Level A1: Beginner (Niveau Découverte)

This level is for those with little to no prior knowledge of French. You'll learn the absolute basics to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understanding and using familiar greetings and introductions.
• Introducing yourself and others; asking and answering questions about personal details (name, age, where you live).
• Mastering the French alphabet and basic pronunciation rules.
• Numbers, days of the week, months, telling time.
• Forming simple sentences using essential verbs like être (to be), avoir (to have), and aller (to go).
• Understanding and using definite and indefinite articles.
• Basic vocabulary related to family, hobbies, food, and daily routines.
• Forming simple negations and questions.
• Describing people and things in a simple way (colors, basic adjectives).

Topics Covered (Examples):

• Greetings & Politeness
• Personal Information (Name, Nationality, Profession)
• The Verb 'être' and 'avoir'
• Articles (le, la, les, un, une, des)
• Present Tense of Regular -ER Verbs
• Numbers, Dates, and Time
• Adjectives (agreement and placement)
• Talking about Hobbies and Preferences
• Food and Drinks
• Basic Prepositions of Place

Level A2: Elementary (Niveau Intermédiaire)

Building on A1, this level enables you to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a direct exchange of information on familiar topics. You'll understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understanding frequently used expressions related to personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment.
• Describing in simple terms aspects of your background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
• Talking about past events using the Passé Composé (with être and avoir).
• Describing ongoing actions and habits in the past using the Imparfait.
• Talking about future plans using the Futur Proche (aller + infinitive).
• Using reflexive verbs to describe daily routines.
• Making simple comparisons (comparatives and superlatives).
• Using possessive and demonstrative adjectives and pronouns.
• Understanding and using direct and indirect object pronouns.
• Expanding vocabulary for travel, shopping, health, and leisure.

Topics Covered (Examples):

• Passé Composé (formation and usage with common verbs)
• Imparfait (formation and usage, contrast with Passé Composé)
• Futur Proche
• Reflexive Verbs (present tense, passé composé)
• Object Pronouns (COD, COI)
• Adverbs of Frequency and Manner
• Vocabulary: My Town, Directions, Shopping, Daily Activities, Holidays
• Expressing Quantity (partitive articles)
• Asking for and Giving Directions

Level B1: Intermediate (Niveau Seuil)

At B1, you can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where French is spoken. You can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest and describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Narrating stories, expressing feelings and opinions with justification.
• Using the Futur Simple and Conditionnel Présent to talk about future possibilities and hypothetical situations.
• Understanding and using the Subjonctif Présent in common expressions of doubt, will, or emotion.
• Using relative pronouns (qui, que, où, dont) to connect ideas.
• Understanding and using the passive voice (simple forms).
• Reporting speech (discours indirect) for simple statements.
• Expressing cause, consequence, and purpose.
• Expanding vocabulary related to work, education, current events, and culture.

Topics Covered (Examples):

• Futur Simple
• Conditionnel Présent
• Subjonctif Présent (introduction and common uses)
• Relative Pronouns (qui, que, où, dont)
• Plus-que-parfait
• Passive Voice (le passif)
• Indirect Speech (le discours indirect)
• Expressing Opinions, Agreement, Disagreement
• Vocabulary: Work and Professions, Media, Environment, Travel Experiences
• Connectors for argumentation (conjunctions, adverbs)

Level B2: Upper Intermediate (Niveau Indépendant)

At B2, you can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation. You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. You can produce clear, detailed text on a wide rangeing of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understanding extended speech and lectures and following complex lines of argument.
• Reading articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints.
• Presenting clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to your interests.
• Developing arguments, defending a point of view, and negotiating.
• Mastering complex grammatical structures, including the Subjonctif Passé, Conditionnel Passé, and Futur Antérieur.
• Using a wider range of relative pronouns and complex sentence structures.
• Understanding and using idiomatic expressions and nuances of the language.
• Improving pronunciation and intonation for more natural speech.

Topics Covered (Examples):

• Advanced Tenses (Subjonctif Passé, Conditionnel Passé, Futur Antérieur)
• Advanced Relative Pronouns (lequel, auquel, duquel)
• Hypothetical Clauses (Si clauses – all types)
• Nuances of the Subjunctive
• Discourse Markers for structuring arguments
• Advanced Passive Voice and Causative Constructions (faire faire)
• Vocabulary: Social Issues, Politics, Arts and Literature, Science and Technology
• Debating and Expressing nuanced opinions
• Understanding different registers of French

Level C1: Advanced (Niveau Autonome)

At C1, you can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. You can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. You can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understanding virtually all written and spoken French, including idiomatic and colloquial language.
• Summarizing information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.
• Expressing yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
• Mastering advanced grammatical structures and stylistic variations.
• Adapting language register to different contexts.
• Deepening cultural understanding of Francophone societies.

Topics Covered (Examples):

• Advanced idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms
• Stylistic variations and registers of French
• Complex argumentation and persuasive writing
• Literary analysis and discussion
• Advanced syntax and grammatical subtleties (e.g., concordance des temps, ne explétif)
• In-depth exploration of Francophone cultures and societies
• Professional communication skills (presentations, reports)

TEF Canada Preparation

Our specialized TEF Canada preparation module is designed for students aiming to achieve a high score for Canadian immigration (Express Entry, provincial nominee programs) or citizenship purposes. We focus on all four sections of the exam.

Module Focus:

• Compréhension Orale (Listening): Strategies for understanding various accents, speeds, and contexts. Practice with authentic audio materials (dialogues, news reports, public announcements).
• Compréhension Écrite (Reading): Techniques for quickly understanding different types of texts (articles, emails, advertisements, official documents). Vocabulary building for common TEF themes.
• Expression Orale (Speaking):
  • Section A: Obtaining information (simulated real-life situations).
  • Section B: Presenting a document and arguing a point of view.
  • Focus on fluency, coherence, vocabulary range, grammatical accuracy, and pronunciation.
• Expression Écrite (Writing):
  • Section A: Writing a news item based on given information.
  • Section B: Expressing and justifying an opinion on a given topic.
  • Focus on task achievement, coherence, vocabulary, grammar, and structure.
• Exam Strategies & Tips: Time management, understanding question types, avoiding common pitfalls.
• Mock Tests: Full-length and sectional mock tests under exam conditions to assess readiness and identify areas for improvement.
• Vocabulary & Grammar for TEF: Targeted review of vocabulary and grammar crucial for success in the TEF context (e.g., work, daily life, news, expressing opinions).

Our TEF preparation is intensive and aims to familiarize you thoroughly with the exam format and expectations, equipping you with the skills and confidence needed to achieve your target score.