Learning objectives
To develop or consolidate students' French skills related to grammar, vocabulary, language functions, reading and listening comprehension corresponding to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
According to the CEFR, at the B2 level the user can understand the main ideas of complex oral and written texts in the foreign language on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation, and to address a wide range of subjects in an articulate way, without difficulty.
Prerequisites
Preparation for the B2 level assumes that a pre-intermediate/intermediate knowledge of English has already been acquired (B1 level of the CEFR).
Course unit content
This course develops general French skills to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Detailed lists of the grammar and vocabulary topics expected for the B1 level can be found in the online course “PREPARAZIONE IDONEITÀ FRANCESE B2” on the University Language Centre Elly portal (for constantly updated links to the courses on Elly, see https://www.cla.unipr.it/it/corsi/didattica-istituzionale-corsi-per-studenti-unipr/francese/79/).
Full programme
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Bibliography
Suggested grammar book:
« Grammaire essentielle du français B2 », A. Bourmayan, Y. Loiseau, O. Rimbert, I. Taillandier - 100% FLE, Didier (550 exercices, corrigés inclus)
Suggested vocabulary book:
« Pratique Vocabulaire B2 », R. Racine, J.-C. Schenker - CLE International (avec règles - 640 exercices, corrigés inclus
Teaching methods
Detailed information about the courses can be found on the University Language Centre website at https://www.cla.unipr.it/it/corsi/didattica-istituzionale-corsi-per-studenti-unipr/francese/79/.
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam is a computer-based multiple-choice test of grammar, vocabulary and receptive skills (reading and listening) at the B2 level. To pass the test, at least 60% of the questions must be answered correctly; the final score is obtained by adding up the correct answers.
For further information about the exams, see the University Language Centre website at https://www.cla.unipr.it/it/esami-idoneita/idoneita/153/.
Other information
It is possible to be exempted from the exam by presenting previously acquired external language certificates. For the list of recognized certificates and the procedure to follow, see the University Language Centre website at http://www.cla.unipr.it/it/esami-idoneita/riconoscimento-certificazioni/166/
