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Corporate French Page
At Little Sorbonne, we are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in teaching business and technical French. We have taught French in the sectors of journalism, medicine, science, trade, finance, sales, marketing, human resources, administration, management and international relations.
We know that speaking a foreign language can greatly improve your career success and potential. Whether you are involved in international trade, wish to communicate with counterparts in French-speaking countries or require some basic French for business trips, we offer specialized French to suit your needs and availability.
Every one of our Business French lessons is written with the needs and objectives of each individual student in mind.
As we are aware that you have a busy schedule, we offer flexibility when arranging lessons.
Please, complete a detailed need analysis questionnaire on this page. Click here.
The School provides French language training for professionals. We specialise in offering our clients high quality, tailor-made programs at competitive prices.
Business French, General French and specialist courses are given according to students' specific needs in small groups and one-to-one.
Throughout the course, we ask for your opinion, and we undertake a thorough needs analysis before designing your course.Classes are arranged at a time that is most convenient for you. At the end of your course, you receive a certificate for presentation to employers. Business French students also receive an individual written evaluation of their progress.
Business French Courses are designed to suit a variety of needs and objectives, but will commonly include:
- Professional or commercial communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Business negotiations and discussions
- Social French for professional or commercial purposes
- Making and receiving telephone calls in French
- Written communication - for example letters, faxes, emails and reports
Business French courses are tailor-made to meet your specific requirements, whether for Business French, General French, or a combination of both. Our group Business French courses are offered to all levels - from beginner to advanced.
Courses for beginner, elementary and pre-intermediate students typically include more General French study than courses for higher-level students.
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Business French Clients
We welcome Business French clients from all over the world and many different professional backgrounds; including managers, bankers, politicians, lawyers, doctors, footballers and research scientists.
We currently give Business French lessons to government departments and various large companies around Vancouver.
Before your Course
Please, complete a detailed "needs analysis" questionnaire before you start your course. Click here.
This will help us assess your requirements and formulate a unique programme, tailored to your needs. Once your course has started, there will be regular opportunities for you to comment on your progress to date and influence future course content with your teacher.
Our Teachers
Our teachers are experienced and highly-qualified, and frequently combine teaching expertise with experience in commercial and management positions. All teachers are given special guidance on the language and social needs of our Business French clients.
Weekend Courses
We understand that many of our Business French clients have busy schedules and need to fit their French language learning around other commitments. We are therefore pleased to now offer lessons at the weekends with flexible hours on a One-to-One basis, so you can schedule your week in a way that is convenient to you. Please contact us for more information and a quote.
Telephone Lessons
To enhance your Business French course, we can organise a package of pre- or post-course telephone lessons. Your teacher will call you for thirty minutes at a pre-arranged time to conduct the lesson. This is the perfect way to prepare for your course or to continue improving your French once you are back in your home country, in addition to being a confidence-building exercise for those who regularly have to speak French on the telephone.
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