Intermediate French is one of two French groups offered within Aberdeen u3a. It is aimed at those with a basic knowledge of French who would like to improve their vocabulary, understanding and conversation skills (level B1 intermediate).

The intermediate class meets for one hour from 13.00, with access to the building from 12.50pm. The class does not have a tutor, being student-led. Volunteers chair each class and David Craig coordinates the Intermediate and Advanced classes. The atmosphere is relaxed, supportive and friendly with a good mix of members, and we currently work from a Façon de Parler Intermediate French book. Any last minute changes will be advised via the WhatsApp French class group.

PROSPECTIVE CLASS MEMBERS - there is a class size maximum and both classes fill up fast! Feel free to flag your interest via the group contact link on this page and you will be waitlisted until a vacancy occurs. A once-off free class trial will be offered before making a firm financial commitment.

PLEASE NOTE – attendance at group activities is restricted to Aberdeen u3a members. For joining details, please see our membership page.

GENERAL - please use the group contact link to advise if you will be absent from a class.

COSTS - in addition to the group fee, a £2 per term contribution towards handouts and sundry costs is payable direct to the class leader at the start of each term (September and February).

DISCUSSION - To stimulate ideas for discussion, a list of suggestions is given below. Further ideas are always welcomed.

• Did you see .....
• Have you listened to .... e.g. radio broadcast, podcast, piece of music..
• You'll never guess what I did last week..
• I had a really strange feeling, frightening, embarrassing experience recently ...
• Has anyone else been thinking ...
• Has this ever happened to you...
• A friend of mine ...
• It's driving me nuts that ...

RESOURCES OF INTEREST:

• Petit Nicolas videos on You Tube for your amusement
• podcasts in French on www.joinusinfrance.com, French together.com
• lawlessfrench.com to practice your listening skills. Coffee break languages - French
• French music video clips on YouTube music.
• For topical global news in French, you can Google and pick up the French paper headlines.
• For several live French tv channels, try France TV Pro, Les JT de 13 heures on TV1 or France 24. If you have a smart tv, you can access France 24 on channel 271.

- Check out Salianne's blog of interesting articles.

Some ideas to build up listening skills - look out for French films with sub-titles when these are shown on TV and in local cinemas. Search You Tube for French films and other content.

The Aberdeen branch of the Franco-Scottish Society hold monthly interesting talks delivered in French. See the details of their current programme on their website.