Master Independent French
with nuance & flow.
At FTC Paris, our B2 course takes you from “functional” to “fluent”. Learn to debate abstract ideas, handle delicate negotiations, and express complex emotions. You are not just communicating anymore; you are arguing your case.
Essential Details About Our B2 French Course
Designed for learners who can already manage daily life but want to dive into French culture, politics, and abstract thinking.
Perfect For
Those who need to negotiate, study at a French university, or understand implicit meaning in conversations.
Prerequisites
Solid B1 level (ability to narrate events in the past and explain a problem clearly).
The Goal
Pragmatic effectiveness: Convincing, mediating, and structured argumentation.
Your Next Steps
Course Syllabus
Download the detailed PDF program to see exactly what we cover week by week.
Why Choose FTC Paris?
- Learn “Rhetoric”: How to convince and structure a speech
- Focus on Nuance: Expressing doubt, certainty, and concession
- Authentic materials: Radio podcasts, press articles (Le Monde), and literature
- Small, dynamic classes in a local coworking space
What You’ll Learn as an Independent Speaker
We focus on “Pragmatic Competence” (Structuring discourse) and “Linguistic Nuance” (Subtlety).
“Conceding to Convince”
Context: Formal Debate
At B2 level, you don’t just say “I agree”. You balance pros and cons.
- • “S’il est indéniable que les réseaux sociaux ont un impact positif, il n’en demeure pas moins que la régulation est nécessaire.”
Linguistic Toolkit
“Bien que je comprenne vos réticences budgétaires, il me semble indispensable d’investir maintenant…”
Structured Argument
Clear, nuanced, convinced.
“Disagreeing Politely”
Context: Professional Meetings
You will learn to interact with a degree of fluency that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without strain.
- • Take the floor firmly but politely (“Si je peux me permettre…”).
- • Use “modalisation” to soften your criticism.
Que penses-tu de cette proposition ?
“Honnêtement, je ne partage pas tout à fait cette analyse. Il faudrait plutôt…”
“Mediation & Synthesis”
Context: Building Bridges
Mediation is a key B2 skill (CEFR 2020). It’s about constructing meaning for others.
- • Synthesize: Summarize a long article for a friend.
- • Facilitate: Rephrase someone’s complex idea to clarify a misunderstanding.
Roleplay: The Meeting Facilitator
“Ce que Paul essaie de dire, c’est que nous devons prioriser la qualité. D’un autre côté, Marie, tu soulignes l’importance du budget. Comment pouvons-nous concilier les deux ?”
“Essai Argumenté”
Write a formal opinion piece (Essai) for the DELF B2. Example: “Le bénévolat doit-il être obligatoire ?”
Key Connectors
Sujet : Le télétravail
Certes, le télétravail offre une flexibilité indéniable qui améliore la vie de famille. Néanmoins, il convient de souligner le risque d’isolement social qu’il engendre sur le long terme…
Your B2 Journey in 3 Levels
A structured path based on our official syllabus to master rhetoric and culture.
B2.1 Rhetoric Foundations
“Structuring Your Thought”
Focus: Ecology, Ambition, Privacy, and the Art of Convincing.
Key Grammar: Expressing doubt (Subjunctive), Approval, and Enthusiasm.
B2.2 Society & History
“Constructing a Point of View”
Focus: Emotions, History (“Know the past”), Solidarity, and Sport.
Key Grammar: Reproaching, Protesting, and Arguing by Comparison.
B2.3 Mastery & Critique
“Nuance & Adaptability”
Focus: Philosophy, Digital World, “Art de vivre”, and Urban Planning.
Key Grammar: Critical analysis, Maintaining a position, Rephrasing.
Upcoming B2 Sessions
Join a group that matches your target every Monday, or start a full session.
* Dates account for French public holidays.