UNIVERSITY of WISCONSIN-MADISON

French 3

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Course in progress
For registration assistance: 608-262-2451

Schedule

Online materials available on May 20, 2026.
Live sessions on Wednesdays, May 27–July 29, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Online material access ends one month after the last live session.

Registration through: May 19, 2026

All times shown in central time.

Format

Live online

Fee

$269

Instructor

Kathy Rokakis

Cancellation Policy

Cancel before the class start date (the day materials are made available): receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. Cancel after the class start date (the day materials are made available) but before the second virtual conversation session: receive an 80% refund minus a $25 administrative fee. Cancel after the second virtual conversation session: no refund.

Summary

Watch this short video about why our online Language program is one of the best in the country!

This practical low-intermediate course (A2.1), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Francophone world, while growing your speaking and comprehension skills. Learn to discuss real-life situations with the imperative, near future and past tenses.

You will have the opportunity to review and practice your French while learning about French and Francophone cultures. Using authentic cultural material, we will work on building vocabulary, listening and writing skills, reviewing grammar and improving conversational abilities. All materials included.

Prerequisite: French 2.

Course format

You will practice speaking in small groups during weekly one-hour online sessions led by an experienced instructor.

The live online sessions begin one week after the scheduled course start date to allow time to work through the first unit of learning material in preparation for the live conversation practice.

Online course materials introduce new grammar and vocabulary and teach pronunciation, listening, and reading skills through videos, audio, and interactive exercises. Budget 4-5 hours a week to work through the online asynchronous content.

Course materials become available online on the scheduled course start date and remain accessible for one month after the course ends.

Want to know more about learning a language online? Read Dr. Julie Dahl's blog post about our online course format.

Sessions anticipated for Summer 2026 (See Upcoming Dates for open sections and more details):

Wednesdays, May 20–July 29, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT

 

Earn Continuing Education Hours

By participating in this class you will earn:

Instructional Hours 45
University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units 4.5

Explanation of Continuing Education Hours

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Program Questions?

Contact Chris Moore at christopher.moore@wisc.edu or +16082627389

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Meet your instructor

Kathy Rokakis

(M.Ed., Central Michigan University)Kathy Rokakis began her career working for Renault, the French automobile company, for 10 years.  She has spent the last 14 years teaching all levels of high school French.  She enjoys sharing her experiences with the French language and diverse culture of the Francophone world with her students.