French Facts

Once the most universal language in the world, the influence of French diminished in the early 20th century to make way for English

Around 7 million Canadians are native French speakers, 6 million of whom live in Quebec

Being a Romance language, much of the French vocabulary is derived from Vulgar Latin, thanks to Caesar's invasion of Gaul (58-52BC) and the subsequent manipulation of Latin by invading Germanic tribes

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French Courses in Brighton

You and your group can be trained by our native speaker qualified French teachers, and can meet at your place of work or home at a time convenient to you. Tutorials can take place any day of the week, including weekends, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon or evening. If your home or office is not suitable for you, you can attend the course at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant course materials.
Or you can join a group evening class at our training centre in Palmeira Square.

French 1 to 1 Business

These French courses are intended for people who really need to learn French to help make that difference in their work. For beginners, it will be useful to learn greetings and basic business etiquette, at higher levels reading and then writing become more important. Typical students include those involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where an additional language is required, and those working with international colleagues, academia and government. Even on our most basic course for Beginners, students should expect to end the course with basic Telephone French and e-mail French skills for communications as well as Survival French required for short visits to a country.

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French 1 to 1 General

These courses in French are wider-ranging in their nature, and are driven towards students who have a variety of differing needs. All beginner students will expect to study enough survival French to get them through a short visit to the country, those staying on with the course can progress differently, depending on their individual requests and requirements. Whether you are buying property in a foreign country, married to a foreign national, planning a round-the-world trip, interested in French history and culture, or if you simply want to attain a particular level of French, this is the choice for you.

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French Closed Group Lessons

2 or more people can benefit studying French together as these French courses are also offered to groups (Two-to-One French Course or Small Group In-Company French Course). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster French Courses can be experienced by up to 12 people.

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BEGINNERS French Courses in Brighton - Evening Classes

From £175 per term

Join a small group of other Beginners to get yourself going with French. All the language courses are run by our qualified and enthusiastic native-speaker trainers. The course is not too long and you will gain a basic level by the end of it. Emphasis is placed on understanding and communicating familiar topics, describing everyday life events (such as being able to introduce yourself, order in a restaurant, go shopping, ask for directions, and get basic information over the phone) and socialising using a wide range of practical activities.

Main Features:

  • Teacher: a native French teacher, qualified and experienced in teaching French as a foreign language.
  • Maximum Class Size: very small, maximum size 8. The smaller the class, the quicker you will learn.
  • Minimum Class Size: very small, minimum size 2. That means that as long as one other person books the course, the course will definitely run so you avoid the risk of having your class cancelled (with a refund, of course) and having to look for another course.
  • Materials: course materials are included in the price so you don't need to spend any more money.
  • Location: very central, in Palmeira Square, with excellent bus connections, and very near dozens of pubs or restaurants if you want to continue your evening out after the class.
  • Course Length: only 10 weeks, so very easy to plan without having to miss classes due to holidays and other commitments.
  • Class Time: only 90 minutes per class, so very easy to keep concentration without falling asleep after a hard day at work.
  • Course Price: very economical, from just £10 per hour.* An incredible price for a course in a small group, centrally located, with materials included. VAT is included so if your company is paying, the price works out even less as you can reclaim the VAT.
  • Course Level: Beginners only.

Start dates

1st Term: (Week commencing) October 1st - December 3rd
2nd Term: (Week commencing) January 7th 2008 - March 10th

Course length: 10 weeks - 1.5 h per week
Class size: 8 students maximum

French course: on Wednesdays or Thursdays - please call for exact date and time.


Where

Palmeira Square
Hove, BN3 2JQ

Prices

£175*
*10% discount available to OAPs, students and unemployed.

Course material included

All courses will run with a minimum of 2 participants.

For bookings, please call 01273 358 038, e-mail us: eveningclasses@listenandlearn.org or come and see us at our Brighton&Hove offices on Palmeira Square (call us first) between 9.30- 5.30 pm

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Brighton

Brighton is on the south coast of England, and is one of the UK's largest and most prominent seaside resorts. The city and surrounding urban area are extremely popular with tourists, boasting many hospitality and entertainment facilities, and the city is home to around 480,000 people. Brighton and its nearby neighbour Hove were awarded city status in 2000. It is also an educational hotspot, boasting 2 universities and numerous English language schools. Originally a small fishing village called Brighthelmstone, Brighton became a fashionable destination for day-trippers in the 19th century when rail travel first made the idea feasible. A major attraction is the pebble beach, which features many bars, restaurants, nightclubs and arcades; giving Brighton the nickname London-by-the-sea.

 

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"Our native speaker qualified French language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning."

John Q., Buenos Aires

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