Get started on your French as a Second Language journey with this introductory course.
It is essential to learn how to read, speak and comprehend the French language in order to succeed in a bilingual workplace. Students develop basic level abilities in reading, writing, listening and speaking French through active participation in a wide range of communication activities. Students explore grammatical rules and various tenses commonly used in French workplaces, and are introduced to basic reading comprehension skills and strategies through learning assessments and activities. Students learn basic oral expression and comprehension using simple phrases that develop vocabulary, pronunciation and comprehension in written and oral assessments.
This course consists of 12 classes held twice a week over a duration of 6 weeks. Classes will not be held on statutory or Ontario provincial holidays. In such instances, the course will be extended by one day at the end of the session.
For any questions regarding the French as a Second Language training at Algonquin College Corporate Training, please email training@algonquincollege.com.
There are eight levels of proficiency in the 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.
Students are encouraged to purchase Schaum’s Outline of French Grammar, Seventh Edition which is used in all French as a Second Language levels.
There are no grades given in this course, and after successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Achievement from Algonquin College Corporate Training.
For more information about individual or group registration or to be notified of upcoming dates, please contact us.
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