{"id":21020,"date":"2026-06-16T20:43:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T20:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/?p=21020"},"modified":"2026-06-16T20:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T20:49:47","slug":"french-courses-montreal-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/en\/french-courses-montreal-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"French Courses in Montreal: A Complete Guide to Levels and Learning Paths"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21020\" class=\"elementor elementor-21020\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a87949 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"3a87949\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Montr\u00e9al is the largest French-speaking city in the Americas and one of the most dynamic francophone cultural centres in the world.<\/p><p>For anyone looking to learn French, the city offers a unique environment where language learning extends far beyond the classroom.<\/p><p>In this guide, you will discover how the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al helps learners build their French skills through a combination of structured courses, cultural immersion, and pedagogical support tailored to different learning goals and levels.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27ff203 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"27ff203\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h2 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">Why Learn French in Montreal?<\/h2><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-305cfff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"305cfff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learning French in Montr\u00e9al offers a unique advantage: beyond formal lessons, learners encounter French throughout their daily lives \u2014 on public transportation, in caf\u00e9s and restaurants, in cultural institutions, at work, and in interactions with local communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This\u00a0constant\u00a0exposure\u00a0creates\u00a0opportunities\u00a0to\u00a0practice\u00a0and\u00a0reinforce\u00a0language\u00a0skills in\u00a0authentic\u00a0situations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">French can also play an important role in professional development, academic opportunities, and social integration in Qu\u00e9bec. Many employers value French language skills, while colleges and universities often require or encourage French proficiency depending on the program and field of study.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For newcomers, learning French can facilitate everyday interactions and help build stronger connections within the community. For others, it may simply be a way to participate more fully in the rich cultural life of Montr\u00e9al and Qu\u00e9bec.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8fc86ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"8fc86ff\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e150902\" data-id=\"e150902\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ff086c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"5ff086c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-718185b\" data-id=\"718185b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b20c6fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"b20c6fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h2 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">Learn French in the Heart of Old Montr\u00e9al<\/h2><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87d040e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87d040e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located at 317 Place d\u2019Youville, near Montr\u00e9al\u2019s historic Old Port, the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al offers a unique learning environment that combines language education and cultural activities in a historic building featuring modern classrooms, an official French examination centre, and a cultural space dedicated to francophone arts, ideas, and exchanges.<\/p><p>For learners, this means that French learning is not limited to classroom instruction. Students become part of a broader francophone environment where language, culture, and community are closely connected.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-924e47c elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"924e47c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h2 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">How Are French Courses Taught at the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al?<\/h2><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b63d08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b63d08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>French group courses at the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), an internationally recognized framework used to describe language proficiency and learning progression. Our teaching approach places learners at the centre of the learning experience.<\/p><p>Rather than focusing exclusively on grammar rules, courses are designed to help students develop practical language skills that can be applied in a variety of personal, academic, and professional contexts.<\/p><p>Classes are taught in small groups, creating an environment that encourages participation, interaction, and personalized support throughout the learning process. This action-oriented approach reflects the philosophy of the CEFR, which emphasizes what learners can do with the language and how they can use it to accomplish meaningful tasks and objectives.<\/p><p>Throughout their learning journey, students develop linguistic, pragmatic, and sociocultural competencies while being guided by instructors specialized in French as a Foreign Language (FLE).\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-54c2a30\" data-id=\"54c2a30\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a21f02c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a21f02c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Alliance-Francaise-de-Montreal-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21037\" alt=\"Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Alliance-Francaise-de-Montreal-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Alliance-Francaise-de-Montreal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Alliance-Francaise-de-Montreal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Alliance-Francaise-de-Montreal-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ba3f60 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"1ba3f60\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5606ff8\" data-id=\"5606ff8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-369286a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"369286a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2279d2f\" data-id=\"2279d2f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2463f06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial\" data-id=\"2463f06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-content\">\u201cAcross the Alliances Fran\u00e7aises, we embrace a full immersion approach \u2014 everything happens in French. Research has consistently demonstrated the effectiveness of this method. In Montreal, this approach is especially valuable because it allows us to recreate authentic communication situations that learners encounter in their daily lives. The classroom becomes a safe space where students can take risks, make mistakes, ask for clarification, and build confidence while using French in meaningful, real-world contexts.\u201d <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta elementor-has-image elementor-testimonial-image-position-aside\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kelly-Goudin.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-15884\" alt=\"Kelly Goudin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kelly-Goudin.png 600w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kelly-Goudin-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kelly-Goudin-150x150.png 150w\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\">Kelly Goudin<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-job\">Teaching Manager (Group Courses)<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a09b7b8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"a09b7b8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-52bfbfd\" data-id=\"52bfbfd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88aa3af elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"88aa3af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/French-Courses-in-Montreal-A-Complete-Guide-to-Levels-and-Learning-Paths-AFMTL-rp1yyaebipvz550mt4wh2ywyhn5nio9az7i3ac0mzs.png\" title=\"French Courses in Montreal A Complete Guide to Levels and Learning Paths \u2013 AFMTL\" alt=\"French Courses in Montreal A Complete Guide to Levels and Learning Paths - AFMTL\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40a2e4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"40a2e4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">Understanding the Learning Journey at Each Level<\/h3><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2bf08b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2bf08b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">French courses at the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al follow a progressive learning pathway based on the CEFR framework. Each level is divided into smaller sub-levels, allowing learners to build their skills gradually while receiving regular feedback and guidance from their instructor.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The learning\u00a0journey\u00a0is\u00a0designed\u00a0to\u00a0help\u00a0students\u00a0move\u00a0from\u00a0basic\u00a0communication\u00a0to\u00a0advanced\u00a0fluency\u00a0through\u00a0a\u00a0structured\u00a0sequence\u00a0of\u00a0courses\u00a0adapted\u00a0to\u00a0their\u00a0needs\u00a0and\u00a0objectives.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2c58fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2c58fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>CEFR Level<\/th><th>Course Stage<\/th><th>Hours<\/th><th>Sub-levels<\/th><th>Typical Outcome<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A1<\/td><td>Discover<\/td><td>84h<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>Communicate in simple everyday situations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A2<\/td><td>Survive<\/td><td>112h<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Handle routine conversations independently<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B1<\/td><td>Intermediate<\/td><td>140h<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>Manage most everyday situations in French<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B2<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><td>140h<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>Communicate confidently in professional and academic contexts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C1\u2013C2<\/td><td>Independent<\/td><td>150h+<\/td><td>Up to 12<\/td><td>Express complex ideas with fluency and precision<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f354f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f354f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77008180 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77008180 BCX8\">For a detailed explanation of French\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77008180 BCX8\">proficiency<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77008180 BCX8\">\u00a0levels, official equivalencies, and expected competencies at each stage, consult\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW77008180 BCX8\">our complete guide to<\/span><\/span> <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW77008180 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/en\/french-levels-explained-a1-to-c2-cefr-and-quebec-scale-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW77008180 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77008180 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><strong>French levels<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77008180 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77008180 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9eaed7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f9eaed7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/en\/french-levels-explained-a1-to-c2-cefr-and-quebec-scale-complete-guide\/#\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">French Levels Explained: A1 to C2, CEFR and Quebec Scale (Complete Guide)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0d14f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"f0d14f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">How Long Does It Take to Progress to the Next Sub-Level?<\/h3><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3d3fcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3d3fcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">French language learning is a gradual process, and every learner progresses at a different pace depending on factors such as previous language experience, study habits, exposure to French outside the classroom, and personal objectives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>At the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al, each sub-level corresponds to 28 hours of instruction. Because learners have different schedules and goals, several course formats are available throughout the year:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc64bdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc64bdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Course Format<\/th>\n<th>Typical Duration (per Sub-Level)<\/th>\n<th>Ideal For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Regular<\/td>\n<td>Approximately 7 weeks<\/td>\n<td>Learners looking for a balanced pace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Accelerated<\/td>\n<td>Approximately 4 weeks<\/td>\n<td>Learners who want faster progression<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Intensive<\/td>\n<td>Approximately 2 weeks<\/td>\n<td>Learners seeking rapid immersion and progression<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fa46f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fa46f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regardless\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0format\u00a0chosen,\u00a0all\u00a0learners\u00a0follow\u00a0the\u00a0same\u00a0pedagogical\u00a0progression\u00a0and\u00a0learning\u00a0objectives. The\u00a0difference\u00a0lies in\u00a0the\u00a0pace\u00a0at\u00a0which\u00a0the\u00a0material\u00a0is\u00a0covered.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This\u00a0flexible\u00a0structure\u00a0allows\u00a0students\u00a0to\u00a0adapt\u00a0their\u00a0learning\u00a0journey\u00a0to\u00a0their\u00a0personal,\u00a0academic,\u00a0or\u00a0professional\u00a0commitments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07f63ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"07f63ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">Resources to Support Your Learning Journey<\/h3><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24e6632 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24e6632\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW111807777 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 4\">Contemporary<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111807777 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 4\">\u00a0Learning\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW111807777 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 4\">Materials<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afd13c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afd13c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">French group courses use the\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Odyss\u00e9e\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">textbook series, a modern and interactive teaching resource designed for learners of French as a foreign language. The course material is included with registration, allowing students to\u00a0benefit\u00a0from a structured learning pathway from the very beginning of their studies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Odyss\u00e9e\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">textbook series<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0helps\u00a0learners:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">engage with contemporary topics and authentic situations<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">develop real-world communication skills<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">participate in discussions and critical thinking activities<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">discover\u00a0the\u00a0diversity\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0francophone\u00a0world\u00a0beyond\u00a0France<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9bfae9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e9bfae9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Odyssee-AFMTL-rp208g91limnmjllermap9km1v5gb9zt8b380fh1r4.png\" title=\"Odyss\u00e9e \u2013 AFMTL\" alt=\"Odyss\u00e9e - AFMTL\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80529a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"80529a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h4 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">Interactive Learning Through Apolearn <\/h4><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c406bef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c406bef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students\u00a0also\u00a0benefit\u00a0from\u00a0access\u00a0to\u00a0<strong>Apolearn<\/strong>, a digital learning\u00a0platform\u00a0that\u00a0complements\u00a0classroom\u00a0instruction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through\u00a0Apolearn,\u00a0learners\u00a0can:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">complete interactive exercises and activities<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reinforce concepts covered in class<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">practice independently between lessons<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">access additional learning resources<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">maintain\u00a0regular\u00a0contact\u00a0with\u00a0French\u00a0throughout\u00a0their\u00a0studies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaeb89f elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"eaeb89f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h4 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">Discover the Francophone World with Cultureth\u00e8que<\/h4><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5114901 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"5114901\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6fe090d\" data-id=\"6fe090d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4c6839 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4c6839\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students enrolled at the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al also have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.culturetheque.com\/fr\"><strong>Cultureth\u00e8que<\/strong><\/a>, the digital media library created by the Institut fran\u00e7ais.<\/p><p>Cultureth\u00e8que provides access to a wide range of francophone cultural resources, including:<\/p><ul><li>bestselling books and e-books<\/li><li>magazines and newspapers<\/li><li>films and documentaries<\/li><li>podcasts and audio content<\/li><li>educational resources and cultural materials<\/li><\/ul><p>Whether learners are beginning their French journey or already studying at an advanced level, Cultureth\u00e8que offers valuable opportunities to explore authentic content and strengthen their connection with the French-speaking world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0ee377\" data-id=\"f0ee377\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10ca772 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"10ca772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/culturetheque-afmtl.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-15703\" alt=\"culturetheque-afmtl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/culturetheque-afmtl.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/culturetheque-afmtl-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bc7251 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"5bc7251\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">A Cultural Program That Complements Language Learning<\/h3><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df66ec5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df66ec5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In addition to the learning resources available to students, the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al offers regularly a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/en\/cultural-events\/#\/\"><strong>cultural program<\/strong><\/a> organized by a dedicated cultural team, creating additional opportunities to engage with French in authentic contexts.\u00a0 Activities may include:<\/p><ul><li>workshops<\/li><li>film screenings and discussions (Cin\u00e9-rencontres)<\/li><li>art exhibitions<\/li><li>conferences and guest speakers<\/li><\/ul><p>These activities allow students to experience French beyond the classroom while connecting with Montr\u00e9al\u2019s vibrant francophone community.<\/p><p>Students at AFMTL may also benefit from free admission or discounted rates for selected cultural activities!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a01e410 elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial\" data-id=\"a01e410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-content\">\"Learning a language goes beyond the classroom. Our resources help students develop the confidence to communicate, participate, and accomplish real-world tasks in French while exploring the richness and diversity of the francophone world.\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta elementor-has-image elementor-testimonial-image-position-aside\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Amelie.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21106\" alt=\"Am\u00e9lie\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Amelie.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Amelie-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Amelie-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Amelie-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Amelie-768x768.png 768w\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\">Am\u00e9lie Branconnier<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-job\">Teaching\u00a0Manager (Customized\u00a0and\u00a0Corporate\u00a0Courses)<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-751e622 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"751e622\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h2 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">A Global Francophone Network<\/h2><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-bbac49c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"bbac49c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-80957b5\" data-id=\"80957b5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a658d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a658d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Present in more than 130 countries, the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise network brings together hundreds of institutions committed to French language education and cultural exchange.<\/p><p>For students, this means learning within an institution that benefits from the resources, experience, and pedagogical standards of a global francophone network while remaining deeply rooted in Montr\u00e9al\u2019s local community.<\/p><p>Professional development is an important part of this approach. Teachers and pedagogical teams regularly participate in training sessions, workshops, and professional exchanges focused on language teaching methodologies, French as a Foreign Language (FLE), and official French language certifications such as the TCF, TEF and DELF-DALF.<\/p><p>These exchanges take place not only within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.af.ca\/\"><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/a>, but also across the international Alliance Fran\u00e7aise network, creating opportunities to share expertise and remain aligned with evolving pedagogical standards.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6c08f4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a6c08f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AF-Canada-768x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-21108\" alt=\"AF-Canada\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AF-Canada-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AF-Canada-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AF-Canada-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AF-Canada.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">As part of a worldwide network, Alliance Fran\u00e7aise Montr\u00e9al regularly collaborates with other Alliances Fran\u00e7aises across Canada to share expertise and educational best practices. In the photo, Kelly Goudin, Teaching Manager (Group Courses), and Maria Delpech, Teaching Manager (Courses for Civil Servants), represent Alliance Fran\u00e7aise Montr\u00e9al during a national gathering of Alliance Fran\u00e7aise teams.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7f2b7f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c7f2b7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb6aba7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"cb6aba7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h2 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">What If You Already Speak French?<\/h2><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da42c28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da42c28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not every learner begins their French journey as a beginner. Many students arriving at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/#\/\">Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al<\/a> have already studied French through previous courses, government-funded francization programs, academic studies, or everyday life in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p><p>Others may already communicate comfortably in French but wish to maintain, strengthen, or refine their skills.<\/p><p>For these learners, the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al offers a variety of workshops designed to support different objectives and interests.<\/p><p>Some workshops focus on specific language competencies, such as phonetic correction, grammar revision, or writing communication.<\/p><p>Others offer opportunities to practice French in a relaxed, creative, and engaging environment through activities such as conversation groups, literary caf\u00e9s, theatre workshops, and creative writing sessions.<\/p><p>Whether your goal is to improve a particular skill, gain confidence in speaking, or simply continue engaging with French on a regular basis, there are learning opportunities adapted to different profiles and levels.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c66142b elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c66142b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/en\/practice-your-french\/#\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Explore our current French practice workshops <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-beb6ce4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"beb6ce4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-73c47c5\" data-id=\"73c47c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33b8e10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33b8e10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70925269 BCX8\" lang=\"PT-BR\" xml:lang=\"PT-BR\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70925269 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Start Learning\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW70925269 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">French<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70925269 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0in Montr\u00e9al<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW70925269 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you are discovering French for the first time or continuing a learning journey that began elsewhere, the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al offers French group courses adapted to different levels, objectives, and learning styles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through\u00a0a\u00a0combination\u00a0of\u00a0structured\u00a0courses,\u00a0experienced\u00a0instructors,\u00a0immersive\u00a0learning\u00a0opportunities,\u00a0and\u00a0complementary\u00a0resources,\u00a0learners\u00a0can\u00a0develop\u00a0practical\u00a0communication skills\u00a0and\u00a0progress\u00a0with\u00a0confidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Already\u00a0speak\u00a0some\u00a0French? A\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/en\/oral-placement-test\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>French\u00a0placement\u00a0test<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can\u00a0help\u00a0identify\u00a0the\u00a0course\u00a0that\u00a0best\u00a0matches\u00a0your\u00a0current\u00a0level\u00a0and\u00a0learning\u00a0goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore\u00a0our\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/en\/adult-courses\/#\/\">French courses in Montr\u00e9al<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0find\u00a0the\u00a0right\u00a0starting\u00a0point for\u00a0your\u00a0learning\u00a0journey!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Montr\u00e9al is the largest French-speaking city in the Americas and one of the most dynamic francophone cultural centres in the world. For anyone looking to learn French, the city offers a unique environment where language learning extends far beyond the classroom. In this guide, you will discover how the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al helps learners build their French skills through a combination of structured courses, cultural immersion, and pedagogical support tailored to different learning goals and levels. Why Learn French in Montreal? Learning French in Montr\u00e9al offers a unique advantage: beyond formal lessons, learners encounter French throughout their daily lives \u2014 on public transportation, in caf\u00e9s and restaurants, in cultural institutions, at work, and in interactions with local communities.\u00a0 This\u00a0constant\u00a0exposure\u00a0creates\u00a0opportunities\u00a0to\u00a0practice\u00a0and\u00a0reinforce\u00a0language\u00a0skills in\u00a0authentic\u00a0situations.\u00a0 French can also play an important role in professional development, academic opportunities, and social integration in Qu\u00e9bec. Many employers value French language skills, while colleges and universities often require or encourage French proficiency depending on the program and field of study.\u00a0 For newcomers, learning French can facilitate everyday interactions and help build stronger connections within the community. For others, it may simply be a way to participate more fully in the rich cultural life of Montr\u00e9al and Qu\u00e9bec.\u00a0 Learn French in the Heart of Old Montr\u00e9al Located at 317 Place d\u2019Youville, near Montr\u00e9al\u2019s historic Old Port, the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al offers a unique learning environment that combines language education and cultural activities in a historic building featuring modern classrooms, an official French examination centre, and a cultural space dedicated to francophone arts, ideas, and exchanges. For learners, this means that French learning is not limited to classroom instruction. Students become part of a broader francophone environment where language, culture, and community are closely connected. How Are French Courses Taught at the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al? French group courses at the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), an internationally recognized framework used to describe language proficiency and learning progression. Our teaching approach places learners at the centre of the learning experience. Rather than focusing exclusively on grammar rules, courses are designed to help students develop practical language skills that can be applied in a variety of personal, academic, and professional contexts. Classes are taught in small groups, creating an environment that encourages participation, interaction, and personalized support throughout the learning process. This action-oriented approach reflects the philosophy of the CEFR, which emphasizes what learners can do with the language and how they can use it to accomplish meaningful tasks and objectives. Throughout their learning journey, students develop linguistic, pragmatic, and sociocultural competencies while being guided by instructors specialized in French as a Foreign Language (FLE).\u00a0 \u201cAcross the Alliances Fran\u00e7aises, we embrace a full immersion approach \u2014 everything happens in French. Research has consistently demonstrated the effectiveness of this method. In Montreal, this approach is especially valuable because it allows us to recreate authentic communication situations that learners encounter in their daily lives. The classroom becomes a safe space where students can take risks, make mistakes, ask for clarification, and build confidence while using French in meaningful, real-world contexts.\u201d Kelly Goudin Teaching Manager (Group Courses) Understanding the Learning Journey at Each Level French courses at the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al follow a progressive learning pathway based on the CEFR framework. Each level is divided into smaller sub-levels, allowing learners to build their skills gradually while receiving regular feedback and guidance from their instructor.\u00a0 The learning\u00a0journey\u00a0is\u00a0designed\u00a0to\u00a0help\u00a0students\u00a0move\u00a0from\u00a0basic\u00a0communication\u00a0to\u00a0advanced\u00a0fluency\u00a0through\u00a0a\u00a0structured\u00a0sequence\u00a0of\u00a0courses\u00a0adapted\u00a0to\u00a0their\u00a0needs\u00a0and\u00a0objectives. CEFR Level Course Stage Hours Sub-levels Typical Outcome A1 Discover 84h 3 Communicate in simple everyday situations A2 Survive 112h 4 Handle routine conversations independently B1 Intermediate 140h 5 Manage most everyday situations in French B2 Advanced 140h 5 Communicate confidently in professional and academic contexts C1\u2013C2 Independent 150h+ Up to 12 Express complex ideas with fluency and precision For a detailed explanation of French\u00a0proficiency\u00a0levels, official equivalencies, and expected competencies at each stage, consult\u00a0our complete guide to French levels. French Levels Explained: A1 to C2, CEFR and Quebec Scale (Complete Guide) How Long Does It Take to Progress to the Next Sub-Level? French language learning is a gradual process, and every learner progresses at a different pace depending on factors such as previous language experience, study habits, exposure to French outside the classroom, and personal objectives.\u00a0 At the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al, each sub-level corresponds to 28 hours of instruction. Because learners have different schedules and goals, several course formats are available throughout the year: Course Format Typical Duration (per Sub-Level) Ideal For Regular Approximately 7 weeks Learners looking for a balanced pace Accelerated Approximately 4 weeks Learners who want faster progression Intensive Approximately 2 weeks Learners seeking rapid immersion and progression Regardless\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0format\u00a0chosen,\u00a0all\u00a0learners\u00a0follow\u00a0the\u00a0same\u00a0pedagogical\u00a0progression\u00a0and\u00a0learning\u00a0objectives. The\u00a0difference\u00a0lies in\u00a0the\u00a0pace\u00a0at\u00a0which\u00a0the\u00a0material\u00a0is\u00a0covered.\u00a0 This\u00a0flexible\u00a0structure\u00a0allows\u00a0students\u00a0to\u00a0adapt\u00a0their\u00a0learning\u00a0journey\u00a0to\u00a0their\u00a0personal,\u00a0academic,\u00a0or\u00a0professional\u00a0commitments.\u00a0 Resources to Support Your Learning Journey Contemporary\u00a0Learning\u00a0Materials French group courses use the\u00a0Odyss\u00e9e\u00a0textbook series, a modern and interactive teaching resource designed for learners of French as a foreign language. 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