Course Overview
Take your French to the next level by building confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in everyday situations.
This 6-week micro-credential is designed for learners who already have a basic foundation in French and want to communicate more comfortably and accurately. Through interactive activities, conversation practice, and cultural exploration, participants will expand their vocabulary, improve fluency, and develop practical language skills for travel, work, and personal communication.
Course Details
Format: Online
Duration: 6 Weeks
Start Date: To be announced
Weekly Commitment: Approximately 4-5 hours per week
- 3-4 hours of asynchronous online learning and practice
- 1-hour live online session
- Weekly assignments and activities
Cost: $450
Available Discounts
- Current Trent University undergraduate students qualify for a 50% 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:
- Express opinions, preferences, and personal experiences in French.
- Participate in conversations about familiar topics such as travel, leisure, and daily life.
- Understand key information in conversations, announcements, videos, and audio recordings.
- Read and understand short texts, emails, menus, and articles.
- Write clear messages, emails, and short descriptions using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
- Demonstrate awareness of cultural practices within French-speaking communities.
- Use digital tools and self-directed learning strategies to continue building French language skills.
Course Modules
Module 1: Everyday Communication & Conversation
Module 2: Expressing Opinions & Preferences
Module 3: Listening & Comprehension Skills
Module 4: Reading Strategies & Vocabulary Building
Module 5: Writing & Grammar Foundations
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
Applicants must have either:
- Completed the French as a Second Language Level 1 micro-credential; 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:
- Intermediate French Communication
- Conversational French
- Listening Comprehension
- Reading & Writing
- Francophone Cultural Awareness