Level A
The Second Language Evaluation (SLE) Test developed by the Public Service Comission of Canada is used to define a public service employee's bilingualism profile. To be considered for a bilingual position a person will be assessed in three skills: Reading Comprehension, Written Expression and Oral Proficiency.
As a beginner, you will be able to handle any routine work situations that require simple and repetitive use of the second language.
Reading Comprehension
The test assesses your ability to understand written text.
A person reading at this level can:
- fully understand very simple texts;
- grasp the main idea of texts about familiar topics; and
- read and understand elementary points of information such as dates, numbers, or names from relatively more complex texts to perform routine job-related tasks.
A person at this level would not be expected to read and understand detailed information.
Written Expression
The test assesses your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
A person writing at this level can:
- write isolated words, phrases, simple statements or questions on very familiar topics using words of time, place or person.
A person at this level is expected to make errors of grammar, vocabulary and spelling. These errors are acceptable as long as the message is understandable..
Oral
Proficiency
The test assesses your ability to speak and interact:
A person speaking at this level can:
- ask and answer simple questions;
- give simple instructions;
- give uncomplicated directions relating to routine work situations.
Persons at this level make many errors and has deficiencies in grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and fluency, which may interfere with the clarity of the message. Since they may have problems understanding speech spoken at a normal rate, repetitions by others may be required for them to understand what is being said.
Source: Canadian government website
Learning a language can take time but we are here to accompagn you.
The time required to meet your language goals depends on many factors including, but not limited to:
- Current knowledge of French and/or other languages you have learned;
- Previous French courses taken;
- Learning style;
- Previous experience with the SLE;
- Number of hours of practice per day/week/etc.
- Willingness to find opportunities to study and use French outside of the classroom.
6 hours per week
8.3 months by level
15 hours per week
3.3 months by level
30 hours per week
1.7 months by level
Please note that the amount of time it takes an individual to reach a specific language level will vary considerably according to each person's situation.
Please note that for this course we recommand the use of the book Objectif Express A1/A2, adapted for Professional French.
Also, our regular adult group are another option to start any training at entry or beginner level.
Apolearn is our online training plateform where students can access documents and activities, share homework, contact their instructors and self-study with all the material at their disposal.
Online classes are taught via Teams. From your computer or your tablet, join your virtual classroom, engage with your instructor, see the whiteboard, and connect with the rest of your group.
Frello is the online companion for learning French before, during and after classes. It gives access to many interactive activities to practice and enrich your phonetics, vocabulary and grammar skills.
Ev@lang is an online self-assessment test that provides a complete diagnosis of French language skills. It has been developed by France Éducation International.