A communicative approach to French 

Toujours, une méthode issue des pratiques de classe et conçue par un professeur-formateur expérimenté, une méthode prête à l’emploi, gage d’efficacité et de solidité pédagogique.

Our curriculum enables learners to aim for a satisfactory level of proficiency in understanding and using the basic structures and vocabulary and to appreciate the contemporary culture and civilization of France and the francophone world. Through our live online French program students will obtain the necessary skills and confidence to effectively communicate in French. 

Classes consist of individual lessons and small groups (2-5 students) of seniors, adults, teenagers and children, in order to give everyone the opportunity to participate and learn. SCLI French online classes are targeted at 5 different levels, from a total beginner (Beginner 1A) to an advanced level.

Level description and schedule for our live online French classes:

Beginner level

Students concentrate on developing fundamental French skills in an interactive classroom setting. Class work emphasizes those skills necessary for effective oral and written communication. Instruction covers all areas of language development: practical vocabulary, basic language structures and the essentials of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Level 1A – 1B
By the end of the class, students will know words and phrases, answer questions and participate in simple conversation.
Level 2A – 2B
By the end of the class, students will be able to participate in most everyday situations, and understand native speakers used to deal with foreigners learning French.

Intermediate level A-B

Students continue to develop fluency and accuracy. Class work focuses on comprehensive skills as well as academic preparation skills, including the fundamentals of essay writing and the development of critical reading, listening and note-taking skills. 

Conversational classes (intermediate level). Highly recommended to refresh your forgotten French. Guided by a native teacher, the main goal of these classes is to gain fluency, improve your listening, pronunciation and accent while getting immersed in French through the news, movies, literature and more topics of general interest.

Sign up for a free 30-minute online French trial class.  Assessment tests are also provided.  Contact us and let us know your preferred schedule for taking individual French lessons.

French courses for adults and teenagers:

Small group classes (2-5 students). 6-week course. 1 Hour class (once a week). 

Individual French classes. 6-week course. 6 hours once or twice a week.

“I have had a wonderful language learning experience with my SCLI instructor, Marie. I began taking one-on-one French lessons with Marie beginning in 2022. Our lessons have been a mix of conversation, listening exercises, and grammar review and practice. Marie is so good at customizing my lessons and sharing resources with me. I feel like I am in such good hands with her! Over many years, I have had French tutors and taken French classes from another language school in the area, and I have to say that the customizable format that SCLI offers stands above the rest.”   Jennifer James