Understand Your Level,
Chart Your Success
From absolute beginner (A1) to fluent speaker (B2), discover our structured approach. At FTC Paris, every session is a clearly defined 8-week milestone designed for measurable progress.
What is your main goal?
Tourism & Basics
Just start speakingLiving & Working
Be independentUniversity / DELF
Master nuancesMore Than a School, an Accelerator
We use the “Approche Actionnelle” (CEFR 2021). You learn by completing real-world tasks, not filling worksheets.
Action-Oriented Approach
You are a social agent, not a passive learner. Every lesson focuses on completing real-world communicative tasks.
Pronunciation & Mediation
From A1, we focus on prosody (the music of French) and introduce Mediation: building bridges between concepts and people.
8-Week Intense Modules
Each level is an 8-week module (20hrs/week) designed to validate specific competencies with a final assessment.
The Scale of Your Progress
Select a level to view outcomes and key skills.
A1 — Start Speaking French in Paris
You’re starting from scratch. You live in (or are moving to) Paris and you want to go beyond “bonjour” and “merci”. A1 is your first clear step on the CEFR scale.
View full A1 ProgramOutcomes
- Survive in everyday situations (shops, cafés, metro).
- Introduce yourself and talk about your daily life.
- Ask simple questions and understand common answers.
FTC Paris focus: Learn the French you need for everyday life in the city.
A2 — Express Yourself Simply and Clearly
You can manage the basics, but conversations stop quickly. People switch to English. A2 is where French becomes useful in your daily life, not just in the classroom.
View full A2 ProgramOutcomes
- Express needs, opinions and feelings more freely.
- Talk about habits, plans and past experiences.
- Start following spoken French, even when it feels fast.
FTC Paris focus: “Oral Comprehension” workshops to decode fast native speech and media.
B1 — The Confident Speaker
You can manage in simple situations, but it’s not enough. You want to really talk about your ideas and your life. B1 is where French starts to feel like your language too.
View full B1 ProgramOutcomes (B1.1 → B1.3)
- Feel independent in most everyday situations.
- Talk about experiences, projects and opinions.
- React in conversations instead of just yes/no.
- Understand colleagues and friends in social contexts.
FTC Paris focus: B1 is split into three 8-week modules (B1.1, B1.2, B1.3) to master “opinion” skills before moving up.
B2 — The Independent User
You can communicate, but you want more: feel truly independent, sound natural, and stop avoiding complex conversations. B2 is about the Art of Rhetoric.
View full B2 ProgramOutcomes (B2.1 → B2.4)
- Structure ideas clearly when you speak.
- Argue, agree and disagree without losing words.
- Follow fast conversations, meetings and media.
- Feel credible in social, academic or professional French.
FTC Paris focus: Sound confident and convincing in French — in real life, studies or work.
B1 & B2 — Build Your Independence
Each level is a set of 8-week modules. Advance at your pace, session after session.
The consolidation phase. Solidify your foundations to navigate with ease and express your personality.
The mastery phase. Learn the art of rhetoric and persuasion for the professional world.
Our Pedagogical Strategy
Why multiple sessions?
Because at this level, the goal is no longer just “understanding”, but speaking naturally: responding quickly, nuancing, and holding a conversation without freezing.
Answer spontaneously, without translating in your head.
Meetings, admin tasks, debates: same reflexes.
Pronunciation, rhythm, clarity: people follow you.
Upgraded Curriculum
We always anticipate the next level to accelerate your progress.
In B1, you already learn to give your opinion and justify. In B2, you learn to convince and summarize.
The Vital Balance
At B-level, we work simultaneously on two realities:
The 8-Week Cycle
Each session ends with a clear review and structured assessment (DELF prep) to know exactly where you stand.
Session Details
| Session | Themes | Skill Objective |
|---|---|---|
| B1.1 | Work, Ecology | First steps towards argued opinion. |
| B1.2 | Innovation, History | Fluid and spontaneous interaction. |
| B1.3 | Equality, Review | Mastery of independenceB1+ Completed |
| B2.1 | Ambition, Society | Structuring formal speech. |
| B2.2 | Debate, Emotions | Nuance and illustration by example. |
| B2.3 | Critique, Urban Planning | Critical analysis and protest. |
| B2.4 | Rhetoric, Philosophy | The Art of PersuasionB2+ Completed |
Frequently Asked Questions
No minimum level required. We accept absolute beginners (A1) through advanced learners (B2). A free placement test determines your exact starting point before your first session.
Our structured path takes approximately 10 sessions of 8 weeks each (1 for A1, 1 for A2, 3 for B1, 4 for B2, plus 1 consolidation). That’s about 80 weeks at 20h/week. The exact pace depends on your starting point and dedication.
The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is the international standard for measuring language skills, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery). It is recognized worldwide by universities, employers, and immigration authorities. Our curriculum is fully CEFR-aligned.
For French citizenship, the minimum requirement is B1 oral. For most French universities, B2 is required (validated by the DELF B2 or DALF C1 exam). We offer specific DELF/DALF preparation courses to help you pass with confidence.
Yes. You can join any ongoing session on a Monday or Wednesday after the placement test. We adjust your integration based on your level and the class progress.
Each 8-week session ends with a structured assessment covering oral production, written comprehension, grammar, and phonetics. At B1+, we also include DELF-style mock exams so you know exactly where you stand on the official scale.
The Intensive format (20h/week, Mon-Fri) is designed for maximum immersion and fast progress. The Evening format (up to 14h/week) is designed for professionals who work during the day. Both follow the same CEFR curriculum and methodology.
Keep Reading
The exact structure, tools, and philosophy behind our 8-week sessions — from the “Bakery Paradox” to the 20h program breakdown.
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Take the free placement test and discover exactly where you stand on the CEFR scale.