DELF
Diplôme d'études en langue française
The Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) for adults is an official diploma issued by the French Ministry of Education. There are 4 diplomas corresponding to the first 4 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages: DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1 and DELF B2.
DALF
Diplôme approfondi de langue française
The Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) is a diploma issued by the French Ministry of Education. It certifies competence in French as a foreign language. The DALF is composed of 2 independent diplomas corresponding to the advanced levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages: the DALF C1 and the DALF C2.
DFP
Diplôme français professionnel
The Diploma in French for Business is intended for professionals and students who want to communicate in French with colleagues or business partners and read business documents written in French. The students are certified by the chamber of commerce, Paris
TCF
Test de connaissance du français
The Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada is a test of general French, recognized as an official proof of language proficiency by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency applications. The objective of the TCF Canada is to evaluate your French skills on a scale of 6 levels. This scale corresponds to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
TEF
Test d'évaluation de français
It assesses the French language proficiency of people who want to immigrate in Canada. This test is officially recognized by the department of citizenship and immigration of the Canadian Federal Government. E-TEF Canada tests all four language skills: Listening, speaking, reading and writing.
TEFAQ
Test d'évaluation du français adapté pour le Québec
It assesses the French language proficiency of people who want to immigrate in Quebec. This test is officially recognized by the Ministry of Immigration and Cultural Communities (MICC) in Quebec. E-TEFAQ candidates can choose between 1 to 4 sections depending on their requirements: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
FIDE
Determine the French language level you need for the Swiss permit status
The fide test is a certified and recognized proof of language issued by the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).
It demonstrates your oral and written competence in one or more of the national languages, in this case French. It can be presented to the authorities to register for a training course or to apply for a job.
PROFLE
Train the trainer program, conceptualised for French teachers.
A comprehensive distance learning programme for French teachers. Adapted to your needs, the training program encompasses key skills that will enable you to acquire new teaching practices. The course reinforces your know-how and enhances your achievements by obtaining a certificate at the end of the programme.
PROGUIDE
A comprehensive training programme for wannabe guides
Do you want to become a tour guide welcoming clients from francophone countries? Do you need that necessary training to stand out from the crowd with necessary skills hat help you reach great heights in the field of tour guiding? If the answer is Yes, this workshop is crafted for you. A successful tour guide doesn’t happen overnight. To differentiate yourself from others, you have to develop critical skills, particularly the language skill.
CANADA FOCUS +
This course integrates level A1 to B2 along with TEF preparation. Now Canada PR is just a course away
Besides English, French is an important language in Canada. In fact, Montreal has the second-largest group of French speakers in the world after Paris. Speaking the language can be incredibly beneficial when you start looking for a job or good scholarships. In addition, you get to instantly boost up your score by about 50 points that will put you at a far better pedestal than others in acquiring Canada PR.
The higher the applicants’ scores on the CRS, the better their chances of becoming a permanent resident of Canada.
POLE VAULT
An integrated Fast-track programme comprising levels A1 - A2 - B1 - B2
Fast-track course of A1 to B2 offers accelerated learning designed to equip learners with essential French language skills in short duration. The course focuses on the core foundations of language learning, which includes grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills. One of the key advantages of the course is the time efficiency. It is particularly beneficial for those who have limited availability or those who wish to achieve proficiency in a shorter period.
GENERAL FRENCH
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is the European standard for grading a person's language proficiency through six levels, especially for public administration and business purposes. This is accomplished by using a guideline to describe the achievements of foreign language learners across Europe and is also popular in other countries.
BASIC A1
The objective of the A1 level is in imparting the basics to a complete beginner. It helps with simple interactions using basic vocabulary for everyday expressions and phrases. For example, this is useful for verbal interactions, and listening comprehension.
ELEMENTARY A2
The A2 is an elementary course that supports communication on everyday subjects as well as on current social topics. For example, this helps understand sentences and frequently used expressions.
INTERMEDIATE B1
This level enables leading a conversation in French about personal, professional life, discussing hobbies and ideas. Besides this, it helps interacting at restaurants and social media and in narrating simple stories, thus feeling at ease in a French-speaking atmosphere.
UPPER INTERMEDIATE B2
An upper intermediate level, at this stage a person can easily communicate fluently and spontaneously, both in spoken and written formats, without any issues, on an array of topics ranging from current affairs to technical details.
EXPERT C1
This Course is for achieving Proficiency in French language learning. It facilitates fluent communication on complex trending topics and aids in responding spontaneously to daily life situations and also in expressing opinions and disagreements more confidently. It also provides a better understanding on watching news, movies on television, reading newspapers, novels, analysing project details and comprehending idiomatic expressions.
MASTERY C2
C2 is the highest level of the CEFR and DALF. It is the highest level of learning French as a Foreign language. This helps master the French language and grammar completely. It provides understanding and comprehending everything that's read or written with absolute ease, and summarise information by reconstructing and presenting it clearly. Thus, it improves fluency of expression, precision and appropriateness for advanced levels.
WORKSHOPS
Translation
Translation is an art by itself. It requires a great amount of balance to give a fresh lease of life to the character of the original language. It requires meticulous training and practice. Keeping this in mind, SF offers workshops to translate English to French and other regional languages which helps improve the language.
Interpretation
A person possessing excellent interpretation skills proves to be an asset to any organisation. This is because the person has mastered the art of understanding, reframing and explaining one language into another. SF paves the way for practicing interpretation, in order to understand the nuances and the parameters associated with it.
Subtitling
Audiovisual translation requires many technical and adaptive skills in order to produce foreign versions of the media as precisely as possible. If your goal is to translate the audio or video content, or grab projects from media professionals wanting to reach out to the French-speaking public, this workshop is for you.
Phonetics
Workshops on phonetics assist in understanding, recognizing, and distinguishing various sounds that help improve pronunciation, intonation and expression. These workshops offer the opportunity to hone French pronunciation so that one can understand and be understood better by interlocutors.
Grammar
A simple easy-to-follow, step-by-step grammar workshop without any unnecessary fluff or frills breaks down difficult concepts and explains them in the simplest terms.
Conversation
Practice makes a man perfect. During these sessions, students improve on fluency, usage, sentence structure and vocabulary through debates, discussions and exchange of ideas.
DELF / DALF Exam Preparatory
This workshop will help the students understand the ways and manner in which one has to approach the DELF / DALF examination. The course will enable them to be fully prepared in all 4 competencies (CO + CE + PO + PE). One gets to look at the examination from the perspective of an examiner.
Written
A workshop which reinforces your writing skills in French! The course, like the preparatory, grammar or conversation workshop, is available for students of any level. This workshop will give you the right confidence to write in French.
Business FRENCH
In a globalised market, businesses seek workers who are capable of adapting to a competitive world, where the fluency in French language, notably in the business lexicons and formations, is an indispensable asset. To cater to this need, we bring to you DFP or Diplômes de français professionnel
Springboard
A REFRESHER COURSE TO REJOIN THE TRACK
Have you taken a break from French learning, and you wish to recontinue now ? You feel like you've missed the bus ? You're hesitant because your friends have moved ahead ?
Here is your chance to rejoin the track !
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Français Familier
LEARN TO SPEAK LIKE A NATIVE
This workshop serves to help students become familiar with the day-to-day expressions, usages and lexicons used by the natives. My friend is “Mon pote” in the language spoken locally. This workshop will familiarise him/her with words, expressions, et al. to avoid a language shock when they arrive in France.
Storytelling
These sessions are lively, full of fun offering loads of intrigue and adventure. Interactive storytelling has been one of the most powerful tools, across generations, for interpreting life lessons, values and past histories. During these workshops students learn and create stories through education and artistic expression.
Poetry and music
Bringing together text and music is a great platform to develop language skills and enhance learning. These music based activities identify music, voice and singing, to help understand pronunciation and grammar and describing songs through poetry or music.
The French Tourister
A SURVIVAL KIT FOR TRAVELLERS WITH NO KNOWLEDGE OF FRENCH
Are you soon leaving for France? And it’s a last-minute rush? Do not worry ! This course will help you with French language skills, which is essential for a great trip to France. A short duration course for a short stay.
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French Café
CULTURAL DELIGHT - NEWS - MUSIC - FILM - ART
The classroom will be transformed into a melting pot of French culture where we will discuss films, theatre, music and arts from the francophone countries.
Beyond the accent
SOUND LIKE A FRENCH PERSON
Any French learner wanting to recognise the sounds of French instantly without having to learn about phonetics. One gets to learn the language used in day-to-do conversations that are not taught in regular classrooms.
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