Standard French Courses

At this level, I can travel to France or other French-speaking countries.
I am able to communicate in simple ways.
On familiar topics, I have a basic ability to form sentences. I can introduce myself, know how to ask questions, and can answer and discuss simple matters. In daily life, I can manage to meet my basic needs (for example, shopping or ordering food in a restaurant). When meeting new people, I can introduce my profession, background, and social circle. I can read short texts to plan everyday activities (announcements, posters, catalogs, etc.). Of course, I can also fill out various forms such as visa applications or registration forms, and write short texts such as postcards or messages to friends.

At this level, I begin to become more independent. I am able to handle most basic everyday situations in French.
I can start to engage in real communication, even if it is still simple. I can describe and discuss familiar topics effectively (family, work, hobbies, etc.). In basic interactions—in shops, on public transport, in hotels, banks, and so on—I can get around freely (even if it sometimes costs me a lot of money!). This is great, because I know how to express myself better and explain what I like, and I no longer rely entirely on Google Maps since I know how to ask for directions. I say goodbye to loneliness, because I can carry out various tasks on my own, and I can also participate in activities with others by making suggestions, accepting suggestions, and discussing plans together.

Once I reach this level, that’s it—I can truly be independent.
I can begin studying certain subjects at university or obtain certain jobs, because I am now able to follow and continue discussions on concrete and familiar topics. At parties with French speakers, I can express personal opinions about films, books, comics, and articles. I can start reading and understanding these films, books, and articles. At parties, I can debate, persuade others, make suggestions, and form hypotheses—for example, to explain why Taiwan is a free and democratic country, and why this is important. In everyday life, when chatting with French speakers, I can describe stories, my experiences, my dreams, hopes, goals, and feelings, both orally and in writing. At this point, I can begin a new, independent life, and even unexpected situations in familiar environments should no longer scare me.

Reaching this level represents freedom and relaxed conversation for me.
I can finally understand most of the content in French newspapers, magazines, books, or comics, as well as music and videos (radio, television, YouTube videos, etc.). I have no more reason to be afraid: I am able to defend my point of view, build logical and effective arguments, and develop my ideas. I know how to persuade! Although I am not yet fully bilingual, I can now be admitted to most universities or find a job more easily. I am steadily and confidently moving toward the final two stages of language learning. As encouragement, I can both write love letters and post complaints on the mayor’s Facebook page.

At this stage of learning French, I can consider myself successful—I can speak easily and naturally, almost like a native speaker.
My vocabulary is extensive and precise. Vocabulary and grammar mistakes have almost become a thing of the past. Work, studies, daily life, marriage—nothing stands in my way. Long and complex texts, literature, films, and radio programs: I can read and understand everything, and I enjoy this freedom. Whether it is presenting clear arguments, summarizing key points, or writing letters of appeal or protest to the president, I can do it all. I have finally reached the last stage of language learning. Occasional small mistakes or moments of hesitation quickly fade away.

This level essentially corresponds to being bilingual.
I have, in practice, completed my learning—can one ever truly master a language perfectly? I use the language with extremely high accuracy, professionalism, and fluency. I am at a stage where all kinds of academic tasks are fully within my reach.