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About This Course

Introduction

This course is designed to help you prepare for the Government of Canada Second Language Evaluation (SLE) Oral Test at Level C. You will develop the advanced speaking skills needed to discuss workplace issues, express and defend opinions, and participate in more complex conversations to demonstrate the level of fluency and sophistication expected to reach Level C at the Oral Language Assessment (OLA).

Learning outcomes: What you’ll learn 

1. Discuss Workplace Leadership and Change

  • Talk about leadership styles and workplace leadership challenges
  • Discuss organizational change and its impact on employees and teams
  • Share experiences and examples from professional situations

2. Express and Defend Complex Opinions

  • Clearly explain your point of view on workplace and social issues
  • Support your opinions with reasons, examples, and arguments
  • Compare different perspectives and respond to challenging questions

3. Discuss Workplace Well-Being and Team Dynamics

  • Talk about motivation and employee engagement
  • Discuss stress, burnout, and work-life balance
  • Describe effective teamwork and collaboration in the workplace

4. Use More Advanced French to Communicate Effectively

  • Use complex sentences to express detailed ideas
  • Discuss hypothetical situations, conditions, and possible outcomes
  • Use advanced grammar such as the subjunctive, pronouns, and past tenses more accurately

Evaluation

This course is not graded. Students who attend at least 80% of classes (10 of 12 sessions, or 25 of 30 course hours) and actively participate will receive a Statement of Achievement from Algonquin College Online & Professional Training.

Important note on learning pace

Language learning is not one-size-fits-all: 

  • Learners progress at different speeds depending on experience, learning style, and practice time
  • Not all learners begin with the same aptitudes or confidence levels
  • Some learners may need additional practice, review, or exposure to fully achieve these outcomes

The learning outcomes describe what is possible by the end of each course, but reaching them may require extra time, repetition, and real-world practice.

Prerequisites

Who Should Attend

Prerequisites

This is an Advanced course (CEFR B2). You should enroll in this course if:

  • you have completed French Proficient Level 2 (C) in the past 12 months

OR

  • you received a score of 80% or higher on the placement test

Who should attend

This course is for anyone looking to improve their language skills for professional reasons. This includes: 

  • Government employees seeking to enhance their French language proficiency ahead of the Public Service Commission SLE (Second Language Evaluation) to reach level B
  • Anyone who meets the prerequisites

What You’ll Learn

Course Materials and Fees

Students are encouraged to purchase a hard copy or non-printable digital copy of Shaum’s Outline of French Grammar, Seventh Edition, which is used in all French as a Second Language courses.

Please note that our FSL courses are not included in the Government of Canada Standing Offer discount.

Additional Notes

Contact

For more information about individual or group registration or to be notified of upcoming dates, please contact us.

Call: 1-833-282-6852

Email: training@algonquincollege.com

$ 500
6 weeks
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Sept 9 - Oct 26
Sept 10 - Oct 20
Nov 3 - Dec 10
Nov 3 - Dec 10
Quantity

If you are registering 8 or more participants in one class, please contact us for group registration.

Courses are posted up to 12 months in advance.

For learners requiring special accommodations, please visit Documentation Requirements | Centre for Accessible Learning (algonquincollege.com),fill out the required form and send supporting documentation to trainingacct@algonquincollege.com. Please note that we need a minimum of three business days to accommodate your request.