French
French - the 5th most spoken language in the world
French is spoken by more than 200 million people on five continents. It is an official language in Belgium, Switzerland and Canada, as well as in many African countries. French is an official language in many international organizations, it is also the language of gastronomy, fashion, diplomacy, and international relations.
Proficiency in French and the knowledge of French culture are valued in working life. It is a widely used language in international companies, especially in the fields of technology and energy.
French path
| CEFR level | Course (3 ects) | Prerequisites | Period | |||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| A1 | French 1 | no previous skills | x | x | ||
| A1 | French 2 | French 1 or equivalent skills (e.g. 1 year in secondary education) | x | x | ||
| A1 | French 3 | French 2 or equivalent skills (1 to 2 years in secondary education) | x | x | ||
| A2 | French for Work 1 | French 3 or equivalent skills (2 to 3 years in secondary education) | x | x | X | X |
| A2 | French for Work 2 | French 3 or equivalent skills (2 to 3 years in secondary education) | X | X | x | x |
| A2/B1 | Le monde francophone (summer course / on-line) 5 ECTS | French 3 or equivalent skills (2 to 3 years in secondary education) | ||||
+ Integrated course: French restaurants and cuisine, 2 ECTS (in 2.Period)
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For more information about the French courses please contact the French teachers.
Lahti
Jonna Holkeri
jonna.holkeri@lab.fi
Lappeenranta
Sari Pärssinen
sari.parssinen@lab.fi