French

Annual French courses are held in the Mattoli and San Niccolò buildings. Information regarding both campuses can be found on this page. 

 

DELF certification is approved by us if issued within two years of your enrolment in the University of Siena. If you have been awarded a DELF certificate, please contact Claude Sophie Mazeas or Liliane Marie Izzi, during their office hours, or by email:

claude.mazeas@unisi.it

liliane.izzi@unisi.it

The orginial DELF certificate, a photo ID, and photocopies of both these documents should be presented for verification and validation.

 

 

Courses/Exams at Presidio Mattioli, Via Pier Andrea Mattioli, 10 (Porta Tufi)

French Language “Lettorato” (A2, B1, B2, C1) and B1 and B2 “idoneità” (pass-fail exams) - Lecturer: Claude Sophie Mazéas

​For timetables please see file below.

 

French for absolute beginners – A2 (lettorato and idoneità):

  • Monday 1.00 -3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday 4:00 – 6.00 p.m.

 

B1 level course (lettorato and idoneità):

  • Monday 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

 

B2 level course (lettorato and idoneità):

  • Wednesday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday 3:00 . 5:00 p.m.

 

 

C1 level course (lettorato)

  • Friday 10.30 a.m. -12.30 p.m.

 

                                                                   

LESSONS WILL BE HELD IN ROOM “SALA OVALE” (the teacher will provide the teaching material).
 
Please note that the “lettorato” course is preparatory for French I and II.
 
 
OFFICE HOURS: FRIDAY 12.30-1.30 p.m. ROOM 39/A , 2nd Floor, claude.mazeas@unisi.it
 
 
Exam Calendar – A2, B1 and B2 levels
 
to be decided
 
The exams will be held in the Polo Mattioli building (Via Pier Andrea Mattioli, 10 – Porta Tufi) – room to be decided
 
 
You can register for these exams through this page  with your UNISI username e password.

 

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Exam sessions at San Niccolò (Porta Romana) - academic year 2022/23

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, C1and C2, Ferench Language I

All exams will be held in the classroom in the San Niccolò Building (Via Roma 56).

 

 

Friday 24 February, 10:00 a.m. (room to be decided)

Levels A2 (final exam), B2, C1 exams (“idoneità”) and French Language I – oral and written exams

 

Enrolment:

You can register for exams by accessing this page  with your UNISI username and password.

 

 

 

 

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French Language Course ("Lettorato") at San Niccolò (Porta Romana) - academic year 2022/23

 

French language I (“Lettorato”) – DFCLAM code 102884 with A2 level first semester

The lessons will begin on February 27th 2023.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Those students who would like to follow the lessons in the second semester should contact Liliane Izzi as soon as possible to decide on a timetable.

The French Language I (Lettorato), B2 and C1 lessons will start again on Monday February 27th with the following times to be completed/modified at that time:

12:00 – 1:45 p.m. – Lettorato (room 401, 4th floor San Niccolò)

2:30 – 4:15 p.m. B2 level (room 447)

4:15 – 6:00 p.m. C1 level (room 455)

 

for the current timetable, visit this link

 

Office hours Lilian Izzi: Monday February 27 at 1:30 p.m. (room 428)

 

100- hour language course from October 3, 2022 to May 29, 2023

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 3, 2022)

Monday 12:00 -1:45 p.m. – Room 401

Thursday 4:15 – 6:00 p.m. – room 401

Friday 12:00 – 1:45 p.m. – room 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

 

 

 

 

 
Annnual B2 and C1 level courses at San Niccolò (Porta Romana) - academic year 2022/23

 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 3, 2022 to May 29, 2023

 

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 10:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m. - room to be decided

- Friday  10:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m.- room to be decided

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 3, 2022 to May 29, 2023

 

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
  • Thursday from 2:30 – 4:15 p.m.  – room 447

 

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

 

Office hours: Monday 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – room 428 or by appointment online, Friday 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. https://unisi.webex.com/meet/liliane.izzi