Fast Forward French

I received training from FFF on multiple occasions over several years. My goal has been to achieve a C oral level (and improve my grammar in the process). On both counts, FFF has served me very well:- The teachers are kind, encouraging, and well-prepared. They came to class with a plan that was followed.- The school has a structured approach that mixes grammar exercises (written and oral), oral practice, and occasionally group activities. The mix of activities is tailored to your goal and where you need improvement.- The staff acknowledge your anxieties and do what they can help you work through them.I achieved my C level this week, and the FFF team is a big part of that success. A very good experience!Short addendum: one critique of the school that I see here is that students work with a range of teachers, several each week and a changing set over time. This is certainly true but, in my view, it is a strength of their approach, not a weakness. Part of developing reliable oral comprehension and a high level of comfort in a new language is becoming habituated to a variety of accents and modes of speaking (say, speed). The range of teachers helps with this; if you only work with one teacher and he/she speaks very differently than the exam evaluator, the odds of understanding everything get worse. 2 cents!

I just completed 3 months of training with FFF (part time and full time) and I'm happy to say that I was successful in getting my level C! I had a level B before I started with FFF. I was so impressed by the quality of resources and tools provided as part of the learning and the professionalism, support and kindness of the teachers. Everything provided to me was useful and practical and I felt fully prepared by the time I went into the exam on Monday. Thank you FFF for making my journey to Level C less stressful than it could have been!

Diverse and personalized teaching tools, and a dedicated team of trained teachers. I studied with FFF for about a year in private lessons (December 2021-December 2022), all remotely because of public health restrictions. My primary goal was to achieve a C in oral.By the time I joined, most of the technology hiccups had been resolved, and teachers were well-practiced in the use the tools of Zoom or MS Teams. I really appreciated the diversity of learning tools available, especially the FFF-developed guidebooks and exercises. I also benefited from the group ateliers, audio recordings, videos, flash card apps, exam simulations, and French vocabulary monopoly (yes it's as inventive as it sounds). FFF also provides stress management sessions and coaching.FFF has a mix of teachers at varying stages--some were beginners, some were experienced, some were bored and unprepared, some were were so dedicated they developed personalized learning plans for each lesson. From speaking with colleagues, I think this is the norm for all language schools. For myself, the majority of teachers I had were absolutely terrific and were without question essential to my success. They were super-human in their unwavering encouragement, and at the same time, were equipped with language lasers to target my weak points. However, I had to self-advocate to actually have these teachers assigned to me. I think it's also important to keep in mind some people (teachers or no) you are going to click" with

Fast Forward French is excellent! I highly recommend them! They develop a program to meet the needs of your child and work with your child in building their French language skills. Fast Forward French works to ensure that there is a fit between your child and the instructor. My questions were always answered and they go above and beyond for their clients.

I recently obtained my C-level after training with Fast Forward on a part time basis for 7-months. The school took time to consolidate and reinforce knowledge at the B-level before tackling the structures necessary for the C-level. They have a well-organized admin team who provide you with direct scheduling support on a week to week basis so you find your right-fit" teachers to help you advance. If a teacher isn't the right fit

After training with Fast Forward French for 6 months full time, then 2 months part time, and taking the oral exam 4 times, I finally obtained my Level C in the SLE Oral exam. I found all my teachers (and there were a lot of them) excellent in both their knowledge of the Oral exam and ability to teach French. I found them quite supportive throughout my long journey, always pleasantly offering advice and constructive criticism all with the goal of helping me obtain my level C. The Academic Director, Steve Currier, was quite generous with his time in helping to diagnose what I needed to improve upon to push me over to the level C, and I can’t thank him enough. The scheduling and contracts group were well organized and promptly responded to my very last minute requests. The teaching materials and simulations were invaluable, helping me improve my vocabulary and really preparing me for the rigors of the Oral exam. For these reasons, I highly recommend this school to help you obtain your level C in the French SLE Oral exam.

A most excellent experience with FFF over the past months as I prepared for my CBC. The program and the teachers were a perfect fit for me. The pressure was building as my oral exam approached. I opted to participate in one of the many Zen sessions available to students. This really helped me to centre myself in the days leading up to the exam.

I had the opportunity to take 3 months of full-time training with Fast Forward French. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that is consistently updated, uses practical examples and is adaptable to meet individual learning needs. My teachers were extremely knowledgeable, personable and professional and I appreciated the flexibility in scheduling to meet my learning needs and objectives. Fast Forward French really offered a positive learning environment and was key to my success in achieving my level C" in French on my government second language evaluation. I would highly recommend FFF!"

I highly recommend Fast Forward French! After struggling with one-on-one learning at other Ottawa area language schools and not achieving my results, I was able to complete my training at Fast Forward French in a short period of time and get my C's. Other schools act more like agencies that pair a French speaker with a student. Your success at these schools depends on the teacher's abilities. At Fast Forward, not only are the teachers top notch, they have a tailored curriculum to help you meet your objectives. See you again in 5 years!

FFF has helped me to get the C level in French twice. The school provides a very structured, high quality program with well trained teachers. I highly recommend the program at FFF.