Learn Business French in Paris

Taking the Français des affaires course at La Sorbonne with Monsieur FESQUET was truly one of the highlights of my time in Paris. As someone who already had a solid foundation in French grammar, I was looking for a program that would not only refine my language skills but also help me better understand the professional and cultural codes of doing business in France. This course exceeded all my expectations. M. FESQUET is a highly experienced and engaging instructor who brings a wealth of real-world knowledge into the classroom. Under his guidance, we explored topics such as how to communicate effectively in a French business context, the expectations and nuances of professional etiquette, and how French workplace culture compares to other countries. From writing formal emails and analyzing case studies to understanding negotiation strategies and corporate structures, every class was practical and intellectually stimulating. One of the most valuable aspects of the course was the group dynamic. The class was composed of a truly diverse mix of nationalities, ages, and professional backgrounds, which created rich discussions and helped us all learn from each other. It was the perfect environment for expanding both linguistic and intercultural competence. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants more than just textbook grammar. Whether you're planning to work in France, collaborate with French-speaking clients, or simply understand how the professional world functions in a francophone setting, Français des affaires at La Sorbonne is an excellent choice.

J’ai eu le plaisir de suivre le cours de Français des affaires à l’automne dernier, et j’en garde un très bon souvenir. Notre professeur, Monsieur Fesquet, était toujours respectueux et attentif. Il partageait avec nous non seulement des connaissances du language professionnel, mais aussi des éléments de la vie quotidienne en France, ce qui rendait le cours vivant et enrichissant. J’ai apprécié les exposés : ils demandaient du temps, mais permettaient d’explorer des sujets actuels et culturels, tout en améliorant l’expression orale. J’ai également trouvé très utile l’apprentissage de la rédaction de lettres formelles, un aspect essentiel de la communication en France, souvent négligé dans d’autres cours. Le cours m’a permis d’élargir mon vocabulaire et de revoir des points importants de grammaire. De plus, nous avions un groupe d’étudiants formidable, avec une ambiance bienveillante dans laquelle je me suis sentie très à l’aise. Seul point à noter : le niveau annoncé à l’inscription était B1, mais en réalité, le contenu correspond plutôt à un niveau C1. Cela peut être un défi pour certains, surtout au début.

This course gave me a strong confidence to use my French language skill not only in my daily life in Paris but also in the business as a professional person. In this class, our teacher who has a lot of experience of teaching business French gave us his original materials so that we could learn and review the French grammar (level B2 or C1) everyday, get knowledge of the latest subjects of French business and get to know how to write the business correspondences (e-mails, or official letters in French). Especially, there were the students who already had their professional backgrounds from the multiple countries with various ages so that we could discuss many subjects related to the French business; the working circumstances, administration and human resources (HR), international trading, and knowledge of the French commerce including the domain of luxury, or traditional industries , start-up and logistics etc. If you are thinking to develop your French for your professional contexts at work, I would like to recommend this course!!