Semester course - general French and French civilization (S20)
Period
Autumn / Winter
Duration
Semi-annual
Required levels
A1 to C1
VISA
Yes
The semester course in general French offers many advantages for international students seeking to improve their French language skills. These programs are designed to consolidate learners' linguistic foundations and promote the acquisition of new French skills. They also offer a cultural dimension with lectures on French civilization.
The main objective of a general French course at CCFS is to raise the French level of enrolled students, regardless of their level. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate, these courses are designed to help you progress quickly and reach a more advanced level according to the CEFR criteria. The courses emphasize the acquisition of a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and conjugation. This allows learners to express themselves more accurately and fluently, both orally and in writing. Oral communication is essential for interacting with native speakers or French-speaking business partners. This course therefore offers phonetics courses in the laboratory that reinforce pronunciation and fluency of speech. The semester course in general French at CCFS also provides essential tools for writing correctly in French.
Students learn to compose clear and coherent texts, which is valuable in both academic and professional contexts. Phonetics courses are an important component of the course because they help learners perfect their pronunciation, understand the sounds of French, and improve their oral comprehension. The semester course in general French includes lectures on French civilization that add a cultural dimension to learning. Students thus have the opportunity to discover French history, literature, art, and society alongside experienced lecturers. The semester course in general French may include an online written and oral expression option (CL4) to develop students’ written and oral skills. The semester course in general French is a real preparation for future opportunities, whether it is to pursue higher education in France, jobs requiring French proficiency, or travel to French-speaking countries. By strengthening their French skills, learners gain self-confidence, which is essential for interacting with native speakers and expressing themselves more fluently and convincingly.
Program Information:
Students wishing to deepen their written and oral skills can opt for general French courses in their annual formats. Depending on the level and involvement of the students, they allow to validate up to 2 complete levels of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in 24 weeks, at a preferential price.
- Discover the annual courses AN40 480 hours (starts in September, January and June)
- Discover the annual course AN50 482 hours (starts in October)
Course Objectives
General French course
- Develop the level of general French through work on the 5 skills (listening, speaking, interacting, reading, writing).
- Acquire a solid linguistic foundation (grammar, vocabulary, conjugation) to express oneself and communicate both orally and in writing.
Phonetics course in the laboratory
- Improve oral comprehension through listening exercises of sounds, words, sentences.
- Improve / Perfect pronunciation and fluency with repetition and systematization exercises and personalized phonetic correction.
Lectures on French civilization
- A unique immersion in the heart of French culture, addressing varied themes in a thorough and enriching way.
- Designed for international students and general culture enthusiasts, these lectures offer a complete panorama of France. They explore different facets of French culture.
Detailed Program
These 12-week courses are offered twice a year (starting in September or January) according to the reference calendar available in the downloadable brochure.
From Monday to Friday, this general French course S20 (240 hours) offers:
- 2 hours of French language classes per day (10 hours per week) for a total of 120 hours.
- 1 hour of phonetics in the laboratory per day (5 hours per week, half the semester) for a total of 30 hours.
- 90 hours of French civilization lectures.
- An optional online written and oral expression module CL4 (32 hours).
This program combines the 3 areas of expertise historically recognized worldwide: oral and written language, phonetics, and French civilization. It also offers written and oral expression courses for students who wish to go further and enhance their learning in these two skills in order to enter a French university or private schools, integrate into a professional team, or interact in daily life.
Highlights
Depending on the student’s level and involvement, this 12-week program with the same group allows for validation of a complete level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Assessment & Certification
- Continuous assessment in language and phonetics courses (regular evaluation of work and progress).
- Final exam validating language courses.
- A language certificate from the Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne is awarded at the end of the program upon successful completion.
Target Audience
This training is aimed at young adults and adults wishing to acquire and develop their French language skills for academic, professional and/or personal purposes.
Prerequisites
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a diploma or certificate of completion of secondary studies, and comply with residency formalities (nationality, visa, residence permit, etc.).
Course Materials
Textbook and/or authentic documents (audio, visual and written) provided by the teacher. Exercise book and exercises created by the teacher.
Visa
This course meets the criteria for obtaining a student visa for students from outside the European Union.
Registration Procedures
- Admission to the course is only final once 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 or directly at the institution’s admissions office by paying a 30% deposit of the course price.
- An annual registration fee of 75 euros is applied upon registration.
Detailed information on registration procedures can be found here.
