French Language Courses

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French Language Courses (Full A1 to C2 Structure)

Master the Melody: Premier French Courses for Diplomacy, Culture, and International Careers

Why Learn French?

French is an official language of the UN, NATO, and the International Olympic Committee, and the second most widely learned foreign language globally. Mastering French fluency is key to international relations, diplomacy, and securing opportunities in Canada (Quebec) and major luxury and culinary industries. Our best French classes offer a direct path to global success.

Our CEFR-Aligned Methodology

Our comprehensive French program is led by certified native French instructors, emphasizing immersion and conversation. We align our curriculum with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) from A1 French to C2 French, and provide specialized preparation for the official DELF and DALF examinations.

Find Your French Proficiency Level

Find your perfect match in our detailed levels below, complete with syllabus highlights. Ready to start your French journey?

Course Content

Basic User Levels A1

French A1 Course | Absolute Beginner French Classes

Course Description

This initial course focuses on very basic communication in French. Students learn to understand and use familiar everyday expressions, simple greetings, and phrases aimed at immediate needs. The curriculum covers self-introduction, asking/answering questions about personal details (e.g., where they live, people they know), and essential vocabulary. The goal is to interact in a simple way, provided the other person speaks slowly, clearly, and is prepared to help. The language studied involves present tense and core sentence structures to establish fundamental conversational ability.

Who This Course Is For?

This A1 French course is strictly for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of the language. It is the essential level for travelers who want to navigate Paris or other Francophone regions and those needing to establish the basic foundation for further study. Ideal for quickly learning survival French and basic pronunciation.

Course Goal: Foundational Communication

Upon completion, you will be able to introduce yourself, discuss your family, ask and answer simple questions about your immediate needs, and handle basic transactions like ordering food. This course is your first step toward the DELF A1 exam.

Syllabus Highlights (Core A1 French Topics)

Key areas include:

Basic pronunciation and accent marks
Le présent (present tense) of Regular and Common Irregular Verbs (être, avoir, aller),
Articles (le, la, les)
Numbers
Essential French Vocabulary for Shopping and Personal Description.

Basic Communication Skills:-

The students will develop their communication skills in four parts:

Listening
Speaking
Writting
Reading

Basic User Levels A2

French A2 Course | Elementary French Proficiency

Course Description

The A2 course expands on foundational knowledge, enabling students to handle routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information. Content focuses on understanding sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance: shopping, family, local geography, and employment. Students learn to communicate about familiar and routine matters, describe aspects of their background, immediate environment, and matters of need in simple terms, often using basic past and future tenses. The aim is basic social survival and practical communication.

Who This Course Is For?

This A2 French course is designed for students who have a solid A1 foundation and are seeking to expand their conversational range beyond basic survival. It’s often pursued for certain French citizenship or Quebec immigration (CSQ) applications, requiring a clear, elementary command of the language.

Course Goal: Routine Communication

You will be able to understand frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (family, work, shopping) and communicate effectively in simple, routine social and work tasks.

Syllabus Highlights (Core A2 French Topics)

Key areas include:

The Compound Past (passé composé)
Near Future (futur proche)
Comparative Adjectives
Common Reflexive Verbs
Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns
Vocabulary for Expressing Feelings and Leisure Activities.

Basic Communication Skills:-

The students will develop their communication skills in four parts:

Listening
Speaking
Writting
Reading

Independent User Levels B1

French B1 Course | Intermediate French for Independence

Course Description

This level aims for functional independence in French. The course teaches understanding the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, or leisure. Students learn to deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in a French-speaking area. They begin to produce simple, connected text on familiar topics and can describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions. B1 is a key milestone for learners, enabling them to handle most common situations they encounter.

Who This Course Is For?

The B1 French level is the crucial intermediate benchmark for true language independence. This course is essential for students preparing for university exchange programs and for candidates seeking to pass the official DELF B1 exam. It’s where you develop the ability to express and justify your opinions spontaneously.

Course Goal: Independent Usage and Argumentation

You will be able to deal with most situations encountered while traveling and produce clear, connected text on various topics. You can understand the main points of standard French media (news, radio).

Syllabus Highlights (Core B1 French Topics)

Key areas include:

The Imperfect Tense (l’imparfait) Versus The Passé Composé
The Conditional Mood (le conditionnel)
Relative Pronouns
Active Listening Comprehension
Techniques for Expressing Opinion and Engaging in Debate.

Basic Communication Skills:-

The students will develop their communication skills in four parts:

Listening
Speaking
Writting
Reading

Independent User Levels B2

French B2 Course | Upper Intermediate & Academic French

Course Description

B2 prepares students for academic and professional use in French. The curriculum involves comprehending the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field. Students work towards interacting with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular conversation with native speakers quite possible without strain. The focus is on producing clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explaining a viewpoint on topical issues, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Who This Course Is For?

This B2 French course is critical for aspiring students needing the B2 certificate for French university admissions and professionals who need high-level fluency for corporate communication or presentations. It’s the target level for the DELF B2 exam and spontaneous, sophisticated interaction.

Course Goal: Fluency and Spontaneity

You can understand the main ideas of complex French texts on both abstract and technical topics. You will interact with fluency and spontaneity, making detailed conversation with native French speakers comfortable for both parties.

Syllabus Highlights (Core B2 French Topics)

Focus on:

Extensive Use of the Subjunctive Mood (le subjonctif)
Complex Sentence Connectors
Advanced Idiomatic Expressions
Argumentative and Persuasive Essay Writing
Analyzing Journalistic and Literary Texts.

Basic Communication Skills:-

The students will develop their communication skills in four parts:

Listening
Speaking
Writting
Reading

Proficient User Levels C1

French C1 Course | Advanced French for Academic and Professional Fluency

Course Description

The C1 course focuses on achieving mastery and flexibility in French. Students learn to understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognize implicit meaning. They practice expressing themselves fluently and spontaneously without having to search for expressions. The curriculum emphasizes using French language flexibly and effectively for demanding social, academic, and professional purposes. Learners produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, demonstrating controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices.

Who This Course Is For?

This C1 Advanced French course is required for high-level academic research, post-graduate studies (DALF C1), and professional roles in diplomacy, translation, or international law. It’s for those who need to use the language with a high degree of precision, flexibility, and cultural nuance.

Course Goal: Effective Operational Proficiency

You will be able to understand demanding, longer French texts (including implicit meaning), express yourself fluently and spontaneously, and use the language effectively across a wide range of social, academic, and professional contexts.

Syllabus Highlights (Core C1 French Topics)

Focus on:

Advanced Literary Analysis
Sophisticated Rthetorical Devices
Mastering All Tenses of the Subjunctive
Formal Report and Abstract Writing
Expanding Technical and Academic Vocabulary for specialized discourse.

Basic Communication Skills:-

The students will develop their communication skills in four parts:

Listening
Speaking
Writting
Reading

Proficient User Levels C2

French C2 Course | Mastery & Near-Native Fluency

Course Description

This is the level of near-native or full operational proficiency in French. The C2 course ensures the student can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. They learn to summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. The key skill is to express themselves spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. This level certifies the ability to function effectively and effortlessly in any French-speaking context.

Who This Course Is For?

This C2 Mastery French course is the pinnacle of French proficiency, often the requirement for teaching French as a second language or for highly specialized roles (e.g., conference interpreter, editor). It represents near-native command, including a deep understanding of colloquialisms and subtle cultural references.

Course Goal: Near-Native Command

You can effortlessly understand virtually everything heard or read in French, including complex idioms and wordplay. You can summarize information from various sources and express yourself with utmost precision, fluency, and spontaneity in any situation.

Syllabus Highlights (Core C2 French Topics)

Focus on:

Advanced Translation and Summarization Techniques
Understanding Complex French Cinema and Theatre
Perfecting Idiomatic Usage and Colloquialisms
Advanced Essay and Thesis Structure
Achieving the Highest Level of Stylistic and Grammatical Control.

Basic Communication Skills:-

The students will develop their communication skills in four parts:

Listening
Speaking
Writting
Reading

INR 14,000/-

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1 Year ago

NEF’s French Language Course helped me speak confidently through interactive sessions, practical learning, and supportive guidance from expert trainers.

6 Months ago

Learning French at NEF was a great experience with excellent teachers, engaging lessons, and a focus on real-life communication skills.

3 Months ago

NEF offers outstanding French courses that build strong grammar, vocabulary, and speaking skills through fun, well-structured, and effective classes.

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