Beginner French is for professionals seeking a basic, working knowledge of French. It is particularly relevant to those working closely with French-speaking employees, supervisors, colleagues, or customers.

The course presents essential vocabulary and grammar that is indispensable for basic communication, customized where possible to address your job-specific language requirements. All learning is reinforced through practical, authentic exercises requiring active class participation. Topics may include (partial list):

· Asking for and receiving directions
· Formal and informal greetings/good-byes
· Common situation studies on and off the job
· Questioning: who, what, where, when, why, how
· Pronouns and present tense of most frequently used verbs
· Essential vocabulary, including: numbers, days, months, adjectives