Welcome to the Foundations of French Course! Whether you're starting your journey with the French language or looking to deepen your understanding, this course will explore why learning French is not just a practical skill but an enriching experience that can open countless opportunities. French is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and its cultural, historical, and professional significance makes it a valuable language to master. As the official language of over 29 countries, French is spoken across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and several parts of Asia. It is a major language of international diplomacy, science, art, and business, and its rich literary tradition has influenced the world for centuries. Whether you're interested in travelling, exploring French culture, advancing in your career, or connecting with millions of French speakers globally, learning French offers numerous personal and professional benefits, offering a deeper connection to one of the world’s most iconic cultures. Understanding the language will allow you to experience the nuances of French cinema, literature, cuisine, history, and art in their original form. In this course, you will gain the foundational skills to communicate in French, with it’s beautiful accents and it’s unique words! Let’s embark on this exciting journey of learning French together!
| Course Status : | Ongoing |
| Course Type : | Core |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 6 weeks |
| Category : |
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| Credit Points : | 3 |
| Level : | Undergraduate |
| Start Date : | 24 Jan 2025 |
| End Date : | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Exam Date : | 24 May 2025 IST |
| Translation Languages : | English |
| NCrF Level : | 5.5 |
| Industry Details : | Education and Training |
| Exam Shift : | 1 |
Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.
Week 1: Introduction, Greetings and Alphabet Articulation
Week 2: Indefinite Articles and Numbers
Week 3: Family Vocabulary, Colours and Numbers
Week 4: Words of Politeness, Pronouns and Conversation
Week 5: 6 Points to Self-Introduction, Simple Propositions and Verbs
Week 6: Grammar and Conclusion
Ramya Jagannathan is a Multilinguist in Foreign Languages: French, Spanish, German and Italian from Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education and Institute of Foreign Languages and Culture. She headed the Spanish Language Pool at Swiss RE before becoming HOD of Spanish at Ebenezer International School where she prepared students for their Cambridge International Examinations. Her passion for teaching languages led her to Indian Institute of Foreign Language, where her major role was to teach French online to employees at Mphasis Poland and Mphasis India. Her tailor-made courses were a rousing success, and she taught French at several universities online, such as CMR University, XIME University and IZEE Business School through IIFL. She has 14 years of experience in teaching foreign languages French, Spanish, German to numerous students from India, UK, US, Singapore and Canada. For the past 4 years she has been Adjunct Faculty at IIMB, teaching French on campus at IIMB, to Post Graduate students, many of whom migrate to France and Canada for their Exchange Programs.
Enrolling and learning from the course is free. However, if you wish to obtain a certificate, you must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centre’s. The registration URL will be announced when the registration form is open. To obtain the certification, you need to fill out the online registration form and pay the exam fee. More details will be provided when the exam registration form is published, including any potential changes. For further information on the exam locations and the conditions associated with filling out the form, please refer to the form.
Assessment Type | Weightage |
Weekend Assessment | 25% |
Final Exam | 75% |
Score | Type of Certificate |
>=90 | Gold |
75 - 89 | Silver |
70 - 74 | Bronze |
40 - 70 | Successfully Completed |
<40 | No Certificate |
Sample Certificate:
Disclaimer: In order to be eligible for the certificate, you must register for enrolment and exams using the same email ID. If different email IDs are used, you will not be considered eligible for the certificate.
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