Advanced French is one of two French groups offered within Aberdeen u3a. It is aimed at those who have a good knowledge of French and can express themselves fluently in both speaking and writing (levels B2 upper intermediate and C1 advanced).

The advanced class does not have a tutor, being student-led, so volunteers are requested to help host these sessions. David Craig coordinates both the Intermediate and Advanced classes. The atmosphere is relaxed, supportive and friendly with a good mix of members. 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 IDEAS - 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.