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Beginners' French: food and drink

Short Open University course on talking about food, eating out and ordering in French.

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About this course

A five-hour introduction to French for food and dining: likes and dislikes, restaurant types and menus, ordering and paying, plus pronunciation practice.

Best for: Absolute beginners and travellers to France.

What you will be able to do

  • Talk about foods you like and dislike
  • Order and pay in a French restaurant
  • Read short texts about eating habits
  • Pronounce the French s and z sounds

Syllabus and your progress

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Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 2 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

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Is Beginners' French: food and drink really free?
Yes, the course material is free on OpenLearn. Free statement of participation from The Open University on completion.
How long does Beginners' French: food and drink take?
Plan for about 5 hrs in total (Provider estimate: 5 hours of study.). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before Beginners' French: food and drink?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

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