A2 – Building Communication Confidence is part of the MyLearningMyWay federal bilingual training program (PFL2). It strengthens oral communication, comprehension, procedures, and diplomacy for public servants aiming for SLE Level B.
🎯 A2 — Building Communication Confidence
OF13 → OF22
50 lessons · 3h each
Individual or Group
PFL2-aligned
Turn your A1 foundations into confident, work-ready French. Speak spontaneously, react with diplomacy, explain simple processes, and collaborate with clarity — fueled by oral-first practice and upbeat coaching.
🇨🇦 Federal Language Program Alignment
This course follows the official Canada School of Public Service’s PFL2 framework (Programme de formation linguistique – niveau 2).
It corresponds to Beginner 2 (A2) on the Government of Canada path toward SLE Level B.
Target: strong A / pre-B
Oral-first (70–80% speaking)
Mini-VDP & VDP checkpoints
Coach echo-correction
Who is this for? 👀
• Learners who completed A1 — French Foundations or equivalent.
• Federal public servants & professionals needing practical French at work.
• Ideal if you can handle basics but want to speak freely and clearly.
• Federal public servants & professionals needing practical French at work.
• Ideal if you can handle basics but want to speak freely and clearly.
Not for: absolute beginners (take A1) · advanced speakers preparing C (see B2/B3).
Prerequisites & placement
Finished A1 or placed at A2 via our quick placement check. (Ask us for the link.)
Delivery 🎛️
Individual (hyper-personalized) or Group (dynamic pair work & debates). Sessions on MyLearningMyWay + MS Teams.
What you will achieve
- Confident routine interactions (updates, requests, short explanations).
- Clear sequencing: before/now, cause → consequence, next steps.
- Diplomatic opinions and small negotiations at work.
- Procedures & incident reporting with polite requests.
- Natural rhythm, pronunciation, and useful connectors.
Outcome → Real work task
| Outcome | Example task |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic opinion | React to a policy change in a team call with a polite suggestion. |
| Procedure & issue | Explain steps, report a glitch, propose a simple fix. |
| Change & cause | Summarize “before/now” and why the process evolved. |
Inside each 3-hour lesson (standard 5-activity flow)
Most lessons use the 5-step flow below. Mini-VDP lessons use a compact integrated format; VDP (L6 • L17 • L48) are full checkpoints.
~180 minutes + Summary Report
① Warm-up
② Notion / Lexicon
③ Mini-grammar
④ Comprehension
⑤ Progress check (VDP)
🗂️ Summary Report
💡 What does “VDP” mean?
VDP stands for Vérification des progrès — “Progress Check.”
Each VDP (or Mini-VDP) is a guided oral task used to confirm your skill growth, highlight strengths, and set your next SMART goal.
🧭 Your pathway to Level B in MyLearningMyWay
The official PFL2 – Public Service Commission framework guides each level from A1 to B3.
A2 = Beginner 2 — a key step toward the federal SLE Level B.
A1 — French Foundations · 150 h
A2 — Building Communication Confidence · 150 h
A3 — Developing Fluency & Precision · 120 h
B1 — Improving Conversational Skills · 120 h
B2 — Written Tests Preparation · 120 h
B3 — Oral Evaluation Preparation · 120 h
🕒 Program Overview:
A1 (150 h) → A2 (150 h) → A3 (120 h) →
B1 (120 h) → B2 (120 h) → B3 (120 h).
All levels align with the PSC’s PFL2 framework leading to SLE Level B certification.
Training Objectives (OF13 → OF22)
🔊 OF13—Listening: follow routine messages; catch key details.
🗣️ OF14—Speaking: hold short exchanges; interact clearly.
⚖️ OF15—Opinions: preferences & simple comparisons.
🧭 OF16—Sequencing: tell a short experience with order.
🧠 OF17—Accuracy: stabilize frequent patterns.
🔄 OF18—Change: before/now + why + result.
🛠️ OF19—Procedures: report an issue; propose a fix.
💬 OF20—Feelings: react to news; suggest steps.
🤝 OF21—Diplomacy: disagree politely; justify.
🧷 OF22—Integration: combine skills in context.
Individual — best if you…
- need focused correction and tailored simulations;
- prefer a faster pace and private coaching;
- have a tight schedule or specific work tasks.
Group — best if you…
- want dynamic exchanges & debates;
- learn well from peers and varied styles;
- enjoy collaborative energy and role-plays.
Support & tech
MS Teams + MyLearningMyWay. Headset recommended; low-bandwidth mode available.
Accessibility & inclusion
Adjustable pace; font size guidance; structured prompts; accommodations upon request; private notes are confidential.
Summary Report
Every checkpoint ends with 2 strengths, 1 focus, and a SMART micro-goal. Progress becomes visible and motivating.
What learners say 💬
“I used to hesitate every time I spoke French. After a few A2 lessons, I could finally contribute in meetings — and my coach’s micro-goals kept me on track.”
— Public servant, Ottawa
Try it in 30 seconds
Prompt: “The team meeting moved to tomorrow.” — Say how you feel + one suggestion (e.g., “I’m relieved; we could finalize the slides today.”).
That’s the A2 spirit: emotion → reaction → action.
For managers / departments
Cohorts can be customized by schedule, security requirements, or mandate. We coordinate reporting via the Summary Report workflow and provide progress snapshots upon request.
FAQ — Your quick answers
🧭 Is A2 the right level?
Yes if you have A1 basics and want to speak clearly at work, react to news, and explain simple processes. For freer debate, see A3.
⚡ How fast will I improve?
Oral-first design + Mini-VDPs make progress visible within weeks — more fluency, better rhythm, tighter structure.
👥 Individual or Group?
Individual = tailored, fast cycles. Group = debates & peer energy. Both reach A2 outcomes.
📦 What’s included?
All 50 lessons, OF audio references, templates, vocab cards, coach prompts, Mini-VDP/VDP tasks, private notes, and the Summary Report workflow.
Ready to speak French with confidence at work?
Enrol in A2 — Building Communication Confidence today. Choose Individual or Group, set your micro-goals, and stack wins from your first sessions.
Learn with confidence. Speak with impact. MyLearningMyWay — where French becomes your professional asset.
Learn with confidence. Speak with impact. MyLearningMyWay — where French becomes your professional asset.
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