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9 Short courses in French Studies in United Kingdom

French
The aim of every French language course at the University of Southampton is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.
Learn French
By taking the Learn French course offered by University of Sussex , you will join a supportive environment that will help you communicate with confidence and enjoy your learning experience.
Beginners French 2
Whether you want to visit, work or live in a French speaking environment, you’ll get more out of the experience if you can communicate effectively with people. This Beginners French 2 course at The Open University UK is the second in our new Beginners French series, helping you learn to speak and write the language to communicate in everyday situations.
Elementary French 3
Building on the learning from Elementary French 2: en avant! (LGXF005), The Open University UK's Elementary French 3 16-unit short course will increase your language knowledge, providing you with reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in French.
French - Beginners
The French - Beginners course offered by University of Oxford is for complete beginners in the language and those who have acquired some expressions informally through travel or socialising.
Beginners French 3
Whether you want to visit, work or live in a French speaking environment, you will get more out of the experience if you can communicate effectively. As part of our Beginners French series, this Beginners French 3 course at The Open University UK will develop your reading and listening skills in French so you can speak and write the language in everyday situations.
Elementary French 2
If you want to improve your French but are short on time, then this 16-unit Elementary French 2 course at The Open University UK can enhance your ability to understand and produce more complex language. By studying around 3–4 hours per unit, you’ll improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening in French through a variety of online activities.
Subject Knowledge Enhancement Programme - French (Distance Learning)
Training to become a teacher but have gaps in your subject knowledge? Boost your confidence and build your understanding with the Subject Knowledge Enhancement Programme - French (Distance Learning) courses from the University of Portsmouth.
Beginners French 1
Whether you want to visit, work or live in a French-speaking environment, you'll get more out of the experience if you can communicate effectively with people. In this Beginners French 1 course from The Open University UK you will begin to develop your reading and listening skills in French, and learn to speak and write the language to communicate in everyday situations.