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Spoken French — Basic & Intermediate

Practical French for everyday life and professional conversations.

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Training duration18 hours · 12 situations

Learning approachPractical · Instructor-led

Level / focusBasic & intermediate

Course summary

Learn it.
Practise it.
Use it.

Build the confidence to greet, ask, explain, discuss, serve, negotiate and connect in French. This situation-based programme progresses from essential everyday communication to interactions with French-speaking colleagues, partners and clients. Twelve 90-minute sessions combine pronunciation, model dialogues, pair work and trainer feedback.

Starting point

Is this programme right for you?

Basic starts from zero; intermediate tasks develop from the earlier sessions. Each level comprises six situations and nine hours of learning.

Learner profile

Who should attend?

UAE-based professionals working with French companies and international teams
Sales, hospitality, customer service, administration and front-office staff
Residents, entrepreneurs and travellers seeking practical French

Course content

A practical, structured learning journey.

Guided practice, realistic situations and feedback to help you communicate more confidently.

Situation 01

Greetings & introductions

Basic · 1.5 hours
Greetings, introducing yourself and exchanging basic details
Activity: speed-networking with four new people

Situation 02

Personal details & social conversation

Basic · 1.5 hours
Nationality, family, interests and UAE life
Activity: partner interviews and reporting back

Situation 03

Finding places & transport

Basic · 1.5 hours
Asking for directions, taxis, metro stops and destinations
Activity: conversations using a Dubai street map

Situation 04

Shopping, numbers & payments

Basic · 1.5 hours
Sizes, colours, quantities, prices and discounts
Activity: store purchase and checkout role-play

Situation 05

Restaurants, cafés & hospitality

Basic · 1.5 hours
Booking, ordering, expressing preferences and paying
Activity: French café simulation

Situation 06

Travel, hotels & problem-solving

Basic · 1.5 hours
Reservations, check-in, timing, lost items and asking for help
Activity: hotel reception and airport simulations

Situation 07

Office introductions & daily work

Intermediate · 1.5 hours
Company, department, role, schedule and responsibilities
Activity: introduce your UAE company

Situation 08

Calls, messages & appointments

Intermediate · 1.5 hours
Taking messages, confirming names and arranging meetings
Activity: telephone relay

Situation 09

Meetings & professional discussion

Intermediate · 1.5 hours
Suggesting ideas, clarifying points and agreeing actions
Activity: chair a brief team meeting

Situation 10

Clients, service & business visits

Intermediate · 1.5 hours
Welcoming visitors, explaining services and handling enquiries
Activity: client-visit role-play

Situation 11

Sales, purchasing & negotiation

Intermediate · 1.5 hours
Prices, quantities, delivery dates, terms and objections
Activity: buyer–supplier role-play

Situation 12

Presentations, networking & follow-up

Intermediate · 1.5 hours
Company pitches, networking, questions and follow-up
Activity: final presentation and conversation challenge

Learning outcomes

Make yourself understood.
Make every conversation count.

01Handle essential social and travel conversations
02Introduce your business and interact with French-speaking colleagues
03Respond to basic client enquiries and workplace requests
04Use practical expressions, clearer pronunciation and a polite tone

Take the next step

Let us help you find your voice.

Speak with an ETI programme advisor about your starting level, schedules and learning options.