Conducted in terms: 2024L, 2025L

Erasmus code: 05.1

ISCED code: 0110

ECTS credits: 4

Language: French

Organized by: Centre for Foreign Language Teacher Training and European Education UW

Practical French 4100-2SNJFO

The aim of the course is to gradually develop students’ language competence in French – from the beginner level (A0) to the level of independent language use (B2), in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The classes integrate the development of all language skills: reading and listening comprehension, speaking, writing, interaction, as well as linguistic and cultural mediation. Throughout the course, students improve their linguistic accuracy at various levels – grammatical, lexical, phonetic, and stylistic – and develop the skills necessary for effective communication in a variety of everyday, academic, and professional situations. The course also includes working with authentic materials, developing intercultural competence, strengthening learner autonomy, and preparing for examinations confirming the achievement of levels A2, B1, and B2.

In the second semester, the classes aim to further develop students’ language competence in French – from level A1 to A2, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). As they continue learning French, students deepen their knowledge of grammatical and lexical structures and practice all language skills: reading and listening comprehension, speaking, writing, and interaction. The classes focus on developing effective communication in typical everyday, academic, and professional situations, taking into account cultural and educational contexts and fostering learner autonomy.

During the course, students develop the skills necessary to: expand their lexical and grammatical range to function confidently in familiar social and educational contexts (e.g. family life, travel, shopping, student obligations); improve comprehension of simple written and narrative texts and audio recordings of slightly higher complexity (e.g. reports, announcements, instructions, dialogues); produce coherent and comprehensible written texts (e.g. event description, letter, email) and spoken utterances (e.g. short presentation, storytelling); and engage in interactive communication in situations requiring information exchange, expression of opinions, and appropriate responses to interlocutors’ needs. Additionally, the classes prepare students for the final test assessing all language skills according to the requirements of level A2.

Term 2024L:

Objectives of the course in the area of listening comprehension:

1. developing the auditory perception skills of students in relation to various types of audio materials included in the textbook "C'est parti! 1" and authentic ones, using materials accompanying the FLE methods
2. practicing the skill of selective listening to short materials, focused on selecting the most important information (taking notes, linking important information together in order to present it in the form of an organized oral statement)
3. practicing the skill of developing the content discussed in the recording
4. practicing the ability to recognize forms of colloquial language and distinguish forms used in spoken and written language.

Objectives of the course in the area of reading comprehension:

1. developing the ability to read with comprehension, using various types of texts included in the method "C'est parti! 1" and others.
2. familiarizing students with reading strategies necessary for developing the ability to understand original texts and practicing the ability to adapt the form of reading to the purpose of reading
3. developing students' competences that condition reading with comprehension, namely: grammatical, lexical and pragmatic competences; practicing the ability to extract the most important information from the text and organize it in the form of a plan.

Objectives of the classes in the scope of developing speaking skills:
1. developing students' skills in the scope of:
- formulating questions and precise answers
- conducting a conversation (also by phone) on topics related to everyday life
- presenting one's own opinion on topics raised by the discussed texts and recordings from the textbook and others
- presenting a short statement based on the topics raised in the text or recording
- taking part in a discussion (defending one's own opinion, specifying thoughts, opposing the opposing opinion);
2. practicing the ability to make a coherent oral statement on a selected topic in a foreign language while simultaneously checking the linguistic and phonetic correctness at a level appropriate to the level of language proficiency.

Objectives of the course in the development of writing skills
1. to familiarize students with appropriate patterns, the analysis of the structure of which will allow them to master writing short letters, short descriptions, stories, texts presenting their own point of view on a given topic and with a specific structure
2. to introduce students to exercises involving the correction of language errors, to develop and deepen students' knowledge of grammatical and stylistic correctness through transformational exercises.

Prerequisites (description)

It is assumed that the student has achieved the learning outcomes expected in the winter semester of this course. Target French language proficiency level A2 An exam is scheduled after the summer semester.

Course coordinators

Term 2024L:

Barbara Kukuryka-Kwiecińska
Małgorzata Piotrowska-Skrzypek

Term 2025L:

Barbara Kukuryka-Kwiecińska

Type of course

obligatory courses

Requirements

General:

Practical French

Term 2024L:

Practical French

Term 2025L:

Practical French

Prerequisites

French grammar for teachers

Mode

Blended learning

Learning outcomes

Student

S2_U04 – is able to use the second major language – French – at the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):

understands short and coherent oral and written texts related to everyday life
(travel, leisure activities, work, studies, health, plans, events)

communicates in simple everyday situations
(asks for information, manages in a shop, restaurant, hotel)

writes short functional texts (e.g. invitation, description of an event, simple email)

demonstrates developing knowledge of A2-level grammar and vocabulary, including the past tense passé composé

responds to content related to French-speaking cultures,
understands intercultural differences and can avoid them in communication

K_U11 – is able to participate in simple language interactions:

maintains a simple conversation in typical situations
(expresses plans, asks for clarification, describes needs, describes past events)

expresses opinions and preferences, responds to others’ opinions in a comprehensible way

asks questions to keep a conversation going and to obtain information
(e.g. about hobbies, health, travel, free time)

K_U12 – plans and organizes individual work within a team and cooperates with others in group tasks:

participates in dialogues, role-plays and short presentations
(e.g. about themselves, place of residence, past events)

collaborates in language task completion
(planning a dialogue, project work, dividing responsibilities)

prepares language materials for group work
(notes, thematic glossaries, short written statements)

K_K01 – is willing to critically evaluate their own knowledge and received content within the school subject “French language” at the second educational stage:

analyzes own progress in developing A2-level communication skills

identifies language difficulties and errors and attempts to correct them
(e.g. pronunciation, vocabulary, grammatical structures)

is willing to broaden knowledge about French-speaking cultures
and adjust communication to the context

Assessment criteria

1. Course Completion Requirements

A condition for being admitted to pass the course is regular class attendance (a maximum of tour unexcused absences per semester is permitted); exceeding this limit requires the student to retake the course.

Another requirement is the timely completion of all partial assignments carried out during on-site classes and as part of independent study.

The final grade is determined based on the results obtained through the adopted assessment methods and criteria, according to the specified weighting (see point 2).

2. Assessment Methods

Oral exam at the end of the semester
(30% of the final grade; assigned topics prepared at home; CEFR A2; S2_U04, K_U11, K_U12)

Content based on chapters covering:
everyday life, work and free time, city and travel, health and well-being.

Assessment tasks include:

a short independent speech or thematic presentation (1–2 minutes)
(e.g., talk about oneself and everyday life, travel or holidays – past tense passé composé, daily routine, hobbies, lifestyle, weekend plans, family life, travel, shopping, student duties)

description of appearance, character traits, and places
(e.g., family, friends, social relations, travel, place of residence)

expressing opinions, preferences, and emotions (“I like / I don’t like”, “I think that…”)

situational dialogue
(e.g., in a shop, at a station, at the doctor’s, asking for directions, in a restaurant, in a hotel, asking for advice…)

reacting briefly to someone’s opinion (“Yes, I agree”, “No, I don’t like it”)

Semester tests (3x)
(60% of the final grade; covering grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, writing; CEFR A2; S2_U04, K_U11, K_U12)

Homework – recorded and orally checked at the beginning of each class; completing all assignments increases the final grade by 10%.
(S2_U04, K_U12, K_K01)

3. Assessment Criteria and Weighting

Oral performance (20 points):
content – 3 pts; grammatical accuracy – 5 pts; vocabulary range – 5 pts; phonetic accuracy – 4 pts; structure and coherence – 3 pts.
Pass from 12 points (60%).
Weight: 30% of the final grade.

Written production in tests (20 points):
content – 3 pts; grammatical accuracy – 8 pts; vocabulary range – 6 pts; structure and coherence – 3 pts.
Pass from 60% of the points in the test.

Tests (overall):
three tests, including a final cumulative one; pass from 60% of the total score.
Weight: 60% of the final grade.

Homework: full completion = +10% added to the final grade.

Bibliography

Himber, C., Hugot, C., Waendendries, M. Mon alter ego A1, Hachette FLE, 2023.

Piotrowska-Skrzypek, M., Deckert, M., Gajos, M., Kalinowska, E., Sowa, M. C’est parti ! 2, Draco, 2019.

Articles from the French-language press, authentic radio and television recordings, and exercises prepared by the course instructors.

Available French–French dictionaries.

Grammar and vocabulary exercises at level A2.

Materials from other French language learning methods at level A2.

Term 2024L:

1. Piotrowska-Skrzypek M., Deckert M., Gajos M., Biele D. "C'est parti!1.",
2. Articles from the French-language press, authentic radio and television recordings and exercises developed by course instructors, e.g. Le français facile avec RFI
4. Available French-French dictionaries.
5. Materials from other methods of learning French
6. Grammar and vocabulary exercises at A1/A2 level.

Term 2025L:

Himber, C., Hugot, C., Waendendries, M. Mon alter ego A1, Hachette FLE, 2023.

Piotrowska-Skrzypek, M., Deckert, M., Gajos, M., Kalinowska, E., Sowa, M. C’est parti ! 2, Draco, 2019.

Articles from the French-language press, authentic radio and television recordings, and exercises prepared by the course instructors.

Available French–French dictionaries.

Grammar and vocabulary exercises at level A2.

Materials from other French language learning methods at level A2.

Notes

Term 2024L:

Classes are conducted in two groups.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 4100-2SNJFO in USOSweb