It is essential to learn how to read, speak and comprehend the French language to succeed in a bilingual workplace. In this course, 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 four levels of proficiency in the French as a Second Language Program, and they have more than one section for additional practice. The levels are Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Proficient. Each level complements the other and builds upon previously introduced concepts and vocabulary.
Students with no knowledge of French or students who need to review the basics (être, avoir, counting, spelling, etc.). If you only have a basic knowledge of French, you will also profit from this course.
Students are encouraged to purchase a hard copy or non-printable digital copy of Shaum’s Outline of French Grammar, Seventh Edition, which is used in all French as a Second Language courses.
The following text is not used in the course, but it can be used as a supplement for more practice. It is available at the Algonquin College bookstore:
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.
Call: 1-833-282-6852
For learners requiring special accommodations, please visit Documentation Requirements | Centre for Accessible Learning (algonquincollege.com), fill out the required form and send supporting documentation to trainingacct@algonquincollege.com. Please note that we need a minimum of three business days to accommodate your request.
