Our teachers are highly qualified and experienced native speakers. They will support you through individual surgery hours and you will have access to the Language Resources Centre speaking practice and workshops.

This module will enable you to:

• Introduce yourself and others
• Ask and answer questions about personal details, things, and people you know
• Understand French and interact in simple ways: write short messages, order in a café or boulangerie, ask and find your way in the streets of Paris, Québec, or Abidjan!

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module you will be able to:

• Communicate in everyday situations using the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing at a basic level
• Have a basic grammatical knowledge and range of vocabulary
• Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and high-frequency vocabulary in predictable situations
• Read, assess and analyse short, simple texts
• Produce short, simple texts, e.g., writing an email
• Have basic intercultural awareness to understand simple references to common aspects of the culture, everyday life, and current issues in the country/countries where French is spoken
• Objectively compare aspects of the new culture to your own using the tools of intercultural learning.

• A 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent,
• A CV and personal statement outlining your reasons for study, and
• English language band D (for example, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill).

Assessment

You will be assessed via examination, as follows:

• An oral exam will take place online during Revision Week 2 (27 April - 1 May 2026) = 40%
• A written exam will take place in person during Assessment Period 2 (5 May - 5 June 2026) = 60%

This is an on-campus module. The general approach to all King’s Language Centre classes is communicative - the language is dealt with in social situations and you are encouraged to participate as much as possible. To support independent study and to encourage contact with the culture of the language you are learning, you will have access to a wide variety of materials in the Language Resources Centre (LRC). Free speaking practice sessions with a native speaker, and a wide range of workshops are offered during the academic year to enhance your learning experience.

Teaching will be delivered via weekly 2-hour tuition sessions over 20 weeks, covering two semesters. Teaching will take place in person on campus. You will be expected to spend approximately 4-6 hours per week in self-study, including homework, speaking practice, and interactive exercises.