We look forward to welcoming new and returning students to the University of Southampton.
Bookings for our 2026/27 French courses are now open. Teaching will start in October 2026 at Avenue Campus.
Book your place on our Online store.
Our Language courses run for 10 weeks each term and include a half-term break. Our Book a course page has all the term dates, including half-term and seasonal holiday dates.
Courses run on a Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30pm.
| Level / Stage | Duration | Start date | End date | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A taste of French Stage 1a | 10 weeks | 7 October 2026 | 16 December 2026 | Marianne Skinner |
| Move on in French Stage 1bc | 20 weeks | 4 January 2027 | 23 June 2027 | Marianne Skinner |
| French Stage 1abc | 30 weeks | 7 October 2026 | 23 June 2027 | Marianne Skinner |
Courses run on a Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30pm.
| Level / Stage | Duration | Start date | Finish date | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Improvers Stage 2 | 30 weeks | 6 October 2026 | 22 June 2027 | Marianne Skinner |
You can find information about the topics and subjects included in each stage of French in the Useful Downloads section of this page.
You can also find more information about language stages.
The aim of every language course at the University is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.
We use the word ‘communicate’ in its widest sense, meaning that you will not only be able to talk to people in the language but also to develop your proficiency in listening, reading, and writing.
This means that the module aims for you to understand all the things which affect communication in that language, including knowledge of how the language is used, how it works and how to analyse it, and the cultural contexts in which it is spoken.
For all enquiries, please email: lifelonglearning@soton.ac.uk