B1 — Improving Conversational Skills consolidates federal workplace French across OF33 to OF40. 30 lessons (3 hours each) blend talk-first practice, targeted grammar, and regular progress checks (VDP) to reach Level B readiness and transition toward B2/B3 test preparation.
🎯 B1 — Improving Conversational Skills
OF33 → OF40 30 lessons · 3h each Individual or Group PFL2-alignedTurn everyday work conversations into confident, strategic French. B1 builds natural flow, clarity, and professional tact so you can brief, question, negotiate, and follow up — without switching back to English.
B1 follows the PFL2 objectives from OF33 through OF40. It completes the objective pathway begun in A1–A3 and positions you for Level B readiness while paving the way to B2 (written test preparation) and B3 (oral evaluation prep).
• Public servants who must contribute in meetings, manage follow-ups, and explain decisions clearly.
• Professionals aiming for Level B competence in real tasks.
- Natural, professional flow: start, steer, and close conversations with confidence.
- Clear messaging: brief/rebrief, summarize next steps, and follow up in writing.
- Active participation: ask precise questions, check understanding, and negotiate constraints.
- Diplomatic stance: disagree tactfully, present options, and justify recommendations.
- Reliable accuracy: report what was said/decided; use pronouns and tenses without friction.
| Outcome | Example task |
|---|---|
| Confident briefing | Explain context, constraints, options, and your recommendation. |
| Targeted questioning | Ask clarifying questions; confirm responsibilities and deadlines. |
| Accurate relay | Report decisions using indirect speech and correct sequencing. |
| Diplomatic pushback | Concede a point; propose a workable alternative with rationale. |
Standard 5-step flow with talk-first practice, targeted language, comprehension, integration, and a quick progress note. VDP (Progress Checks) occur on lessons 3, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 25, 28. Lessons 29–30 wrap up B1.
B1 completes the PFL2 objective sequence and prepares you to transition into B2 (written test readiness) and B3 (oral evaluation readiness).
- need targeted correction and role-plays tied to your files;
- prefer faster cycles with micro-goals;
- want custom feedback on performance language.
- enjoy diverse accents, peer feedback, and simulations;
- want to practice clarifying, summarizing, and following up;
- learn by negotiating and defending a position.
“B1 unlocked my day-to-day French. I can brief, question, and follow up — and my colleagues actually prefer to keep the meeting in French now.” — Public servant, Ottawa
Enrol in B1 — Improving Conversational Skills. Choose Individual or Group, set your micro-goals, and start stacking wins from the first sessions.
