Continuing Education

French in the Workplace

Build the Skills to Communicate with Confidence in French.

Develop your French language skills for today's professional workplace through our courses. Designed for learners at different proficiency levels, these courses will help you communicate with confidence in both everyday and more complex workplace situations. As you progress, you'll expand your professional vocabulary, strengthen your spoken and written communication skills, and learn to interact effectively with colleagues, clients, and other professional partners in French-speaking environments. Successfully complete each level to earn a Glendon micro-credential.

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON.

Highlights

  • Earn a Glendon micro-credential upon successful completion of each level
  • Courses available at four CEFR levels
    (A1+, A2, B1 & B2)
  • Placement test to determine level
  • In-person learning
  • Practical workplace communication skills
  • Real-world Canadian workplace scenarios

Why Take French in the Workplace at Glendon?

Our courses help learners build practical language skills they can apply immediately in professional settings. Through authentic workplace scenarios, interactive activities, and guided practice, you'll strengthen your ability to communicate confidently while developing a deeper understanding of workplace expectations in bilingual and French-speaking environments.

At Glendon, we believe language learning is most effective when it's practical, engaging, and connected to real-world experiences. Our small class sizes, experienced instructors, and supportive learning environment help you build confidence while progressing at the level that's right for you.

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Who Is This Course For?

  • Professionals looking to strengthen their workplace French
  • Job seekers preparing for bilingual or French-speaking roles
  • Newcomers entering the Canadian workforce
  • Students preparing for internships or future employment
  • Managers, entrepreneurs, and business owners
  • Anyone looking to build confidence communicating in French at work

Find Your Level

Everyone's language journey is different. That's why our courses are offered at four CEFR levels: A1+, A2, B1, and B2.

Before your course begins, you'll complete a placement test to assess your current French proficiency. Based on your results, you'll be placed in the level that best matches your skills and learning goals, helping you get the most from your learning experience.

Duration

5 weeks (3 hours/week)

About This Level

Designed for learners with foundational A1 French skills, this course helps you strengthen and consolidate your language abilities before progressing to the A2 level. As a bridge between beginner and advanced beginner, you'll build confidence communicating in simple workplace situations while expanding your professional vocabulary and communication skills.

Ideal For

Professionals, job seekers, students, and newcomers who want to build the foundational French language skills needed to succeed in bilingual or French-speaking workplace environments.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Use greetings and polite expressions appropriate for professional settings.
  • Introduce yourself and identify common workplace objects and locations.
  • Communicate using basic interaction strategies with colleagues and clients.
  • Ask simple questions to obtain information and express workplace-related needs.
  • Use common job titles, workplace vocabulary, and basic verbs with greater confidence.

Earn a Glendon micro-credential upon successful completion of this level.

Duration

10 weeks (3 hours/week)

About This Level

Designed for learners with A2-level French proficiency, this course helps you develop the language skills needed to communicate more effectively in professional settings. You'll expand your workplace vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and build confidence handling a variety of everyday workplace interactions in French.

Ideal For

Professionals, job seekers, and newcomers who want to strengthen their ability to communicate in French in the workplace.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Use workplace vocabulary confidently in everyday professional situations.
  • Write clear, well-structured professional emails.
  • Schedule meetings, confirm appointments, and participate in workplace discussions.
  • Manage telephone conversations and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
  • Apply professional communication practices and demonstrate an understanding of cultural norms in French-speaking workplaces.

Earn a Glendon micro-credential upon successful completion of this level.

Duration

10 weeks (3 hours/week)

About This Level

Designed for learners with B1-level French proficiency, this course helps you communicate with greater confidence, independence, and professionalism in the workplace. You'll expand your professional vocabulary, strengthen your written and spoken communication skills, and develop the language needed to navigate a wider range of workplace situations.

Ideal For

Professionals, job seekers, and individuals who want to communicate more confidently in French in the workplace.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Write professional emails and other workplace communications with greater confidence.
  • Participate actively in meetings, discussions, and telephone conversations.
  • Deliver short presentations and communicate your ideas clearly.
  • Use inclusive and professional language appropriate for the workplace.
  • Strengthen your fluency, accuracy, and independence in both spoken and written French.

Earn a Glendon micro-credential upon successful completion of this level.

Duration

10 weeks (3 hours/week)

About This Level

Designed for learners with B2-level French proficiency, this advanced course helps you refine your communication skills for complex professional settings. Through workplace simulations and applied projects, you'll learn to communicate with greater precision, adapt your communication style to different audiences, and navigate challenging workplace situations with confidence.

Ideal For

Professionals, managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to communicate confidently in French-speaking professional environments.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Communicate diplomatically in negotiations, conflict resolution, and other complex workplace situations.
  • Write formal professional documents, including proposals, reports, and funding requests.
  • Deliver persuasive presentations and communicate ideas with clarity and confidence.
  • Apply project management concepts and lead professional discussions in French.
  • Use advanced language structures, including the subjunctive, to communicate with greater precision, nuance, and credibility.

Earn a Glendon micro-credential upon successful completion of this level.

Upcoming Sessions

Before registering, here are a few important things to know.

COURSE DURATION
Your course duration depends on your placement level.

  • A1+: 5 weeks (3 hours per week)
  • A2, B1 & B2: 10 weeks (3 hours per week)

PLACEMENT & REGISTRATION
All learners register by paying the A1+ course fee before completing a placement test.

  • Placed in A1+? No additional payment is required.
  • Placed in A2, B1 or B2? We'll contact you with the next steps to complete your registration and pay the remaining balance before your course begins.

Fall 2026

COURSE DATES
A1+ (5 weeks):
September 19 - October 24
A2, B1 & B2 (10 weeks): 
September 19 - November 28

CLASS SCHEDULE
Every Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
No class October 10

DELIVERY FORMAT
In-person at
Glendon Campus

DEADLINE
September 11, 2026

FEE
$

Coming Soon

Winter 2027

DATE & TIME
A1+ (5 weeks):
January 9 - February 6
A2, B1 & B2 (10 weeks): 
January 9 - March 20

CLASS SCHEDULE
Every Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
No class February 13

DELIVERY FORMAT
In-person at
Glendon Campus

DEADLINE
December 9, 2026

FEE
$

Coming Soon

Spring 2027

DATE & TIME
A1+ (5 weeks):
April 10 - May 8
A2, B1 & B2 (10 weeks): 
April 10 - June 19

CLASS SCHEDULE
Every Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
No class May 15

DELIVERY FORMAT
In-person at
Glendon Campus

DEADLINE
April 2, 2027

FEE
$

Coming Soon

Important Notes

Please note that our language lessons are non-credit, meaning they do not count toward credit for a degree-granting program. These courses are designed for skill enhancement, whether for personal interest or professional development.

To ensure the best learning experience, our group lessons run with a minimum number of participants. If a class does not meet this requirement, we will contact you to offer alternative options or a full refund.

Before your lessons begin, we assess your proficiency level using an online placement test. Once you have registered and paid for your sessions, you will receive instructions on how to complete the test.

To ensure an accurate and holistic evaluation of your language skills and to place you in the most appropriate level, all sections of the placement test must be completed.

Glendon Continuing Education reserves the right to change or cancel course offerings in the event of mitigating circumstances. If we are no longer able to offer a course, or if you are unable to participate due to changes in the offerings, a full refund will be issued.

Participants who choose to withdraw after the course has started may be eligible for a partial refund, at the discretion of Glendon Continuing Education.