Course Overview
Take your French further by building confidence and greater control in everyday situations.
This 6-week micro-credential is designed for learners who are comfortable with the basics and want to communicate more easily and accurately in French. Through interactive learning activities, conversation practice, and cultural exploration, participants will strengthen their ability to discuss daily life, understand familiar conversations, and read and write longer, connected texts while continuing to develop independent language-learning skills.
Course Details
Format: Online
Duration: 6 Weeks
Start Date: January 11, 2027
Weekly Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week
- 2-3 hours of asynchronous online learning and practice
- 1-hour live online conversation session (Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm)
- Weekly assignments and activities
Cost: $450
Available Discounts
- Current Trent University undergraduate students qualify for a 25% discount. Contact microcredential@trentu.ca for details.
- Trent University alumni receive a 10% discount. Contact alumni@trentu.ca for details.
- Only one discount may be applied per registration.
Credential Earned: Digital Badge
Registration
Ready to register?
Note for Trent University Staff
Permanent OPSEU employees at Trent University are eligible for tuition waivers for Trent University micro-credential courses. Please do not register or pay through this page. Visit Support → Human Resources / Payroll / Waivers → Micro-Credential - Staff for waiver and registration instructions.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Discuss daily activities, past experiences, and future plans in French.
- Participate in conversations about familiar topics such as family, travel, food, and daily routines.
- Understand key information in short conversations, videos, and audio recordings.
- Read and understand messages, menus, instructions, and short informational texts.
- Write connected sentences and short paragraphs about familiar topics.
- Demonstrate awareness of cultural practices in French-speaking communities.
- Use digital tools and self-directed learning strategies to continue improving language skills.
Course Modules
Module 1: Daily Life & Routine Conversations
Module 2: Talking About the Past & Future
Module 3: Listening & Comprehension Skills
Module 4: Reading Strategies & Vocabulary Development
Module 5: Writing & Grammar in Context
Module 6: Francophone Culture & Communication
Assessment Requirements
To earn the micro-credential, participants must successfully complete:
Practice Modules
- Complete all learning activities and practice exercises.
Assessment Modules
- Complete all required assessments.
Badge Requirements
Participants must achieve a minimum grade of 70% across the assessment modules to earn the digital badge.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have either:
- Completed FREN/FRSL 1020; or
- Successfully demonstrated readiness through the French placement test.
Earn a Digital Badge
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a verified digital badge recognizing skills in:
- French Communication
- Conversational French
- Listening Comprehension
- Reading & Writing
- Francophone Cultural Awareness