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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.

Would you like to learn more about the French language and culture? Enrol in our courses now and follow us on social media!

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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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This programme can be taken upon successful completion of the Certificate in French (Introductory) or an equivalent programme of 110-130 hours. It enables students to consolidate their language foundation and build on their grammar. As a result, students will feel increasingly confident in their communicative ability. By the end of the programme, students should be able to talk about topics such as families and friends, leisure activities, food and drink, past and future situations. They should also be able to understand the main ideas when listening and reading. They can also write simple texts, e.g. postcards and emails.

This course covers the content of the A2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
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Start 14 SEP 2024 (SAT)
Duration 120 hours
Fee HK$9,550
The programme is aimed at students with no previous or little knowledge of the language. It covers a range of everyday topics and situations and includes a balance of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), as well as practice on key grammar points, vocabulary and pronunciation relevant to the level. By the end of the programme, students should be able to understand and use basic everyday phrases to introduce themselves, ask and answer questions about personal details. They will also learn language to deal with everyday situations like shopping, eating out, talking about their jobs, families and interests. 
The programme is equivalent to A1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
PT
Start 14 SEP 2024 (SAT)
Duration 120 hours
Fee HK$9,150
This programme can be taken upon successful completion of the Certificate in French (Intermediate) or an equivalent programme of 230-250 hours. It continues to build upon the language already acquired, adding grammar and practising it in simple discussions, role-plays and group work, so that students can talk with confidence about the past, present and future. By the end of this programme, students should be able to express simple opinions and feelings in the language. They should also be able to read information from simple ads and to write texts on familiar topics using a range of verb tenses. 

This course covers the content of the B1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
PT
Start 23 SEP 2024 (MON)
Duration 40 weeks
Fee HK$9,800
This programme can be taken upon successful completion of the Certificate in French (Upper Intermediate) or an equivalent programme of 350-370 hours. Students will practise speaking skills, expressing opinions on culture, sport, food & drink, current affairs, local events, holidays & the world today. They will read texts, comment in speaking & writing and listen to songs & recordings of native speakers. By the end of the programme, students should be able to talk with fluency about everyday topics, write simple texts on topics of familiar interest, follow the main ideas when listening to clear speech or reading simple texts.

This course covers the content of the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
PT
Start 25 SEP 2024 (WED)
Duration 40 weeks
Fee HK$9,800
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