⭐ French B1 Course – Intermediate Level (10 Weeks) ⭐

⭐ French B1 Course – Intermediate Level (10 Weeks) ⭐
in a SMALL group setting with 6 students maximum
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IMPORTANT NOTE: NO NEW ADMISSIONS as the 10-week course started already. The new 10-week session will start in mid-September 2025.
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Program Details
* Duration: 10 weeks
* Weekly Class Time: 2 hours per week
* Class Format: Online (Zoom)
* Max Participants: 6
* Who Can Join? Those who have an A2 level in French
* Self-Study Requirement: 10 hours per week minimum
* Total Estimated Learning Hours: ~120 hours
* Once the course starts, we do not admit new students
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Schedule
Week 1: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 (7 pm to 9 pm EST)
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Week 10: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 (7 pm to 9 pm EST)
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Course Description
This B1-level French course is designed for learners who have completed the A2 level or have a solid foundation in basic French.
It will help students transition from structured conversations to more natural, spontaneous communication, improve grammatical accuracy, and build confidence in work, travel, and social contexts.
This course follows the CEFR B1 level to prepare students for functional communication in social, travel, and work situations.
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Learning Outcomes – B1 Level French Course
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
✅ Express and justify opinions in everyday conversations
✅ Engage in spontaneous discussions on personal and social topics
✅ Narrate past experiences and discuss future plans with accuracy
✅ Understand and summarize news articles, interviews, and reports
✅ Write structured emails, reviews, and professional messages
✅ Confidently handle work, travel, and real-world interactions
This B1-level course will enhance your fluency, comprehension, and accuracy, preparing you for independent communication in French! 🚀
Curriculum & Study Materials
* Each week, you receive a comprehensive PDF (~80–120 pages) divided into 5 modules
* Each module includes structured lessons, vocabulary, grammar, examples, and exercises
* Optional but recommended: 2 hours of daily self-study (10 hours/week)
Weekly study guides and homework sections included in each weekly document
* Suggestions for videos and exercises to guide your self-study are provided. If you have questions during the week, you can ask in the WhatsApp group.
* Each week concludes with an optional self-assessment exam and answer key
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Class Structure
Each weekly 2-hour session is divided into two parts:
1. Review and clarification of core concepts
2. Practice through exercises and live conversation
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Communication & Support
* All materials and announcements are shared in a dedicated WhatsApp group
* Students can ask questions and exchange messages throughout the course
* Course documents and reminders are sent via WhatsApp before each class
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Cost & Payment Options
The preferred option is to make the full payment at least one week before the course begins. However, if you are uncertain about committing or working with a tight budget, you may choose to pay weekly. The weekly payment is $28 CAD and must be sent at least 24 hours before each class to secure your place in that week’s session.
* Full Course Fee: $280 CAD (taxes included) for the complete 10-week program
* Weekly Option: $28 CAD per class (paid in advance, one class at a time)
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Refund Policy
If you choose the full payment option and decide to withdraw from the course, you will be refunded the unused portion of your payment, minus a $50 CAD administrative fee. In this case, you will no longer have access to the WhatsApp group or receive the course materials for the remaining sessions.
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Accepted Payment Methods
* PayPal: @M2TradingUniversity
* Interac E-Transfer (Canada only): [f_normandeau@protonmail.com](mailto:f_normandeau@protonmail.com)
* Stripe (Debit or Credit Card Payments):
1. Pay per week ($28 CAD): https://buy.stripe.com/eVqfZi3gNdo3ePA8Zcgbm00
2. Full 10-week course ($280 CAD): https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ14o9Fb1Fl8rcb7kgbm01
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Access & Attendance
* Only participants who have completed payment in advance will be admitted.
* Zoom access closes 10 minutes after class starts to maintain class flow
* Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* Password: galaxy
* Camera use is expected for a better group learning experience
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Extra Practice & Community Support
In addition to the main Sunday classes, students are invited to join optional group practice sessions held every Friday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 PM EST on Zoom. These informal sessions offer a valuable opportunity to review course material, reinforce speaking skills, and build confidence in a relaxed setting. All enrolled students are welcome to attend.
To further enhance learning, students are also encouraged to organize their own informal study groups during the week. While the instructor will not be present for these peer-led sessions, they are highly recommended as a way to collaborate, share insights, and stay motivated throughout the 10-week journey.
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Course Outline – 10 Weeks of Learning
Week 1: Speaking with Confidence – Strengthening Fluency
Vocabulary: Expanding everyday expressions, improving sentence structure
Grammar: Review of A2-level grammar, sentence connectors (donc, alors, cependant)
Speaking & Listening: Introducing yourself, your work, and your goals in greater depth
Reading & Writing: Writing a structured self-introduction
📌 Key Topics:

• Sentence connectors (donc, alors, cependant, tandis que)
• Using pronouns for fluency (y, en, lui, leur)
• Making conversations flow more naturally

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Week 2: Expressing Opinions & Debating
Vocabulary: Agreeing/disagreeing, presenting an argument
Grammar: Subjunctive (Il faut que…, Je veux que…)
Speaking & Listening: Discussing current topics, expressing personal opinions
Reading & Writing: Writing an opinion piece or social media post
📌 Key Topics:

• Structuring opinions: Je pense que…, À mon avis…
• Introduction to subjunctive (Il faut que je parte…)
• Expressing hypothetical ideas (Si j’avais plus de temps…)

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Week 3: Storytelling & Describing Past Events
Vocabulary: Talking about memories and past experiences
Grammar: Passé composé vs. imparfait (advanced usage)
Speaking & Listening: Telling stories, sharing personal experiences
Reading & Writing: Writing a narrative about a past trip or event
📌 Key Topics:

• Mastering passé composé vs. imparfait
• Using time markers (autrefois, jadis, tout à coup)
• Structuring engaging stories

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Week 4: Future Plans & Professional Situations
Vocabulary: Work, career, and life goals
Grammar: Futur simple vs. futur proche
Speaking & Listening: Talking about career goals, planning a project
Reading & Writing: Writing a professional email or project plan
📌 Key Topics:

• Writing emails and professional communication
• Talking about long-term vs. short-term plans
• Using conditional to be polite (Je voudrais, Vous pourriez)

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Week 5: Travel & Problem-Solving in French
Vocabulary: Hotel reservations, asking for help, handling complaints
Grammar: Using conditional and formal expressions
Speaking & Listening: Role-playing real-world travel situations
Reading & Writing: Writing a review or formal complaint
📌 Key Topics:

• Making polite requests (Pourriez-vous… ?)
• Handling problems in a restaurant, hotel, or store
• Using relative pronouns (dont, lequel, ce que)

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Week 6: Conversations at Work & Interviews
Vocabulary: Job interviews, networking, workplace conversations
Grammar: Relative pronouns & indirect speech
Speaking & Listening: Practicing interviews, discussing work projects
Reading & Writing: Writing a job application or resume
📌 Key Topics:

• Talking about work responsibilities
• Using indirect speech (Il a dit que… Il m’a demandé de…)
• Writing a concise and clear resume

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Week 7: Advanced Storytelling & Hypotheticals
Vocabulary: Emphasizing emotions, storytelling techniques
Grammar: Plus-que-parfait & hypothetical phrases
Speaking & Listening: Telling “what could have happened” stories
Reading & Writing: Writing a fictional or personal story
📌 Key Topics:

• Using past perfect (J’avais déjà fini…)
• Expressing regrets and what-ifs (Si j’avais su…)
• Using transition words for fluency

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Week 8-10: Mastery & Final Assessment
Review: Revisiting major grammar & vocabulary points
Final Speaking Practice: Role-playing real-life interactions
Final Writing Task: Writing a formal report or personal essay
📌 Key Topics:

• Advanced sentence structuring
• Mastering spontaneous conversations

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Notes & Resources
🔹 Weekly vocabulary lists
🔹 Listening comprehension exercises
🔹 Pronunciation practice
🔹 Online quizzes & worksheets
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Testimonials for the French Club events, meetings and courses can be found here:
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/
About Me
Since May 25, 2020, I’ve taught French to 700 students from multiple countries, delivering over 4,700 online lessons.
Read student reviews & learn more about my teaching:
Read student reviews & more about my teaching:
https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721
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