to communicate in everyday situations. You will acquire the confidence to deal with the basics, enabling you to enjoy your French experience.
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Textbook BBC Latest ed. Talk French: Book and CD Pack. Pearson Education. Buy online from UQ Bookshop
Semester 2 (Spring Program) courses - $180
Wed 7-9pm 07/10 - 11/11/2009 12 hrs total

Short Course for Beginners
Content Planning a trip to France or Vanuatu or New Caledonia? Then let IML make your trip more fun and memorable. The creative atmosphere in class will quick-start your study with a basic knowledge of everyday French while learning more about French customs. Bon Voyage!
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Textbook Fournier, I. Latest ed. Talk French: Book and CD Pack. Pearson Education. Buy online from UQ Bookshop
Semester 2 (Spring Program) courses - $275
Wed 6.30-9pm 07/10 - 25/11/2009 20 hrs total



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