uOttawa personnel have the opportunity to enrol in free second-language courses. Our courses are tailored to various proficiency levels ensuring that learners of all abilities can find the right fit. Certain courses may also be open to family members.
  1. Take the mandatory placement test to determine your language level.
  2. Review the courses available at your level.
  3. Complete the registration form.

Course description by level

Timetable

Spring-Summer 2024

Please note that all courses will be held virtually for the Spring-Summer 2024. Course registration ends two weeks prior to the start of the course.

Beginner                                                                                                                              

Course codeCourse titleHoursTotal durationSchedule
FLS 1600Beginner: Introduction to Basic French30 hJune 4 to August 8, 2024
(10 weeks)
Tuesday and Thursday
11:30am to 1:00pm

Elementary

Course codeCourse titleHoursTotal durationSchedule
FLS 1811 - AElementary: Speaking and Writing Skills30hJune 4 to August 8, 2024  
(10 weeks)
Tuesday and Thursday
11:30am to 1:00pm

Intermediate

Course codeCourse titleHoursTotal durationSchedule
FLS 2621 – AIntermediate: Reading and Writing Skills15hrsJune 3 to July 3, 2024 (no class on July 1 – Canada Day) (5 weeks)Monday and Wednesday
1:00pm to 2:30pm
FLS 2601 - AOral Communication Workshop (intensive)12hrsMay 27 to 30, 2024
(4 mornings)
Monday to Thursday
9:00am to 12:00pm
FLS 2601 - BOral Communication Workshop (intensive)12hrsJuly 8 to 11, 2024
(4 mornings)
Monday to Thursday
9:00am to 12:00pm
FLS 2601 - COral Communication Workshop (1 workshop per week)12hrsJune 6 to July 25, 2024
(8 weeks)
Thursday
1:00pm to 2:30pm
FLS 3812 – AIntermediate:  Intensive workshop: Participating in a meeting held in your second language (APUO and APTPUO members only)10hrsMay 27 to May 31, 2024
(1 week)
Monday to Friday
9:00am to 11:00am


Intermediate / Advanced

Course codeCourse titleHoursTotal durationSchedule
FLS 4013 - A

Bilingual Interdisciplinary Research Discussion Workshops for Language Practice – Science/Health Sciences/Medicine/Engineering

(APUO and APTPUO members only)

4hMay 8 to May 29 2024
(4 weeks)
Wednesday
9:00am to 10:00am
FLS 4013 - BBilingual Interdisciplinary Research Discussion Workshops for Language Practice – Arts/ Humanities/ Social Sciences/ Management/ Law (APUO and APTPUO members only)4hMay 8 to May 29 2024
(4 weeks)
Wednesday
10:00am to 11:00am
FLS 4011Academic Writing for Publication in French: 3 Workshop series + individual sessions (APUO members only)3hrs+June 12 to August 14, 2024
(10 weeks)
Workshop dates:  June 12, July 10, and August 14 - 11:00am-12:00pm

Advanced

Course codeCourse titleHoursTotal durationSchedule
FLS 3841 – AAdvanced: Reading and Writing Skills15hrsJuly 17 to August 16, 2024 (no class on August 7 – Civic Holiday) (5 weeks)Monday and Wednesday
1:00pm to 2:30pm
FLS 3812 - BAdvanced:  Intensive workshop: Participating in a meeting held in your second language (APUO and APTPUO members only)10hrsJuly 8 to July 12, 2024
(1 week)
Monday to Friday
9:00am to 11:00am

Additional language learning resources

Julien Couture Resource Centre

Julien Couture Resource Centre (JCRC)

The Julien Couture Resource Centre (JCRC) hosts a specialized collection of educational tools and activities for language learners of French and English. All members of the uOttawa community are welcome to the JCRC to take advantage of the many resources available to them to help improve their language skills.

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ILOBify

ILOBify is a comprehensive web application that centralizes a diverse array of linguistic tools, designed to enhance language skills. This app assists users in finding resources, services, and information, ultimately helping them become confident French and English speakers.

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Linguistic Risk-Taking Passport

The Linguistic Risk-Taking Passport is a tool that encourages learners to take various linguistic risks that will boost their confidence in a second or additional language. By integrating these risks into daily life, users can fully leverage their experience on uOttawa’s unique bilingual campus and in other multilingual settings.

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The Mauril app, a fun way to learn French and English

Mauril is a language learning application designed to help users learn English and French with the help of a wide variety of content provided by CBC and Radio Canada. The app features an array of interactive quizzes and activities to test knowledge, further language skills, and enrich vocabulary.