Programs Language & Communications French as a Second Language (Lower Intermediate)

French as a Second Language (Lower Intermediate)

Grow Your French with Daily Life Topics

Semesters: Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter

Program Overview

Our 5-Star French Lower Intermediate FSL Program will build upon the 5-Star Beginner FSL Program through growth of language skills through reading, listening, writing, and speaking exercises. This is the second 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 (5 days/week x 4 hours/day)

Part-time duration: 6 weeks (2 days/week online synchronous for 2 hours, and 1 day/week (Saturday or Sunday) in-person for 6 hours)

Homework hours: 10-15 hours per week

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    Course Curriculum

    French Terminology

    French Terminology — 20 hrs

    Training your Ear – Listening and Pronunciation

    Training your Ear – Listening
    and Pronunciation — 20 hrs

    Exploring Cultures

    Exploring Cultures — 20 hrs

    Admission Requirements

    Academic Eligibility

    Completion of 5-Star French Beginner FSL Program or equivalent

    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: $1,200
    • Application Fee: $150
    • Total Fees: $1,350*

    *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: $1,200
    • Application Fee: $150
    • Total Fees: $1,350

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