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certifications

If you require formal certification, the Exam Center at the Alliance Française de San Francisco offers tests and diplomas based on the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.

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some background knowledge in french?

> Before enrolling in our Adult French classes, we invite you to take a placement test to make sure we find the right class for you. It will take you only a few minutes and it's the best way to find the class that fits your language needs.

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no background in french?

> If you have never studied French before, enroll in A1-0 for complete beginners. No need to take the placement test.

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  • Curious about what topics the class covers? Check out the "Material Covered" in the "Levels Explained" section below. 
  • Does your employer or educational institution need to know your proficiency in French? Take the test!
  • Do you need to take a formal certification test? Scroll down to see certification details.

Take our free placement test here! Take our free placement test here!

levels explained

Our courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
which is a guideline that describes the level of fluency achieved by a foreign language learner.

BEGINNER

A1: BEGINNER or BREAKTHROUGH

At this level, the language user is supposed to understand and use everyday familiar expressions and phrases, introduce himself to others and answer personal questions. At this level, the language user can interact in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly and is willing to help.
Material Covered A1-1 to A1-2 (Entre Nous 1) 
Material Covered A1-3 to A1-4 (Entre Nous 1


A2: ADVANCED BEGINNER

At this level, the candidate can understand sentences and frequently used phrases regarding family, shopping, geography, and employment. Also, the user can communicate more easily if the communication has a direct and simple exchange of information or on familiar matters.
Material Covered A2-1 to A2-2 (Entre Nous 2 TOC)
Material Covered A2-3 to A2-4 (Entre Nous 2 TOC)

INTERMEDIATE 

B1: THRESHOLD or INTERMEDIATE

At this level, the user is supposed to understand the main points that he/she regularly comes across at work, in school and other places. The use is supposed to deal with most situations when he travels to areas where that language is spoken. Also, he/she is able to produce simple connected text on familiar topics or personal interest and can describe experiences, events, dreams and give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Material Covered B1-1 to B1-4 (Entre Nous 3 TOC)
Material Covered B1-5 to B1-8 (Entre Nous 3 TOC)


B2: UPPER INTERMEDIATE

In this stage, the user is supposed to be able to understand and communicate on text regarding concrete and abstract subjects, and to communicate fluently with other native speakers without any strain on either side.
Material Covered B2-1 to B1-4 (Entre Nous 4 TOC)
Material Covered B2-5 to B1-8 (Entre Nous 4 TOC)

advanced

C1: EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY or ADVANCED

At this level, the user is supposed to understand longer and demanding text of wide range and also recognize implicit meaning; express opinion and ideas on a certain topic without searching for expressions; use the language in both social, academic and professional areas; produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.


C2: MASTERY OF PROFICIENCY or YOU'RE FRENCH

At this level, the language user is supposed to understand basically anything he/she reads or hears; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources and express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely.



Contact us

Adress: 2420 N Street, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (916) 453-1723
Email: info@afsacramento.org
Office hours: Monday-Thursday: 12pm-7pm, Friday: Closed

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