Course Outline The Core French program is based on the learners’ need to develop their communication skills. Learners use the language instead of studying it as such. The very first goal of French as a second language instruction is to help the learners develop the skills that they will require in order to be able to communicate efficiently and independently in French and to encourage a positive attitude towards Francophones and their culture. Language thus becomes a communication tool. Updated August 18, 2022