Our theme-based French classes will get you talking with a relaxed atmosphere and a focus on spoken interaction.
Nine different levels of theme-based, interactive classes help you learn vocabulary, sentence structure and pronunciation, as well as communication strategies and Francophone culture.
Conversation circles are offered at the intermediate and advanced levels for learners who want more practice after taking classes at these levels.
Schedule
Fall, Winter and Spring: One 3-hour class per week, evenings or Saturday mornings. The course runs for 11 weeks.
Summer: A more intensive schedule runs over 2 weeks (mornings) or 4 weeks (evenings).
Conversation circles are 2 hours per week for a total of 22 hours. All other courses are 32.5 to 33 hours in total.
Cost
Each level: $320 (handbook and taxes included)
Conversation circle: $220
Course Content
Acquire essential language skills through a variety of interactive activities using Canadian course material developed by Université de Saint-Boniface’s Continuing Education Division. Designed for adult learners, the curriculum covers the themes and subthemes most likely to arise in conversation and other common oral interactions.
| Beginner 1 |
Food
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Identity, family, occupations, basic numbers |
| Beginner 2 |
Clothing
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Seasons and weather, shopping, giving directions |
| Beginner 3 |
House and Home
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Daily activities, chores, hospitality |
| Beginner 4 |
Community
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Describing objects, describing people, community events |
| Intermediate 1 |
Travel
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Tourist attractions, transportation, describing a landscape |
| Intermediate 2 |
Leisure Activities
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Sports and exercise, volunteering, emotions |
| Intermediate 3 |
The Arts
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Description and critique, French-Canadian artists, biography |
| Intermediate 4 |
Francophonie
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Francophone countries, immigration, customs |
| Advanced A |
Well-Being
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Physical and mental health, careers in healthcare |
| Advanced B |
From Yesterday to Tomorrow
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Technology, work, life stages |
| Advanced C |
The Media
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Current events, advertising, entertainment |
Note: Advanced levels can be taken in any order.
Conversation Circles
Improve your fluency by speaking French in a relaxed atmosphere that includes both structured and spontaneous conversation, along with games and exploration of Francophone culture.
Le cercle de conversation intermédiaire is offered during the fall session, and is open to learners who have completed a Français oral course at any Intermediate level in the previous 12 months.
Le cercle de conversation avancé is offered during the winter session, and is open to learners who have completed a Français oral course at the Intermediate 4 or Advanced level in the previous 12 months.