FLE

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FLE is the acronym for the French Français langue étrangère or "French as a foreign language," similar to EFL. There is no single test like the TOEFL, but instead a variety of possible tests used to measure language proficiency of non-francophones in non-francophone countries. It is specifically different from Français langue seconde (FLS) which is used when referring to prospective immigrants to francophone countries.

Contents 1 Diplomas, Certifications and Examinations 2 See also 2.1 Language terminology 2.2 General language teaching and learning 2.3 English language teaching and learning 3 External links

[edit] Diplomas, Certifications and Examinations

The Centre international d'études pédagogiques (CIEP) of the French Ministry of Education offers three diplomas and an examination. The DILF, DELF and DALF certify a certain level of French, and the Test de connaissance du français (TCF) to demonstrate language proficiency for university admission.

The Alliance française offers two certificates and two diplomas: Certificat d’Études de Français Pratique 1 and 2 (CEFP1 and CEFP2), the Diplôme de Langue (DL) and the Diplôme Supérieur Langue et Culture Françaises (DSLCF).

The Paris Chamber of Commerce (Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris or CCIP) offers a variety of diplomas as well as the Test d'évaluation du français (TEF).

[edit] See also

[edit] Language terminology

• Second language
• Foreign language

[edit] General language teaching and learning

• Language education
• Second language acquisition
• Applied linguistics

[edit] English language teaching and learning

• See English language learning and teaching for equivalent tests for English-language equivalents for these circumstances.

[edit] External links

• French lessons, penpal, ressources
• Adenet Linguistic Institute - DELF and DALF exam
• About.com DELF/DALF - French proficiency exams
• McGill University DELF/DALF Information