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Learning French can become a great advantage for those who wish to study abroad, strengthen their professional profile, or expand their job opportunities in an international environment.
UNAM Canada offers the "Discover Canada in French" program, a series of online courses designed especially for Spanish speakers who want to learn the language within a Canadian cultural context.
The program stands out for combining French language instruction with knowledge of Canadian society, particularly the province of Quebec. Additionally, the classes are taught by Canadian professors with extensive experience in teaching the language to Spanish-speaking students.
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What is the Discover Canada in French program?
It is an academic proposal developed by UNAM Canada for students to learn French through a practical and communicative approach.
The teaching method is based on real-life everyday situations, so participants develop skills to request information, ask for directions, make purchases, talk about personal experiences, and function in common contexts.
One of the program's main attractions is that it incorporates cultural elements of Quebec, allowing students to learn about customs, forms of social interaction, and relevant aspects of Canadian life while progressing in their language learning.
Available levels
The courses are aimed at both beginners and students with previous knowledge of French.
The academic offering begins with the Initial N1 level, intended for people who have never studied the language. Subsequently, there are levels N2, N3, and N4, where students strengthen their grammatical and communicative foundations. Finally, levels N5, N6, and N7 are focused on developing intermediate competencies that allow for more fluent communication in diverse situations.
Course duration
Each course lasts nine weeks. During that period, participants complete a total of 33 hours of training. Of that time, 27 hours correspond to live classes taught by the professor, while the remaining six hours are intended for autonomous work and complementary activities.
Virtual sessions are held twice a week and each class lasts one hour and a half.
Winter 2027 term dates
The call for the Winter 2027 term includes activities from February 8 to April 19, 2027.
Final schedules are assigned according to the enrollment registered at each level.
Class schedules
Classes are held in the evening to facilitate participation for students who work or study during the day.
Sessions take place from 8:00 to 9:30 PM, Eastern Time in Canada, twice a week. Depending on the group, classes may be scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The institution recommends that participants consider the seasonal time changes between Canada and Mexico to avoid confusion when logging into classes.
How much does it cost to study French at UNAM Canada?
The cost depends on the participant's academic profile.
UNAM students, professors, and employees can access a preferential rate of 279.31 Canadian dollars.
Meanwhile, students from Mexican public schools and alumni of UNAM must pay a fee of 290.74 Canadian dollars.
For the general public, the set price is 303.21 Canadian dollars.
The institution notes that the cost includes registration, classes, teaching materials, and applicable taxes.
Additionally, payments are made exclusively through the official UNAM Canada platform via PayPal, a system that automatically converts the payment into Canadian dollars from the student's local currency.
Is a placement test mandatory?
Not all applicants must take an evaluation. Those interested in starting from the Initial N1 level can enroll directly without a placement test.
However, those who wish to enter any of the levels from N2 to N7 must complete a free evaluation via videoconference to determine their language proficiency and place them in the appropriate group.
The university clarifies that passing the exam does not automatically guarantee a spot, as slots are limited and are assigned as candidates complete the registration and payment process.
Step-by-step registration process
The first step is to pre-register by sending an email to servescol@unamcanada.com, addressed to the Area of Registration, Enrollment, and Student Management (RIGES).
The message must include full name, date of birth, nationality, and the French level the student wishes to take. Those requesting discounts for being part of UNAM or an eligible educational institution must attach a digital image of their valid student ID.
Once the information is reviewed, applicants who require an evaluation will receive access to the system to schedule their oral exam via videoconference.
After passing the evaluation, the institution will send information regarding the available group, schedules, and payment instructions.
After making the payment, the student must forward the receipt to RIGES so that their registration is officially validated.
Finally, approximately two weeks before the start of the course, participants will receive access to create their student record, while in the days leading up to the program start, they will obtain study material and the links to connect to the virtual sessions.
What will you learn in each stage?
At the initial level, students learn to introduce themselves, share personal information, talk about likes and preferences, request basic information, and ask for directions.
As they advance, they begin to develop skills to describe people, talk about the weather, recount past experiences, and express personal projects.
In the intermediate levels, the content focuses on conversations related to travel, recreational activities, decision-making, proposals, advice, and future projects.
Finally, at the N7 level, students work on more advanced competencies to narrate events, relate biographical facts, express opinions, show agreement or disagreement, and maintain conversations on cultural and linguistic topics.
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