Language courses – French
Regardless whether you already speak French or start from scratch, our courses can teach you to communicate fluently in spoken and written French. We provide a large number of language courses in French which are tailored to your individual level, wishes and requirements. A French course is a good place to start whether you want to learn to have a fluent conversation or master written French at a professional level.
French is a complicated, but beautiful language
French may seem difficult, but it is far from impossible to learn to speak and/or write French at a high level. On the basis of our language course, you can improve your communication with focus on your specific needs. Among other things we provide conversation practice for you if you communicate with French customers or cooperation partners. Our course in written French aims at those who want to be able to write e-mails and letters in French. And if you need to improve your French here and now, our intensive courses in French are the right choice.
How can we help you?
French conversation
AIM
To strengthen and develop the course participant’s French language skills through intensive practice. To expand the active vocabulary and possibly to improve background knowledge among other things about cultural aspects. Industry-related language use can be included when the language foundation has been created.
TARGET GROUP
People with more or less knowledge of French who will be working abroad or have contact to France or other French-speaking countries and want to be able to have more confidence and impact in French.
CONTENT
Intensive practice in spoken French, including expansion of existing vocabulary, practising useful expressions and phrases, construction of sentences, and understanding and pronunciation. During this course, the course participants will learn to understand and pronounce French words and sentences, to have a conversation in French, and learn the basic rules of French grammar. The course participants will also get insight into usage and social conventions, both in everyday life and in business, just as current affairs will be used for discussion and conversation about relevant French-speaking countries. This course will help provide knowledge of cultural affairs, social conventions and politeness. If the course participants also want to focus on written French, this can also be arranged.
French business language
AIM
To make the course participant more confident regarding general French business terms in connection with telephone conversations, meetings and in negotiations and sales situations. To provide knowledge of social conventions, polite expressions, mentality, and possibly cultural aspects.
TARGET GROUP
People who need a high level of language confidence in their day-to-day work. People who do not want to miss important subtleties – or to experience situations where their vocabulary is insufficient to present their points of view clearly.
CONTENT
Speaking exercises, telephone dialogues, negotiations, etc. Instruction in social conventions, mentality and cultural understanding. Specific language based on the course participant’s line of business may be included in the course according to agreement.
French Technical Language
AIM
The aim is to obtain confidence in general technical terms in French. To acquire the necessary vocabulary which will enable the course participant to communicate with others, for example about technical tasks.
TARGET GROUP
People with knowledge of French who want to acquire more specialised knowledge.
CONTENT
The course is based on basic vocabulary including the most frequently used language elements combined with technical terms and tasks. Professional language based on the course participant’s line of business may be included in the course according to agreement.
Telephone French
AIM
To enable the participant to have a confident and professional telephone conversation in French.
TARGET GROUP
People who will regularly have telephone contact with French-speaking customers and business connections, for example people employed in reception/switchboard.
CONTENT
Practise telephone dialogues, including telephone standards. The course is based on a basic vocabulary and includes the most essential language skills.
French secretarial course
AIM
To obtain more confidence regarding professional oral and written communication with French-speaking contacts, customers or visitors.
TARGET GROUP
Secretaries or other employees in charge of secretarial tasks who already have good knowledge of French.
CONTENT
Conversation, entertaining, telephone dialogues, booking, correspondence, etc. Possibly role-plays which are relevant for the participant.
Written French
AIM
To improve the participant’s language level in French with focus on business correspondence.
TARGET GROUP
People who carry out tasks in written French and who want more confidence and improved skills in written communication. The course is provided at all levels.
CONTENT
Review and listing of various French words and phrases and general spelling in French, including review of and layout for various types of correspondence, enquiries, offers and orders, and how to respond in writing.
French course with a duration of 1-2-3 days
AIM
To practice meeting and presentation methods and French negotiation language for a specific, short-term purpose.
TARGET GROUP
People who will before long participate in an important meeting or hold a major presentation in French.
CONTENT
The course will exclusively concentrate on strengthening the French language skills of the participant in connection with a future meeting or presentation.
Super-intensive French course
AIM
To save time and enable the course participant to manage in French at a higher level. Typical course duration five days.
TARGET GROUP
People who want to improve their French language skills within a short period of time.
CONTENT
The course will be based on everyday situations and custom. Role-plays, current topics for discussion and conversation. Lunch and coffee breaks are also held in French. Language used in specific lines of business can be included, just as other specific needs and wishes will be considered.
Presentation methods in French
AIM
To strengthen the participant’s communication skills and impact in connection with presentations. To make the participant more confident about making both internal and external presentations in French.
TARGET GROUP
People who want to become more confident in connection with for example meetings or conferences when they are to present and communicate issues, results or ideas in French.
Intensive, basic French course
AIM
To enable the participant to understand and have simple conversations in French and to create background knowledge of among other things culture and social conventions. The course may be combined with business-orientated, practical language instruction at the request of the customer.
TARGET GROUP
People who want to acquire basic French skills quickly and efficiently. For example as a basis for learning the language of a specific line of business.
CONTENT
The course is based on giving the participant a basic French vocabulary and covers the necessary language elements. The course emphasises giving the participant a chance to practise words and phrases in French from the very beginning.
“Brush-up” course in French
AIM
o brush up the participant’s previous knowledge and provide the necessary language confidence in demanding situations.
TARGET GROUP
People with some knowledge of French who want to maintain and strengthen their French skills, for example with a view to conferences, negotiations, exhibitions, etc.
CONTENT
Conversation and activation of passive vocabulary. Specific language based on line of business can – to some extent and according to special agreement – be included in the course.
“Dinner conversation”
AIM
To enable the participant to participate in small talk and have brief conversations in French in addition to the professional communication.
TARGET GROUP
People with some confidence in their French professional terminology who want to be able to communicate with their business connections in French in a social context.
CONTENT
Conversation on the basis of the participant’s interests, current topics, social conventions, etc.
Which language skills do YOU need?
SprogGruppen takes pride in personal contact and will tailor courses to your specific wishes and requirements. You are very welcome to contact us – we are ready to help and are happy to share our may years’ experience so that we can cooperate to find the right solution for you and your business.
Contact us by means of the contact form. We will get back to you within 24 hours. You are also very welcome to call us on 8675 5211 or to write an e-mail to info@sproggruppen.dk.