French B2: Upper intermediate
Argument, nuance, and speed. Many French-language goals call for this level.
Sold out: join the waitlist, planned for March 2027
The B2 course has no free places. Give your email address and the Academy writes when a place opens. March 2027 is a plan, not a confirmed start date. The waitlist is free and takes no payment.
Outcomes at B2
Students work toward these abilities.
- Join a discussion and explain your point of view.
- Grasp the main ideas of complex texts.
- Write a clear, detailed text on many subjects.
Who should enrol
The course suits students who speak easily on familiar subjects and now wish to argue, explain, and write with more control.
Practice in the four skills
- Listening
- Students follow longer talks and news, including fast speech on familiar subjects. They note main ideas and details.
- Reading
- Students read articles and reports in which the writer takes a side. They read faster and notice tone.
- Speaking
- Students take part in a discussion, defend a view, and answer follow-up questions with fair accuracy.
- Writing
- Students write detailed texts, including a formal letter, a report, and an essay that argues a point.
Course aims
Practise the three speaking tasks
Complete the three writing tasks against the clock
Increase listening and reading speed
Marking and feedback
Students complete the task
Speaking and writing tasks follow the TCF Canada format and run against the clock.
The teacher marks it
The teacher reads the writing and listens to the speaking.
Students receive comments
After each task, students see their errors and learn how to correct them.
Study between classes
These habits fill the time between lessons. Fit them to your own week.
- Hear a French news or talk programme each day. Note three new phrases.
- Read an opinion piece. Sum up its main argument in three sentences.
- Take the three speaking tasks in turn. Record each and check its structure.
- Complete the three writing tasks against the clock, one per week, and send each for marking.
Moving up to C1
Students are ready to move on when they can do most of these things.
- Argue a point for two minutes with few long pauses.
- Follow a news report at normal speed.
- Write a clear, structured text of 200 words in about 30 minutes.
This course includes
- Live classes in a small group
- A teacher who marks each student's speaking and writing
- Timed practice in the TCF Canada format
- Written and spoken comments after every task
Course fee
$497 CAD
This is the full fee for the B2 course. Taxes may apply.
Common questions about this course
Who takes the B2 course?
Adults at upper intermediate level take it. Most students arrive after B1.
What is the fee?
The fee for the B2 course is $497 CAD.
What if I am unsure of my level?
Request the free level check. The Academy names the course that suits you.
Does B2 cover all four TCF tests?
Yes. Students practise listening, reading, speaking, and writing in the TCF Canada format.
What separates B2 from B1?
Students move from describing to arguing. The work centres on speed, nuance, and longer texts.
How is writing marked?
A teacher reads each text and marks what to correct. Students receive written comments.
Enrol in B2
This course is sold out. Join the waitlist, planned for March 2027.