Each Class level has four sessions. Session 1 meets in the fall, session 2 in the winter, session 3 in the spring, and session 4 in the summer.
Absolute Beginner Classes (sessions 1- 4)
The Absolute Beginner classes are intended for the student
with no previous knowledge of French.
The student will learn basic conversational skills, such as greetings,
descriptions, and other basic survival skills in the language (asking
directions, traveling, day to day vocabulary needs). The student will learn to communicate in the
present, past and future, and be introduced to francophone culture.
For schedules, prices and descriptions of material covered in each Absolute Beginner class, click here. Course Description
Refresher Beginner Classes (sessions 1- 4)
The Refresher Beginner classes are intended for students who
have had some French instruction or have been introduced to French through
their background, but need a review of the basics before advancing in the
language. Refresher Beginner sessions
1-4 cover the same material as the Absolute Beginner and Transitional classes,
but at an accelerated pace.
For schedules, prices and descriptions of material covered in each Refresher Beginner class, click here. Course Description
Transitional Classes (sessions 1- 4)
The Transitional classes are intended for the student who
has completed the Absolute Beginner classes or has acquired the equivalent
knowledge through other studies or experience.
Transitional classes provide an in-depth study of the past, present and
future tenses. Students will learn to
accept and refuse, and converse using more advanced forms of questioning and
polite requests. Students will also
improve pronunciation and conversational skills and be exposed to more
francophone culture.
For schedules, prices and descriptions of material covered in each Transitional classes, click here. Course Description
Intermediate Classes (sessions 1- 4)
The Intermediate classes are intended for the student who
has completed the Transitional classes, Refresher Beginner classes, or has
acquired the same knowledge through other studies or experience. Intermediate classes provide a reinforcement
of the Transitional levels, expanding on the uses and nuances of the past,
present and future tenses. Students will
learn to express hypothetical situations using the conditional tense, and
express wishes, desires, necessity and uncertainty through an introduction to
the subjunctive tense. Students will
develop conversational skills on a variety of subjects and learn more about
francophone culture.
For schedules, prices and
descriptions of material covered in each Intermediate class, click here. Course Description
Advanced Classes (sessions 1- 4)
The Advanced classes are intended for students who have
completed the Intermediate classes or have acquired the same knowledge through other
studies or experience. Students will
refine their fluency, pronunciation and conversational skills, and continue to
discuss a variety of topics and explore francophone culture. Students will review previously learned
tenses and develop a mastery of the French language by engaging in advanced
conversation and learning more advanced tenses (present subjunctive, past
subjunctive, past conditional, past perfect, future perfect).
For schedules, prices and descriptions of material covered in each Advanced class, click here. Course Description
Children’s
programs
Preschool program (ages 3-5):
J’explore le français (I explore French)
Children explore the French language through songs and games.
Fall Semester : Tuesdays, September 15 – November 17. 10 :00-10 :45.
Cost : $165 for members, $195 for non-members (includes membership)
Homeschoolers’ program (ages 6-9) : J’apprends le français (I learn French)
Students are introduced to basic French grammar and vocabulary, such as greetings, days of the week, and commands. Songs and games reinforce the language and make learning fun.
Fall Semester : Wednesdays, September 16 - November 18. 10 :30 – 12 :00.
Cost : $190 for members, $225 for non-members (includes membership)
Homeschoolers’ program (ages 10-13) : Je parle français (I speak French)
Students learn to speak French through a variety of fun and engaging activities.
Fall
Semester : Wednesdays, September 16
- November 18. 12 :30-2 :00.
Cost : $190 for members, $225 for non-members
(includes membership)
All students
receive a 15% discount on class materials. If you are interested in Story-time
Tutoring for children, Offsite Corporate Classes, Conversation, Grammar, or
School Tutoring, Please call the Centre for more details. Please see our
enrollment form for more information, or contact the Centre with any questions
you may have.

