FRLanguages · French

Learn French
in Diani.

French language classes at IJLAPS, Diani. Spoken in 29 countries, including many across Africa. All levels welcome.

French class, student and teacher, 600×500

Why learn French

French is an official language in 29 countries and spoken by over 300 million people worldwide. In Africa alone, it is the official language of more than 20 nations, making it one of the most practically useful languages for East African professionals.

For Kenyans, French opens doors in:

Regional diplomacy and international organisations (AU, UN)
Tourism serving French-speaking visitors
Business with francophone African nations
Study opportunities in France, Canada, and francophone Africa

Detail photo, book/notes, 480×400

What you will learn

01French pronunciation and the basics of reading and writing

02Everyday conversation: greetings, directions, shopping, work

03Grammar: verb tenses, gender, agreement

04French for professional and business contexts

05Cultural context for understanding French-speaking communities

CEFR Levels

Levels available.

All language courses at IJLAPS follow the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). We offer all six levels, from total beginner to full mastery.

A1BeginnerBasic UserBasic User

Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions about personal details, and interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

A2ElementaryBasic UserBasic User

Understand sentences and frequently used phrases on everyday topics like shopping, family, work and the local area. Communicate in simple, routine tasks and describe your background and immediate environment in plain terms.

B1IntermediateIndependent UserIndependent User

Handle most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Produce simple, connected text on familiar topics, describe experiences and events, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

B2Upper IntermediateIndependent UserIndependent User

Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular conversation with native speakers possible. Understand the main ideas of complex texts and write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.

C1AdvancedProficient UserProficient User

Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without obvious effort searching for words. Use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes, and produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.

C2MasteryProficient UserProficient User

Understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Summarise information from different sources into a coherent presentation, and express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, even in the most demanding situations.

WhatsApp us to confirm which levels are currently running for French.

Who it’s for

Who this course is for.

Profile 01Complete beginners

Profile 02Professionals in tourism, hospitality, and international business

Profile 03Students targeting francophone African markets or study abroad

Profile 04Anyone with personal or family ties to French-speaking countries

Enrol

Start learning French.

Certificate of completion issued by IJLAPS on finishing the course. WhatsApp us to confirm class availability, start dates, and fees.