French Conversation - Term 4, 2026
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Term 4, 2026
Classes begin: Week commencing 12 October 2026
Course length: 10 weeks
Your first lesson: On your selected class day during that week
Develop greater fluency and confidence in an engaging French course centred on sustained, spontaneous conversation.
Each term explores a changing selection of contemporary, cultural and everyday topics. Authentic materials and teacher-led activities provide a starting point for discussion, vocabulary development and more natural communication.
Course: French Conversation
Level: Conversation
Format: Small-group class
Course length: 10 weeks
Lesson length: 90 minutes per week
Course materials: Selected and provided by the teacher
Best for: Experienced French speakers who want to maintain and develop their spoken French
What You’ll Develop
- speaking more confidently and spontaneously
- participating in sustained French conversation
- expressing and defending nuanced opinions
- responding naturally to different viewpoints
- expanding vocabulary and expressions
- improving listening comprehension
- developing greater accuracy while speaking
- discussing contemporary, cultural and everyday topics
- understanding authentic spoken and written French
- adapting language to different topics and situations
- maintaining and extending existing French skills
Is This the Right Class?
This course is designed for students who already have a foundation in French and would like more opportunities to speak, listen and build confidence in conversation.
You don’t need to consider yourself an advanced speaker. If you can participate in general conversations and are comfortable trying to express your ideas in French, this class may be a good fit.
Students who are new to ILB are welcome to contact us if they are unsure whether this conversation class or one of our structured French courses would suit them best.
Course Approach
French Conversation is a flexible, discussion-based course rather than a numbered step in ILB’s structured French pathway.
Topics and materials change from term to term according to the teacher, current themes and the interests of the group. Classes focus on helping students communicate more naturally, expand their vocabulary and develop confidence through meaningful conversation. No fixed textbook is required.