LEVEL OF FRENCH REQUIRED
Our courses are meant for people having at least an elementary level in French (level A1 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The total immersion concept is not meant for beginners, that is for somebody who is not able to form a simple sentence and does not understand a conversation slowly spoken phrases in French.
However, if you can express yourself in a simple manner and you are familiar with conjugations of most common verbs, we can guarantee great progress. If this sounds like you then we would suggest you to brush up your existing knowledge of French before the course.
THE CLASSES ARE FORMED ACCORDING TO FOLLOWING LEVELS
(after a test the first morning)
Elementary level
(In CREA-LANGUES terms : "groupe jaune". As defined by the CEFR A1acquired or A2)
You can use simple phrases and understand the essential points of a conversation when spoken slowly. You are familiar with the conjugation of the most frequent verbs in present, future and past. We will help you to improve your comprehension and spoken French, your ability to express yourself in daily situations. We will work on the structure of simple phrases while improving your vocabulary.
Intermediate level
(In CREA-LANGUES terms: "groupe bleu 1 or bleu 2". As defined by the CEFR: A2– B1 or B1 – B2)
You are able to understand a conversation and written texts. You can express yourself in familiar situations and you have a certain command of grammar. We will work on the more complicated phrase constructions, on the use of different tenses and moods. We will help you to express yourself with greater fluency and to expand your vocabulary.
Advanced level
(In CREA-LANGUES terms : "groupe vert 1 or vert 2". As defined by the CEFR : B2-C1 or C1-C2)
You can express yourself quite well in whatever situation you find yourself in. You have a good command of grammar and a relatively wide range of vocabulary. We will help you to express yourself with more nuances and fluency, to convey more complex messages with ease, using elaborate grammatical structures and to enrich your vocabulary with idiomatic expressions.
At the end of the course, the level you have reached will be evaluated and you will receive a certificate based on the CEFR. We’ll also give you an assessment on your pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, accent and fluency in French.
