Prepare for your Second Language Evaluation (SLE)

In Public Service, you need to know French

Oral Evaluation questions? Call me: 403.629.6710

DELF preparation is a great way to get an idea of your French level

Candidates wishing to work for the Federal Government of Canada are often asked to take a Second Language Evaluation. This evaluation is very similar to the DELF (Diplôme d’Etude de la Langue Française). This test was made to validate their level in the French language. The test is divided into four (4) levels, from beginner to advanced: A1, A2, B1 and B2.

Exam Preparation

Public service jobs often require French. — You need to prepare for the exam.

When you take the Second Language Evaluation, you will see that it tries to set realistic objectives and to correspond to actual daily-life situations.

It covers the four language areas; Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading.
Be ready for them to test your French oral proficiency
Be ready for them to test your writing abilities in French, too.

Prepare for a Second Language Evaluation

Listening

listen to short French recordings of everyday life
explain what you hear in your own words

REading

read short messages, recipes, informational texts
read and understand French documents of general interest

Writing

describe events or personal experiences on paper « et en Français »
give or ask information
read a French essay or letter and express your personal opinion about it

Speaking

participate in guided French conversations
interactive exercises
role play
expressing an opinion

Times / locations in Calgary

preparation classes for the Second Language Evaluation are private and can take place year round
you can have 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 hour classes
flexible tutoring times
afternoon, evening or morning sessions
classes from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
weekdays or weekends
in-home classes or at our locations