Crash Course for French Language
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Learn it all with our Crash Course for French Language | Learn from basic to advanced level French | Learn from veteran instructors and be able to speak like a native. Broaden your Career scope by mastering French Language
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Key Highlights
90 Hours of Instructor-Led Sessions
30 Hours of Live Interactive Doubt Solving Sessions
15 Hours of Live Master Sessions by Industry Experts
192 Hours of Self-Paced Learning
115+ Auto-Graded Assessments powered by Examopedia
5+ Industry Case Studies
135 Guided Hands-On Exercises
9+ Assignments
2 Mock Interviews and 3 Hackathons
Get 12 Months Gold Membership of École French by Henry Harvin®
Get Internship Support in top MNC ’s like J.P Morgan and Accenture via Yuva Intern
Get 3 in 1 Placement support through Placement Drives, Premium access to Job portal & Personalized Job Consulting
6 Hours of Mentorship by Industry Experts
Earn Certification of Course from École French by Henry Harvin®, Govt of India recognized & Award-Winning Institute and NSDC Certification
About Crash Course for French Language
Crash Course for French Language
École French by Henry Harvin® French Language Crash Course is tailored for beginners or anyone looking to improve their French skills in a short period of time. This course is designed in a very structured, practical, and strategic manner. Our course guarantees building solid knowledge of French, Conversational skills, Comprehension skills, Grammar and Vocabulary. These competencies will help you to communicate effectively and confidently in real-life situations.
Benefits of a Crash Courses
- Get condensed learning in a short period
- Focus on important topics and major pieces of information
- Fast paced learning with coverage of vast materials
- Learn from experienced professionals or experts
- Get extensive notes, resources, and study aids
- Prepare for particular exams, certifications, or applications
Who Should Attend?
- Students going to a Francophone country
- Business professionals
- Anyone interested in learning the language, French art, literature, history, etc
- Candidates preparing for any test of proficiency in the French language, e.g., DELF/DALF
Unique 10 in Program: Agota™ Framework
Agota™ Framework is a versatile 10-in-1 program that includes various aspects of Développement des compétences and Développement de carrière.
- Training (Formation): 90 Hours of Two-Way Live Online Interactive Sessions
- Projects (Projets): Facility to undergo projects in French grammar (grammaire), vocabulary (vocabulaire), comprehension (compréhension) and more
- Masterclass (Masterclass / Atelier): Access to 52+ Masterclass Sessions for essential soft skill development
- Student Engagement & Events (Engagement étudiant et Événements): Free Access to #AskÉcole French Hackathons (Hackathons) and Competitions (Compétitions) & many other facilities from École French by Henry Harvin®
- Membership (Adhésion / Abonnement): 12 Months Gold Membership (Adhésion Or) of École French by Henry Harvin®
- E-Learning (Apprentissage en ligne): Get free access to the LMS having PPTs, projects, self-paced video-based learning (apprentissage vidéo en autonomie), library (bibliothèque), quizzes (quiz), question bank (banque de questions), practice tests (tests pratiques), final assessments (évaluations finales), and a forum (forum), powered by Examopedia
- Hallmark Certification + License (Certification et Licence): Get course completion Certification (Certification de fin de cours) and License (Licence)
- Internship Support (Support de stage): Get Internship Support (Support de stage) with École French by Henry Harvin® and in top MNCs like J.P. Morgan, Accenture & many more via Yuva Intern
- Entrepreneurship Mentorship (Mentorat en entrepreneuriat): Mentorship from Young Successful Entrepreneurs (Jeunes entrepreneurs à succès) to set up a sustainable & scalable Business (Entreprise durable et évolutive) from scratch at both Freelance & Entrepreneur level
- Placement Support (Support à l’emploi): Get 3 in 1 Placement support (Support au placement) through Placement Drives (Campagnes de recrutement), Premium access to the Job portal (Accès premium au portail d’emploi) & Personalized Job Consulting (Conseil d’emploi personnalisé)
Native French Trainers
- Most respected industry experts with 20+ years of working experience and recognized by numerous organizations over the years for their work
- They have delivered 550+ keynote classes for the Crash Course for French Language
- Have delivered 650+ lectures and are currently empaneled as domain experts with École French by Henry Harvin®
Alumni Status
Become a part of the Elite School of Languages of Henry Harvin® and join the 4,32,000+ large Alumni Network Worldwide.
Gold Membership Benefits
- Learn from Certified Native Trainers
- Study DELF/DALF focused Curriculum
- Get 24*7 free E-learning access
- Specialize in French with Short & Professional Courses
- Get virtual Internships via Yuva Intern
- Avail to Study Abroad and Job Support services from Leo & Chase
- Connect with Global Alumni network
- 18 Months Gold Membership of École French by Henry Harvin®
- Gain Certification in the Crash Course for French Language
Learning Benefits
- Focus on core vocabulary and basic grammar and communicate effectively
- Cover wide range of topics, right from basic greetings to advanced grammar and vocabulary
- Learn communication skills, from ordering food in a restaurant to asking for directions and making travel plans to engaging in real-life situations
- Learning about French culture with its social norms, traditions, and customs provides a good ground for acquiring more insight and appreciation of this language.
- Enhance skills related to cognitive brain activity, including problem-solving, multitasking, and memory
- Improve listening and speaking ability enabling you to express yourself in French with confidence as well as with clarity
- On completion of the course, become eligible for various Job Roles
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Crash Course for French Language Curriculum
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Module 1: Foundations
- Greetings in French
- Days of the week and months of the year
- Counting (numbers)
- Spelling words
- Introducing yourself (age, job, family, origin, residence, languages spoken)
- Asking questions
- Basic vocabulary
- Fundamentals of Grammar
- Auxiliary verbs (to be/to have)
- Genders (masculine/feminine)
- Definite and indefinite articles
- Plural form
- Possessive adjectives (my, your, his/her…)
- Regular verbs at the present tense (-er verbs)
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Module 2: Practical Communication
- Understanding a menu/Ordering at a restaurant
- Asking questions
- Understanding and giving directions
- Talking about the weather
- Telling the time
- Suggesting an outing
- Shopping vocabulary
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Module 3: Grammar I
- Nouns
- Plural of nouns
- Pronoun "on"
- Negation
- Prepositions of location (in, on, next to, in front of…)
- Using "Quel", "Est-ce que" and "Qu'est-ce que" in questions
- Demonstrative adjectives (this, that)
- Partitive articles
- Answering a negative question
- Future Simple (future tense)
- Reflexive verbs (se lever…)
- Imperative form
- Passé Composé (past tense)
- Présent Continu (Present continuous)
- Direct pronouns
- Time markers
- Passé Composé and Imparfait (past tenses)
- « Il y a » / « Pendant »
- Chronology
- Cause/Reason
- Consequence
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Module 4: Everyday Activities
- Grocery shopping
- Indicating quantities
- Talking about the future
- Making positive/negative comments
- Describing someone
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Module 5: Expressing Past and Continuity
- Talking about the past
- Discussing duration
- Talking about studies
- Giving advice, orders
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Module 6: Hobbies and Future Plans
- Talking about sports you enjoy
- Speaking about the future
- Giving advice
- Discussing goals
- Expressing decisions
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Module 7: Daily Life
- Expressing frequency
- Describing your home
- Understanding an ad for a flat
- Giving directions
- Making comparisons
- Explaining choices
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Module 8: Past Events and Narratives
- Speaking about the past
- Making descriptions
- Indicating chronology
- Understanding a biography
- Discussing life-changing events
- Explaining problems and giving solutions
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Module 9: Grammar II
- Present tense
- Préposition “Depuis”
- Relative pronouns (qui/que)
- Comparative/Superlative
- Plural of -al words
- Direct and indirect pronouns
- Adverbs of manner
- Imperative + Direct and indirect pronouns
- Subjunctive form
- Conditional
- Irregular verbs
- Pronoun "Y"
- Relative pronoun "Où"
- Indefinite adjectives (tout/toute/chaque/quelques)
- Opposition/Concession
- Interrogative pronoun « lequel »
- Demonstrative pronouns (celui-ci/celui-là…)
- Review of past and future tenses
- Plus-que-parfait (Past perfect)
- Agreement of the past participle with avoir (passé composé tense)
- Direct pronouns (le, la, les)
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Module 10: Opinions and Advice
- Giving opinions
- Avoiding repetitions
- Giving advice
- Expressing certitude
- Expressing wishes
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Module 11: Descriptions and Citizenship
- Describing a place
- Talking about citizenship
- Organizing a speech
- Asking questions about an object
- Describing material
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Module 12: Practical Applications
- Understanding written/oral advertisements
- Giving opinions
- Understanding leaflets
- Making demands
- Grammar:
- Gerundive form
- Pronoun "En"
- Indicative/Subjunctive
- Negation
- Prepositions of localization
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Module 13: Grammar III
- Conditional tense
- Hypothesis : si + imparfait
- Prepositions with countries and regions
- Past conditional
- Adverbs in ‘-ment’
- Linking words
- Subjunctive
- Verbs to express opinion – je crois que, je pense que etc.
- Impersonal structures – il faut que etc.
- Gerund : ‘-ant’
- Direct vs indirect pronouns
- Structures with verbs expressing feelings – je regrette que/ je regrette de etc.
- Pronouns order
- Relative pronouns – ce qui, ce que, ce dont
- Word order: the adjective
- Style and register: formal/informal
- Reported speech – structures and tense agreement
- Collective nouns agreement – une majorité de, la plupart de etc.
- Suffixes
- Passive tense
- Pronoun "en"
- Linking words
- Nominalisation
- Language register
- Complex relative pronouns – avec lequel, sur lequel etc.
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Module 14: Personal Experiences and Travel
- Talking about past experiences and encounters
- Expressing aims and causes – comme, puisque, parce que
- Providing detailed descriptions
- Describing personal motives
- Justifying choices
- Talking about travels
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Module 15: Opinions and Hypotheses
- Making suggestions
- Giving opinions
- Hypothesizing
- Talking about countries and regions
- Describing fictional characters
- Describing feelings and emotions
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Module 16: Advanced Grammar and Expressions
- Expressing, promoting, and justifying opinions
- Debating: politics, recycling, the environment, new technologies, social issues, consumerism
- Expressing obligation, possibilities, and restrictions
- Writing various texts (text messages, emails, letters, etc.)
- Talking about movies (storyline and characters)
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Module 17: Grammar IV
- Past and present conditional
- C’est, ce sont…qui/que
- Nominal sentences
- Adverbs
- Exclamation - ‘Comme c’est grand !’
- Negative sentences
- Word order: adjectives
- Subjunctive
- Past participle agreement
- Punctuation
- Pour vs par
- Imperative
- Prepositions of place
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Module 18: Cultural Contexts
- French regions
- French people and their holidays
- Popular French tourist sites
- The French artistic scene
- Political life in France
- Environmental issues
- New technologies
- Social causes
- French cinema (films, directors, actors)
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Module 19: Summarizing and Presentations
- Summarizing and reporting information
- Presentation structures and phrases
- Talking about the professional world
- Business etiquette
- Inequalities at work
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Module 20: Expressing Feelings and Playing with Language
- Expressing feelings and ideas
- Media vocabulary
- Explaining the meaning of a word
- Playing with words – poetry, proverbs, word-play, word creation, metaphors, stylized writing
- Language register – colloquial idioms
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Module 21: Advertising and Expressions
- Reporting uncertain information
- Origin of some French words
- Advertising and slogans
- Colloquial expressions
- French sayings
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Module 22: Cultural and Practical Skills
- French literature
- Writing a text message
- Describing a picture in details
- Presenting a document
- French music
- Comic books
- French authors and literature
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Module 23: Advanced Grammar and Syntax
- Subjunctive Mood
- Advanced Conditional Tenses
- Relative Pronouns
- Advanced Prepositions
- Past Participles and Agreement Rules
- Complex Sentence Structures
- Indirect Speech and Reported Speech
- Using Idiomatic Expressions
- Mastering Colloquialisms
- Fine-tuning Grammar
- Advanced Subjunctive and Conditional Tenses
- Complex Sentence Constructions and Ellipses
- Literary and Poetic Constructions
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Module 24: Advanced Vocabulary Development
- Professional and Academic Terminology
- Literary and Poetic Language
- Specialized Fields: Medicine, law, business, science, politics, Historical and Cultural Lexicon
- Synonyms, Antonyms, and Nuances in Meaning
- Advanced Audio Materials: News, podcasts, radio
- Examining Speech Patterns: Accents and dialects
- Comprehending Fast Speech and Colloquial Language
- Arguing and Discussing Advanced Topics
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Pronunciation Improvement: Intonation and stress
- Role-playing Real-life Situations
- Reading and Analysis
- Literary Texts: Novels, plays, poetry
- Academic and Technical Articles
- Critical Analysis and Interpretation
- Reading for Subtext and Implications
- Slang and Vernacular Language
- Lexical Precision and Variation
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Module 25: Advanced writing Skills
- Essay Writing: Structuring arguments, thesis statements
- Reports and Professional Documents
- Creative Writing: Short stories, poems
- Editing and Proofreading Skills
- Fast-paced and Slang-heavy Speech Interpreting
- Nuances and Implied Meanings Understanding
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Module 26: Advanced Understanding of French Culture and Society
- History and Contemporary Issues
- Cultural Norms and Practices
- Famous Personalities and Contributions
- Cinema, Art, and Literature
- Preparation for DELF/DALF C2 Examinations
- Professional and Academic Presentations
- Networking/Professional Communication
- Advanced Translation and Interpretation
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Complementary Module 1: Soft Skills Development
- Business communication
- Preparation for the Interview
- Presentation Skills
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Complimentary Module 2: Resume Writing
Resume Writing
Certifications
Get Ahead with Henry Harvin® Crash Course for French Language Certification
What you'll Learn in this
course
Foundation of French Language
Grammar Rules and Vocabulary
Effective Communication in French
Expressing Emotions, Everyday activities, Past and Continuity
Past Events and Narratives
Descriptions and Citizenship
Using French in Real life scenarios
Advanced Grammar and Expressions
Cultural and Practical Skills
Skills Covered
Conversational skills
Vocabulary
Listening skills
Comprehension skills
Writing skills
Fluency in Speaking
Job Profiles
Translator/Interpreter
Sales representative
Diplomat/Foreign service officer
Tour guide
Language teacher
Travel consultant
Content writer/Editor
Marketing specialist
Hospitality manager
Frequently Asked Questions
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How useful is crash course?
Crash course is a short course in which you learn the overview of the subject in s short period of time. Hence it is time and money efficient.
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Can I actually learn from a crash course?
Because Crash Course is a passive learning tool, it'll require a lot of wraparound content to make it more meaningful. It could work well as an introduction to a topic; therefor, it works well to get an overview of a subject without excessive time consumption.
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What is a French Language Crash Course?
A crash course in the French language means one taught intensively over a short period, teaching the basics of the French language quickly. It means learning the most important vocabularies, grammar rules, the right pronunciation, and correct spoken communication skills that will help you use the French language in any situation.
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For whom is this course?
This course will aid beginners, travelers, businessmen, students, language lovers, and everybody else keen on quickly learning French. It's also fit for those who intend to take the French Language Proficiency Exams, such as DELF/DALF.
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What will I learn in this course?
You will develop basic conversational skills, essential vocabulary, basic grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing skills, and cultural knowledge. More specifically, you will learn the basics of how to greet people, order at a restaurant, ask for directions, and describe people and places.
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Will I get a certificate upon completion?
Yes. You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the class, stating that you have satisfactorily completed the course and now have various skills in using French.
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How will this course benefit my career?
Mastering French will bring into your grasp a wide variety of job opportunities in international business, tourism, and diplomacy, education, and much more. The course is designed to give you the language abilities necessary for professional purposes—like adding to your professional profile and improving your communication in a French-speaking environment.
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Is French difficult to learn?
You can find French in category 1 of the language difficulty ranking, which means it is one of the easiest languages to learn, with languages such as, Spanish and Italian all requiring approximately 23-24 weeks of study time.
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Is Spanish or French easier?
However, for many English speakers, Spanish is often considered slightly easier to learn than French. Here's why: Phonetics and pronunciation: Spanish has a MUCH more straightforward phonetic system, with consistent letter-to-sound correspondence, making it easier to pronounce words correctly.
AGOTA™ Framework
AGOTA™ Framework is a trajectory that offers complete growth of an individual incorporating the two most significant focus areas of contemporary learning: Le développement des compétences et le développement de carrière
Le développement des compétences is about building capabilities that not only meet current job demands but also anticipates future needs. It includes:
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1: Training Two-Way Live Online Interactive Sessions
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2: Projects Facility to undergo projects related to French language, culture and more
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3: Masterclass Access to 52+ Masterclass Sessions for essential soft skill development
4: Student Engagement & Events Free Access to #AskÉcole Hackathons and Competitions & many other facilities from École French by Henry Harvin®
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5: Membership Get Gold Membership of École French by Henry Harvin®
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6: E-Learning Get free access to the LMS having PPTs, projects, self-paced video-based learning, library, quizzes, question bank, practice tests, final assessments, and a forum, powered by
Examopedia
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Le développement de carrière lays focus on the essentials for acquiring a good career or diving into a highly competent one. It includes:
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7: Hallmark Certification + License Get course completion Certification and License from École French by Henry Harvin® Govt of India recognized & Award-Winning Institute, and showcase expertise
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8: Internship Support Get Internship Support with Henry Harvin® and in top MNCs like J.P. Morgan, Accenture & many more via Yuva Intern
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9: Entrepreneurship Mentorship Mentorship from Young Successful Entrepreneurs to set up a sustainable & scalable Business from scratch at both Freelance & Entrepreneur level
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10: Placement Support Get 3 in 1 Placement support through Placement Drives, Premium access to the Job portal & Personalized Job Consulting
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Why École French?
Native French Trainers
Learn from certified (agréé), highly experienced (très expérimenté), and passionate (passionnée) faculty members.
DELF/DALF & TEF/TCF Exam Intensive Course
Excel in the DELF/DALF & TEF/TCF with our specialized (spécialisé) modules, mock tests (examens blancs), personalized coaching (coaching personnalisé), and materials sourced directly (directement) from France.
Access to E-learning Portal
École French partners with Examopedia, a comprehensive e-learning (apprentissage en ligne) portal providing updates (mises à jour), PPTs, projects (projets), quizzes (quiz), mock exams (examens blancs), question banks (banques de questions), assessments (évaluations), and interactive forums (forums interactifs).
French Short & Certification Courses
Programs that help you build listening (écoute) and speaking (expression orale) skills in French, with courses designed (conçus) for learners at all levels.
Internship Support
École French provides internship support (soutien aux stages) via Yuva Intern, India’s first virtual internship platform, where you can choose (choisir) from curated internships that match your skills (compétences) and interests (intérêts).
Study Abroad & Recruitment Services
École French offers study abroad (étudier à l’étranger) and career support (soutien professionnel) via Leo & Chase, assisting from visa application (demande de visa) to settling abroad (installation à l’étranger).
Unique 10-in-1 Program: Agota™ Framework
Learn through innovative (innovant) teaching methods that make learning easy and practical (pratique). This framework promotes both skill (compétences) development and career (carrière) growth.
Global Presence
With offices in 4+ countries—the UK, USA, Middle East, and India—École French is a global brand (marque mondiale), offering a worldwide (mondial) learning environment with over 1,200 international students.
International Alumni Network
Join a diverse (diversifié) community of learners and professionals from around the world (du monde entier).
Cultural Training
Explore traditions (traditions), etiquette (étiquette), festivals (festivals), and practices in an authentic (authentique) environment.
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