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Information Session
Join us for Writing Like A Pro, a free bilingual online info session in which we’ll explore the keys to learning how to write well in English or French when it’s your second, third or fourth language.
Master the fundamentals of French grammar and develop writing skills for the workplace with the support of a highly qualified tutor. Make your own schedule and join from anywhere.
- 100% online
- 10 weeks per course
- 4 – 5 hours of coursework per week
- Flexible schedule within a structured framework
- No textbook required
- No student visa required
- Certificate of proficiency from McGill University
This program is for language learners at the mid-intermediate level or higher. All new students must take an online placement test to determine their current level of written French.
- Study at a world class institution from home
- Make your own schedule
- Get personalized feedback from a highly qualified tutor
- Network with other students
- Apply your skills in the workplace
- Add value to your résumé
This program is designed to enable you to:
- Gain confidence in your writing skills
- Expand your vocabulary
- Increase your grammatical accuracy
- Become your own editor
This program includes courses at mid-intermediate, high-intermediate, and advanced levels. Your level will be determined when you take the Written French Placement Test.
Mid-intermediate
- YCFR 215 - French Grammar at Work
- YCFR 216 - French Grammar and Writing in Context 1
High-intermediate
- YCFR 315 - French Grammar and Writing in Context 2
- YCFR 316 - French Vocabulary for the Workplace
Advanced
- YCFR 415 - French Writing Techniques for the Workplace
- YCFR 416 - French Written Communication Strategies for the Workplace
Find full course descriptions below in the Courses section of this page.
- 10-week courses
- 4 to 5 hours of work per week
- Flexible schedule
- 100% online
- Real-world writing tasks
- Personalized feedback on your writing
- Master the fundamentals of grammar
- Interactive approach
Once you have completed the two advanced-level courses (YCFR 415 and YCFR 416) with a grade of 65% (B-) or higher, you will receive an official Certificate of Proficiency– Written French for Workplace Communication from McGill University.
Here are the dates of our upcoming sessions:
- Summer 2, 2022: Monday, July 4 – Friday, September 9, 2022
- Fall 2022: Monday, September 26 - Friday, December 2, 2022
- Winter 2023: Monday, January 16 - Friday, March 24, 2023
- Summer 1, 2023 (Spring): Monday, April 17 - Thursday, June 22, 2023
- Summer 2, 2023: Monday, July 10 - Friday, September 15, 2023
- Fall 2023: Monday, September 25 - Friday, December 1, 2023
To be admitted to this program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Take the Placement Test of Written French and place into a level no lower than mid-intermediate and no higher than advanced.
Before enrolling in the program, all prospective students must complete a Placement Test of Written French and place into a level no lower than mid-intermediate and no higher than advanced.
The Placement Test will evaluate your current level of French and let you know which course you can register for.
Fee: $41.95
Placement Test Dates
- Fall 2021:
Monday, August 9, 2021 to Thursday September 23, 2021 - Winter 2022:
Monday, November 22, 2021 to Thursday January 6, 2022 - Summer 1 (Spring) 2022:
Monday, January 24, 2022 to Thursday April 7, 2022 - Summer 2, 2022:
Monday, May 16, 2022 to Thursday June 30, 2022
The fees for this program are as follow:
- Placement Test of Written French: $41.95 (will be increased to $43.06 as of September 1, 2022)
- Course Fee: $420 (per 10-week course)
Find out more about the program at a free online info session.
Please note that the following times are based on the Eastern Time zone (GMT+5), which is the current time in Montreal, Canada.
Dates
Winter 2022
- Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
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