Lunchtime French Course
The lunchtime French Course is offered for different language levels, please find a description of each level.
General French – Level A1 (A1.1 / A1.2)
- Target: Beginners and false beginners, new arrivals, or long-time residents of Geneva.
- Focus: Basic communication in daily situations.
- Content: Learn to construct basic sentences and understand common expressions.
- Format:
- 2 sessions of 45 hours each (A1.1 and A1.2).
- Completion validates CEFR A1 level.
General French – Level A2 (A2.1 / A2.2)
- Audience: Learners with a basic foundation in French.
- Goal: Improve communication in common situations.
- Content: Development of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
- Format:
- 2 sessions of 45 hours each (A2.1 and A2.2).
- Completion validates CEFR A2 level
General French – Level B1 (B1.1 / B1.2)
- Audience: Intermediate learners aiming to gain fluency.
- Goal: Deepen linguistic and cultural knowledge.
- Content: Improve communication in social and professional contexts.
- Format:
- 2 sessions of 45 hours each (B1.1 and B1.2).
- Completion validates CEFR B1 level.
General French – Level B1 (B1.1 / B1.2)
- Audience: Intermediate learners aiming to gain fluency.
- Goal: Deepen linguistic and cultural knowledge.
- Content: Improve communication in social and professional contexts.
- Format:
- 2 sessions of 45 hours each (B1.1 and B1.2).
- Completion validates CEFR B1 level.
French B2 – DELF B2 Preparation
- Audience: Advanced learners preparing for the DELF B2 exam.
- Goal: Comprehensive exam preparation.
- Content: Practice all exam components with expert guidance.
- Format:
- 45 hours of targeted preparation.
- Suitable for learners at the B2 level.
General French – Level C1 (C1.1 / C1.2)
- Audience: Learners aiming for complete language mastery.
- Goal: Express yourself precisely in complex situations.
- Content: Fine-tune linguistic and cultural skills.
- Format:2 sessions of 45 hours each (C1.1 and C1.2).
- Completion validates CEFR C1 level.
French C1 – DALF C1 Preparation
- Audience: Advanced learners preparing for the DALF C1 exam.
- Goal: Excel in all aspects of this demanding exam.
- Content: Advanced techniques for written and oral comprehension and expression.
- Format:
- 45 hours of rigorous preparation.
- Suitable for learners at the C1 level.
Our courses are designed to meet the specific needs of learners, with clear objectives and measurable results. For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
April to June
(eligible for CAF)
Course overview
On this course, you will:
- Improve your fluency and accuracy when communicating in the language
- Enhance your pronunciation, vocabulary and ability to apply complex grammar structures in your everyday life
- Learn to voice your opinions tactfully and share your ideas with others
- Get personal feedback and support to maximise your success
- Be more comfortable and confident interacting with other users of the language
Be challenged and supported.
Our unique learning approach – The Bell Way – is core to everything we do at Bell. It was developed by our academic team alongside an Emeritus Professor from the University of Cambridge. It is based on six core principles that shape all our programmes. The combination of your hard work, regular practice and commitment to lessons – and our 65 years of teaching expertise – is guaranteed to see you aim high, exceed your expectations and become a confident user of the language.
Learning management system
Practise with Bell online
On this course, you will be given access to your own digital learning environment. All your learning resources, teacher notes, interactive exercises and progress data are all personalised to you.
You may be asked to upload homework, contribute to group discussions, or receive direct audio feedback from your teachers. You will also be able to interact with your other classmates, and carry on practising your skills virtually!
