Free French Masterclass
Level 5: A2+ → B1

Level 5
Express Opinions and Discuss Complex Topics

The conditional tense, technology, music, literature, hypothetical situations. Level 5 is where you start having real conversations about ideas.

Level 5 French group class, in person in Gastown Vancouver and online
4,500+
Students Trained
5.0★
Average Rating
350+
5-Star Reviews
26
Native Teachers
OnlineDec 2nd
In-PersonDec 1st
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Level 5 of 6 · French Transformation
83% of the program
A0 · Complete beginnerB1+ · Conversational
Who it's for

Is This Course a Good Fit for Me?

students in a Level 5 intermediate French class in Vancouver and online

You’ve Completed Level 4 and Know the Present, Future, and Past Tenses: This Level 5 French course adds the conditional tenses and more advanced grammar to what you already know.

You’ve Studied French Before but Want to Reinforce Key Concepts: A good place to practice the Level 4 skills again: giving opinions, telling anecdotes, and discussing culture.

You’re Preparing for the TEF or TCF and Need to Solidify Intermediate Grammar: The conditional tenses appear often in the exam. Level 5 makes sure you master them before exam prep.

Not sure you’re at Level 5? Take the free placement test →

The curriculum

The Level 5 Curriculum:
What You Learn, Month by Month

Level 5 is month 5 of the French Transformation program, our 6-level path from zero to B1. You learn to express opinions and hold conversations about technology, arts and everyday life, and you master the conditional present tense.

You can take Level 5 on its own, or keep going. One more month takes you to Level 6 and a solid B1. If you’re preparing for the TEF or TCF, our 12-month program adds 6 months of exam prep after that: 8 months from here to CLB 7. And you can join at any level.

Click a level below to see what you cover each month.

Conditional Present - 1 Month

This level covers the conditional tenses, plus discussions on technology, music, and literature. You learn to communicate on a wider range of topics.

You’ll learn how to:

Topics:

  • New technologies and IT vocabulary
  • Informal expressions for surprise and relief
  • Giving opinions on various topics
  • Music genres and francophone artists
  • Sharing anecdotes and past events

Grammar:

  • Conditional present (formation and uses)
  • Conditional past (introduction)
  • Gerund (formation and use)
  • Reinforcement of past tenses
  • And more!
Student stories

Transformation
In Their Words

Our students tell it best. Watch real stories from learners who started from zero and now speak French with confidence.

5.0
★★★★★
350+ Google reviews · all locations
Andrew Mortimer
★★★★★

I completed Levels 4-6 in person and have just finished 1 month of TEF/TCF Prep. My experience has been extremely positive and I would fully recommend Learn French in Vancouver. Our teacher, Maï, uses her empathy and energy to create an environment where I have felt comfortable to make mistakes and push myself. This has helped me improve my French a great deal. Maï's lessons have been fun, engaging, and she is able to adapt the level of challenge for each class member.

Shirley Xue
★★★★★

I'm a learner of online courses from level 1 to level 6. The entire program is professionally designed, both challenging and rewarding. Under the guidance of my charismatic teacher, Anne, it's truly possible to go from not being able to pronounce anything at the beginning to communicating confidently within six months. I was indeed a complete beginner with zero background knowledge.

Mel D'souza
★★★★★

I’ve had a really great experience with Learn French in Vancouver! I am enrolled in the online courses and from my experience after level 4 of the course I think the program is super well structured, which makes it easy to follow and build your skills step by step. A big shoutout to Professor Delphine Dumas, she’s amazing! She’s very patient, explains things clearly, and always makes sure we actually understand. She makes learning French feel much easier and enjoyable. Definitely recommend!

Ruikang Huang
★★★★★

I was enrolled in the French levels 4-6 course with Maïwen over the last few months. All the students were very kind and all the material were explained clearly. Due to the small class size, every student has abundant opportunity to participate and practice the newly learned concepts, often in relationship to real life scenarios. Overall, I really enjoyed my time here and improved tremendously.

Phoenix Liu
★★★★★

Needless to say if you are doing TEF prep for the purpose of immigration you know how stressful the process can be, but I’m so lucky that Maï is my instructor. Coming into the TEF prep class I have been learning French on and off for 4 years in the past but has since not kept it up, and I enrolled in TEF prep ready to be told that I should in fact go to one of the level classes because I’m not B1, but even in the first two classes where I struggled a lot and voiced my fears to Maï, she has expressed only confidence in me and encouraged me to keep going. I’ve been kicking my ass learning French with her guidance and feedback and I’ve progressed so much in just the past 1.5 months in her class. And I truly feel like I can participate and make mistakes without fear because Maï will always correct me with kindness. I now feel like a good result in TEF is within my reach and I’m excited to update this review once I get a result

C ado.-.
★★★★★

I studied with Frédérique from Level 1 to Level 6, and I really enjoyed every lesson. She is kind, encouraging, and explains things clearly. Thanks to her, I feel much more confident in French. Highly recommended! Merci beaucoup☺️

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New classes start every month. Pick your plan, online or in person, and a start date to reserve your spot.

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Please note: Due to limited class sizes, registrations are final within 15 days of your class start date. See our full terms and conditions.

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Level 5 French course, Lesson 1 preview
What you'll achieve

Goals of the Level 5 French Group Classes

Listening

You will understand discussions about new technologies, music, and literature when spoken clearly and at a moderate pace.

Speaking

You will be able to express opinions, share anecdotes, and make polite requests using the conditional present in conversations about technology, music, and literature.

Reading

You will be able to read and understand texts about technology, music, literature, and personal anecdotes.

Writing

You will be able to write about your musical and literary tastes, describe works of fiction, and express regrets and opinions using intermediate grammar.

Free live Masterclass · Tuesdays & Thursdays 6–7 PM Vancouver time

Have Questions?
Connect with Lily, Clélia and Tasnia

Try a free live French class and get your questions answered. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to 7 PM Vancouver time: 30 minutes of real French class, the way we teach in our program, then 30 minutes of Q&A about the TEF, TCF, immigration and our courses. Pick the date that works for you and we will email you the link.

  • Lily H.
  • Clélia D.
  • Tasnia A.
Lily teaching a student in the free live Learn French masterclass on Zoom
More group classes

Looking for a Different Level?

Not quite the right level? Take a look at our other group classes. You can pick the full program or just the next step.

Level 4 French group course students

Level 4

Learn to talk about past events and tell personal stories. The course focuses on the past tenses, so you can describe experiences and backgrounds with ease.

See Level 4 →
Level 6 French group course students

Level 6

Master the subjunctive mood and other intermediate grammar. Discuss plans, wishes, doubts, and feelings in French, and use common expressions to sound more natural.

See Level 6 →
TEF and TCF Intermediate class students

TEF & TCF Intermediate

Where Level 6 leads. At B1 you start our TEF/TCF exam course: 3 months for CLB 5, 6 months for CLB 7.

See TEF Intermediate →
FAQ

Frequently Asked
Questions

The questions new Level 5 students ask us first.

Still unsure?

Bring your question to the live Q&A: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 PM Vancouver time. Real instructors, real answers.

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You should be comfortable with present, future, passé composé, and imparfait. You can narrate past events, describe people, and handle daily conversations. If you’ve completed Level 4 in our program, you’re ready. Otherwise, take our free placement test.