Online course - general French (CL600)
Period
Autumn / Winter
Duration
Semi-annual
Required levels
A1 to C1
VISA
No
The Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne (CCFS) offers semester-long online general French courses designed to help students improve their French proficiency at different levels. These online courses are an attractive option for those who want to learn French in a flexible way, while still benefiting from comprehensive training.
General French courses via videoconference are a major component of this offering, covering a wide range of topics, including grammar, conjugation, spelling, vocabulary, and the approach to literary texts. These courses are designed to help students strengthen their French skills comprehensively, both in writing and speaking, and are adapted to different levels, from beginner to advanced, to meet the individual needs of learners.
Another essential aspect of these online courses is the teaching of phonetics via videoconference. Students thus have the opportunity to improve their pronunciation, oral comprehension, and expression through sessions led by specialists in applied linguistics. It should be remembered that a good command of phonetics is essential for communicating effectively in French and understanding the language accurately.
Flexibility is one of the strengths of these online courses. Learners have the opportunity to reconcile learning French with their professional and personal lives. This perfect adaptation to the availability and objectives of each student makes this course an ideal option for those who have busy schedules but still want to improve their French.
Program Information:
Students wishing to further develop their written and oral skills can opt for the general French and oral expression course (CL900). This course combines language, phonetics, and oral expression courses for 108 hours over 12 weeks.
Course Objectives
- Acquire a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary and conjugation.
- Strengthen the five language skills: speaking, understanding, reading, writing and interacting.
- The semester-long online general French course offers students the opportunity to progress at their own pace. Adapted to beginner, intermediate or advanced levels, it promotes interactivity and will allow students to discover the French language or strengthen their level.
Detailed Program
These courses are offered in September or January according to the reference calendar available in the downloadable brochure.
The semester-long online general French course CL600 (72 hours) offers over 12 weeks:
- 36 hours of French language courses via videoconference, which allow students to progress in their mastery of French (grammar, conjugation, spelling, vocabulary, approach to literary texts, written and oral expression).
- 36 hours of phonetics courses via videoconference provided by specialists in applied linguistics which allow students to improve their pronunciation, but also their comprehension and expression,
The hours indicated in the schedule below are CET, Paris time.
The distribution of course hours per week depends on the student’s level:
- Beginner+ (A1+):
– Monday, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: 1.5 hours of general French.
– Tuesday, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: 1.5 hours of phonetics.
– Thursday, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: 1.5 hours of general French.
– Friday, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: 1.5 hours of phonetics. - Intermediate (A2-B1):
– Monday, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM: 1.5 hours of general French.
– Monday, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: 1.5 hours of phonetics.
– Tuesday, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM: 1.5 hours of general French.
– Tuesday, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: 1.5 hours of phonetics. - Advanced (B2-C1):
– Thursday, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM: 1.5 hours of general French.
– Thursday, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: 1.5 hours of phonetics.
– Friday, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM: 1.5 hours of general French.
– Friday, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: 1.5 hours of phonetics.
Highlights
- Online videoconference courses to maximize interaction and exchanges between students and teachers.
- Schedules adapted to most geographical areas.
- Review and deepening of knowledge.
- Language discovery for beginners, consolidation of acquired knowledge for elementary levels, immersion-based improvement for intermediate levels.
Assessment & Certification
- Continuous assessment (regular evaluation of work and progress).
- A language certificate from the Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne is awarded upon successful completion.
- A certificate attesting to the number of course hours attended is issued at the end of the month.
Target Audience
This course is aimed at students preparing for a project in France or already in France and wishing to improve and consolidate their French level for personal or professional reasons.
Prerequisites
You must be at least 18 years old and hold a diploma or certificate of completion of secondary studies.
This training requires basic knowledge of French. The student must have a beginner+ (A1+), intermediate (A2-B1) or advanced (B2-C1) level.
A quality internet connection (allowing the use of videoconferencing) and computer equipment consisting of a camera, microphone and headphones (headset recommended) are required to follow the courses.
Course Materials
Course textbooks, audio and visual materials, exercise books, reading books, access to online resources, communication materials, cultural materials, and materials for group activities.
Visa
This course meets the criteria for obtaining a student visa for non-EU students.
Registration Procedures
- Admission to the course is only final when payment is complete (at least one month before the start of the course) and after validation of the registration file.
- A certificate of registration is issued after payment of a deposit and presentation of administrative documents (copy of identity document, translation of secondary school leaving certificate, identity photo).
- A mandatory online placement test assigns a level to students before the start of the course. A supplementary test may be requested from the student in certain specific cases.
- Registration is done online on this site.
- Annual registration fees of 75 euros apply upon registration (a special discount of 40 euros is granted on online courses).
Detailed information on registration procedures can be found here.
