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Written French for Workplace Communication – Online
Advance your career by improving your professional writing skills in our online program French for Workplace Communication.
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Certificate of proficiency - French for Professional Communication

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About this Program
Program Description
Part-time

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.

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Key Benefits
  • 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
Learning Outcomes

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
Curriculum

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 (8 CEUs)
  • YCFR 216 - French Grammar and Writing in Context 1 (8 CEUs)

High-intermediate

  • YCFR 315 - French Grammar and Writing in Context 2 (8 CEUs)
  • YCFR 316 - French Vocabulary for the Workplace (8 CEUs)

Advanced

  • YCFR 415 - French Writing Techniques for the Workplace (8 CEUs)
  • YCFR 416 - French Written Communication Strategies for the Workplace (8 CEUs)

Find full course descriptions below in the Courses section of this page.

Delivery Format and Schedule
  • 10-week courses
  • 4 to 5 hours of work per week
  • Flexible schedule
  • 100% online
Approach to Learning and Teaching
  • Real-world writing tasks
  • Personalized feedback on your writing
  • Master the fundamentals of grammar
  • Interactive approach
Your Certificate

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.

Session dates

Here are the dates of our upcoming sessions:

  • Summer 2, 2021: Monday July 5 - Friday September 10, 2021
  • Fall 2021: Monday September 27 – Friday December 3, 2021
  • Winter 2021: Monday January 10 – Friday March 18, 2022
  • Summer 1 (Spring) 2022: Monday April 1 – Friday June 17, 2022
  • Summer 2, 2022: Monday July 4 – Friday September 9, 2022
Admission Requirements

To be admitted to this program, you must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be at least 18 years of age
  2. Take the Placement Test of Written French and place into a level no lower than mid-intermediate and no higher than advanced.
Placement Test

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: $40.38 (The placement test fee will be increased to $41.95, effective Fall 2021 term, for activities taking place as of September 1, 2021.)

 

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, February 21, 2022 to Thursday April 7, 2022
  • Summer 2, 2022:
    Monday, May 16, 2022 to Thursday June 30, 2022
Register for the Placement Test of Written French
Tuition and Fees

The fees for this program are as follow:

  • Placement Test of Written French: $40.38 (The placement test fee will be increased to $41.95, effective Fall 2021 term, for activities taking place as of September 1, 2021.)
  • Course Fee: $412 (per 10-week course) 
Upcoming Info Sessions

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

Fall 2021

  • Monday, August 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.

​​​​Winter 2022

  • Monday, November 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.

Courses

Non-Credit Courses
Mid-intermediate
YCFR 215 French Grammar at Work. (8 CEUs)
Designed for students at a mid-intermediate level wishing to improve their grammatical accuracy in written communication for the workplace at that level. Explores French grammatical rules, thematic vocabulary, and self-correction strategies through a variety of exercises and writing tasks embedded in common work-related situations.
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YCFR 216 French Grammar and Writing in Context 1. (8 CEUs)
Designed for students at a mid-intermediate level wishing to improve their overall grammatical skills at that level. Explores the appropriate use of French grammar at the sentence level, thematic vocabulary and self correction strategies through a variety of learning activities embedded in common work related situations.
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High-intermediate
YCFR 315 French Grammar and Writing in Context 2. (8 CEUs)
Designed for students at a high-intermediate level wishing to improve their overall grammatical skills at that level. Explores the appropriate use of French grammar at the complex sentence level, thematic vocabulary and self correction strategies through a wide range of learning activities embedded in various work related situations.
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YCFR 316 French Vocabulary for Workplace. (8 CEUs)
Designed for students at a high-intermediate level wishing to develop their writing skills at that level. Broadens the scope of written communication through the study of vocabulary and its function in discourse. Identifies the nature and role of words, phrases and idioms through intense practice of vocabulary in workplace contexts.
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Advanced
YCFR 415 French Writing Techniques for Workplace. (8 CEUs)
Designed for students at an advanced level wishing to develop their writing skills at that level. Explores French syntax and various techniques for text organization, coherence, conciseness and clarity through individual and collaborative work on different forms of writing commonly used in the workplace.
Learn more >
YCFR 416 French Written Communication Strategies for Workplace. (8 CEUs)
Designed for students at an advanced level wishing to develop their writing skills at that level. Explores French syntax and various strategies for style, tone, nuance, purpose and audience through individual and collaborative work on different forms of writing commonly used in the workplace.
Learn more >
Student Review
"I was looking to work in a French environment, and I think I could do that now. It really provided the foundation for me to be able to write emails, draft reports, and understand that it’s not just a matter of translation. You eventually get to the point where you can think in French."
Andrea Emrick
Student Review
"The program was well-structured, practical, and I learned a lot. I work and I have kids; I don’t have time to go onsite. I’ve already recommended it to others."
Jenny Moreno
Student Review
"The course is so well designed. I was able to apply the lessons immediately, because everything is tailored to the corporate context. My boss and colleagues noticed right away."
Veronica Boggi

Contacts

Language and Intercultural Communication
Phone: +1 514-398-6200
Fax: +1 514-398-1769
680 Sherbrooke Street West,11th floor, Suite 1181 Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 3R1
Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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