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French Accelerator — Evening Intensive (0 → B1/B2)

Go from zero to confident B1/B2 fluency in 4 months — every class we teach normally, just more of them each week.

Same syllabus as our standard track — just more classes each week, so you finish sooner.

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French Accelerator
StudentYour name
Schedule15 hrs/week
Ends withProgress from complete beginner to confident B1/B2-level French communication in four months
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$449/mo

15 hrs/week
4 months
Students per class
Max 12
Next start date
To be announced
Per month
$449/mo

Overview

About this course

Designed for motivated learners who want to progress quickly and prepare seriously for the TEF or TCF without skipping essential foundations. The Accelerator combines the full Beginner and Intermediate curriculum into one intensive pathway, covering everything from basic communication and present-tense fluency to A2-level everyday French, past and future tenses, richer vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and more advanced speaking and writing skills. With 12.5 hours of instruction across five weekday evenings, students complete the program in approximately four months instead of seven. The faster schedule provides consistent speaking, listening, reading, and writing practice while building the language skills, confidence, and exam foundation needed to move into dedicated TEF or TCF preparation.

Skills you’ll gain

  • Greetings & introductions
  • Present tense
  • Everyday vocabulary
  • Past & future tenses
  • Extended conversation
  • Idiomatic expressions
  • Debate & argument
  • Authentic media
Level
Beginner
Format
In-person, Halifax
Before you start
No prior French required
Before you start
Ability to commit 12.5 hrs/week for 4 months

In the room, not on a call. Every class is in person at 1697 Brunswick Street, Halifax, B3J 2G3.

What you’ll leave with

What you’ll achieve

  • 01Progress from complete beginner to confident B1/B2-level French communication in four months
  • 02Speak clearly about past experiences, present situations and future plans
  • 03Build the listening skills needed to understand conversations, interviews, films and news at a more natural pace
  • 04Express, explain and defend your opinions using richer vocabulary and more natural expressions

Curriculum

16 modules. 96 lessons.

Each module builds on the last, so nothing is taught in isolation.

Module 1 · 6 lessonsFrench Foundations and Pronunciation
  1. 1.1French sounds, rhythm, pronunciation and intonation
  2. 1.2Greetings, introductions and polite expressions
  3. 1.3Numbers, dates, countries and nationalities
  4. 1.4Asking and answering personal questions
  5. 1.5Building sentences with être, avoir and common present-tense verbs
  6. 1.6Developing confidence through guided conversations
Module 2 · 6 lessonsPeople, Family and Daily Life
  1. 2.1Talking about family, friends and relationships
  2. 2.2Describing appearance, personality and emotions
  3. 2.3Discussing routines, schedules and everyday activities
  4. 2.4Using regular, irregular and reflexive verbs
  5. 2.5Expressing preferences, frequency and habits
  6. 2.6Writing personal profiles and short messages
Module 3 · 6 lessonsEveryday Services and Practical Communication
  1. 3.1Ordering food and interacting in restaurants
  2. 3.2Shopping, prices, sizes and product comparisons
  3. 3.3Asking for directions and navigating a city
  4. 3.4Using transportation and understanding schedules
  5. 3.5Making appointments, reservations and requests
  6. 3.6Handling common problems and asking for assistance
Module 4 · 6 lessonsHome, Community and Social Life
  1. 4.1Describing homes, neighbourhoods and communities
  2. 4.2Discussing hobbies, sports and cultural activities
  3. 4.3Inviting people and responding to invitations
  4. 4.4Organizing outings and social events
  5. 4.5Expressing obligations, permissions and prohibitions
  6. 4.6Comparing places, activities and experiences
Module 5 · 6 lessonsPast Experiences and Storytelling
  1. 5.1Using the passé composé with avoir and être
  2. 5.2Using the imparfait for descriptions and ongoing situations
  3. 5.3Choosing between the passé composé and imparfait
  4. 5.4Narrating personal experiences and past events
  5. 5.5Organizing stories with chronological expressions
  6. 5.6Asking detailed questions about past experiences
Module 6 · 6 lessonsFuture Plans and Possibilities
  1. 6.1Using the near future and future simple
  2. 6.2Discussing studies, careers and personal goals
  3. 6.3Making predictions, promises and future arrangements
  4. 6.4Using the conditional for polite requests and possibilities
  5. 6.5Building sentences with si for real and hypothetical situations
  6. 6.6Explaining plans and supporting personal choices
Module 7 · 6 lessonsTravel, Work and Formal Situations
  1. 7.1Managing travel, accommodation and transportation situations
  2. 7.2Discussing education, employment and professional experience
  3. 7.3Understanding job advertisements and workplace communication
  4. 7.4Writing professional messages and formal requests
  5. 7.5Participating in interviews and telephone conversations
  6. 7.6Adapting language for formal and informal situations
Module 8 · 6 lessonsIntermediate Grammar and Natural Expression
  1. 8.1Using direct and indirect object pronouns
  2. 8.2Using y, en and relative pronouns
  3. 8.3Connecting ideas with cause, consequence and contrast
  4. 8.4Using the subjunctive for necessity, emotion and opinion
  5. 8.5Developing richer vocabulary and idiomatic expressions
  6. 8.6Improving fluency through spontaneous conversations
Module 9 · 6 lessonsOpinions, Society and Argumentation
  1. 9.1Expressing and defending a point of view
  2. 9.2Agreeing and disagreeing respectfully
  3. 9.3Discussing social, cultural and workplace topics
  4. 9.4Presenting advantages and disadvantages
  5. 9.5Giving examples and organizing supporting arguments
  6. 9.6Participating in structured discussions and debates
Module 10 · 6 lessonsB2 Communication and Nuance
  1. 10.1Understanding detailed conversations and authentic media
  2. 10.2Expressing certainty, doubt, emotion and subtle opinions
  3. 10.3Reformulating ideas and clarifying misunderstandings
  4. 10.4Using concession, opposition and persuasive language
  5. 10.5Delivering organized presentations and extended responses
  6. 10.6Speaking naturally with improved precision and confidence
Module 11 · 6 lessonsTEF and TCF Listening Preparation
  1. 11.1Understanding announcements, conversations and interviews
  2. 11.2Identifying the topic, purpose and speaker’s attitude
  3. 11.3Recognizing key details, opinions and implied meaning
  4. 11.4Taking effective notes while listening
  5. 11.5Managing multiple-choice questions under time limits
  6. 11.6Practising with progressively faster audio materials
Module 12 · 6 lessonsTEF and TCF Reading Preparation
  1. 12.1Understanding advertisements, emails and public notices
  2. 12.2Reading administrative and professional documents
  3. 12.3Identifying main ideas and supporting information
  4. 12.4Understanding vocabulary through context
  5. 12.5Recognizing opinions, arguments and text organization
  6. 12.6Developing timed reading and elimination strategies
Module 13 · 6 lessonsTEF and TCF Speaking Preparation
  1. 13.1Asking relevant questions to obtain information
  2. 13.2Maintaining natural conversations with an examiner
  3. 13.3Persuading someone using organized arguments
  4. 13.4Expressing and defending an opinion
  5. 13.5Comparing options and proposing solutions
  6. 13.6Completing timed speaking simulations with feedback
Module 14 · 6 lessonsTEF and TCF Writing Preparation
  1. 14.1Writing clear messages and requests
  2. 14.2Narrating and continuing a story or event
  3. 14.3Presenting and defending a written point of view
  4. 14.4Organizing responses with introductions, arguments and conclusions
  5. 14.5Using appropriate connectors, vocabulary and register
  6. 14.6Editing written work for grammar, clarity and accuracy
Module 15 · 6 lessonsExam Strategy and Mock Assessments
  1. 15.1Understanding the structure and expectations of TEF and TCF
  2. 15.2Managing time across listening, reading, speaking and writing
  3. 15.3Applying strategies for unfamiliar words and difficult questions
  4. 15.4Completing timed skill-based assessments
  5. 15.5Receiving personalized corrections and performance feedback
  6. 15.6Building an individual plan for dedicated TEF or TCF preparation
Module 16 · 6 lessonsPrimary Learning Resources
  1. 16.1Mon Alter Ego 1 — A1 by Hachette FLE
  2. 16.2Mon Alter Ego 2 — A2 by Hachette FLE
  3. 16.3Mon Alter Ego 3 — B1 by Hachette FLE
  4. 16.4Supplementary B2 communication and grammar materials
  5. 16.5Official-style TEF and TCF practice activities
  6. 16.6Interactive conversations, debates and mock assessments

Your instructor

Rouba K.
Lead Instructor — French
  • French language educator

Teaches French across every level, from a first "bonjour" through to confident C2 fluency, moving at whatever pace the room needs.

Dates and booking

Dates and booking

$449/mo+ tax

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Afternoon Batch Fully booked Starts Mon 3 Aug 2026 · 1:00 PM · Mon to Fri (5 days/week), 1:00pm–4:00pmTaught by Rouba K.
Evening Batch Fully booked Starts Mon 10 Aug 2026 · 7:00 PM · Monday to Friday (7pm-10pm)Taught by Rouba K.

Prerequisites

  • No prior French required
  • Ability to commit 12.5 hrs/week for 4 months

Questions

What people usually ask.

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How does the application process work?
You complete the quiz, submit a short application, and we review it within 48 hours. If it is a good fit, we confirm your spot. If not, we will tell you why.
Can I defer my spot if something comes up?
Yes. Speak to us before the programme begins. We handle deferments on a case-by-case basis and will work with you wherever possible.
Is this worth the investment?
We do not make that claim on your behalf. The Results page shows outcomes. You decide.
What if I fall behind during the programme?
That is exactly what the small class size is for. Your instructor notices before you do. You will not disappear into a cohort of thirty.
Is this only in-person?
Yes. Deliberately. The quality of learning we deliver requires physical presence, focused sessions, and no hiding behind a muted camera.
Why is the class size so small?
Eight students is not a constraint — it is the product. Every student gets direct instructor time, real feedback, and the space to ask what larger classes make awkward.

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