Course Overview
Strengthen your ability to communicate in French with greater confidence and independence in everyday situations.
This 6-week micro-credential is designed for learners who have completed introductory French studies and are ready to further develop their language skills. Through interactive learning activities, conversation practice, and cultural exploration, participants will build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing while expanding their understanding of French-speaking cultures and developing strategies for lifelong language learning.
Course Details
Format: Online
Duration: 6 Weeks
Start Date: To be Announced
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
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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:
- Describe daily routines, past activities, and future plans with greater detail and accuracy.
- Participate in conversations about familiar topics such as family, food, shopping, transportation, and community life.
- Understand the main ideas in short conversations, recordings, and videos on everyday topics.
- Read and understand emails, signs, instructions, and short informational texts.
- Write coherent paragraphs using appropriate vocabulary and basic grammar structures.
- Demonstrate awareness of customs, social norms, and cultural practices in French-speaking communities.
- Use digital tools and self-directed learning strategies to continue improving French language proficiency.
Course Modules
Module 1: Everyday Communication & Practical Conversations
Module 2: Talking About Past Experiences & Future Plans
Module 3: Listening & Comprehension Skills
Module 4: Reading Strategies & Vocabulary Expansion
Module 5: Writing & Grammar Development
Module 6: Francophone Culture & Intercultural 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
Prerequisites
- Students at any level may apply.
- A French placement test must be completed prior to enrolment.
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