From whom is it intended ?

To all those intending to pursue a business career or trade and who wish to acquire or develop a knowledge of French business language and learn more about the French business world.

When ?

- all-year-round, on request

Objectives

- acquisition of the basic vocabulary used in all aspects of business life
- improvement of French economic written and oral usage
- acquaintance with French business culture
- study of the specific vocabulary and phrases used in
- business communication
- learning about current French socio-economic affairs.

Course content

- exercises in text comprehension and expression (grammar revision, vocabulary, dictation, use of general and specialist press articles);
- exercises in oral comprehension and expression with the help of real-life documents (radio, television, audio tapes)
- communication by phone
- business correspondence practice
- introduction to accounting and management in a French firm
- trade, taxation and marketing
- principles of labour legislation
- relationships within the firm
- introduction to the French economy
- overview of French society
- assets and liabilities of France's position in the world
- discussions and debates on topical themes

Extra activities program

- get-together with a local economic official or visit to a firm
- local institutions- town hall reception or visit to the regional council building
- visit to a firm and meeting with a company director

The certifications in business French language

If you want, ABM can offer "a la carte" language courses oriented and based on the needs and wishes of the participants and help to prepare the PCCI* examinations (and DFA*).
- Le Certificat de français professionnel
- Le DFA1, Diplôme de français des affaires 1er degré
- Le DFA2, Diplôme de français des affaires 2e degré
- Le Diplôme approfondi de français des affaires

Some official examination centres are located in Montpellier. The registration formalities are to be made with the help of ABM. There several sessions per year. For more information, do not hesitate to contact us.

More information on the following websites :
www.fda.ccip.fr
www.formation-distance.com

* CCIP : Chambre de Commerce et d'industrie de Paris
* DFA : Diplôme en Français des affaires