Beginners Level: Business French

Courses are run over 2 days (10 hours) or 3 days (15 hours).

The Beginners level course is ideal for those with no French, or a very basic level of spoken French. This is an introductory level course which covers general conversation requirements.  

The sessions are geared towards the basic requirements needed for every day conversation and telephone communication.

The sessions will include a combination of activities, role play and formal teaching. There will be an 'icebreaker' incorporated into the first session.

The sessions described below are examples only, and the actual course structure may vary from program to program.

Session 1/  

Making general conversation, eg. the weather, introducing yourself, how you ask simple questions of others and explain simple facts about your life. This session focuses on the very basics required to begin a conversation in French. 

Session 2/  

Some of the key principles of French grammar will be explained. Use of simple grammatical structures and basic practice of tenses and verbs needed in every day conversation. 

Session 3/      

This session will cover very general conversation skills often required for making and receiving phone calls, but can be extended to everyday communication. The session may involve role play and you will learn how ask simple questions, enquiries such as booking a table in a restaurant, making an appointment, asking the person to speak slower, etc.

Session 4/  

This is a very general focus which will help you when visiting the doctor, chemist, or dentist. You will be taught how to describe your symptoms. The session may involve light hearted role play of real life situations such as a visit to the local GP.

Session 5/    

The aim is to build your confidence when out and about in France interacting with French people. Constructing simple and useful phrases which can be used at the local market or in the supermarket. Familiarising yourself with everyday language often used when dealing with shop assistants.

Session 6/       

This session will focus on practical matters such as dealing with local services. For example, a visit to the post office to buy stamps, a visit to the bank to cash travellers cheques. Also, how to deal with practical issues such as car hire services, train timetables, etc. Also, how to ask directions will also be covered.

Session 7/             

The aim of this session is to provide you with the necessary language skills to deal with specific problems and complaints, such as, taking your car to the garage, returning goods to a shop or exchanging items, making a complaint in a restaurant, cafe, or shop, asking for a refund.