French conversation
The power of learning French
- Job opportunities and advancement: French proficiency is crucial for success in Quebec's job market. Learning the language can help you open doors to diverse career paths.
- Community integration: Learning French in Quebec helps you connect with locals and engage more deeply in its vibrant culture.
- Building meaningful connections: Great relationships start with one simple conversation. Make your next conversation count with new French skills for social and professional interactions.
How it works
1. Register for the program
Visit our program page and register for the schedule and delivery mode (in-person or online) that suits your needs.
Please note that Concordia faculty and staff must use a netname and password associated with a student ID to register. They can obtain their student ID by following these steps.
2. Confirm your 15-minute placement test appointment
Within one business day following registration, you will receive an email with an appointment for a 15-minute telephone assessment that will determine your starting level for the program. You must respond to this email to confirm your appointment and provide a telephone number at which you can be reached.
3. Undergo your 15-minute placement test
A French instructor will contact you at the time of your appointment to complete your 15-minute placement test. Following the assessment, you will receive an email with details of your starting level for the program. Learning within a community of the same skill level will put you on the right track to achieving your French language goals.
Who benefits most?
Professionals in Quebec who want to improve their French at work and in social settings.
Out of province students seeking French language skills to integrate into Quebec's workforce, society, and culture.
Immigrants, temporary foreign workers, and prospective newcomers who want to learn French to succeed in Quebec's workplaces and communities.
Travel and cultural enthusiasts who want to immerse themselves in Quebec's vibrant culture.
Why learn French with us?
At Concordia, you'll gain:
- Practical French language skills for professional communication and social interactions in the workplace.
- Expert instruction from fluent French speakers whose effective teaching methods promote rapid development.
- Flexibility with conveniently scheduled part-time courses for all levels.
- Confidence in your ability to apply your French language skills to everyday situations through interactive exercises in a friendly and engaging social setting.
- A head start on building strong personal and professional connections to help you establish a foundation for your future in Quebec.
This program is designed to equip you French language skills for success in Quebec's workplaces and communities. While it prepares you for these environments, please note that the program does not replace or guarantee success in the government of Quebec's “Certificat de sélection du Québec.”
If you're looking for a language assessment approved by the Quebec government, we provide both the Test de connaissance du français (TCF) for Quebec and Canada. Register for an upcoming test session.
What our students say
The program's strong emphasis on practical, everyday French made it easy for me to integrate both personally and professionally in Quebec. It gave me the confidence to speak French more frequently, deepened my interest in Quebec culture, and enhanced my engagement within the local workforce.
The instructors tailored the conversations around relevant topics for daily life, which allowed me to significantly improve my French language proficiency and easily apply it in a professional setting. This led to me strengthening my relationships with French-speaking colleagues and improving my overall confidence in approaching French conversations.
Concordia faculty and staff registration
Please note that Concordia faculty and staff must use a netname and password associated with a student ID to register for the French conversation program.
If you've applied to or taken a course at Concordia in the past, you already have a student ID.
You can recover this ID by following these steps:
- Click "Forgot password?"
- Select "Student Account"
- Follow the instructions to create or reset your password.
If you've never applied to or taken a course at Concordia, you'll need to create your student ID by following these steps:
- Click "Don't have a "NETNAME"
- Complete the form
- Click submit
- You will receive an email with your student ID and netname along with instructions to set up your password and complete your registration.