French
Top 5 Reasons to learn French
1) A Widely Spoken Language
More than 300 million people speak French on the five continents around the world. The OIF, an international organization of French-speaking countries, comprises 88 member States and governments.
2) French Presence in the English Language
After the Norman Conquest of 1066, Norman French was emplaced as the language of power on the British Isles and had its influenced on English. The English language is peppered with words of French origin — almost half of them can be traced back to French origin.
3) Enrichment in Studies and Life
French was used by famous philosophers at universal level to advocate ideas during the Enlightenment period in the 18th century. The language of Victor Hugo and Molière offers access to great works of literature in the original French, as well as films and songs.
4) Abundance of Delights for Travellers
Learning French does not only help you explore the magnificent chateaux that line the Loire River but also allows you to travel or study in countries such as Canada, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Belgium, where French is an official language.
5) More Opportunities in International Job Market
French is both a working language and an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee and many other French companies around the world.
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*GOOD NEWS: In the Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) in June 2024, 99% of our students attained the target level while over 92% of them attained one level above their target. Congratulations!
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The programme is equivalent to A1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
This course covers the content of the A2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
This course covers the content of the B1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
This course covers the content of the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- listening comprehension (Compréhension orale);
- mastery of language structure (Maîtrise des structures de la langue) and;
- reading comprehension (Compréhension écrite).
On the other hand, students can strengthen their confidence by attempting some sample questions which are carefully selected for the target level. Although speaking is not tested in the compulsory sections, interactive activities which involve speaking will be included in the training to help consolidate students’ learning.
For more details about the TCF and enrolment in the exam, please visit our website:
Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) - HKU SPACE: European courses
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