French Language Long Distance Learning
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French language long distance learning is a wonderful way to fulfill coursework, or to earn a degree in French.
French Language Long Distance Learning Explained
French language long distance learning is where one enrolls in an online French program to either learn the language, or to achieve a degree (or certification) in French. As one might expect, there are many advantages to such a program, including:
- Convenience: This kind of course is the ultimate in convenient because all of the work can be done from home or via a laptop, whichever is more convenient for the student.
- Work/school balance: Many who work full time jobs would love the opportunity to go back to school, but the constraints of daily life can make that goal seem near to impossible to obtain. In a world of dropping the kids off at school, grocery lists and paying bills, who can find the time? That’s why these programs are so remarkable. In many cases, one can set their own schedule, working around these constraints and achieve their goal.
- No transportation? No problem: There are many factors why one may be unable to travel to school. Perhaps they don’t have a car, or they are immobile in some way. When a situation like that arises, it can seem almost impossible to set new goals or to achieve higher learning. French long distance learning effectively removes this obstacle so that you can enroll in a course or achieve a degree; it makes all things possible!
Available Options
When it comes to learning French at a distance, one has several options. Consider:
Learn French at Home
Learn French at Home is a site that is exclusively dedicated to those that just want to learn French, and are not seeking a degree, and they also offer several different courses one can choose from. These five different learning programs include:
- One to One Light Program: This program is geared towards those of intermediate or advanced levels and includes thirty minute lessons with two exercise drills.
- One on One Regular Program: These forty-five minute sessions followed by two hours of homework is for all learners, at any level.
- Intensive One on One: Dedicated to those of any level, one can expect forty-five minutes to an hour of learning, followed by one hour of homework, everyday, for a total of five consecutive days.
- Conversation Session Program: Exclusively for those that are of intermediate or advanced learns, this program involves a forty-five minute session, followed by corrections from the teacher, accompanied with written notes of the session.
- One on One Program for Children: Children enrolled in this course must be between the ages of six and twelve, and they receive a thirty minute session that’s then followed up with one to two exercises for reinforcement.
University of Auckland New Zealand
Conducted by the University of Auckland New Zealand, this long distance French course is designed to improve the student’s language skills in the area of reading, listening, speaking and writing. A total of two courses are offered:
- French 161: With this course, the student is expected to have a competent understanding up to leave 5.3 in Deux Modes (their particular textbook).
- French 162: To enter this class, one must have passed French 101. At the end of this course, one must be able to demonstrate all of the skills outlined above up to level 11.1.
Online Degrees
When it comes to obtaining a degree in French, consider Athabasca University in Canada. The university offers several degrees in the long distance format, including:
- Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in French
- Bachelor of Arts with a major in French
- University Certificate in French Language Proficiency
The concentration in French is a three year program, while the French major is a four year program.
Putting It All Together
No matter your goal, whether it’s to become more fluent in your verbal skills, or to achieve a degree in French, know that there are several options, all of which offer the convenience of learning from the comfort of home. With the relative ease of most of these programs, why waste time? Get started learning today!
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