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Bilingualism is an invaluable skill for any resume, but also an enriching life experience! If you’re looking for an intellectual challenge, a Sheridan French - Conversational Proficiency Certificate will help you develop your French language skills in an interactive and social setting.

Explore Canada's other official language.
 

Program Delivery

This is a part-time program and is delivered via virtual (sychronous) classroom. 

Program Description

Learning a new language can enrich your life and enhance your career.  If you’re looking for an intellectual challenge or want to help move your resume to the top of the pile, a Sheridan Certificate in Conversational French will help you develop your French language skills in an interactive and social setting.

You’ll begin by learning French language fundamentals and reinforce your comprehension through oral and written exercises.  As your verbal skills improve, you’ll explore nuances and participate in realistic conversations and social activities.  We offer a wide range of courses for beginners who are just starting out to advanced learners who want to maintain their fluency.  

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Examine correct informal and formal forms of speech 
  • Distinguish proper use of grammatical verbs and pronouns 
  • Converse in everyday situations 
  • Develop self-confidence in speaking an alternate language 
  • Discover cultural components of the French language and culture 
  • Perform presentations and debates with oral proficiency 

Placement Coordinator and Contact

Students who are more fluent are asked to take a short oral placement test over the telephone at no cost to determine their level.

To book a language placement test, please kindly contact Placement Coordinator Pankaj Sachdeva at pankaj.sachdeva@sheridancollege.ca.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440. 
 

Program Details


Classes offered: 8
Classes required for completion: 8
Mandatory Classes: 8
Elective Classes: 0
Contact the Program Operations Specialist at yahan.liu@sheridancollege.ca
Classes in this 'French - Conversational Proficiency' program may be taken in any order.
 

Courses Available for this Program

Build upon your oral and written skills developed in French Intermediate 3. Become familiar with the expressions and vocabulary used to prepare a résumé and a j ......(more)
This course follows French Advanced 1 and is the last compulsory course of the Proficiency in Conversational Program.  It is an advanced course for student ......(more)
Develop basic French language skills in speaking, reading and writing while emphasizing oral communication. Learn how to introduce yourself and others, ask and ......(more)
Acquire more descriptive language skills and talk about family and possessions. Express opinions and compliments, ask for advice and express admiration. Ask and ......(more)
Learn to express basic needs and courtesies as well as how to ask for and give information. New verb forms in conversation will be taught and used in situations ......(more)
Build on your French oral and written skills using added structures and expressions. Discover the cultural component of 'Arts et Spectacles' and expand your awa ......(more)
Practice French using past and future events, giving advice, asking for information, and expressing needs and obligations. Learn more about Imparfait vs Passé c ......(more)
You will become familiar with the vocabulary of new technologies as well as the environment. Through peer and instructor-led discussions, you will have the ......(more)