French Debutants

We were a mixed ability group, but the "absolute beginners" caught up so very quickly that is no longer strictly accurate. The group's objectives are to have fun, but alongside that be able to cope when we go to France, know a little of the culture, understand a menu, have the confidence to ask simple questions/directions and perhaps more importantly, be able to understand the answers!

It's a friendly, light-hearted group, and in amongst the hard work we occasionally play bingo, hangman and Simon Says.

 
In September 2010 we went to Arras and Le Touquet. Click here to read an account of the visit.

In September this year we went off to Brittany and a bit of Normandy. Read more about the trip here

 
You don't have to be in the French groups to come along, or to speak the language - in fact, we have more people coming who are NOT in the group than are! Trippers are from Art, Craft, Gardening & Wildlife, 3rd Age Singers and History groups; all we ask is that you are a member of the U3A - although members can bring a friend or relative to share rooms. Contact me via e-mail (barbara.newport@u3a.org.uk) or leave a note in the box by the fridge if you are interested.

Barbara

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