Learning objectives
To develop or consolidate students' French skills related to grammar, vocabulary, language functions, reading and listening comprehension corresponding to the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
According to the CEFR, at level B1 the user can understand the main points of clear standard written and spoken input in the foreign language on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., and can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
Prerequisites
Preparation for the B1 level assumes that an elementary knowledge of French has already been acquired (at least at the A2 level).
Course unit content
This course develops general French skills to the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Full programme
Detailed lists of the grammar and vocabulary topics expected for the B1 level can be found in the online self-study course “PREPARAZIONE IDONEITÀ FRANCESE B1” on the University Language Centre Elly portal (for constantly updated links to the courses on Elly, see https://www.cla.unipr.it/it/corsi/corsi-idoneita-curricolare/francese/79/).
Bibliography
Suggested grammar book:
« Grammaire essentielle du français B1 », L. Glaud, Y. Loiseau, E. Merlet - 100% FLE, Didier (550 exercices, corrigés inclus)
Suggested vocabulary book:
« Vocabulaire essentiel du français B1», G. Crépieux, L. Mensdorff-Pouilly, M.-L. Lions Oliviéri, C. Spérandio - 100% FLE, Didier (370 exercices, corrigés inclus)
Teaching methods
Every semester, the University Language Centre organizes courses in preparation for French exams, held by native language teachers.
In addition, the online self-study course “PREPARAZIONE IDONEITÀ FRANCESE B1” is always available on the University Language Centre Elly portal and contains practice exercises on exam topics with automatic correction, including exam mock tests.
Detailed information about the courses can be found on the University Language Centre website at https://www.cla.unipr.it/it/corsi/corsi-idoneita-curricolare/francese/79/.
Assessment methods and criteria
The “idoneità” is a pass/fail exam (not graded) which assesses grammar, vocabulary and receptive skills (reading and listening) at the B1 level. It is a computer-based multiple-choice test; to pass it, at least 60% of the questions must be answered correctly.
For further information about the exams, see the University Language Centre website at https://www.cla.unipr.it/it/idoneita-linguistiche/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 https://www.cla.unipr.it/it/idoneita-linguistiche/riconoscimento-certificazioni/166/.
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