Basic business French

Our Basic Business French course is designed for individuals who want to learn the business aspect of French.

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or a student aspiring to work in an international setting, this course will equip you with the essential language tools to succeed in the global marketplace.

Who can take this course?

1- Business people or frequent travelers in general.

2- Customer service and sales team members.

3- People who work in the tourism and hospitality fields.

4- Professional educators.

5- Legal professionals.

6- Logistics and supply chain professionals.

7- Nonprofit and international development workers.

8- Finance and banking professionals.

9- Evan planners and pr specialists.

10- Entrepreneurs in need of communicating directly with other French-speaking business people.

11- Those who plan to relocate (transplants) to a French-speaking country to acquire higher education or other purposes.

Requirements to take this course:

1- Be fluent or have sufficient knowledge of the target language because advanced grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions will be used during the entire course.

How long does this course last?

The maximum duration of a basic business French course can vary depending on several factors, including:

• Course intensity: Some courses are more intensive than others, with more hours of instruction per week.

• Student's prior knowledge: If you already have solid French language skills, you may be able to complete this course in a shorter period.

• Course format: In-person courses typically have a set schedule, while online courses may offer more flexibility.

However, here are some general estimates:

• In-person group courses: These typically range from 20 to 60 hours, spread over several weeks or months.

• Online self-paced courses: These can be completed at your own pace, but may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Key areas covered in this course include:

• Business vocabulary: Learn essential terms and phrases related to various business sectors.

• Professional communication: Master formal and informal business communication, including email writing, phone calls, and presentations.

• Negotiation skills: Develop effective negotiation strategies and techniques in French.

• Cultural nuances: Gain insights into French business culture and etiquette to build strong professional relationships.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Greetings and introductions: Bonjour, bonsoir, enchanté(e), comment allez-vous?

• Professional titles : directeur/directrice ( manager), client ( client), collègue (colleague), etc

• Office vocabularies: ordinateur (computer), réunion (meeting), e-mail fichier (file).

• Business terms:contrat (contract), budget , devis (quote), facture (invoice).

• Polite and formal communication : Using formal pronouns (vous) and polite phrases: je vous remercie (thank you), veuillez (please), Pourriez-vous? ( could you..?)

• Writing and responding to emails formally.

• Common business situations:

• introducing oneself and others in a professional setting.

• Making and responding to appointments.

• Participate in basic meetings.

• Handling phone calls and voicemails professionally.

• Writing skills: drafting basic emails, proper openings and closings,

• writing short notes.

• Numbers and dates: saying and understanding prices, phone numbers, and time., writing and reading dates in the French format (25 Décembre 2024).

• Cultural awareness:

• Understanding French business etiquette ( greeting with handshake).

• Awareness of work-life balance and hierarchy in French workplaces.

• How to address colleagues formally and informally.

• Basic negotiation and problem-solving language:

• Proposing solutions: nous pourrions ..( we should..)

• Expressing agreement/disagreement: je suis d'accord / je ne suis pas d'accord.

• Asking for clarification: Pourriez-vous expliquer cela, s'il vous plaît? (Could you please clarify this).

• Travel and logistics:

• Booking hotels, transportation, or flights in French.

• Asking for directions or clarifying travel arrangements.

• Basic presentation skills:

• Introducing topics: Aujourd' hui, nous allons parler de..( today, we will talk about.. )

• Highlighting key points: Le point principal est..( the main point is..)

• Concluding discussions: En resumé..( In summary..).