- What is a “Session”? It is the specific name we give to our 8-week training cycles.
- The Goal: 1 session (8 weeks) = the exact time needed to fully validate one CEFR language level.
- The Yearly Schedule: We run 5 main sessions throughout the year, plus 1 bonus accelerated session in July.
- Can I join for less time? Yes. While 8 weeks is the standard to clear a level, you can register for just a few weeks if your goal is to refresh your French, discover the language, or enjoy a “learning holiday” in Paris.
Most French schools tell you what they teach. We think you deserve to know how. In this guide, we break down the exact structure, tools, and philosophy behind our intensive French courses — so you can judge for yourself before you register.
Core Training: Structured Efficiency
Our Intensive French course goes beyond textbooks. From day one, we teach the practical and cultural context of real communication: what to say, when to say it, and how to sound natural in everyday French.
We structure all lessons around six key abilities: speaking, listening, reading, writing, interaction and mediation. Each lesson provides the essential building blocks — pronunciation at sentence level, grammar and vocabulary — and you apply them immediately to real-life situations relevant to your integration in France.
Workshops
Workshops focus on performance and interaction: role-plays, debates, storytelling, and voice work. A1–A2 explore everyday Paris; B1–B2 tackle social issues and current affairs.
Engineered for Autonomy
Weekly self-study builds the foundation, ensuring your in-class time is 100% dedicated to active practice and personalized strategy.
Final Exam & Certification
Teachers evaluate progress with a CEFR-based grid. At the end of each 8-week session, you take a DELF-style mock exam (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) to measure your progress.
Detailed Learning Objectives
Our intensive program develops the six language activities and the key CEFR components that make French effective in action.
Pragmatic
Make your message work: “What am I trying to achieve?”
- Adapt your message to the situation and audience
- Manage interaction smoothly (turn-taking, conversation flow)
- Structure discourse clearly (argumentation, connectors)
Linguistic
Pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary — the “how”.
- Build natural sentence-level pronunciation
- Strengthen grammar and syntax for accuracy
- Expand vocabulary for everyday, professional and academic contexts
Sociolinguistic
Sound appropriate in France: right register, right politeness.
- Use formal/neutral/informal registers correctly
- Master social routines (greetings, requests, apologies)
- Understand cultural references in French conversation
The FTC Paris Ecosystem
Your environment dictates your success. We designed the ultimate learning ecosystem combining a premium campus with smart digital tools.
The Campus Experience — Spaces La Défense
- 24/7 Access: Your student badge gives you round-the-clock access. Study early or work late.
- Premium Comfort: Large tables, professional seating, business lounges, quiet booths, café area.
- Real Networking: Practice French with entrepreneurs during afterworks and coffee breaks.
Smart Learning Tools
- Live Smart Notes: Teacher types real-time notes and corrections into a shared doc. 100% accurate, accessible on any device, yours to keep forever.
- 100% Digital Manuals: All textbooks and exercises available digitally. Access anywhere, anytime.
- “Be Always in Class”: Stuck at work? Join your class via Google Meet (up to 5 days/month).
Training in Action: What You’ll Actually Do
Concrete examples of our active pedagogy in daily lessons.
“I want to master French tenses…”
- Visualize time (Past vs Present vs Future)
- Stop confusing Imparfait & Passé Composé
- Automatize irregular verbs in conversation
“I want to build correct sentences…”
- Master gender agreement (Masculine/Feminine)
- Place adjectives correctly
- Use logical connectors to flow better
“I want to write without errors…”
- Link sounds to writing (Phoneme-Grapheme)
- Spot silent letters and nasal sounds
- Distinguish homophones (a/à, et/est)
“I want to decode real conversations…”
- Master idiomatic expressions & slang
- Decode fast-paced speech & Verlan
- Analyze cultural nuances in French media
Progress Per CEFR Level
Our teachers evaluate your skills with a competency-based grid, assessing acquisition from A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Mastery).
Foundations & Autonomy
Discover (A1) or consolidate (A2). Manage daily life in Paris: shopping, transport, basic social interactions.
Fluency & Professionalism
Achieve complex grammar mastery. Academic or professional fluency for working in France or entering university (DELF B2).
Mastery & Influence
Become a genuine French speaker. Understand nuances, debate complex topics, consume French media effortlessly.
FAQ: Understanding Our Method
Traditional institutions often focus on academic French and literature. FTC Paris is designed for reality. We focus on bridging the gap between what you learn in books and the fast-paced French spoken in Paris streets and offices. We are smaller (max 10 students), faster, and more agile.
Absolutely. This is exactly why we created our “Safe Place” environment. In our method, mistakes are not failures; they are valuable data points. We do not judge errors; we capture them on the Live Google Doc to analyze and fix them together.
It’s up to you! You can use your smartphone, though a tablet or laptop is comfortable. The teacher does the heavy lifting: typing the vocabulary, grammar, and corrections in real-time on the screen. Your job is to focus on speaking and listening.
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Interested? Let’s get started.
No payment required at registration. We confirm your spot and send the placement test.
