French Survival Courses
Your French survival course is developed by reviewing each step of the trip you will be taking – . French language skills and solutions for each situation. You will learn how to get by on your own and feel comfortable.
Business Trip & Meetings in France
Landing at the airport, finding a taxi or renting a car, buying tickets on the underground, buses or trains, giving addresses and directions. Booking into the hotel. Using the phone. Room service. Making a complaint. Ordering dinner. Going to the meeting. Talking to the receptionist…..where is the lift…?! Meeting and greeting: the little details – whether to take your jacket off, whether to shake everyone’s hand or just the boss’s, how best to introduce subjects. In some countries these details are more important than in others, but in all countries an attention to detail will pay dividends. Although many business meetings are held in English your learning French demonstrates a real commitment to the future business relationship, and you will soon be able function fully – in a meeting – in French
Business Dinners in France
Many deals and business relationships in France are developed and done over lunch and dinner. So you will know the names of most food and drink and the usual table manners and acceptable topics of conversation. Whether to talk about the family, etc.
Shopping in France
You may need to go shopping in France, perhaps for flanges and valves or forklift trucks or presents for the family. You will learn all the necessary vocabulary and constructions to buy what you need.
Buying and Developing Property in France
Dealing with Estate Agents and lawyers. Vocabulary of houses and property. What’s a condensing boiler called in French? Negotiating with builders, plumbers, heating engineers, electricians, gardeners, etc. Names of different local government departments. How to get on well with the neighbours. The customs of the country.
