What you'll learn

Requirements

• Laptop/ computer run lightweight softwares
• Good wifi

Description

French for professionals

**Week 1: Fundamentals of Business Communication** **Goals**: Build foundational business vocabulary and polite expressions. *Day 1**: Introduction to Business French - Importance of French in the corporate world. - Vocabulary: Job titles, departments, and workplace essentials (*directeur, service commercial, réunion*). - Phrases for formal introductions and greetings (*Enchanté de vous rencontrer*). **Day 2**: Professional Introductions - Grammar: Formal *vous* vs. informal *tu*. - Role-play: Introducing yourself and your role in meetings. - Vocabulary: Networking and company hierarchy. **Day 3**: Office Correspondence Basics - Vocabulary: Office tools (*ordinateur, imprimante, agenda*). - Writing: Compose a short email to schedule a meeting (*Objet: Rendez-vous*). - Reading: Sample emails and identifying key phrases. *Day 4**: Scheduling and Time Management - Grammar: Numbers (dates, times) and prepositions of time (*à, pour, pendant*). - Speaking: Role-play scheduling a meeting. - Listening: Understanding meeting schedules. **Day 5**: Workplace Etiquette in Francophone Cultures - Politeness strategies in emails and meetings. - Common business expressions (*Je vous remercie*, *Cordialement*). - Cultural discussion: Formality in French-speaking workplaces. --- *Week 2: Business Meetings and Negotiations** **Goals**: Conduct meetings, negotiate, and discuss professional matters. **Day 1**: Vocabulary for Meetings - Common phrases used in meetings (*À l’ordre du jour*, *Je voudrais intervenir*). - Grammar: Imperative tense for giving instructions (*Présentez votre idée*). **Day 2**: Participating in Discussions - Speaking: Agreeing and disagreeing politely (*Je suis d’accord, Je ne partage pas cet avis*). - Role-play: Sharing opinions and making suggestions. **Day 3**: Presentation Skills - Vocabulary: Presentations and reports (*graphique, statistiques*). - Grammar: Linking words for logical flow (*donc, ensuite, par conséquent*). - Speaking: Practice presenting a simple project. *Day 4**: Negotiation Tactics - Vocabulary: Negotiation and persuasion (*accord, compromis, stratégie*). - Speaking: Role-play negotiating a deal or contract. **Day 5**: Listening Practice - Listening: Sample audio of business negotiations. - Comprehension activity: Extract key points from a negotiation dialogue. --- *Week 3: Professional Correspondence and Reports** **Goals**: Write professional emails, reports, and minutes. *Day 1**: Business Email Writing - Structure of a formal email: Salutation, body, closing (*Cher Monsieur/Madame*, *Veuillez trouver ci-joint*). - Writing: Compose an email to request information. **Day 2**: Writing Meeting Minutes - Vocabulary: Key terms for summarizing discussions (*décisions, participants, conclusions*). - Writing: Practice drafting minutes for a mock meeting. **Day 3**: Report Writing - Vocabulary: Writing reports and summaries (*objectif, analyse, résultat*). - Grammar: Use of passive voice in reports (*Le rapport a été rédigé par*). - Writing: Summarize a short business scenario. **Day 4**: Formal Invitations and RSVPs - Vocabulary: Phrases for invitations and responses (*Je suis honoré de participer*). - Writing: Compose a formal invitation to an event. *Day 5**: Cultural Considerations in Communication - Addressing recipients: Titles and hierarchy (*Monsieur le Directeur*). - Formal and informal tones in correspondence. --- **Week 4: Advanced Workplace Scenarios** **Goals**: Handle complex workplace situations confidently. **Day 1**: Customer Service and Support - Vocabulary: Customer interaction (*client, réclamation, satisfaction*). - Role-play: Handling customer inquiries and complaints. **Day 2**: Problem-Solving in Meetings - Speaking: Discuss solutions to workplace challenges. - Grammar: Conditional sentences for hypothetical situations (*Si nous investissions plus, nous pourrions augmenter...*). **Day 3**: Financial Terminology and Reports - Vocabulary: Finance and accounting terms (*bilan, budget, chiffre d’affaires*). - Listening: Understanding financial presentations. **Day 4**: Preparing for Business Trips - Vocabulary: Travel and logistics (*vol, réservation, itinéraire*). - Speaking: Role-play booking a flight or hotel. - Writing: Compose a trip itinerary. **Day 5**: Final Review and Assessment - Listening: Comprehensive audio test. - Writing: Draft a professional email and a short report. - Speaking: Present a project or negotiation role-play.

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