Mettre son grain de sel!
What will you learn?
Discover literary works and imaginary worlds, find ways to handle everyday challenges, examine the role of citizens and organisations in society, and explore the world of crafts and human psychology. Finally, consider the realities of migration, displacement, and war, developing your ability to describe situations, explain viewpoints, and communicate with greater clarity and independence.
This course is designed for learners who have completed Pre-Intermediate 1 or have an equivalent level of French.
You should be comfortable with basic conversations and ready to develop your vocabulary, grammar, and ability to express more detailed ideas.
This level comprises 24 hours and is spread across 6 units. The estimated duration may vary according to each student’s pace and progress.
The 24-hour package (€604) is recommended to cover the full course. If you already have some prior knowledge of the topics covered, you may opt the 12-hour package (€350) instead.
Duo packages are also available for those who prefer to learn with a partner. For full details, please visit our Enrol page.
Course Outline
- Explore literary genres and discuss reading preferences.
- Discover myths, legends, fairy tales, and mysterious creatures.
- Explore French literary heritage through the works of Molière and the enduring influence of classic stories.
- Discuss common everyday problems and the different ways people approach and resolve them.
- Explain a problem, seek advice, propose solutions, and assess the consequences of different choices.
- Handle practical situations involving complaints, misunderstandings, and unexpected difficulties.
- Discover creative DIY projects, from furniture restoration and glass-making to pottery and handmade crafts.
- Explore the tools, materials, and techniques behind different crafts, and learn to explain each step of a project.
- Experiment with upcycling and discover how everyday objects can be transformed into something useful, decorative, or unexpected.
- Explore political systems, civic participation, and the role of citizens in society.
- Discover activists and movements that have influenced social and political change.
- Examine the work of NGOs, their causes, and their efforts to address global challenges.
- Explore body language, first impressions, and how we interpret other people’s behaviour.
- Discuss stress, frustration, fear, and strategies for managing emotional responses.
- Debate on intuition, dreams, gut feelings, and the sixth sense.
- Explore migration, displacement, and the reasons people leave their home countries.
- Examine the causes and consequences of war, including its impact on civilians and communities.
- Discuss refugees, integration, and the challenges of rebuilding lives and societies after conflict.