Program Overview

French Communication Essentials Program

The French Communication Essentials program is designed to improve French communication skills for individuals who need to express themselves confidently in everyday life, whether at work, socially, or in their community. This program is aligned with the 丱helle qu嶵嶰oise standards and offers five courses, ranging from elementary to high intermediate levels.

Overview

The program focuses on immersive and collaborative exercises to help participants communicate in French with confidence. It is suitable for professionals seeking to improve their French, English-speakers who want to strengthen their French communication skills, individuals whose first language is neither French nor English and wish to integrate into Quebec society, and Concordia faculty, staff, or students looking to improve their French.

Key Takeaways

Participants in the French Communication Essentials program can expect to:

• Gain confidence in their ability to communicate in French
• Reduce conversational anxiety and speak French more confidently in social and professional settings
• Improve their job prospects with practical communication tools and skills
• Navigate and connect with Quebec culture through language

Program Structure and Levels

The program consists of collaborative, in-person classes, with one 4-hour class per week for 10 weeks, and self-directed learning outside of class. Participants are required to bring their own device to class to fully access all learning resources.

Program Levels

The program is divided into five levels, each corresponding to a level in the 丱helle qu嶵嶰oise:

1. Elementary 1 (Level 3): Participants will be more at ease in simple everyday conversations, able to ask and answer simple questions, provide clear instructions, and give compliments.
2. Elementary 2 (Level 4): Participants will be able to communicate in French for everyday tasks, tell personal stories, convey their preferences, and follow multi-step instructions.
3. Intermediate 1 (Level 5): Participants will approach social and professional conversations with greater confidence, gaining the ability to talk about current events, share their experiences, and give advice.
4. Intermediate 2 (Level 6): Participants' social and professional conversations will become more specific and detailed, enabling them to talk about current events while finding it easier to discuss their emotions and decisions.
5. Intermediate 3 (Level 7): Participants will gain more independence in their social and professional interactions, using a richer vocabulary to articulate complex ideas.

Registration and Fees

New students will be assessed for French proficiency to be placed in the appropriate course. The fee for each course is $895. Registration is available for new and returning students, with new session dates released every term.

Session Dates

• Winter 2026: January 16 March 27, 2026, Fridays, 1 p.m. 5 p.m.
• Spring 2026: April 10 June 12, 2026, Fridays, 1 p.m. 5 p.m.
• Fall 2026: October 9 December 11, 2026, Fridays, 1 p.m. 5 p.m.

Registration for Returning Students

Returning students can register for the next level of the program. If unsure about the next level, students should consult their previous course records or contact their program advisor.