French - Languages for All
Find out more about studying French with Languages for All. Browse our modules to find the right level for you.
Why French?
The French language is spoken by 270 million people worldwide – from arctic Canada, through Europe and Africa, to the islands of the South Pacific.
About the modules
Our French modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public.
Available on a semester basis (11-12 weeks), the modules aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning.
Levels
If you are unsure about your level, let us know when applying and we will invite you for a short placement interview to understand your previous experience and current needs.
- Beginner
You have no previous experience of learning the language.
- Autumn: LAS197A French Beginner 1
- Spring:
- LAS197B French Beginner 1 (Repeat of LAS197A)
- LAS161 French Beginner 2 (Continuation of LAS197A)
- Year Long: LAS183 French Beginner Intensive
- Post-Beginner
You have some basic experience of learning the language and aren't a complete beginner.
- Autumn: LAS194 French Post-Beginner 1
- Spring: LAS173 French Post-Beginner 2
- Intermediate
You have studied the language for one to two years, possibly have (the equivalent of) a good GCSE, and can interact with 'friendly' native speakers in common, expected situations.
- Autumn: LAS285 French Intermediate 1
- Spring: LAS2126 French Intermediate 2
- Year Long: LAS267 French Intermediate Intensive
- Higher Intermediate
You have studied the language for two to three years, possibly have (the equivalent of) a good AS-level, and can interact with some ease with 'friendly' native speakers in common, expected situations.
- Advanced
You have studied the language for some years, possibly have (the equivalent of) a good A-Level, and can interact quite naturally with native speakers in standard situations. You want to gain in fluency and accuracy in more advanced situations.
- Autumn: LAS175 French Advanced 1
- Spring: LAS168 French Advanced 2
- Higher Advanced
You are an advanced user of the language and have had opportunities to demonstrate your effective communicative skills in the field. You want to gain in sophistication and accuracy in specific situations.
- Autumn: MLT310 French Higher Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT311 French Higher Advanced 2
- Proficient
You may not be a near-native speaker yet, but you have a solid experience of interacting with such speakers, linguistically and culturally, and you need to hone your skills for specific purposes.
- Autumn: MLT350 French Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT351 French Proficient 2
- Higher Proficient
You may not be a near-native speaker yet, but you have a solid experience of interacting with such speakers, linguistically and culturally, and you need to hone your skills for specific purposes.
Apply now
Once you have decided on the appropriate level for you, apply using the following form. If the applications are not currently open, you will be directed to register your interest instead.