Business French
OBJECTIVES
The French Business course is designed for professionals who want to write quality texts that are clear, concise and precise. To maximize control of the administrative and business language, we will approach this aspect by studying the basic rules of the French language, and then apply them to the business aspect of the language itself. Participants will be able to improve these concepts within specific situations in their workplace.
This training is divided into three main sections: improper expressions, grammar as well as vocabulary and stylistics. The section on improper expressions will serve to “purify” the written language before expanding on them. The second part is a review, as well as further learning of the grammar rules that are essential in forming a basic sentence. The participants will then be able to improve their skills by learning supplemental vocabulary and using a refined style. Gradually, the participants will learn to express their ideas properly when writing an administrative communication.
TARGET CLIENTELE
Any person wishing to improve their Business French skills.
A placement test is suggested before registering for a course (exception: having taken and passed the prerequisite course).
PREREQUISITE
Knowledge of French or passing the French placement test.
COURSE SYLLABUS
- Improper Expressions
- Anglicism
- Semantic Anglicism
- Syntax Anglicism
- Graphic Anglicism
- Quebec expressions
- Language levels
- Anglicism
- Grammar
- Verbs
- Moods and tenses
- Subject – verb agreement
- Agreement of past participle
- Present participle – verbal adjective
- Nouns
- Forming the feminine of some names
- Forming the plural of some names
- Plural of foreign words
- Plural of proper names
- Plural of composed names
- Pronouns
- Adverbs
- Types of adverbs
- Forming adverbs in -ment
- Place of adverbs
- Articles
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Verbs
- Vocabulary and Style
- Correction and clarity
- Words
- Phrases
- Precision
- Words
- Synonyms
- Homonyms
- Paronyms
- Antonyms or opposites
- Barbarism or solipsism
- The sentence
- Characterization
- Conciseness
- Words
- Elegant structure
- The sentence
- Deleting subordinates
- Interest and efficiency
- Words
- Euphemisms
- Repetition
- Alliteration
- The sentence
- Units and measures
- Transitions
- Terms in expressions
- Correction and clarity
- Administrative Correspondence
- The letter
- Form of a letter
- Content of a letter
- Types of letters
- The memo
- Notification to attend
- Bulletin
- Report
- The letter
- Communications
- Know how to listen
- The importance of listening
- Rules of intelligent listening
- Know how to read
- Why read?
- How to read
- Professional readings
- Know how to speak
- Oral communication
- On the telephone
- The interview
- Meetings and conferences
- Speeches
- Know how to listen
- Business Style
- The importance and goal of business communication
- Psychology in business communication
- Qualities of efficient communication
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Act regarding 1%
Our training services are accredited by the “ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale” and are subject to the Act regarding “compétences de la main d’œuvre sur la formation”. You can find all the information regarding this Act on the following Website (please note, the information is in French only):
http://emploiquebec.net/entreprises/formation/loi-competences/index.asp
As we are an organization that is certified by Emploi-Québec, we are able to fill out all required documents for you. Moreover, we can even find the contact person at Emploi-Québec!
Do not wait until the end of your financial year to prepare your training activities!
