French Language Instruction For Adults

Canada has two official languages: English and French. English is the most commonly spoken language in most provinces and territories.

French is the main language spoken in Quebec and in some areas of Ontario, New Brunswick and Manitoba. There are also francophone communities in all provinces and territories across Canada. Quebec has a large minority of residents who speak English.

English or French language skills are very important to help you settle in Canada. You may choose to focus on learning or improving one or the other. This will likely depend on which of the two languages most people speak in the area where you live.

Strong English or French skills will help with:

• getting a job

• going to school

• accessing services

• helping your children with school work

• meeting and talking to people

• getting your Canadian citizenship

There are a variety of French courses that you can take within your community or online.

Coopération Intégration Canada – Parler F

Parler F is for newcomers unable to attend conventional classrooms. Dedicated volunteers provide 3 hours of tutoring each week.

• Open to start at any time, the duration depends on what your tutoring goals are.

• Online (self-paced)

• FREE and personalized

Français langue seconde – French as a second language

These hybrid mode courses are intended for adults aged 19 and over who wish to learn to speak, read and write in French. The format consists of:

• 27 hours of classroom instruction

• 27 hours of independent online practice 

• 1 evening per week for 9 weeks 

• These courses are offered three times during the school year, in fall, winter and spring.

• In-person and online

• $40 per course

Second Language Training

This self-directed learning format puts you in control of your learning and helps overcome common roadblocks that prevent learners from realizing their full potential. This helps to build confidence in the skills you learn, and in your ability to learn. You CAN learn a new language, and we can help!

• Open to start at any time. The duration depends on what your tutoring goals are.   

• In-person and online

• Free