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French - Lower Intermediate - Skills for the Workplace - 2

Funding area Languages (Level 1)
CAN/144409/P/PF
Location:
Canterbury Adult Education Centre, Canterbury
Start date:
10/01/2025
End date:
28/03/2025
Level:
Level 1
Time:
10:00 - 12:00
Duration:
11 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

22 hours
Day of week:
FRI
Tutor:
Nicola Vankerckhove
Price: £220.00 Concessions Only 2 places remaining
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This course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running

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Who can join this course

This course is designed for learners who have a basic understanding of French and wish to enhance their language skills specifically for professional settings. The focus will be on improving communication skills, understanding workplace culture, and developing the ability to handle various professional scenarios in French.

This course is ideal for professionals working in or aspiring to work in French-speaking environments, students aiming to apply their French skills in a professional context, travelers planning to work or intern in French-speaking countries, and language enthusiasts looking to advance their French language skills with a focus on workplace communication.

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Is this course for me

If you have a fundamental understanding of French and are looking to improve your professional communication skills, this course is for you. It will help you navigate workplace interactions, write professional emails, and participate in meetings. You'll gain insights into French workplace culture and etiquette, making it ideal if you're preparing for a job or internship in a French-speaking country. Whether you're aiming to enhance your language skills for professional growth or to better understand French workplace dynamics, this course will equip you with the necessary tools.

Course aims

By the end of the course you should be able to:

* Communicate effectively in French in various professional scenarios, including meetings and discussions
* Write professional emails and reports in French, using appropriate workplace vocabulary and phrases
* Understand and navigate French workplace culture and etiquette
* Handle phone calls and video conferences confidently in French
* Present information and ideas clearly and professionally, and collaborate effectively with colleagues

You will also be asked to think of Personal Aims to individualise your learning experience, as well as another benefits the course may have.

Non teaching dates

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Friday, 21 February 2025

Additional Information

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

Getting to your course

Find us

Canterbury Adult Education Centre
Canterbury High School
Knight Avenue
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8QA

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code CAN/144409/P/PF.