Curriculum - French

French Language Curriculum - Beginner Level (A1-A2)

This syllabus is for 35 hours, more or less according to the number of students in class and their involvement.
Throughout the program, there will always be anecdotes and references to France and French culture, as well as other francophone countries. Cultural lessons can be added in case there is a French festival or event during the course.

Hours	Topics	Contents
2	Greetings and politeness	Formal/informal
2	To ask about someone	Questions/answers Verb “aller” Personal pronouns Question word “comment”
2	Alphabet	Letters and combinations Accents Questions/answers about name and spelling
2	Name, surname, maiden name	Question/answer Verb “appeler” Verbs ending by ER
3	Age, date and place of birth	Question/answer Numbers Days, months, seasons Verb “avoir” Question word “quel…” Feminine/masculine of nouns Article défini
3	Coordonnées	Phone number e-mail (+signs) Postal address Localisation
3	Nationality	Question/answer Feminine/masculine form Verb “être” Origin with “venir de” and preposition
3	Countries/cities	Question/answer Gender Prepositions French geography
2	Statut	Question/answer Different status Negative form French society
2	Family	Members Possessive adjectives Tonic pronouns
3	Profession/occupation	Question/answer Masculine/feminine form Verbs of 2nd and 3rd groups
3	Activities	Like/dislike Sport Music instrument Hobbies Verb “faire de” and preposition Domestic task with “faire”
2	Time	Timetable Verbs “pouvoir, vouloir, devoir”
3	Physical and moral description	Body parts Colours Clothes Feminine/masculine adjectives + Régions de la France métropolitaine et DOM-TOM

French Language Curriculum - Intermediate Level (B1-B2)

This syllabus is for 120-140 hours, adaptable according to the number of students in class and their involvement.
Throughout the program, there will always be anecdotes and references to France and French culture, as well as other francophone countries including Belgium, Switzerland, Canada (Quebec), Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Madagascar. Cultural lessons can be added when there are French festivals or events during the course.

Hours	Topics	Contents
8	Past experiences and travel	Passé composé with avoir/être, Past participle agreement, Time expressions (il y a, depuis, pendant), Travel vocabulary, Cultural differences and experiences, French vacation traditions
8	Childhood and memories	Imparfait formation and usage, Contrast passé composé/imparfait, Childhood vocabulary, School system comparison, Traditional French games and activities, Autobiographical narrative techniques
7	Future plans and projects	Simple future tense, Near future vs. simple future, Future time expressions, Professional goals vocabulary, French educational pathways, European mobility programs
8	Expressing opinions and debates	Subjunctive mood introduction, Opinion expressions requiring subjunctive, Debate vocabulary and connectors, Agreeing/disagreeing politely, French political system basics, Current social issues in France
7	Health and medical care	Medical vocabulary (symptoms, treatments), Conditional mood for politeness, Giving advice (vous devriez, il faut que), French healthcare system, Social security (Sécurité Sociale), Traditional remedies vs. modern medicine
8	Food culture and gastronomy	Advanced food vocabulary, Partitive articles revision, Quantities and measurements, Restaurant interactions, French regional cuisine, Wine culture and appellations, Slow food movement in France
7	Work and professional life	Professional vocabulary, CV and cover letter writing, Job interview expressions, Workplace relationships, French work culture (35-hour week), Labor rights and unions, Entrepreneurship in France
8	Housing and neighborhood	Housing vocabulary (rent, buy, furnish), Comparative and superlative, Relative pronouns (qui, que, dont, où), Describing locations precisely, French housing market, Urban planning and architecture, Suburban vs. city life
7	Media and current events	Media vocabulary (press, TV, internet), Reported speech in present, Expressing certainty/uncertainty, News comprehension strategies, French media landscape, Public vs. private broadcasting, Information literacy
8	Relationships and emotions	Relationship vocabulary, Emotional expressions, Subjunctive with emotion/doubt, Interpersonal communication, French dating culture, Marriage and PACS system, Generational differences
7	Environment and ecology	Environmental vocabulary, Cause and consequence expressions, Conditional sentences (if clauses), Ecological gestures, French environmental policies, Nuclear energy debate, Sustainable development initiatives
8	Arts and culture	Artistic vocabulary, Cultural activities, Past participle as adjective, Aesthetic appreciation expressions, French cultural institutions, Government support for arts, Festivals and cultural events
7	Technology and digital life	Technology vocabulary, Digital communication, Passive voice introduction, Instructions and procedures, Digital divide in France, Privacy laws (RGPD), French tech sector
8	Transportation and mobility	Transportation vocabulary, Gerund and present participle, Duration and frequency, Travel planning expressions, French transportation network, High-speed rail (TGV), Urban mobility solutions
7	Education and learning	Educational vocabulary, Learning strategies, Complex tenses review, Academic discussions, French education system details, Grande École system, Lifelong learning culture
8	Money and economics	Financial vocabulary, Banking and insurance, Economic indicators, Consumer behavior, French economic model, European economic integration, Social economy sector
7	Sports and leisure	Sports vocabulary, Competition and performance, Physical descriptions advanced, Leisure activity planning, French sports culture, Olympic heritage, Sports and society

French Language Curriculum - Advanced Level (C1-C2)

This syllabus is for 150-180 hours, adaptable according to the number of students in class and their involvement.
Throughout the program, there will be deep analysis and critical discussion of France and francophone cultures, including historical, sociological, and literary perspectives. Special emphasis on contemporary issues and intercultural competency. Cultural seminars and specialized workshops will be integrated based on current events and student interests.

Hours	Topics	Contents
12	French Literature and Literary Analysis	Literary movements (Classicism to Postmodernism), Text analysis techniques, Stylistic devices and rhetoric, Critical essay writing, Major French authors (Molière, Voltaire, Camus, Beauvoir), Francophone literature (Senghor, Césaire, Duras), Contemporary literary debates
10	French History and National Identity	Historical discourse and chronology, Complex past tenses (passé simple, plus-que-parfait), Historical analysis vocabulary, Cause and effect in historical context, Revolution to Republic evolution, Colonial history and decolonization, Memory and commemoration practices
11	Political Systems and Governance	Political vocabulary and institutions, Subjunctive in formal discourse, Parliamentary and presidential language, Constitutional law terminology, Fifth Republic structure, European integration process, French political parties and ideologies
10	Philosophy and Intellectual Traditions	Philosophical vocabulary, Abstract concept expression, Argumentation and logic, Academic citation and referencing, French philosophical tradition (Descartes to Foucault), Intellectual salons and café culture, Contemporary French thinkers
11	Economics and Social Policy	Economic terminology and concepts, Statistical data presentation, Policy analysis language, Comparative economic systems, French social model, Welfare state evolution, Economic challenges and reforms
10	Science and Technology	Scientific vocabulary and methodology, Technical report writing, Research presentation skills, Innovation and discovery language, French scientific achievements, Technology policy and ethics, International scientific cooperation
12	Arts, Cinema, and Cultural Production	Aesthetic and critical vocabulary, Cultural analysis techniques, Film analysis and theory, Artistic movement descriptions, French cinema heritage (Nouvelle Vague to contemporary), Cultural policy and state support, Digital culture and new media
10	Linguistics and Language Policy	Metalinguistic vocabulary, Language variation and register, Sociolinguistic analysis, Language planning terminology, Francophonie and language policy, Académie française role, Language rights and diversity
11	Psychology and Sociology	Psychological and social terminology, Research methodology language, Statistical analysis vocabulary, Theory presentation skills, French sociological tradition, Contemporary social issues, Mental health and society
10	International Relations and Diplomacy	Diplomatic vocabulary, International law terminology, Negotiation and mediation language, Geopolitical analysis, France's global role, Francophone international organizations, European Union dynamics
12	Environmental Studies and Sustainability	Environmental science vocabulary, Policy analysis and critique, Sustainability reporting, Climate change discourse, French environmental policies, Nuclear energy debate, Ecological transition challenges
11	Business and Entrepreneurship	Advanced business vocabulary, Corporate communication, Financial analysis language, Strategic planning terminology, French business culture, Innovation ecosystems, International business ethics
10	Medical and Health Sciences	Medical terminology, Clinical research language, Health policy vocabulary, Bioethics terminology, French healthcare system analysis, Public health challenges, Medical research and innovation

Note: The curriculum is subject to change as per the requirement of the student.