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
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You have no previous experience of learning the language.
- Autumn: MLT101A French Beginner 1
- Spring:
- MLT101B French Beginner 1 (Repeat of MLT101A)
- MLT102 French Beginner 2 (Continuation of MLT101A)
- Post-Beginner
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You have some basic experience of learning the language and aren't a complete beginner.
- Autumn: MLT151 French Post-Beginner 1
- Spring: MLT152 French Post-Beginner 2
- Intermediate
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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: MLT201 French Intermediate 1
- Spring: MLT202 French Intermediate 2
- Higher Intermediate
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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
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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: MLT260 French Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT261 French Advanced 2
- Higher Advanced
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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
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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
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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: MLT931 French Higher Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT932 French Higher Proficient 2
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.