So you’ve decided you’d like to learn French. You’re an absolute beginner, and don’t know where to start. Elementary 1 is the course for you! This course serves as a bienvenue to the French language. Throughout this ten-week course, you will discover the beauty of the French language, and cover the basics, such as introducing yourself and others (Bonjour, je m’appelle Jean), spelling and counting (un, deux, trois…), and general greetings and politeness (Salut, s’il vous plait, merci beaucoup). You’ll also learn how to ask a question, how to communicate, and explain why you are learning French. This course is designed for complete beginners of French, and no prior knowledge is necessary.

So you’ve caught the French bug, and you’re ready to learn more about this belle langue! Elementary 2 can help you on your journey to linguistic greatness. With a focus on travel and vacations, this course will help you to indicate your destination and origin (Excusez-moi, où est le musée?), naming and locating places (Ah, le Métro, génial!), and other general travel enquiries (accommodation, tourist destinations). You will also talk about your family (J’adore ma femme!), describe people’s physical appearance (Leurs yeux sont très beaux), and your likes and dislikes (J’aime les escargots). This course is designed for students who have completed Elementary 1 or who have been assessed prior to enrolling.

You’re well underway on your journey to grasp the basics of French! Elementary 3 will help you learn more about general conversational skills and topics. With a focus on the day-to-day, this course will help you talk about your passions, hobbies, and dreams (J’aime jouer au foot, c’est mon rêve de jouer pour l'Australie), and learn how to ask for and give the time (Quelle heure est-il? Il est 3h30). Additionally, you will be able to discuss your daily routine including explaining basic health issues (Quand je me suis reveillé ce matin, je me suis fait mal au dos), describing your job and its requirements (Je travaille dans une usine, j’aime beaucoup!), getting out and about, and suggesting, accepting, and refusing an invitation (Merci mais je suis trop occupé pour participer). This course is designed for students who have completed Elementary 2 or who have been assessed prior to enrolling.

It’s time to reflect and rewind! Elementary 4 will help you talk about your memories from the past and plans for the future. Learn how to draw upon distant past memories, discuss recent experiences, and look forward to future plans (Quand j’étais jeune, je voulais être un pilote). You will also be able to understand a biographical description of someone’s life (Il a grandit à Nantes, puis a démenagé à Paris), and learn how to describe their physical appearance (Ses cheveux sont longs et son nez est petit). Finally, you’ll learn how to give general advice to people, and also how to understand and plan for travel (Nous allons à Nouméa, où est la crème solaire?). This course is designed for students who have completed Elementary 3 or who have been assessed prior to enrolling.

You’ve come this far, and you’ve almost finished the Elementary program! Elementary 5 is designed to help you go deeper into aspects of what you have already learned in Elementary 1-4. Touching on travel and vacations, you will be able to describe a holiday location and choose your accommodation (Où est le meilleur hôtel à Québec?). You’ll also cover the day-to-day when you recap how to talk about the weather (Il pleut depuis deux semaines), food preferences (J’aime les fraises, mais je n’aime pas les pommes), understanding a menu, going grocery shopping  (Excusez-moi, dans quelle  allée est le lait?), and how to describe sensations and emotions (Quand je pleure, je suis triste et fatigué). Finally, you will touch on how to compare a past situation with the present (Je jouais au golf, mais maintenant, je fais du vélo), and how to discuss your reading habits. This course is designed for students who have completed Elementary 4, or who have been assessed prior to enrolling.

In this course, you will improve your listening skills by listening to audio tracks and watching videos. 

You’ve cleared the hurdle of Upper Elementary 1, and now you’re well on your way to mastering the French language! Upper Elementary 2 is designed to help you learn the language tools needed to discuss employment, life experience, and sport. If you’re on the hunt for work, you’ll learn how to look for a job and understand a job offer (Félicitations, bienvenue dans l’équipe!), as well as how to post a job ad as a business owner (Nous cherchons quelqu’un de motivé). Furthermore, you will be able to talk about an experience you’ve had (Je suis allé au zoo avec mes amis), and interpret advice and security instructions that you are given (Après être entré dans l’appartement, rappelle-toi de verrouiller la porte). Finally, you’ll learn how to plan a sporting weekend (Nous jouerons au foot, au tennis, et nous irons nager), and how to describe an unusual trip you’ve had. This course is designed for students who have completed Upper Elementary 1 or who have been assessed prior to enrolling.

Expand your knowledge about food while sharing tips to stay healthy. Become comfortable with the imperative and the subjunctive.

This course is for students who have completed level A2 Upper Elementary 3 or been assessed prior to enrolling. In this course, students learn the vocabulary and language structures required to:

• Describe a person’s looks, character and personality
• Talk about your feelings and emotions
• Understand French media headlines and read simple articles
• Review popular French television series and films

This course is designed for students who have completed level A2 Upper Elementary 5 or been assessed prior to enrolling. In this course, students learn the vocabulary and language structures required to:

• Talk about yourself in a professional context
• Understand and write simple resumes and formal letters
• Discuss stereotypes and cultural differences
• Describe the geography and natural environment in France

You’ve completed all of your Elementary and Upper Elementary coursework, and now it’s time to step into the Intermediate zone! Intermediate 1 will help you talk all about your life in the big city. Learn how to talk about a city’s features and your feelings about them (J’adore les grands immeubles, mais il y a trop de vent dans cette ville), as well as how to identify particular criteria to help you choose where to live (J’ai besoin d’être proche d’un hôpital) and how to analyse a city’s ranking (Melbourne est magnifique, mais je pense que Montréal est mieux classée). Also learn how to exchange information about accommodation choices (Ne restez pas dans l’auberge près de la gare), and express your wishes and intentions (J’espère devenir célèbre!). This course is designed for students who have completed Upper Elementary 6 or who have been assessed prior to enrolling.

Intermediate 1 is behind you, and now you’re well underway into the rest of the program! Intermediate 2 tackles many aspects of life administration, from health, to help, to grievances, to relocation. You’ll learn how to anticipate and deal with health problems (J’ai une douleur dans le bras gauche) and how to understand the formalities of life administration (Vous devez compléter ce formulaire et le remettre à la réception). You’ll also learn how to ask for help (Excusez-moi, comment est-ce que je prends ce bus?), how to write and understand a letter of complaint (Le service dans votre restaurant était terrible), and how to describe similarities and differences between a selection of things. This course is designed for students who have completed Intermediate 1 or who have been assessed prior to enrolling.

Explore different parts of Francophonie. Sound like a native French speaker: express your opinion, choose between subjunctive and indicative.

This course is designed for students who have completed level B1 Intermediate 4 or been assessed prior to enrolling. In this course, students learn the vocabulary and language structures required to:

• Give your opinion on various topics such as city life, education
• Ask questions using different formats (closed questions, with interrogative words)
• Understand the use of the present participle (ayant, étant, sachant, …)
• Learn how to use indefinite pronouns (aucun, tout,…) as well as combined relative pronouns (auquel, duquel,…)

This course is designed for students who have completed level B1 Intermediate 7 or been assessed prior to enrolling.

In this course, students learn the vocabulary and language structures required to:

• Discuss art, history, literature and art-related topics
• Understand and write reviews and critics
• Write the biography of a famous historical person
• Use of the past simple and reported speech (passé simple, discours indirect)

In this course, you will improve your listening skills by listening to audio tracks and watching videos. 

This course is designed for students who have completed level B2 Upper Intermediate 3 or been assessed prior to enrolling. In this course, students learn the vocabulary and language structures required to:

• Debate and express your opinion on travelling and living overseas
• Describe someone out of the ordinary
• Talk about your home country and its geography
• Write a travel diary

This course is designed for students who have completed level B2 Upper Intermediate 7 or been assessed prior to enrolling. In this course, students learn the vocabulary and language structures required to:

• Discuss French art and literature
• Critique an artistic performance
• Describe customs and specialities in French cooking
• Use relative pronouns (qui, que, dont etc.)

Embark on an exciting journey to the future! You will also have a glimpse of the science fiction "made in France" and express your views about change & progress.