Annual French courses are held in the Mattoli and San Niccolò buildings. Information regarding both campuses can be found on this page.
The DELF certification and ESABAC diploma are approved by us if issued within three years of your enrolment in the University of Siena. If you have been awarded one of these certificates, please contact Claude Sophie Mazeas or Liliane Marie Izzi during their office hours, or by email:
The originial certificate, a photo ID, and photocopies of both these documents should be presented for verification and validation.
Courses are annual. First lesson: 16 ottobre 2023.
Courses at Presidio Mattioli (C. Mazeas): French Language for Dispi Department (levels A2, B1, B2, C1) and pass-fail exam (idoneità) A2-B1-B2
Lesson times – Fall semestre:
French for absolute beginners – A2 (lettorato e idoneità):
- Monday 2:00-4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday 5.00-7.00 p.m.
B1 course (lettorato e idoneità):
- Monday 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Thursdayì 3:00-5:00 p.m.
- Friday 12:00-2:00 p.m.
B2 course (lettorato e idoneità):
- Tuesday 15.00-17.00
C1 course (lettorato)
- Friday 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Enrolment
To enrol in the course, please access this page with UNISI username e password.
French 1 exam ("lettorato") and A2, B2, C1 and C2 level exams ("idoneità") - San Niccolò
Teacher: Liliane Izzi
Please see the exam programs below.
Exams will be held in the classroom. Students must have a valid ID and, for B2 and C1 levels, a printed dictionary for the writing component (composition).
For further information contact: liliane.izzi@unisi.it
Exam calendar – Levels A2, B2 C1, and French Language I
EXAM SESSIONS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS.
All exams will be held onsite in the San Niccolò Building (Via Roma 56).
A2 LEVEL (final exam) and FRENCH LANGUAGE I (“Lettorato”) (midterm exam 2023-24/ final exam 2022-23)
- 25 January, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., room 447, written component with first oral exam session
- 23 February, 9:00 a.m., stanza 428, second session for oral exam
B2 /C1 EXAMS (“idoneità”) midterm exam a. a. 2023-2024
- 29 January, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. room 447 (written and oral exams)
- 23 February, 9:00 a.m., room 428, second session for oral exam
Enrolment:
You can register for exams by accessing this page with your UNISI username and password.
French language I (“Lettorato”) – DFCLAM code 102884 with A2 level first semester
The lessons will begin on February October 2nd, 2023 with a presentation and entrance evaluation:
- French Language I (“lettorato”)/A2 level exam (“idoneità”), 10:15 a.m. room 468, S. Niccolò
- B2 level exam (“idoneità”), 12:00 p.m. room 455, S Niccolò
- C1 level exam (“idoneità”), 2:30 p.m. room 447, S. Niccolò
Please see files at the bottom of the page for further information regarding exam structure.
100- hour language course from October 2nd , 2023 to May 2024
Please note at the end of the course the level reached will be B1, with attention given to grammar and the written language (see program below).
This course is for beginners; it allows one to acquire a precise knowledge of basic phonetics, spelling, and grammar.
Those students who are at a higher level should contact the teacher for level evalutaion and to decide the best pathway of study.
The course includes a placement test (to evaluate the current level), and a mid-term exam (written and oral) at the end of each semester, and prepares for the French Language Module 1 held by another teacher in the spring semester.
Enrolment: you can register for the course from this page with your UNISI username and password.
Lesson times - (from October 2nd, 2023)
Monday 10:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Room 468
Thursday 4:15 – 6:00 p.m. – room 468
An additional lesson, day and time to be decided
Textbook:
Grammaire expliquée du français, niveau intermédiaire, Clé international, ISBN 2-09-033703-6
For further information contact Liliane Izzi:
email: liliane.izzi@unisi.it
B2 level French language preparation for "idoneità" (exam code L99986) for students belonging to all faculties - Teacher: Liliane Izzi
100- hour language course from October 2nd, 2023 to May 2024
Please note: At the end of the course, students will have reached B2 level, with greater attention placed on grammar and written work. It is indicated for students who already have a B1 level and for those who have taken a French Language 1 ("lettorato") course. Grammar and vocabulary will be treated in greater depth, and written and oral language on specific topics will be improved (see program).
The course includes a placement test to evaluate the current level, and a midterm exam (written and oral) at the end of every semester and allows students to earn 6 credits. For those students who do not have the exam as part of their curriculum, a CLA certificate will be provided.
Enrolment: you can register for the course from this page with your UNISI username and password.
Lesson times: (from October 3)
- Monday 12:00 -1:45 p.m. - room 455
- Thursday 2:30 – 4:15 p.m.- room 456 (room 447 from second half of first semester)
Lesson times are provisional, and may undergo changes according to the necessities of the students who would like to attend.
Teaching material will be provided by the teacher.
Liliane Izzi can be contacted by email: liliane.izzi@unisi.it
3) C1 level French language course ("idoneità" exam code L99985) for all students enrolled in the university.
100- hour language course from October 2nd, 2023 (to be confirmed according to participating students)
Please note: Students will reach a C1 level by the end of the course, with the possibility of taking an external C1/C2 exam at the Institut Français Florence. The course is open to those students who have passed a B2 level exam or equivalent. Further improvement and deeper knowledge of written and oral competencies, with greater attention to the levels of language. The specific parts of the C1 exam include summaries of documents, essays, convincing oral presentation and debate (see program).
The course includes a placement test and a midterm exam (written and oral) at the end of each semester.
Enrolment: you can register for the course from this page with your UNISI username and password.
Lesson times (from October 3, 2022)
- Monday from 2:30 to 4:15 p.m. – room 447 – (room 14 from second half of first semester)
- Thursday from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – room 456
Lesson times are provisional, and may undergo changes according to the necessities of the students who would like to attend.
Teaching material will be provided by the teacher.
Office hours: Monday 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – room 428 or by appointment online, Friday 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. https://unisi.webex.com/meet/liliane.izzi
For simple questions, please contact the teacher by email: liliane.izzi@unisi.it