Course Levels
Every level is carefully designed to build on the last — from your very first French word to structured TEF/TCF exam preparation.
Level A1 & A2 — Foundations of French
Start your French journey from absolute zero. Our A1 and A2 courses build a rock-solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and conversation so you can confidently move on to B1 and beyond.
A1 — Elementary
No French knowledge required. You'll learn to introduce yourself, count, navigate daily situations, and form simple sentences.
Greetings, introductions, ordering food, asking directions
Signs, menus, simple notices, short messages
Fill in forms, write simple postcards, short messages
Understand slow, clear speech about familiar topics
A2 — Pre-Intermediate
Build on A1 to communicate in routine situations. Describe past events, make plans, and handle basic social interactions.
Talk about family, work, daily routines, and past experiences
Short articles, simple emails, news headlines
Personal emails, short descriptions, travel notes
Understand main points of short conversations on familiar topics
Topics Covered
Level B1 & B2 — Conversational Fluency
Build confidence with connected speech, longer texts, opinions and more detailed writing.
B1 — Intermediate
Handle most situations you'll encounter while travelling or living in a French-speaking area. Express opinions, discuss plans, and deal with unexpected situations.
Express opinions, agree/disagree, handle work conversations
Understand the main points in standard language on familiar topics
Write formal emails, letters, short essays with clear arguments
Understand main points of native-speed speech on work/study/leisure
B2 — Upper Intermediate
Work toward communicating more independently, understanding extended arguments and expressing your ideas in detail.
Debate, negotiate, present complex arguments fluently
Read complex French texts, articles, and professional documents
Structured arguments, reports, and detailed professional writing
Understand extended speech and follow complex lines of argument
Topics Covered
TEF / TCF / DELF — Exam Preparation
Focused preparation for your chosen exam, with practice, strategies and instructor feedback.
TEF Canada
French test accepted for Express Entry
- Listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
- Section-by-section exam strategies
- Mock exams and instructor feedback
TCF Canada
French test accepted for Express Entry
- Practice across all four TCF skills
- Written and spoken expression coaching
- Mock exams and instructor feedback
DELF
Level-specific French preparation
- Level-specific preparation from A2 to B2
- Practice across the four language skills
- Mock exams and instructor feedback
Not Sure Which Level to Start At?
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