Programs Language & Communications French as a Second Language (Beginner)

French as a Second Language (Beginner)

Your first step to confident French communication

Semesters: Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter
  • Surrey | Abbotsford | Kelowna Campus
  • 60 Hours
  • 3 Weeks

Program Overview

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Program Overview

Our 5-Star French Beginner FSL Program will build your language skills through reading, listening, writing, and speaking exercises. This is the first of 4 French levels offered at Focus College. Each lesson of this program will apply vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, conversation patterns, and reading on subjects that we experience every day such as greetings, activities, sports, hobbies, etc.

Course Highlights

Study hours: 60

Full-time duration: 3 weeks

Homework hours: 10-15 hours per week

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Course Curriculum

Why French?

Why French? — 20 hrs

Building Confidence

Building Confidence — 20 hrs

French Language Components

French Language Components — 20 hrs

Admission Requirements

For Distance Learning Students
  • Access to internet (high speed recommended)
  • Minimum download speed of 15 megabits per second
  • Minimum upload speed of 5 megabits per second.
Technology Access

A personal computer is required for the entire program, with a minimum of the below specs:

  • A minimum of 8 gigabytes of RAM
  • Headset with microphone or a good pair of speakers and microphone
  • Windows 10 or newer | Updated Apple Software
  • Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari

NOTE: This program is not designed to work on devices such as smart phones or tablets.

Tuition Fees

Domestic Students
  • Tuition Fee: $3,500
  • Application Fee: $150
  • Assessment Fee: $200
  • Total Fees: $3,850*

*Domestic students may qualify for financial aid or Focus College scholarships. Complete the application form or visit our Financial Assistance page to learn more.

International Students
  • Tuition Fee: $3,500
  • Application Fee: $150
  • Assessment Fee: $200
  • Total Fees: $3,850

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