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Classes are held from January 14 to April 8, 2026.

📚 Level assessment and information on French programs

For detailed information or to have your French level assessed, please contact Ms. Camilla Stoodley, French course coordinator:

Ms. Stoodley will carry out a quick telephone assessment test to determine the program best suited to your profile and objectives. She will also be able to answer all your questions regarding the content, structure and delivery of the courses.

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Course Information – Beginner 1

This course, taught through a thematic approach, offers the basics of conversation in French. The emphasis will be on oral skills, listening and speaking, with an integration of reading and writing activities. The environment is pleasant, relaxed and risk-free. There are no prerequisites for this course. This course is taught in French.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
✔️ Greet someone and say goodbye
✔️ Introduce yourself and others (family and friends)
✔️ Become familiar with everyday expressions (e.g. weather)
✔️ Say how they feel (expressions related to body parts)
✔️ Ask and answer simple questions about personal details
✔️ Describe yourself and others (including clothing, colors)
✔️ Give and ask for basic information (name, email, phone, age, nationality, profession, etc.)
✔️ Express your likes and dislikes
✔️ Briefly talk about daily activities and hobbies
✔️ Use expressions related to purchases and prices
✔️ Give and ask for the date and time
✔️ Give orders and follow instructions
✔️ Ask for and give directions
✔️ Become familiar with vocabulary related to home and hearth
✔️ Conduct an interview

Available formats:

Winter 2026 – French Courses

French Beginner 1

  • On site – Instructor: Lisa Wagner
    🗓 January 14 – April 8, 2026
    ⏰ Wednesdays 5:30pm – 7:00pm (1.5 hours/week, 13 weeks)

  • Online – Instructor: Lisa Wagner
    🗓 January 15 – April 9, 2026
    ⏰ Thursdays 5:30pm – 7:00pm (1.5 hours/week, 13 weeks)

Course Information – Beginner 2

This course, taught using a thematic approach, builds on the content of the Beginner 1 level. The focus will be on oral skills, listening, and speaking, with the integration of reading and writing activities. The environment is pleasant, relaxed, and safe. Beginner 1 level or similar experience of French is a prerequisite. This course is taught in French.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
✔️ Express personal needs
✔️ Indicate quantities
✔️ Talking and writing about past events
✔️ Express and ask for opinions, give compliments
✔️ Talk about food
✔️ Discuss daily routine (present and past)
✔️ Asking, giving and refusing permission
✔️ Express an obligation
✔️ Accept and reject a proposal
✔️ Read and write an advertisement
✔️ Explain how to successfully complete an activity
✔️ Express likes and dislikes
✔️ Express frequency and intensity
✔️ Give advice
✔️ Talking and writing about hobbies
✔️ Talk and write about vacations
✔️ Talk about a recent event
✔️ Describe usual events in the past
✔️ Describe the circumstances of past actions
✔️ Talk about childhood memories
✔️ Talk and write about future events
✔️ Talk about the weather forecast

Available formats:

French Beginner 2

  • On site – Instructor: Lisa Wagner
    🗓 January 14 – April 8, 2026
    ⏰ Wednesdays 7:15pm – 8:45pm (1.5 hours/week, 13 weeks)

  • Online – Instructor: Lisa Wagner
    🗓 January 15 – April 9, 2026
    ⏰ Thursdays 7:15pm – 8:45pm (1.5 hours/week, 13 weeks)

 

Course Information – Intermediate 1

This course is aimed at people with a basic knowledge of French who wish to improve their proficiency by building on their previous learning experiences. The four skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – are developed in a relaxed, friendly, and supportive environment.
Thanks to the small class size, participants have many opportunities for interaction and are encouraged to actively participate. Grammar is reviewed according to the needs of the group, and new concepts are taught in real-life contexts such as articles, surveys, and advertisements.
This course is ideal for those who want to strengthen their communication skills or are reaching this level for the first time. Beginner 2 level or equivalent exposure to French is required.

At the end of the course, participants will master the following points:

Grammar:
✔️ Relative pronouns (who, that, where, whose, to which, from which)
✔️ Demonstrative pronouns (celui, celle, ceux, celles)
✔️ Demonstrative adjectives (this, this, this, these)
✔️ The position of adjectives
✔️ The past tense and the imperfect tense (revision if necessary)
✔️ The near future and the simple future (revision if necessary)
✔️ The present conditional
✔️ The comparative and the superlative
✔️ Possessive pronouns (mine, yours, etc.)
✔️ The formation of adverbs
✔️ The use of negation
✔️ The agreement of the past participle
✔️ Reported speech in the present tense
✔️ Opposition and concession
✔️ What and what
✔️ Direct and indirect pronouns, as well as y and en
✔️ The present subjunctive
✔️ Idiomatic expressions
✔️ The expression of the consequence

Topics covered:

  • Family, home, clothes, childhood memories, origins
  • Health, exercise, resolutions
  • Work, unemployment
  • Recreational activities, travel

Available formats:

Intermediate French 1

  • On site – Instructor: Margaret Vincent
    🗓 January 15 – April 9, 2026
    ⏰ Thursdays 5:30pm – 7:00pm (1.5 hours/week, 13 weeks)

  • Online – Instructor: Terry Capandéguy
    🗓 January 14 – April 8, 2026
    ⏰ Wednesdays 5:30pm – 7:00pm (1.5 hours/week, 13 weeks)

Course Information – Intermediate 2

This course is aimed at people with a good foundation in French who wish to deepen their language skills. The four skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – are developed in a relaxed, friendly, and interactive environment.
Thanks to the small class size, participants have ample opportunities for interaction and are encouraged to express themselves to their full potential. Grammar is reviewed based on the needs of the group, and new concepts are taught in real-life contexts such as articles, surveys, and advertisements.

This course is an excellent refresher for those who want to strengthen their French communication skills or are reaching this level for the first time. Intermediate 1 level or equivalent exposure to French is required.
.At the end of the course, participants will master the following points:

Grammar:
✔️ Relative pronouns (who, that, where, whose, to which, from which)
✔️ Demonstrative pronouns (celui, celle, ceux, celles)
✔️ Demonstrative adjectives (this, this, this, these)
✔️ The position of adjectives
✔️ The past tense and the imperfect tense (revision if necessary)
✔️ The near future and the simple future (revision if necessary)
✔️ The present conditional
✔️ The comparative and the superlative
✔️ Possessive pronouns (mine, yours, etc.)
✔️ The formation of adverbs
✔️ The use of negation
✔️ The agreement of the past participle
✔️ Reported speech in the present tense
✔️ Opposition and concession
✔️ What and what
✔️ The expression of the consequence

Available formats

Intermediate French 2

  • On site – Instructor: Margaret Vincent (TBA)
    🗓 January 15 – April 9, 2026
    ⏰ Thursdays 7:15pm – 8:45pm (1.5 hours/week, 13 weeks)

  • Online – Instructor: Terry Capandéguy
    🗓 January 14 – April 8, 2026
    ⏰ Wednesdays 7:15pm – 8:45pm (1.5 hours/week, 13 weeks)

Course Information – Intermediate 3

 

This course is aimed at people with a good command of the basics of French who wish to consolidate and deepen their language skills. The four skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – are developed in a relaxed, friendly, and interactive environment.
Thanks to the small class size, participants have ample opportunities for discussion and are encouraged to actively participate. Grammar is reviewed according to the needs of the group, and new concepts are taught through a variety of media such as articles, surveys, and advertisements.
This course is an excellent refresher for those who want to improve their French communication skills or are reaching this level for the first time. Intermediate 2 level or equivalent exposure to French is required.

At the end of the course, participants will master the following points:
Grammar:

✔️ Relative pronouns (who, that, where, whose, to which, from which)
✔️ Demonstrative pronouns (celui, celle, ceux, celles)
✔️ Demonstrative adjectives (this, this, this, these)
✔️ The position of adjectives
✔️ The past tense and the imperfect tense (revision if necessary)
✔️ The near future and the simple future (revision if necessary)
✔️ The present conditional
✔️ The comparative and the superlative
✔️ Possessive pronouns (mine, yours, etc.)
✔️ The formation of adverbs
✔️ The use of negation
✔️ The agreement of the past participle
✔️ Reported speech in the present tense
✔️ Opposition and concession
✔️ What and what
✔️ The expression of the consequence

Available formats:

Intermediate French 3

  • On site – Instructor: Margaret Vincent
    🗓 January 13 – April 7, 2026
    ⏰ Tuesdays 5:30pm – 7:00pm (1.5 hours/week, 13 weeks)

  • Online – Instructor: Terry Capandéguy
    🗓 January 13 – April 7, 2026
    ⏰ Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (1.5 hours/week, 13 weeks)

 

Course Information – Advanced Conversation and Grammar
Main objective: This course aims to help students improve their precision, accuracy, and fluency in French. The teacher uses various materials such as magazine articles and...
Newspapers, songs, poems, recipes, and other resources are used to encourage classroom conversations. While the focus is on oral comprehension and production, grammatical aspects are also addressed. texts and discussions.

Available formats:

Advanced French – Conversation / Grammar

  • On site – Instructor: Margaret Vincent
    🗓 January 13 – April 7, 2026
    ⏰ Tuesdays 7:15pm – 8:45pm (1.5 hours/week, 13 weeks)

  • Online – Instructor: Gary Young
    🗓 January 15 – April 9, 2026
    ⏰ Thursdays 6:30pm – 8:00pm (1.5 hours/week, 13 weeks)

Register now!

To register for a French course for winter 2026, click on "Register now". Courses run from January 14 to April 8, 2026.
Level assessment and information on French programs
For detailed information or to have your French level assessed, please contact Ms. Camilla Stoodley, French course coordinator:

Ms. Stoodley will conduct a quick telephone assessment to determine the program best suited to your profile and goals. She will also be able to answer any questions you may have regarding course content, structure, and delivery.

For more general information, you can also contact us:

French course prices

  • Member: 235 $
  • Non-member: 250 $
  • Book (optional): 35 $
  • Total non-member with book: 285 $

Important :
A minimum of 6 participants is required for the course to be opened.

Cancellations and refunds

Refund in case of cancellation

  • During the registration period: reimbursement of 70 % of the amount paid
  • At the end of the registration period: reimbursement of 50 % of the amount paid
  • After the second week of classes: no refund

Cancellation by the ACFSJ

  • If a course is cancelled by the ACFSJ (lack of registration or other reason): full refund

Payment terms

  • Payments must be received within 24 hours of registration
  • No registration will be valid without payment.
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