If you are looking for a free online course that will help you make the jump from level B1 to level B2 in French then do consider the course: Paroles de FLE {Français Langue Etrangère} niveau B2.
The registration for the MOOC Paroles de FLE which is offered by the Université de Nantes, France, is opened until 29 of October 2017. This course is 6 weeks long, with Classes starting the 16th of October and finishing the 18th of December 2017.
As always, if you are reading this article after the registration has passed, don’t be discouraged. Continue to check back as there is always the possibility of other sessions opening soon. Follow the link to register: https://www.fun-mooc.fr/courses/course-v1:univnantes+31001+session03/about
About the Course, Paroles de FLE {Français Langue Etrangère} niveau B2
Unlike the other two MOOCs mentioned on this blog, this one is not directed at any particular French exam per se. Focus surrounds helping you to perfect your French and understand the French language better. In other words, guiding you towards true autonomy, a key element of language learning.
The third edition of this MOOC, will enable you to improve your French skills on the four competences of the CEFR and to carry out a reflective practice in a context of enriching exchanges throughout the 6 weeks of the course.
The structure of the course revolves around the development of listening strategies to better perceive the subtleties of the language and grasp the implicit.
In fact, you will pursue two main objectives:
- Better understanding oral French in different situations (examples: a conversation, a television report, etc.). You will be able to interact and train with other French speakers on MOOC exchange areas;
- Developing listening strategies to facilitate understanding of a variety of topics, including accents, voices, and varied rhythms;
Breakdown of the Paroles de FLE Program
- Week 1: Introduction to the course, summarize in writing an audio document.
- Week 2: Select information to write a short summary from written documents or videos.
- Week 3: Learn how to prioritize information, argue, debate.
- Week 4: Interpreting a speech, comparing oral and written language to tell facts.
- Week 5: Extract ideas and propose an oral presentation. Better understand the accents, rhythms, oral reception and oral production.
- Week 6: Synthesis and assessment of the linguistic background.
Prerequisites Paroles de FLE
This MOOC is intended for all those who are learning French at the B1 level acquired from the CECRL (intermediate to advanced level): students in French and French, FLE teachers, professionals using the French language, etc.