FRENCH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES

These courses are designed so you can develop your language ability in a particular context.

However, a language cannot be learnt in isolation, and therefore you will also work on your command of general language skills. As part of this, you will take a systematic approach to grammar, vocabulary development, and skills work.

Business French, all levels

Learn to:

Communicate comfortably and professionally with French-speaking clients and colleagues in a variety of professional situations, such as interviews, conferences, meetings, and phone conversations.professional handshake
Develop specialised & technical vocabulary, presentation skills
Get to know the local business etiquette (e-mail communication, phone calls, formal meetings, business trip etc)
Reduce your accent

What you will learn depends on your level. To learn more about the programme for each level, please click on the links below or contact me 

French for citizenship (French/ Swiss/ Belgian/ Canadian)

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French for DELF/ DALF examAn apple on the top of a pile of books

French at university: exam preparation, all levels 

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  • Developing an academic style
  • Building a specialised vocabulary in your discipline
  • Presentation skills
  • Accent reduction

What you will learn depends on your level and discipline. Please contact me to discuss the programme.

French for diplomatic staff working for the European or International institutions, all levels 

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT IN STRASBOURG

Learn:

  • To make a presentation, a speech in French
  • To talk in French about recent news
  • To take part in a meeting/ debate by presenting, developing your arguments
  • Reduce your accent

What you will learn depends on your level and objectives. Please contact me to learn more about the programme.

French for NGO staff, all levels 

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Learn to:

  • Take part in a meeting: debate/ negotiate by presenting, developing your arguments.
  • Write and answer emails
  • Talk on the phone in French

What you will learn depends on your level and objectives. Please contact me to learn more about the programme.

Medical French: upper-intermediate or advanced level

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Learn the medical vocabulary your need to do your job in French and make sure the medical language you use is accurate at all times.

  • The French medical system, how it works
  • French medical etiquette: behavioural differences between patients/ doctors in France 
  • Accent reduction

What you will learn depends on your level and needs. Please contact me to learn more about the programme.

French for relocation, all levels

This course is designed to help you and your family prepare for a move to a French-speaking country.

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  • If you are a beginner in French: you will learn sufficient skills to cope with day-to-day situations when you arrive
  • If you have already studied French: you will expand your vocabulary to cover a wide range of social and business situations
  • For all levels: you will study French culture, how to fill in administrative documents, the geography of the region where you’re going to move, local customs, business etiquette, health system etc.

Please contact me to learn more about the programme.

French for French house owners, all levels 

This course is designed for people who wish to buy/ rent a house/flat in France or you already own a house in France.

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  • How to fill in official documents
  • Rules/ the law: rights and duties of a house/ flat owner or tenant.
  • How to deal with a construction company, builders: rules/ the law, telephone calls, to make an enquiry, ask for a quote, make an appointment, write a complaint etc.

What you will learn depends on your level and needs. Please contact me to learn more about the programme.