Master Francais Langue Etrangere — Didactique des langues

Tuition fees are 250 EUR per year.

At Université de Lorraine in Nancy, France, the Master Francais Langue Etrangere, with the specialization Didactique des langues, belongs to the discipline of applied linguistics and language education, focused on how French is taught to non-native speakers. This field studies the theories and methods behind second language acquisition, examining how learners develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing a new language, and how teaching approaches can be adapted to different learner profiles, ages, and contexts. Students typically study language acquisition theory, teaching methodology, curriculum and course design, assessment techniques for language proficiency, and the use of cultural content in language instruction. Coursework often includes practical training in lesson planning and classroom techniques, along with the study of linguistic structures of French from the perspective of someone teaching it as a foreign language rather than a native tongue. Because the discipline sits between linguistics and education, students also engage with broader questions in didactics, such as how motivation, feedback, and classroom interaction influence language learning outcomes. Graduates in this area commonly pursue careers as French language teachers, both in France and abroad, curriculum designers for language schools, roles in international education organizations, or positions developing language teaching materials and assessment tools. This master's degree spans two years of study conducted in French, with an intake in September and yearly tuition of 250 EUR. Based in Nancy, part of the Université de Lorraine network, the program trains students in both the theory and practice of teaching French as a foreign language.