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French Language Support
Take up the challenge
Did you know that the majority of students who choose a program in French at 大象传媒 have English or another language as their mother tongue?
We understand that it may seem daunting to study at university in a second or even third language; this is why OFFA and the Department of French have put in place several language support services to ensure your success.
For those enrolled in a program in French
Undergraduate Programs
The 大象传媒 Library website has resources available in French. Feel free to consult these guides for your research and assignments (including citation guides):
- : Resources for French Cohort Program Students
- : Liaison librarian and links to new books and new resources in French
- : Quick links, books and newspaper articles, online dictionaries
French Language Support Service
The Department of French offers support services for students enrolled in French courses. Learn more.
The tutoring center is a free, drop-in service. During the fall and spring terms, a teacher is available to answer your questions about the French language: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, style, and oral expression, for all levels.
Note: Homework is not corrected. Please come with specific questions or particular points you'd like clarified. Learn more.
Antidote is a writing assistance software that analyzes texts in French and offers various tools, including a grammar and spelling checker, dictionaries, and language guides. The Department of French provides access to for students enrolled in FREN courses, except for beginner-level and oral expression-focused courses. Registration takes place at the start of each term.
Note: The number of licenses is limited and not guaranteed. Learn more.
Teacher Education Programs - French Module
Students enrolled in the Professional Development Program (PDP) or Professional Linking Program (PLP) - French Module at 大象传媒's Faculty of Education have access, throughout their studies, to a person dedicated to supporting them on the linguistic level and in the writing of assignments and the preparation of oral presentations in French. For more details, contact: educ_offa@sfu.ca.
Graduate and Professional Programs in Education
Students enrolled in a graduate program in French at 大象传媒's Faculty of Education have access, throughout their studies, to someone dedicated to supporting academic writing in French. It is not a document editing service, but rather an interactive effort that enables progress over time. For more details, contact: educ_offa@sfu.ca.
Other resources available to everyone
The 大象传媒 Bennett Library has a large selection of French material and a dedicated librarian to help you find resources, as well as the Student Learning Commons offering various workshops.
- : Liaison librarian for French programs and links to new books and resources in French
- : Directory of associations, materials and resources to improve your French
- : Workshops on academic writing in French
- : Quick links, books and journal articles, online dictionaries
- : Guide to plagiarism, citation management tools and writing guides
External resources:
Language Portal of Canada: an essential resource
The Language Portal of Canada is an essential resource for exploring the ins and outs of English and French. The Portal鈥檚 practical tools will help you enrich your vocabulary and understand the nuances of Canada鈥檚 official languages.
Inclusive writing guidelines and resources
Want to write inclusively in English or French? Then check out the Language Portal of Canada鈥檚 Guidelines for Inclusive Writing! These guidelines provide principles and practical techniques for writing texts that are free from discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability or any other identity factor.