Conversa Language Services

Conversa uses a four component, communicative approach to language training. The "Communicative Approach" focuses on mastering the spoken language and introduces grammar structures in a subtle yet systematic way. This combination helps students speak a new language in the shortest time possible. t is a method that seeks the "fast track" to language success!

French courses are designed to help participants qualify for federal government exams at levels A, B, C and E.

Customized courses are offered in the following areas:

Business
(intermediate or advanced levels) - for participants whose linguistic requirements include, for example, sales presentations, report writing, interviewing, conversations in formal or diplomatic environments, etc.

Government 
(intermediate or advanced levels) - commerce and trade, diplomacy, negotiations, politics, administration, environment

Technical/Industry
(intermediate or advanced levels) - telecommunications, engineering, agriculture, etc.

Intercultural
for the person interested in communicating in a foreign language both linguistically and culturally

Instruction Options

Small Group Classes: Class size is small (4 to 6 participants)
Semi-private class: 2 to 3 students
One-on-one class:

Pricing (Spring 2013)

Evening courses are 2-hour weekly classes for 8 weeks (16 hours) for $250 (HST exempt). Max 6 students.

Weekend courses are 4-hour weekly classes for 8 weeks (32 hours)for $250 (HST exempt). Max 8 students. From 8:00 to 12:00 or from 1:00 to 5:00 pm

Private

From $40 / hour; minimum 1.5 hours per class; standard class is 2.0 hours.

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French Classes: Carleton Summer Institute of Language and Culture (SILC)

The Summer Institute of Language and Culture is a unique, intensive language instruction and program. Language courses are taught by experienced, professional instructors and the SILC envisions providing students with a truly valuable, enriching experience.

Courses take place over a six-week period in May-June or July-August. 

Summer Institute of Language and Culture is offering the following courses through Department of French:

FINS 3405 French for Special or Professional Purposes I (0.5 cr)

This course is designed for students who are ‘advanced beginners’ in the sense that they may have taken some basic French courses in the past, but have not been using French for a number of years. Basic conversation skills will be covered as well as vocabulary and written skills, focusing on the themes related to a professional, working context. Some cultural activities will also be included, making use of our location in Ottawa.

FINS 3406 French for Special or Professional Purposes II (0.5 cr)

This course is designed for intermediate students, who have taken French through high school, whether this was recently or many years ago. This course will cover oral conversation skills as well as written skills, focusing on the professional context. Some cultural activities will also be included, making use of our location in Ottawa.

FINS 3407 French for Special or Professional Purposes III (0.5 cr)

This is an advanced French course. This course aims to help students reach a level of fluency in French so that they may use it in their professional lives. It will also cover written skills, focusing on the types of communications that are used in professional contexts. A special emphasis will be given to work situations that might arise in the public service. Some cultural activities will also be included, making use of our location in Ottawa.

FREN 1002 French I: Low Intermediate French (1.o cr)

Taught in French for students who have had exposure to French but who have difficulty using it in day-to-day communication. Emphasis on oral expression and comprehension; development of reading and writing skills. Oral practice, oral presentations, interviews, cultural activities, grammar exercises. Attendance and participation are compulsory. Limited enrollment. No auditors.

Prerequisite: Self-assessment questionnaire.

FREN 1100 Français I: First-Year University French (1.0 cr)

Taught in French. Emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Oral presentations, discussions, interviews, reading of novels and magazine articles, listening activities, grammar exercises, compositions. Attendance and participation are compulsory. Limited enrolment. No auditors.

Prerequisite: FREN 1002 or self-assessment questionnaire.

FREN 2100 Français II: Second-Year University French (1.0 cr)

Taught in French. For non-francophone students. Advanced speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Advanced level reading from various sources, including literary texts. Grammar exercises, essays, oral presentations. Attendance and participation are compulsory. Limited enrollment. No auditors.

Prerequisite: FREN 1100 or FREN 1110 or permission of the Department.

More Info: Summer Institute of Language and Culture

Private French Tutors Ottawa

If you are looking for a great way to update or improve your french language skills in the Ottawa area a private tutor may be a great option. Interview a few tutors first to make sure they are the right fit. The benefits of using a tutor are numerous as they offer more flexibility than a traditional class and the privacy of learning in your own home and at your own pace. The following is a list of private tutors in the Ottawa area.

Mrs Molly Fanous

613-830-0048

Ottawa, ON

Arlette 

613-521-5566

Ottawa, ON

Yannic

613-292-1299

Ottawa, ON

Monette Gauvreau

info@ottawafrenchservices.com

613-695-3618

Ottawa, ON

Chantal Miller

613-261-5799

French For Federal Government Employees

Are you a currently employed by the federal government or do you hope join the public service in Ottawa? La Cite collegiale is offering French as A Second Language courses in Ottawa this fall. The PFL2 stream has beginner, intermediate I and intermediate II level courses starting September 18th on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

If you are preparing for the second language evaluation (SLE) La Cite is offerring reading and writing test preparation and level B and C oral interaction.

For more information:
Daniel Cardinal
613-742-2493 ext 2763

Fall French Classes Ottawa

For a full and complete listing of schools in Ottawa offering French Lessons for the upcoming fall semester be sure to visit. http://www.ottawafrenchlessons.com

Algonquin College and La Cité collégiale are both offering intensive programs that are sure to improve and enhance your conversational skills.

Algonquin College is one of the only institutions on the Ottawa Region to offer the TFI:

Test de français international.

The Test de français international is a multiple choice test the evaluates a student's ability to understand, speak, read and write French as it is used in the international workplace.

Job Posting: Fast Forward French Language Instructor

Job Overview

Prepare teaching materials and outlines for courses, Prepare, administer and mark tests and papers to evaluate students' progress, Develop course content, Conduct course and program evaluation or review

Job Qualifications

Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Some university, Completion of university

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable

Experience: Will train

Languages: Speak English, Speak French, Read English, Read French, Write English, Write French

Work Setting: Language school

Area of Instruction: French as a second language, Education

Specific Skills: Prepare teaching materials and outlines for courses, Prepare, administer and mark tests and papers to evaluate students' progress, Develop course content, Conduct course and program evaluation or review

Additional Skills: Prepare reports

Security and Safety: Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation

Ability to Supervise: 1 to 2 people

Teaching Audience: Children, youth, Adult

Teaching Format: Tutor/one-on-one instruction, Classroom

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning

Other Information:We are expanding our evening after-school program and are seeking teachers (strong in French and have a passion for teaching) for one or more evenings a week. CV's and cover letters in French please.

How To Apply

By Email: info@fastforwardfrench.com

Employer Information

Fast Forward French

City:

Kanata

Province:

Ontario

University of Ottawa Summer French Course Intensive

The University of Ottawa's Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) will be offering a three-week intensive course in French this summer from August 7 to 24, 2012. The course is an integrated four-skill course focusing on listening, speaking, reading and writing. The major emphasis of the course will be on vocabulary development and improvement of grammar skills.

Schedule: Morning: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Afternoon: Courses normally end at 2:30 p.m Six hours divided over four days (Monday to Thursday).

Benefits: -21 hours of classes each week -work in our language laboratories -improve pronunciation -develop listening and speaking skills -Optional socio-cultural activities

Cost: $1400

Entrance Criteria: The Official Language and Bilingualism Institute’s language test.