language training

French as a Second Language

This program provides solid theoretical and practical training in French as a second language which allows the student to acquire the interaction skills necessary for their professional development. Our approach is based on communicative and experiential teaching and learning methods which rely on and can directly be applied to the realities of everyday life.

  • Offered in English
HomeFrench as a Second Language

Upcoming Sessions

Locations

Online – Learn from the comfort of your home

Or

Choose one of the following locations to learn in person:

  • London
  • Barrie

Details

When:

  • Starting the week of January 11, 2025

Cost (for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels):

  • Adult: $320.00
  • Seniors: $178.25
  • International: $855.95

Duration (for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels):

  • 15 weeks

Understand the Program

Full Description

This program provides solid theoretical and practical training in French as a second language which allows the student to acquire the interaction skills necessary for their professional development. Our approach is based on communicative and experiential teaching and learning methods which rely on and can directly be applied to the realities of everyday life.

This program is designed to meet the needs of beginners as well as the advanced students. Courses are delivered according to specific learning outcomes for each training level, ensuring a continuous learning process while focusing on participants’ communication needs, learning styles, past knowledge, interests and abilities. Throughout the program, students will learn the grammatical structures as well as the vocabulary required for their professional and personal activities. They will also be introduced to French culture and francophone communities. After successful completion of the program, students will be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written French.

Level Descriptions

Beginner (3 Levels)

Learn the basics of the French language and use the most common expressions in everyday living. Start by conjugating verbs in the present tense and then move on to the past and the future tenses as well. At the end of this level you will be able to communicate and be ready to advance a notch above as you continue to build your fluency

Intermediate (3 Levels)

Now the fun begins. New verb tenses that do not exist in English will amaze you. At the end of this level you will be able to participate with ease in almost any conversation and write complex sentences.

Advanced (3 Levels)

Your journey towards fluency is almost complete. In this level you will learn how to express yourself in French in a more complex way. At the end of this level you will think, speak and write in French.

Conversational Level & Courses

Level

Use it, don’t lose it! Practice what you have learned, converse on different topics, watch movies, go on a field trip and explore the best kept secret French places in town. Maintain your French at the highest level. We will be proud to honour you with your Certificate.

Courses (3 Levels)

Take the opportunity to put into practice what you have learned, while taking part in conversations and scenarios related to daily life or to your career.

Schedule by Location

This program is divided into 10 courses designed to enable you to learn French quickly, regardless of your level. While each of the courses stands alone, the levels provide you with a building block approach to learning the language easily. After successful completion of the program, you will receive a Collège Boréal French as a Second Language certificate.

Online - Distance (Learn from home)

Beginner

Learn the basics of the French language and use the most common expressions in everyday living. Start by conjugating verbs in the present tense and then move on to the past and the future tenses as well. At the end of this level you will be able to communicate and be ready to advance a notch above as you continue to build your fluency.

Beginner 1

Cost:

  • Adult: $320.00
  • Seniors: $178.25
  • International: $855.95

Duration :

  • 15 weeks

When:

  • Every Tuesday starting January 14, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom.

Beginner 2

Cost:

  • Adult: $320.00
  • Seniors: $178.25
  • International: $855.95

Duration:

  • 15 weeks

When:

  • Every Thursday starting January 16, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom.

Beginner 3

Cost:

  • Adult: $320.00
  • Seniors: $178.25
  • International: $855.95

Duration:

  • 15 weeks

When:

  • Every Wednesday starting January 15, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom.

Intermediate

Now the fun begins. New verb tenses that do not exist in English will amaze you. At the end of this level you will be able to participate with ease in almost any conversation and write complex sentences.

Intermediate 1

Cost:

  • Adult: $320.00
  • Seniors: $178.25
  • International: $855.95

Duration:

  • 15 weeks

When:

  • Every Thursday starting January 16, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom.

Intermediate 2

Cost:

  • Adult: $320.00
  • Seniors: $178.25
  • International: $855.95

Duration:

  • 15 weeks

When:

  • Every Wednesday starting January 15, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom.

Intermediate 3

Cost:

  • Adult: $320.00
  • Seniors: $178.25
  • International: $855.95

Duration:

  • 15 weeks

When:

  • Every Thursday starting January 16, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom.

Advanced

Your journey towards fluency is almost complete. In this level you will learn how to express yourself in French in a more complex way. At the end of this level you will think, speak and write in French.

Advanced 1

Cost:

  • Adult: $320.00
  • Seniors: $178.25
  • International: $855.95

Duration:

  • 15 weeks

When:

  • Every Tuesday starting January 14, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom.

Advanced 2

Cost:

  • Adult: $320.00
  • Seniors: $178.25
  • International: $855.95

Duration:

  • 15 weeks

When:

  • Every Tuesday starting January 14, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom.

Advanced 3

Cost:

  • Adult: $320.00
  • Seniors: $178.25
  • International: $855.95

Duration:

  • 15 weeks

When:

  • Every Tuesday starting January 14, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom.

Conversational

The last course to obtain the certificate.

Conversational

Cost:

  • Adult: $258.00
  • Seniors: $144.60
  • International: $686.76

Duration:

  • 12 weeks

When:

  • Every Wednesday starting January 15, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom.

Additional Conversation Courses

Take the opportunity to put into practice what you have learned, while taking part in conversations and scenarios related to daily life or to your career.

Additional Conversation Courses - Beginner

Cost:

  • Adult: $187.00
  • Seniors: $111.40
  • International: $472.84

Duration:

  • 12 weeks

When:

  • Every Monday starting January 20, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom. (No courses on February 17, 2025)

Additional Conversation Courses - Intermediate

Cost:

  • Adult: $187.00
  • Seniors: $111.40
  • International: $472.84

Duration:

  • 12 weeks

When:

  • Every Monday starting January 20, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom. (No courses on February 17, 2025)

Additional Conversation Courses - Advanced

Cost:

  • Adult: $187.00
  • Seniors: $111.40
  • International: $472.84

Duration:

  • 12 weeks

When:

  • Every Monday starting January 20, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom. (No courses on February 17, 2025)

OR

  • Every Saturday starting January 11, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. via Zoom. (No courses on February 15, 2025)

*Participants are responsible to have access to a computer, the Internet and a headset.

fc@collegeboreal.ca

705-560-6673, ext. 2808 (8:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday)

 

Barrie (In person)

Beginner

Learn the basics of the French language and use the most common expressions in everyday living. Start by conjugating verbs in the present tense and then move on to the past and the future tenses as well. At the end of this level you will be able to communicate and be ready to advance a notch above as you continue to build your fluency.

Beginner 1

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Monday starting January 13, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Beginner 2

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Wednesday starting January 15, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Beginner 3

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Tuesday starting January 14, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Intermediate

Now the fun begins. New verb tenses that do not exist in English will amaze you. At the end of this level you will be able to participate with ease in almost any conversation and write complex sentences.

Intermediate 1

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Monday starting January 13, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Intermediate 2

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Wednesday starting January 15, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Additional Conversation Courses

Take the opportunity to put into practice what you have learned, while taking part in conversations and scenarios related to daily life or to your career.

Additional Conversation Courses - Intermediate

  • $187.00 / $111.40 (Seniors) / $472.84 (International)
  • 12 weeks
  • Every Thursday starting April 3, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. via Zoom.
London (In person)

Beginner

Learn the basics of the French language and use the most common expressions in everyday living. Start by conjugating verbs in the present tense and then move on to the past and the future tenses as well. At the end of this level you will be able to communicate and be ready to advance a notch above as you continue to build your fluency.

Beginner 1

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Wednesday starting January 15, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Beginner 2

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Thursday starting January 16, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Beginner 3

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Wednesday starting January 15, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Intermediate

Now the fun begins. New verb tenses that do not exist in English will amaze you. At the end of this level you will be able to participate with ease in almost any conversation and write complex sentences.

Intermediate 1

Cost:

  • Adult: $320.00
  • Seniors: $178.25
  • International: $855.95

Duration:

  • 15 weeks

When:

  • Every Thursday starting January 16, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. via Zoom.
Windsor (In person)

Beginner

Learn the basics of the French language and use the most common expressions in everyday living. Start by conjugating verbs in the present tense and then move on to the past and the future tenses as well. At the end of this level you will be able to communicate and be ready to advance a notch above as you continue to build your fluency.

Beginner 1

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Tuesday starting January 14, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Beginner 2

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Thursday starting January 16, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Beginner 3

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Tuesday starting January 14, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Intermediate

Now the fun begins. New verb tenses that do not exist in English will amaze you. At the end of this level you will be able to participate with ease in almost any conversation and write complex sentences.

Intermediate 1

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Thursday starting January 16, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Intermediate 2

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Wednesday starting January 15, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Intermediate 3

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Tuesday starting January 14, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Advanced

Your journey towards fluency is almost complete. In this level you will learn how to express yourself in French in a more complex way. At the end of this level you will think, speak and write in French.

Advanced 1

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Wednesday starting January 15, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Advanced 2

  • $320.00 / $178.25 (Seniors) / $855.95 (International)
  • 15 weeks
  • Every Tuesday starting January 14, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Refund Policy

A complete refund is provided if the course is cancelled by the College. A partial refund (the cost of the course minus administration fees of $10) is provided up to 10 days after the course’s start date.

FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

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