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A2 Elementary

A2.1 Elementary

Standard

This course is designed for elementary students who already have a basic understanding of French, including the present, past, and future tenses. Through this course, students will build on their existing knowledge and continue to learn essential French language basics:

  • Ask questions formally and informally
  • Use the recent past (passé récent) and the continuous present (être en train de)
  • Express frequency with ne… jamais, parfois, souvent, etc.
  • Review the passé composé (including reflexive verbs)
  • Introduce the imparfait to describe past situations
  • Use relative pronouns (qui, que)
  • Form and use the futur simple

The course material will be based on Inspire 2, units 1 & 2.


Pace: 24 hours or 20 hours for small groups (5-6 students)

A2.2 Elementary

Standard

In this course, students will continue learning and practicing skills in French, including but not limited to: 

  • Using the pronoun on
  • Making comparisons with adjectives, nouns, and adverbs
  • Forming superlatives (le plus, le moins)
  • Using direct and indirect object pronouns (y, en, etc.)
  • Building the conditional present to give advice or make suggestions
  • Expressing hypotheses with si + présent + futur and with espérer que + indicative

The course material will be based on Inspire 2, units 3 & 4.


Pace: 24 hours or 20 hours for small groups (5-6 students)

A2.3 Elementary

Standard

In this class, students will continue learning and practicing skills in French, including but not limited to:

  • Express manner and intensity
  • Talk about your shopping habits and express quantity
  • Learn how to tell a story in the past with a understanding of differences between imparfait and passé composé
  • Use prepositions and expressions of duration
  • Express the cause and consequence
  • Use of the demonstrative pronouns (celui-ci, celle-là...)

The course material will be based on Inspire 2, units 5 & 6.


Pace: 24 hours or 20 hours for small groups (5-6 students)

A2.4 Elementary

Standard

In this class, students will continue learning and practicing skills in French, including but not limited to:

  • Give your opinion and express contradiction
  • Discussing cultural habits and bias
  • Describe your travel experiences
  • Reviewing passé composé and imparfait, discovering le plus-que-parfait
  • Participate in debates
  • Use of the relative structures ce qui, ce que

The course material will be based on Inspire 2, units 7 & 8.


Pace: 24 hours or 20 hours for small groups (5-6 students)

Conversation Group A2 - Café-Presse

Conversation

Refine your conversational skills and expand your vocabulary in our Café-Presse class at the A2 level! Through lively interactions, you'll gain the confidence to engage in conversations with French speakers.

  • Enrich your vocabulary by exploring current news in French
  • Become more comfortable in conversations
  • Develop your ability to speak

The material is prepared by our teachers and provided at the start of each class.


Pace: 12 hours or 10 hours for small groups (5-6 students)

Conversation Group A2

Conversation

Join our French conversation class at the A2 level (A2.1 and above) and improve your ability to communicate in French! Our one-hour lunchtime class is perfect for busy students with limited time who want to improve their speaking skills in a friendly atmosphere. In this class, you will:

  • Explore the basic structure of conversations in French
  • Enrich your vocabulary by discussing familiar topics
  • Practice using common phrases and basic grammar rules
  • Improve your speaking skills in a supportive environment 

The class size is limited to 8 participants and the material is provided at the start of each class.


Pace: 8 hours

French Fun & Games A2

Conversation

Elevate your French language skills through the interactive and engaging "French Fun & Games" class. Tailored for elementary students (A2.1 and above), this unique class seamlessly integrates with our general courses for a comprehensive learning experience.

Highlights:

  • Board Games Galore: Immerse yourself in a series of diverse board games, each carefully chosen to target specific language points. Every class unveils a new game, making grammar exploration both enjoyable and effective.
  • Grammar Reinforcement: Reinforce key grammar concepts through concise reviews and hands-on activities, ensuring a solid understanding of common structures.
  • Dynamic Conversations: Apply your grammar skills in lively and engaging conversations, practicing what you've learned in a real-world context.
  • Prepared Materials: Your teacher will provide tailored materials at the start of each class, guaranteeing a seamless and enjoyable learning journey.

Pace: Other (see comment in the course description)
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cSPACE Marda Loop - AFC Main Campus
Wednesday   6:15pm ▸ 8:15pm
07 Jan 2026 ▸ 11 Feb 2026

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$240.00 CAD

Code: 2026S4 A200 Conversation FRI 9.30-11.30
With a regular group of 7 or more students, there will be 6 classes of 2 hours each, totaling 12 instructional hours. However, with a smaller group of 5 or 6 students, there will be 5 classes of 2 hours each, totaling 10 instructional hours, resulting in the course ending 1 week earlier. Please note that a minimum of 5 students is required for the course to be offered.

Additionally, please be aware that this course does not meet the minimum requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency for a T2202 certificate, as it falls short of the minimum requirement of 12 hours of instruction per month.

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