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French Language – Level 04
French Language – Level 04 is an intermediate-level program designed to strengthen learners’ independence and accuracy in everyday, social, academic, and professional French. Building on Level 03, participants develop more sustained conversation, greater control of complex sentence structures, the ability to explain opinions and experiences, and confidence when interpreting authentic spoken and written materials. The course integrates grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing through practical, communicative activities.
Next group
2026 & 2027
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- Duration
- 1 month
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Course overview
French Language – Level 04 is an intermediate-level program designed to strengthen learners’ independence and accuracy in everyday, social, academic, and professional French. Building on Level 03, participants develop more sustained conversation, greater control of complex sentence structures, the ability to explain opinions and experiences, and confidence when interpreting authentic spoken and written materials. The course integrates grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing through practical, communicative activities.
Training methodology
Communicative language teaching; guided conversation and role-play; task-based group activities; authentic audio and short texts; grammar discovery and controlled practice; vocabulary-building exercises; pronunciation workshops; reading and writing assignments; formative feedback; and integrated-skills assessments.
Target competencies
- Intermediate conversational fluency and interactive listening
- Accurate use of connected and complex French sentence patterns
- Narrating events, explaining viewpoints, and supporting arguments
- Reading comprehension and interpretation of practical texts
- Clear paragraph writing and professional messages
- Pronunciation, intonation, and communicative confidence
Course objectives
- Participate in extended discussions on familiar and moderately complex topics.
- Use past, present, future, and conditional forms more accurately in context.
- Express agreement, disagreement, preferences, reasons, and recommendations politely.
- Understand main ideas and relevant details in authentic conversations and written materials.
- Describe experiences, events, plans, and hypothetical situations with appropriate connectors.
- Write coherent emails, narratives, descriptions, and short opinion texts.
- Apply intermediate vocabulary and pronunciation strategies to workplace and social interactions.
Course outline
Module 1
Consolidating Intermediate French
- Review of essential structures from Levels 01–03
- Identifying common errors in spoken and written French
- Building accuracy, fluency, and self-correction habits
- Setting personal language-development goals
Module 2
Developing Extended Conversations
- Opening, maintaining, and closing longer conversations
- Using follow-up questions and active-listening responses
- Clarifying meaning and requesting repetition naturally
- Managing turn-taking and conversational transitions
Module 3
Past Narration and Storytelling
- Contrasting passé composé and imparfait in narratives
- Introducing background, sequence, and completed actions
- Using time expressions and narrative connectors
- Retelling personal experiences and memorable events
Module 4
Expressing Earlier Past Events
- Introduction to plus-que-parfait in context
- Sequencing two past actions clearly
- Explaining causes and circumstances of past events
- Practising narratives and incident descriptions
Module 5
Future Plans and Predictions
- Distinguishing futur proche and futur simple
- Describing plans, expectations, and forecasts
- Expressing probability and uncertainty
- Discussing personal and professional goals
Module 6
Conditional Language and Politeness
- Forming and using the present conditional
- Making polite requests and offering suggestions
- Expressing preferences and hypothetical outcomes
- Practising service and workplace exchanges
Module 7
Hypothetical Situations
- Building common si clauses with appropriate tense patterns
- Discussing realistic conditions and possible consequences
- Expressing advice and alternatives
- Role-playing decisions and problem-solving scenarios
Module 8
Relative Pronouns and Connected Ideas
- Using qui, que, où, and dont in practical contexts
- Combining short sentences into coherent explanations
- Describing people, places, and objects precisely
- Editing sentence cohesion in written work
Module 9
Object Pronouns in Communication
- Reviewing direct and indirect object pronouns
- Using pronouns in affirmative and negative statements
- Introducing y and en in familiar expressions
- Improving naturalness and avoiding unnecessary repetition
Module 10
Expressing Opinions and Arguments
- Giving opinions with clear supporting reasons
- Agreeing and disagreeing respectfully
- Comparing alternatives and evaluating options
- Using logical connectors to structure arguments
Module 11
Describing Feelings and Reactions
- Vocabulary for emotions, attitudes, and reactions
- Explaining causes of satisfaction or frustration
- Responding empathetically in conversation
- Discussing experiences and interpersonal situations
Module 12
Making Comparisons and Assessments
- Comparatives and superlatives in varied contexts
- Evaluating services, products, and experiences
- Expressing advantages, disadvantages, and trade-offs
- Giving recommendations supported by examples
Module 13
Listening to Authentic Spoken French
- Identifying main ideas in interviews and discussions
- Recognizing speaker attitudes and intentions
- Following connected speech at moderate speed
- Using contextual clues and note-taking techniques
Module 14
Reading News and Informational Texts
- Reading short articles, announcements, and reports
- Identifying viewpoint, purpose, and supporting details
- Inferring unfamiliar vocabulary from context
- Summarizing and discussing key information
Module 15
Writing Coherent Paragraphs
- Planning and organizing connected paragraphs
- Using sequencing and contrast connectors
- Developing topic sentences and supporting ideas
- Revising grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Module 16
Professional Email and Written Communication
- Structuring polite requests and responses
- Writing updates, confirmations, and follow-ups
- Adjusting register for formal and informal recipients
- Reviewing clarity, tone, and appropriate closings
Module 17
French in Meetings and Workplace Discussions
- Explaining tasks, progress, and priorities
- Asking for clarification and contributing suggestions
- Expressing concerns and proposing solutions
- Summarizing agreements and next steps
Module 18
Travel, Services, and Problem Resolution
- Managing bookings, changes, and travel arrangements
- Explaining problems and requesting assistance
- Negotiating practical solutions politely
- Handling unexpected situations through role-play
Module 19
Culture and Intercultural Communication
- Understanding differences in formality and etiquette
- Recognizing common French-speaking cultural references
- Choosing suitable expressions for different contexts
- Avoiding misunderstandings in intercultural exchanges
Module 20
Pronunciation and Listening Fluency
- Practising liaison, rhythm, and sentence stress
- Recognizing frequent connected-speech patterns
- Improving intonation for questions and emphasis
- Using shadowing and recording for pronunciation feedback
Module 21
Integrated Speaking and Writing Projects
- Preparing a short presentation on a familiar topic
- Discussing a practical case and proposing recommendations
- Producing a short written summary or opinion piece
- Using peer feedback to improve communication
Module 22
Review, Assessment, and Development Plan
- Consolidating intermediate grammar and vocabulary
- Integrated listening, speaking, reading, and writing tasks
- Individual feedback on strengths and development needs
- Preparing for progression to French Language – Level 05
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Morning and evening classes are available. CompuBase Training Center, Abu Dhabi.
