Adult Courses – French | YMCA International Language School

Intensive Program

Description

Learn French in an intensive program, in day classes, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This program is a combination of Integrated Skills program offered in the morning, and one of five Enriched Courses offered in the afternoon:
- Conversation or
- Preparation for the Test de français international (TFI) or
- Written French or
- Business French or
- Creative Speak

The courses are taught in the classroom and the laboratory. A free YMCA fitness centre membership is offered to students for the duration of the session.

Schedule & Levels

Day(s):
Monday to Friday (morning)/Monday to Thursday (afternoon)

Times:
- 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Integrated Skills program)
- 12:30 to 3 p.m. (option of an Enriched Course)
-3:30 to 5 p.m. (laboratory)

Duration: 4-week session

Number of hours:
25 hours/week of supervised lessons (100 hours)+
30 to 40 hours of laboratory access

Levels: 1 to 6

Cost

1 session (4 weeks) =$1,096
2 sessions (8 weeks) =$2,152
3 sessions (12 weeks) =$3,136
+
From the 13^th to the 24^th week = $246/week

After 24 consecutive weeks, each additional week: $234/week

To benefit from this reduction, the sessions must be taken consecutively.

Integrated Skills Program (Conversation and grammar)

Description

The Integrated Skills program consists of six levels. Learning is based on the four language skills: you will expand your knowledge of French by working on grammar through oral and written exercises involving listening and reading. Each level also includes a section focusing on pronunciation. Students work in the classroom and the laboratory.

A free YMCA fitness centre membership is offered to students for the duration of the session.

Schedule & Levels

Day(s): Monday to Friday
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 4-week session
Number of hours: 15 hours/week in classroom (60 hours)

Levels: 1 to 6

Cost

$732
Materials not included

Conversation

Description

Oral expression is a fundamental part of learning a new language, and contextualization is essential to mastering this skill. This six-level conversation course gives students an opportunity to practice the grammatical concepts they are studying, using scenarios, role-playing and educational activities in the field.

Schedule & Levels

Day(s): Monday to Thursday (Enriched Course)
Time: 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Duration: 4-week session
Number of hours: 10 hours/week in classroom (40 hours)

Levels: 1 to 6

Cost

$480
Materials not included

Creative Speak Prerequisite :

Level 5

Description

Are you interested in teamwork? This new-style course combines working on a project in class with researching information and putting it into practice outside the classroom. There’s nothing better than contact with the real world to hone your French skills and carry out a captivating project. Th

Schedule & Levels

Day(s): Monday to Friday (Enriched Course)
Hours: 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Duration: 4-week sessions
Number of hours: 10 hours/week in classroom (40 hours)

Cost

$480
Materials not included

Preparation for TFI (Test de français international) Prerequisite :

day level 4 / evening Intermediate 1

Description

If your goal is to take the TFI (Test de français international), this course is for you! It will help you prepare adequately for the official test through targeted grammatical exercises and sample questions for the two skills evaluated: oral comprehension and written comprehension. You will also be able to develop an effective method for taking the actual test.

Tests dates: Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 15, July 20, August 17, Sep. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14.

Schedule & Levels

Day (Enriched Course)
Day(s): Monday to Thursday
Time: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Duration: 4-week session
Number of hours: 10 hours/week (40 hours)

Evening (Specialized Course)
Day(s): Monday and Wednesday
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Duration: 7-week session
Number of hours: 6 hours/week (42 hours)

Cost

Day course: $480
Materials not included

Evening course: $460
Materials not included

Written French Prerequisite :

day level 4 / evening Intermediate 1

Description

French is a language in which the written and oral codes differ significantly. This course, which spans three levels, provides you with the tools you need to write e-mails, letters and memos, while applying and respecting the fundamental rules of spelling and syntax.

Schedule & Levels

Day (Enriched Course)
Day(s): Monday to Thursday
Time: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Duration: 4-week session
Number of hours: 10 hours/week in classroom (40 hours)

Evening (Specialized Course)
Day(s): Monday (low intermediate) or
Wednesday (intermediate/advanced)
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Duration: 7-week session
Number of hours: 3 hours/week in class (21 hours)

Cost

Day: $480
Materials not included

Evening: $372
Materials not included

Business French Prerequisite :

day level 5 / evening Intermediate 2

Description

This course opens the doors to the work world by introducing you to the vocabulary of business and gives you an opportunity for the oral practice of scenarios that may occur in a professional context. Preparation and writing of a resumé, and acquisition of proper business telephone protocol are among the integral parts of the course.

Schedule & Levels

Day (Enriched Course)
Day(s): Monday to Friday
Time: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Duration: 4-week session
Number of hours: 10 hours/week in classroom (40 hours)

Evening (Specialized Course)
Day(s): Thursday
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Duration: 7 week session
Number of hours: 3 hours/week in classroom (21 hours)

Cost

Day: $480
Materials not included

Evening: $372
Materials not included

Introduction French course

Description

This course is intended for students who are completely new to French and who wish to learn a few basic elements so they can understand simple statements. In addition to learning basic vocabulary and verbs useful in everyday life, students are made aware of the sounds of the language and a few basic principles of pronunciation and phonetics.

Schedule & Levels

Day(s): Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Duration: 7-week session
Number of hours: 4 hours/week in classroom (28 hours)

Cost

$255
Materials not included

Conversation and grammar

Description

This very popular seven-level course consists of two components essential to solid, well-structured speech. It comprises the acquisition of grammatical concepts on the one hand, and integrating them into conversation on the other. The course seeks to balance theory and practice, the latter through a variety of communication activities and scenarios.

Schedule & Levels

Day(s): Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Duration: 7-week session
Number of hours: 6 hours/week in classroom (42 hours)

Levels: Beginner 1 to advanced

Cost

$372
Materials not included

Conversation Workshop (once a week) Prerequisite :

Intermediate 2 and intermediate 3

Description

If you wish to improve the accuracy of your speech and maintain previously acquired skills, this course focusing on oral expression will draw on your competencies. Topics of conversation involving your profession or general news stories, as well as presentations will reinforce the usage of structures as well as enhancing your level of confidence and spontaneity.

Schedule & Levels

(Specialized Course)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Duration: 7-week session
Number of hours: 2 hours/week in classroom (14 hours)

Cost

$165
Materials not included

Conversation Workshop (twice a week) Prerequisite :

Intermediate 2 and intermediate 3

Description

Intermediate and advanced levels
If you wish to improve the accuracy of your speech and maintain previously acquired skills, this course focusing on oral expression will draw on your competencies. Topics of conversation involving your profession or general news stories, as well as presentations will reinforce the usage of structures as well as enhancing your level of confidence and spontaneity.

Schedule & Levels

(Specialized course)
Day(s): Monday and Wednesday
Time: 6 to 8 pm.
Duration: 7-week session
Number of hours: 4 hours/week in classroom (28 hours)

Cost

$290
Materials not included

Private courses

Description

If you are looking for a more individualized approach that is tailored to your needs, this is the type of course for you. You work with your instructor will respect your pace of learning, so you can explore some concepts in greater depth and get more intensive oral practice of specific points.

Schedule & Levels

Day(s): your choice
Time: your choice
Number of hours: Minimum 10-hour block

Cost

$42/hour
Materials not included

Culture, médias et société 1 NEW! Prerequisite :

Level 6

Description

This new course was designed to provide students with an opportunity to further enrich their French language learning experience by building on what they have learned in the previous French levels. Emphasis is placed on the development of communication skills (through debates and discussions) and critical reflection which allows you to review certain grammatical functions necessary for oral/written production.

A free YMCA fitness centre membership is offered to students for the duration of the session.

Schedule & Levels

Day : Monday to Friday
Time : 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 4-weeks session
Number of hours: 15 hours/week (60 hours)

Cost

$ 732
Materials not included

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