Business French Courses
Improving Your French in a Professional Setting
The Business French course combines 15 hours of general French and 5 hours of business French per week, for a total of 20 hours of instruction.
In addition to the general French program, the workshops help students develop the language skills, vocabulary, and communication strategies needed in a professional setting.
This program is designed for students, recent graduates, and professionals who wish to prepare for their studies, an internship, an international exchange, or their career in a French-speaking environment.
The Benefits of French Classes with Activities
20 hours of group classes per week
15 hours of general French + 5 hours of French for vocational training
Classes Monday through Friday mornings
Workshops on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
Classes with a maximum of 13 students
6 levels, from beginner to advanced (A1 to C2)
Why choose this French course?
The Business French course allows you to strengthen your overall proficiency while developing the skills required in the workplace.
You’ll expand your vocabulary, improve your professional communication skills, and learn about the intercultural practices specific to French-speaking work environments.
This program is particularly well-suited for people who wish to pursue further studies, complete an internship, join a company, or advance their careers within an international organization.
A course program featuring language workshops
The course includes:
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., with a 20-minute break mid-morning
held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Depending on the session, the workshops cover different topics:
- Business French
- French in International Relations
- French in Diplomacy
- French for Heritage and Tourism
- Healthcare French
- French military
The workshops focus on practical scenarios, role-playing, discussions, and case studies to develop skills that can be immediately applied in a professional setting.
An educational approach focused on the professional world
The workshops help participants develop the language skills needed to communicate with ease in a French-speaking professional environment.
The activities are based on real-life situations: greeting a client, participating in a meeting, presenting a project, interacting with colleagues, or communicating within one’s field of work.
A first step toward professional certification
The Business French course is excellent preparation for learners who wish to continue their studies by earning a certification in Business French.
The “Business French ” and ” French for International Relations ” modules are designed, in particular, to help students acquire the linguistic, methodological, and cultural skills required to prepare for the Diplôme de Français Professionnel (DFP) in these two specializations.
This program offers students and professionals the opportunity to demonstrate their French language skills in a professional setting through an internationally recognized certification.
Why Choose the Institut De Touraine?
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Over 100 years of expertise in teaching French as a foreign language
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Certified teachers specializing in French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
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An Approach Focused on Professional Development
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Workshops tailored to academic and career plans
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A historic campus in the heart of Tours
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A complete immersion in the French language and culture
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Placement Test Before Your Arrival
Enrollment is open year-round (specific dates for complete beginners)
Stays ranging from 1 to 48 weeks
Certificate of Completion issued at the end of the program
Who are the professional French courses intended for?
Professional French courses are designed for employees, managers, executives, professionals working abroad, students nearing the end of their studies, and anyone who wishes to use French in a professional setting. They are also suitable for companies looking to enhance their employees’ language skills.
What is the difference between general French and business French?
General French enables you to communicate in everyday situations, while business French focuses on the needs specific to your profession. The course content is tailored to your industry and your goals in order to develop skills that are directly applicable in your work environment.
Are the French classes suited to my profession?
Yes. The courses are fully tailored to your profession, your level of French, and your goals. The Institut de Touraine offers French for Specific Purposes (FOS) courses in several fields, such as:
- Medical French
- French military
- French in Diplomacy
- Legal French
- Business French
- Business and Financial French
- French for Science and Technology Studies
The content is based on real-world professional situations.
Can companies register their employees?
Yes. The Institut de Touraine assists companies with language training for their employees. Courses can be organized for individuals or groups and are tailored to the company’s objectives and industry.
Do the courses help students prepare for a certification?
Yes. Depending on your program, the courses may include preparation for official certifications such as the DELF, the DALF, or the Diplômes de Français Professionnel (DFP) offered by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Institut de Touraine is also an authorized testing center for several French language certifications.