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Level 1 French Reading and Writing Course in Hinckley

Cost£316.40
Duration28 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start28 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyABC awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 French Reading and Writing Course in Hinckley. Classes run at Hinckley Library on evenings, so you can fit study around your week.

This french reading and writing course runs for 28 weeks. It builds on pre-intermediate French, covering topics like shopping, travel, directions, dining out, and booking accommodation. You'll use books, practical activities, games, and interactive apps. No formal entry requirements apply, though the course suits learners who can already manage simple everyday French.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Reading and Writing in French.

Who this course is for

This 28 week course is suitable for learners who have either completed an ‘Elementary- Year 2’ course, or who can already get by in everyday holiday or business settings, using simple words and phrases. It will build on the topics covered in the beginners’ course such as personal information, shopping, travel, directions, numbers, dining out, booking accommodation. Using a variety of learning materials including practical activities, games, books and the interactive Apps and websites. The main emphasis will be on developing your range of vocabulary to help you hold short conversations, including talking about things in the past (e. g. what you did at the weekend) and the future (e. g. holiday plans) Learners will also discover a little about the culture, the country and its people.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for French Pre-Intermediate (Year 3)

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand written French on everyday topics such as travel and shopping.
  • You'll write simple sentences and short texts in French.
  • You'll build vocabulary around dining out, accommodation, and directions.
  • You'll use numbers and personal information in written French.
  • You'll practise French through interactive apps, games, and written activities.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Hinckley Library. You'll learn through a mix of practical activities, games, books, and interactive apps and websites. Assessment is based on reading and writing tasks linked to the topics covered during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hinckley Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bilingual administrator, supports office communication in French and English.
  • Customer service adviser, assists French-speaking customers in retail or hospitality.
  • Travel and tourism assistant, helps French-speaking visitors or clients.
  • Language tutor assistant, supports beginner French learners in community settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 French Reading and Writing qualification, the natural next step to develop more confident written French.
  • A broader language qualification at Level 2, covering speaking and listening alongside reading and writing.
  • A combined skills French course at Level 2 or above, useful if you want to use French in a work setting.
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