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You've decided to learn French but have a busy schedule? Breezy French is the course for you! This course serves as a bienvenue
to the French language. You'll discover the beauty of the French language in a breezy one hour per week, over ten weeks.
You'll be mastering the basics, such as introducing yourself and others (Bonjour, je m’appelle Jean), general greetings and
politeness (Salut, s’il vous plait, merci beaucoup) and how to ask questions. Let's get ready to communicate, or shall
we now say "communiquer"?
This course is designed for complete beginners of French, no prior knowledge is necessary.
Required textbook: Cosmopolite 1
Recommended book: Grammaire Progressive - Debutant complet (+ Answer book)
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 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.
Required textbook: Cosmopolite 1
Recommended book: Grammaire Progressive - Debutant complet (+ Answer book)
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.
Required textbook: Cosmopolite 1
Recommended book: Grammaire Progressive - Debutant complet (+ Answer book)
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.
Required textbook: Cosmopolite 1
Recommended book: Grammaire Progressive - Debutant (+ Answer book)
Learn French with France’s number one news source!
In this interactive media course, you will improve your listening, conversation, and writing skills by watching news clips from TV5MONDE, the leading French TV channel in the world. This course is perfect for you if you would like to discover French-speaking media and boost your language skills using real-world sources. You will explore topics such as current events, history, pop culture, and more, all while sharpening your French.
In class, we’ll address questions such as:
In this course, you will improve your listening skills by listening to audio tracks and watching videos.
You’re making excellent progress in your French journey so far, and in Upper Elementary 4 you’ll dive deep into
communication and relationships! In this course, you’ll learn how to describe people (Il est très optimiste), report information
through indirect speech (Notre professeur nous dit qu’il faut étudier tous les jours), and express disagreement (Je ne suis
pas du tout d’accord).
You will also talk about relationships, convince people (Vous ne le regretterez pas!) and describe your state of mind. Finally,
you’ll practice understanding and giving instructions (Vous faites la vaisselle et vous nettoyez la cuisine), and have some fun
with writing a recipe!
This course is designed for students who have completed Upper Elementary 3 or who have been assessed prior to enrolling.
Required textbook: Cosmopolite 2
Recommended book: Grammaire Progressive - Intermediaire (+ Answer book)
You're going strong on your French journey so far, let's keep this momentum going! Intermediate 4 uses the theme of the environment and
sustainability to explore new language structures and vocabulary. You will talk about sustainable development and community relationships (Comment
se confronter aux problèmes de voisinage?),
express approval and reservations (C’est une idée intelligente, mais difficile à mettre en place) and debate a controversial
subject. You’ll also learn to discuss ecogestures (Je trie mes déchets) and convince someone to take action (Soyez le
changement que vous voulez voir!).
This course is designed for students who have completed Intermediate 3 or who have been assessed prior to enrolling.
Required textbook: Cosmopolite 3
In this course, you will discuss about traditional and online media and take a look at fake news. You will analyse the front page of a magazine (Que pensez-vous du thème choisi?), compare media (connaissez-vous les médias participatifs?), identify and analyse misinformation (vrai ou faux?), learn how to gain the attention of an audience (nous nous mettons en scène) by explaining and arguing your opinion.
This course is designed for students who have completed Intermediate 5 or who have been assessed prior to enrolling.Units covered: D6
Required textbook: Cosmopolite 3
Learn French with France’s number one news source!
In this interactive media course, you will improve your listening, conversation, and writing skills by watching news clips from TV5MONDE, the leading French TV channel in the world. This course is perfect for you if you would like to discover French-speaking media and boost your language skills using real-world sources. You will explore topics such as current events, history, pop culture, and more, all while sharpening your French.
In class, we’ll address questions such as:
In this course, you will improve your listening skills by listening to audio tracks and watching videos.
Learn French with France’s number one news source!
In this interactive media course, you will improve your listening, conversation, and writing skills by watching news clips from TV5MONDE, the leading French TV channel in the world. This course is perfect for you if you would like to discover French-speaking media and boost your language skills using real-world sources. You will explore topics such as current events, history, pop culture, and more, all while sharpening your French.
In class, we’ll address questions such as:
