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French as a Second Language

It is essential to learn how to read, speak and comprehend the French language in order to succeed in a bilingual workplace.

There are six levels of proficiency in Algonquin College French as a Second Language program. Each level complements the other and builds upon previously introduced concepts and vocabulary. A placement test determines the level of proficiency where you begin. Click here to go to the French Placement Test page.

We're working on a new course calendar for our in-class and online sessions.

That includes exploring new courses and finding alternative ways to deliver training to you and your teams. In the meantime, while registration is temporarily closed, information about our existing courses will remain on our site to help you research and plan your learning path with us.

To learn more about future courses, email our Learning Consultants at training@algonquincollege.com

Courses

French as a Second Language Level 1

Develop basic level abilities in reading, writing, listening and speaking French through active participation in a wide range of communication activities.

12 sessions

$450
French as a Second Language Level 2

In this second-level course, learn to describe and react to different situations in real life using present and simple past tense.

12 sessions

$450
French as a Second Language Level 3

Continue to advance your French language skills. Learn to select appropriate tenses to describe present, future and past subjects, people, objects and events.

12 sessions

$450
French as a Second Language Level 4

Broaden your ability to communicate in the past tense. The learning activities in this course focus on comparing habits and activities, giving reasons and justifying actions.

12 sessions

$450
French as a Second Language Level 5

Through dynamic contributions to numerous learning activities, students develop further their French communication abilities, especially in reading and writing.

12 sessions

$450
French as a Second Language Level 6

Progressively gain confidence and enhance your French oral and grammatical skills.

12 sessions

$450
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