Online course - oral expression (CL300)
Period
Autumn / Winter
Duration
Semi-annual
Required levels
A1 to C1
VISA
No
The semester-long online oral expression course is an effective learning experience aimed at strengthening the oral communication skills of international students. This format is designed to allow learners to make significant progress over the semester.
The special feature of this course lies in the interactivity of the sessions. Students actively participate in regular videoconference sessions that offer them the opportunity to practice speaking French, interact with other students, and receive real-time feedback from their teachers. Videoconferencing creates an interactive learning environment that reflects real-world communication situations.
An essential characteristic of this course is its adaptation to the individual needs and levels of the students. Each participant is assessed at the beginning of the course, allowing teachers to design specific activities and exercises to meet everyone’s needs.
In addition to strengthening language skills, the course places a strong emphasis on developing communication skills. Students learn to express themselves clearly, argue coherently, and participate actively in group discussions. This prepares them not only to communicate effectively in French, but also to interact confidently in professional, academic, or social contexts.
Just like the condensed one-month format, the 12-week online oral expression course also serves to enrich the cultural knowledge of international students. By learning the French language, students are exposed to French culture, allowing them to better understand the customs, traditions, and values that shape French society.
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
This oral reinforcement course via videoconference is adapted to the needs and levels of students (intermediate or advanced) in order to strengthen their communication skills and cultural knowledge.
Detailed Program
These courses are offered in September or January according to the reference calendar available in the downloadable brochure.
The CL300 semester-long online oral expression course offers 36 hours of instruction over 12 weeks.
The times indicated in the schedule below are CET, Paris time.
The distribution of course hours per week depends on the student’s level:
- Intermediate (A2-B1):
– Thursday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM: 1.5 hours of oral expression.
– Friday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM: 1.5 hours of oral expression. - Advanced (B2-C1):
– Monday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM: 1.5 hours of oral expression.
– Tuesday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM: 1.5 hours of oral expression.
Highlights
- Online videoconference course to maximize interactivity and exchanges between students and with teachers.
- Schedules adapted to most geographical areas.
- Review and deepening of knowledge.
- Immersion improvement for intermediate and advanced 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 training is aimed at young adults and adults wishing to develop their oral expression in French.
Prerequisites
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold a diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education.
This training requires basic knowledge of French. Students must have an 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.
