Semester course - business French (S11)
Period
Autumn
Duration
Semi-annual
Required levels
B1 to C1
VISA
No
Taking a 12-week business French course offers many advantages for individuals seeking to improve their professional French skills. These programs offer a combination of French language and phonetics instruction, as well as sessions dedicated to professional speaking and writing.
International students who take this course have a solid foundation for mastering the French language and acquire business-specific vocabulary, learn appropriate grammar, and perfect their pronunciation. Phonetics courses help students pronounce words correctly and improve their oral comprehension, with phonetic labs providing practical exercises to refine pronunciation.
This 12-week course includes sessions on professional speaking, covering areas such as job interviews, annual evaluations, meetings, and telephone conversations. Students learn to communicate effectively in a professional context.
Students also focus on writing resumes, cover letters, administrative emails, reports, and summaries. Learners acquire essential skills to produce high-quality professional documents.
Through the analysis of articles from the economic and professional press, students learn to decipher and understand specialized articles, thus improving their understanding of the business environment. The multiple skills acquired during these courses are a major asset in the job market, especially for those working in international companies or in contact with French-speaking clients. In addition, business French courses often bring together professionals from various backgrounds, offering students the opportunity to network and develop their professional network.
Program Information:
Students requiring a visa must opt for the Business French and French Civilization course S21 (240 hours).
Course Objectives
This formula offers language courses that allow students to progress in their mastery of French and business language.
Detailed Program
This course is offered every year in September according to the reference calendar available in the downloadable brochure.
The business French course is offered Monday to Friday for 12 weeks:
- French language and business French courses from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (10 hours per week, or 120 hours in total).
- Phonetics courses in the laboratory (5 hours every other week, or 30 hours in total).
Depending on the levels and needs of the class group, the following are covered:
- Professional speaking (job interview, annual performance review, meeting, telephone conversation).
- Professional writing (CV, cover letter, administrative emails, reports, summaries).
- Analysis of articles from the economic and professional press.
Phonetics courses in the laboratory (30 hours in total) also allow students to improve their pronunciation, as well as their comprehension and expression.
Highlights
- A communicative approach centered on language structures is favored.
- Numerous role-playing and simulation exercises are practiced in class.
Assessment & Certification
- Continuous assessment (regular evaluation of work and progress).
- A language certificate is issued upon successful completion.
- A certificate from the Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne attesting to the number of course hours attended is issued at the end of the semester.
Target Audience
This course is aimed at foreign university students who come to Paris for exchange programs or short-term higher education and/or local students in Paris.
Prerequisites
A B1 language level is required to participate in this course.
You must be at least 18 years old and hold a diploma or certificate of completion of secondary studies.
Depending on the chosen level, you must also comply with residence formalities (nationality, visa, residence permit, etc.).
Course Materials
Course manuals, audio and visual materials, exercise books, reading books, access to online resources, communication materials, cultural materials, and materials for group activities.
Visa
This course does not meet the criteria for obtaining a student visa for students from outside the European Union. Students requiring a visa must opt for the Business French and French Civilization course S21 (240 hours).
Registration Procedures
- A B1 level is required for registration for this course.
- Admission to the course is only final once payment is complete (at least one month before the start of the course) and after validation of the registration file.
- A certificate of registration is issued after payment of a deposit and presentation of administrative documents (copy of identity document, translation of secondary school leaving certificate, identity photo).
- A mandatory online placement test assigns a level to students before the start of the course. A supplementary test may be requested from the student in certain specific cases.
- Registration is done online or directly at the institution’s admissions office by paying a 30% deposit of the course price.
- An annual registration fee of 75 euros is applied upon registration.
Detailed information on registration procedures can be found here.
