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French Intermediate (A1/A2 → B1/B2)

Move from phrases to real fluency. Past and future tenses, nuance and debate, and the confidence to sound natural — not just correct.

Part of:French, Start to Fluent

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French Intermediate (A1/A2 → B1/B2)
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Schedule8 hrs/week
Ends withSpeak confidently about past experiences, present situations, and future plans
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$449/mo

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

Overview

About this course

For learners who already understand the basics and want to speak French with genuine confidence while preparing for the TEF or TCF. Each module combines practical language development with exam-focused listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. You will strengthen past and future tenses, expand your vocabulary, use idiomatic expressions, and take part in longer conversations on real-life, professional, and social topics. As you progress toward B1/B2, you will practise understanding authentic media, organizing spoken and written responses, asking for information, expressing and defending opinions, persuading, debating, and adapting your register and tone to different situations. Expect to speak French throughout most of every session, complete timed TEF/TCF-style activities, and receive targeted feedback to improve your fluency, accuracy, confidence, and exam readiness.

Skills you’ll gain

  • Past & future tenses
  • Extended conversation
  • Idiomatic expressions
  • Debate & argument
  • Authentic media
  • Register & tone
Level
Intermediate
Format
In-person, Halifax
Before you start
French A1/A2 or equivalent
Before you start
Comfortable with the present tense

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

  • 01Speak confidently about past experiences, present situations, and future plans
  • 02Hold longer, natural conversations on everyday, professional, and social topics
  • 03Understand native speakers, interviews, films, podcasts, and news at a more natural pace
  • 04Express, explain, and defend nuanced opinions with confidence

Curriculum

16 modules. 80 lessons.

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

Module 1 · 5 lessonsStrengthening Everyday French
  1. 1.1Reviewing essential A2 grammar and vocabulary
  2. 1.2Speaking confidently in familiar everyday situations
  3. 1.3Extending answers with details and explanations
  4. 1.4Improving pronunciation, rhythm and intonation
  5. 1.5Using natural expressions to maintain conversations
Module 2 · 5 lessonsPast Events and Storytelling
  1. 2.1Using the passé composé and imparfait correctly
  2. 2.2Describing memories, experiences and important events
  3. 2.3Sequencing a story with appropriate time expressions
  4. 2.4Explaining circumstances, interruptions and outcomes
  5. 2.5Telling longer stories with clarity and detail
Module 3 · 5 lessonsFuture Plans and Possibilities
  1. 3.1Using the near future and future simple
  2. 3.2Discussing personal, academic and professional goals
  3. 3.3Making predictions, promises and future arrangements
  4. 3.4Using conditional sentences with si
  5. 3.5Expressing possibilities, hopes and intentions
Module 4 · 5 lessonsWork, Education and Professional Communication
  1. 4.1Discussing education, qualifications and work experience
  2. 4.2Understanding job advertisements and workplace vocabulary
  3. 4.3Participating in interviews and professional conversations
  4. 4.4Writing formal emails, requests and applications
  5. 4.5Adapting communication for professional situations
Module 5 · 5 lessonsTravel, Culture and Social Experiences
  1. 5.1Discussing travel experiences and cultural differences
  2. 5.2Handling reservations, transportation and unexpected problems
  3. 5.3Describing traditions, festivals and cultural practices
  4. 5.4Comparing lifestyles, communities and countries
  5. 5.5Expressing curiosity, surprise and personal reactions
Module 6 · 5 lessonsOpinions and Structured Discussions
  1. 6.1Expressing and explaining a point of view
  2. 6.2Agreeing and disagreeing respectfully
  3. 6.3Presenting advantages and disadvantages
  4. 6.4Supporting arguments with reasons and examples
  5. 6.5Participating in longer group discussions
Module 7 · 5 lessonsSociety, Media and Current Topics
  1. 7.1Discussing education, technology, work and the environment
  2. 7.2Understanding news reports, interviews and podcasts
  3. 7.3Identifying facts, opinions and implied meaning
  4. 7.4Summarizing information from authentic media
  5. 7.5Responding to social and cultural topics
Module 8 · 5 lessonsIntermediate and Advanced Grammar
  1. 8.1Using direct and indirect object pronouns
  2. 8.2Using y, en and relative pronouns
  3. 8.3Expressing cause, consequence, contrast and purpose
  4. 8.4Using the conditional for politeness and hypothetical situations
  5. 8.5Using the subjunctive for opinions, emotions and necessity
Module 9 · 5 lessonsNatural French and Idiomatic Expressions
  1. 9.1Learning common idiomatic and conversational expressions
  2. 9.2Understanding informal and spoken French
  3. 9.3Reformulating ideas when vocabulary is missing
  4. 9.4Using connectors to speak more naturally
  5. 9.5Avoiding direct translations from English
Module 10 · 5 lessonsRegister, Tone and Nuance
  1. 10.1Distinguishing between formal, neutral and informal French
  2. 10.2Adapting vocabulary and tone to different audiences
  3. 10.3Expressing certainty, doubt, emotion and hesitation
  4. 10.4Understanding humour, irony and implied meaning
  5. 10.5Communicating opinions with precision and sensitivity
Module 11 · 5 lessonsB2 Debate and Argumentation
  1. 11.1Building clear and persuasive arguments
  2. 11.2Responding to opposing viewpoints
  3. 11.3Using examples and evidence to support an opinion
  4. 11.4Comparing solutions and proposing alternatives
  5. 11.5Participating in structured debates and presentations
Module 12 · 5 lessonsB1/B2 Writing Skills
  1. 12.1Writing organized personal and professional emails
  2. 12.2Narrating events and experiences in detail
  3. 12.3Writing opinion-based and persuasive responses
  4. 12.4Structuring introductions, arguments and conclusions
  5. 12.5Editing writing for grammar, vocabulary and clarity
Module 13 · 5 lessonsListening and Authentic Media
  1. 13.1Understanding conversations at a more natural pace
  2. 13.2Listening to interviews, podcasts and news reports
  3. 13.3Recognizing tone, attitude and speaker intention
  4. 13.4Identifying key details and implied information
  5. 13.5Taking notes and summarizing spoken content
Module 14 · 5 lessonsSpeaking Fluency and Real Conversations
  1. 14.1Speaking French for extended periods without switching languages
  2. 14.2Responding spontaneously to questions and situations
  3. 14.3Leading discussions and asking follow-up questions
  4. 14.4Delivering organized presentations
  5. 14.5Receiving personalized pronunciation and fluency feedback
Module 15 · 5 lessonsTEF and TCF Preparation Foundation
  1. 15.1Strengthening listening and reading comprehension
  2. 15.2Practising information-seeking speaking tasks
  3. 15.3Presenting and defending an opinion
  4. 15.4Writing structured and persuasive responses
  5. 15.5Developing timing, organization and exam confidence
Module 16 · 5 lessonsPrimary Learning Resources
  1. 16.1Mon Alter Ego 3 — B1 by Hachette FLE
  2. 16.2Mon Alter Ego 4 — B2 by Hachette FLE
  3. 16.3Authentic French articles, interviews, podcasts and videos
  4. 16.4Interactive discussions, presentations and debates
  5. 16.5Supplementary TEF and TCF-style communication activities

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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Tue/Thu · 2–6pm Fully booked Starts Tue 11 Aug 2026 · Tue & Thu, 2pm–6pmTaught by Rouba K.

Prerequisites

  • French A1/A2 or equivalent
  • Comfortable with the present tense

Questions

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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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