French C2: Proficiency
Near-native command of French for study, work, and daily life.
Outcomes at C2
Students work toward these abilities.
- Understand nearly all that you read or hear.
- Sum up information from several sources.
- Express yourself exactly, even in complex situations.
Who should enrol
The course suits students whose French is already advanced and who wish to close the last gaps.
Practice in the four skills
- Listening
- Students understand almost any spoken French, live or recorded, at native speed.
- Reading
- Students read almost any text, including abstract, literary, and technical writing, and notice fine shades of meaning.
- Speaking
- Students speak easily and exactly. They separate fine shades of meaning even in complex situations.
- Writing
- Students write clear, smooth texts in a suitable style and build a complex argument well.
Course aims
Remove the last gaps in accuracy
Master fine differences of style
Work with demanding authentic material
Marking and feedback
Students complete the task
Speaking and writing tasks follow the TCF Canada format and run against the clock.
The teacher marks it
The teacher reads the writing and listens to the speaking.
Students receive comments
After each task, students see their errors and learn how to correct them.
Study between classes
These habits fill the time between lessons. Fit them to your own week.
- Each week, read a long French article or chapter and write a brief summary.
- Hear unscripted French, such as debates and radio. Note idioms you do not know.
- Give a short talk on a hard subject and record it.
- Ask the teacher to name your last repeated errors, then work on those.
Signs of readiness
These signs show a strong command of the level.
- Seldom meet a French text or talk that you cannot follow.
- Sum up several sources in one clear piece of writing.
- Make few errors, and mostly small ones.
This course includes
- Live classes in a small group
- A teacher who marks each student's speaking and writing
- Timed practice in the TCF Canada format
- Written and spoken comments after every task
Course fee
$497 CAD
This is the full fee for the C2 course. Taxes may apply.
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Common questions about this course
Who takes the C2 course?
Adults at proficiency level take it. Most students arrive after C1.
What is the fee?
The fee for the C2 course is $497 CAD.
What if I am unsure of my level?
Request the free level check. The Academy names the course that suits you.
Who should take C2?
Adults with advanced French who wish to polish their accuracy and style.
Which materials does the class use?
Authentic texts and audio, with discussion and writing tasks.
Does the course end with an exam?
No. The course has no built-in exam. A teacher comments on each student's work.
Enrol in C2
Send an enrolment request. The Academy replies with your start date.