Learn French

Schedule

Registration for the spring and summer session starts on April 6, 2021.

We may add more courses or workshops if there is enough demand. Email french.training@yukon.ca to register your interest.

Go to the spring 2021 schedule

Courses

Course catalogue

Go to our French language training catalogue for more information about our courses.
 

Intensive courses

Give your French communication skills a boost with these hands-on courses. With 4 half-day classes taking place over 2 weeks, these courses provide an immersive learning experience.

• 4 half-days over 2 weeks.
• 2 levels available.
• Offered in person (see our safety measures for in-person courses).

Levels

First steps in French: If you are completely new to French, this course is for you! Get introduced to the basics of French grammar and pronunciation. Learn and practice greetings and simple interactions in a fun environment.

Boost your confidence in French: If you reached an advanced beginner or intermediate level and would like to engage confidently in French conversation, this course is for you! Develop your speaking skills by playing games and practicing real-life interactions like answering the phone, making invitations or giving directions.
 

Let's speak French! workshops

Would you like to practice French conversation? Develop your listening and speaking skills with these fun and interactive workshops.

• One 90-minute workshop each week.
• 4 levels available.
• Option to enrol for a total of 6 or 12 weeks.
• Offered online.
   

Focus classes

Focus classes are short online classes about a specific topic or situation. We deliver these interactive classes year-round via Zoom.

• 60 to 90-minute online classes.
• Offered in the daytime.
• If you work for the Government of Yukon, go to YG Learn to see the schedule and sign up for focus classes.
• If you don’t work for the Government of Yukon, register on our public platform to see the schedule and sign up for focus classes.

Schedule

The fall session runs from September to December.

Come back in August to download the schedule for the fall 2021 session.

Email french.training@yukon.ca to get a reminder when registration opens again for the fall 2021 session.

Courses

Course catalogue

Go to our French language training catalogue for more information about our courses.
 

Regular courses

Expand your vocabulary, get feedback on your pronunciation and practice your speaking and writing skills.

• 12-week course, 2 hours each week.
• 10 levels available.
• Offered in the daytime and in the evening.
   

Add-on conversation workshops

If you registered for regular courses, you can choose to sign up for a series of 10 conversation workshops. The workshops can help you further improve your speaking and listening skills in a small group setting.

• One 90-minute workshop each week for 10 weeks.
• 4 levels available.
• Offered in the evening.
   

Written French for work communication

We designed this course for advanced speakers who know French as a first or second language. Whether you wish to strengthen your writing skills or need opportunities to practice writing in French in professional settings, this course is for you.

• 12-week course.
• Blended format: 2 to 4 hours of self-paced online assignments one week, and a 2.5-hour group class the next.
• Offered in the daytime.

 

Focus classes

Focus classes are short online classes about a specific topic or situation. We deliver these interactive classes year-round via Zoom.

• 60 to 90-minute online classes.
• Offered in the daytime.
• If you work for the Government of Yukon, go to YG Learn to see the schedule and sign up for focus classes.
• If you don’t work for the Government of Yukon, register on our public platform to see the schedule and sign up for focus classes.

Schedule

The winter session runs from January to April.

Come back in December to download the schedule for the winter 2022 session.

Email french.training@yukon.ca to get a reminder when registration opens again for the winter 2022 session.

Courses

Course catalogue

Go to our French language training catalogue for more information about our courses.
 

Regular courses

Expand your vocabulary, get feedback on your pronunciation and practice your speaking and writing skills.

• 12-week course, 2 hours each week.
• 10 levels available.
• Offered in the daytime and in the evening.
   

Add-on conversation workshops

If you registered for regular courses, you can choose to sign up for a series of 10 conversation workshops. The workshops can help you further improve your speaking and listening skills in a small group setting.

• One 90-minute workshop each week for 10 weeks.
• 4 levels available.
• Offered in the evening.
   

Written French for work communication

We designed this course for advanced speakers who know French as a first or second language. Whether you wish to strengthen your writing skills or need opportunities to practice writing in French in professional settings, this course is for you.

• 12-week course.
• Blended format: 2 to 4 hours of self-paced online assignments one week, and a 2.5-hour group class the next.
• Offered in the daytime.

 

Focus classes

Focus classes are short online classes about a specific topic or situation. We deliver these interactive classes year-round via Zoom.

• 60 to 90-minute online classes.
• Offered in the daytime.
• If you work for the Government of Yukon, go to YG Learn to see the schedule and sign up for focus classes.
• If you don’t work for the Government of Yukon, register on our public platform to see the schedule and sign up for focus classes.

For which level should I register?

If you know little to no French

We recommend enrolling in the following courses if you don’t know any French, or if you can only say a few words.

• Regular courses (fall and winter sessions): Beginner 1 level.
• Add-on conversation workshops (fall and winter sessions): Beginner level.
• Intensive courses (spring and summer session): First steps in French level.

If you can at least talk about yourself in short sentences

If you have never taken French classes with us before, you will need to take a free over-the-phone placement test. The test takes 15 to 30 minutes.

To book a placement test:

1. Email french.training@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-8297.
2. Provide a phone number to reach you and a convenient date and time to complete your test.

How do I register?

You can register for the spring and summer 2021 session starting April 6, 2021.

Registration is on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis.

To register, email french.training@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-8297 and provide the following information:

• Your contact information.
• The name, level and time of courses that interest you.
• A convenient time to do a 15 to 30-minute placement test, if you need to confirm your level.

How much does it cost?

Government of Yukon employees

The following courses are free of charge for Government of Yukon employees or their department:

• Regular courses
• Written French for work communication course
• Intensive courses
• Let's Speak French! workshops
• Focus classes

Cost for add-on conversation workshops during the fall and winter sessions: $85 (no GST) for 10 workshops.

Read about attendance requirements, cancellation fees and other information for Government of Yukon employees.

General public

Regular courses

$245 (no GST) for 12 classes.

Add-on conversation workshops

$85 (no GST) for 10 workshops.

Written French for work communication course

$245 (no GST) for 12 weeks.

Intensive courses

$130 (no GST).

Let's Speak French! workshops

$135 (no GST) for each 6-week session.

Focus classes

Free.

I work for the Department of Health and Social Services as a social worker. I use French almost every day to assist francophone clients as they navigate social services.

I have accessed French training in both group class and individualized training formats. I have found that the support and training I received has increased my fluidity and comfort in French (my clients have even provided positive feedback).

The instructors are friendly and kind, and deliver the material in a very engaging way.  Even though the pandemic has changed the format, I have found that it is a pleasure to meet with my fellow students on Zoom. French class has become one of the highlights of my week.

Brenda, Mobile Social Worker, Department of Health and Social Services

 

I have been taking French classes through the program for YG employees for more than ten years. I started in Débutant 2, worked my way through the levels, and currently am in the last level, where I will probably stay until I retire!

I work in a workplace where I use my French to reply to emails written by francophones and in person as well. I have had francophone clients tell me how much it means to them to be able to speak French when they come to our office and that makes all my work learning French worth it!

I highly recommend taking French classes. It’s a great opportunity to brush up on language skills, but it has also really broadened my perspectives. 

Shannon, Library Technician, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources

We will implement the following measures to keep everyone safe during in-person classes:

• Classes are limited to 8 learners.
• Learners work at separate tables, 2 meters apart.
• Learners and instructors have to wash or disinfect hands before entering the classroom.
• Shared surfaces and items are reduced to a minimum and disinfected before and after every class.
• Movement in the classroom is reduced to a minimum.
• The kitchen is not accessible to learners.
• Learners and instructors will not come to class if they or someone in their household is sick.
• Learners and instructors will not come to class if they or someone in their household has travelled outside of Yukon in the past 14 days.
• Everyone must wear a mask when entering and leaving the classroom. Masks can be removed when everyone is seated.
• Should the public health situation change in Yukon, we will deliver all in-person classes on Zoom for the rest of the session.