French language courses
You can study French from the very beginning up to level B1.
Beginner French courses (0–A1.3)
The aim of the beginner level courses (0–A1.3) is to learn how to use French to cope with simple communication situations in everyday life and travel. The courses also introduce you to French culture. The short summer course in August is Speak and listen to French (A1.3), with which you can boldly dive into the French language immersion to practice your everyday French speaking and listening skills.
Basic French language courses (A2.1–A2.2)
Basic level courses (A2.1–A2.2) review and expand vocabulary and improve speaking skills, pronunciation and writing. Special short course Speak French with courage! Suitable for anyone who needs more conversation practice and support to increase oral confidence in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.
Intermediate French language courses (B1)
In intermediate level courses (B1), teaching is mainly in French, as are textbooks and materials. The courses focus on practicing conversational skills and deepening vocabulary, including reading current texts and different types of texts.
“This course just keeps getting better and better, the people in the class are starting to become friends. The teacher is absolutely excellent – knowledgeable, yet humorous and able to adapt the teaching to the group dynamics. She knows the French culture and mindset and can bring it out while learning grammar. The musical numbers are a huge plus.”
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It's easy for us to come
College facilities Located with good transport connections, the courses are easy to get to. The courses are held at the university building on Runeberginkatu or in the center of Helsinki on Annankatu.
About study advice You will receive help with course selection and study-related questions. Feel free to contact us and together we will find the right course for you!
Course info
The lesson length is 45 minutes.
You can request a certificate from the office once the course has been completed.
Textbooks are not included in the course fee. We recommend that you purchase a textbook immediately after the first lesson. Textbooks for language courses can be purchased from bookstores, online bookstores, and through the publishers' websites. The college is not responsible for purchasing textbooks.
Learn more about language proficiency levels to choose the right language course for you.
Language courses cannot be paid for with sports and culture benefits, but if you want to study foreign languages and use the voluntary allowance provided by your employer for them, tax-free cultural benefit (max. €400 per year), the institute can make a separate agreement with your employer. In this case, you choose the language course yourself and the institute will invoice the entire course fee or the part of it determined by your employer directly from your employer, i.e. payment is not made via Edenred, Epass or Smartum. Ask our office for more information.
Distance teaching
Some of the teaching at Helsinki Adult Education Centre is organised via distance learning. The distance learning applications are easy to use and you can join the class even from home. The link you receive will automatically direct you to the distance learning class.
If you are using Moodle as your learning platform, you will receive a username and password by email before the course starts.