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It is the official language of 41 countries, most of which form the community of French-speaking nations the French call La Francophonie
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France is one of few countries worldwide to boast an official linguistic governing body, the Académie Française, whose goal is the constant purification and preservation of the French language
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Il fait bon vivre dans mon village natal. Peuplé d’environ un millier d’habitants, le village est paisible et pittoresque.
Son cadre est très plaisant. Le village est bordé par une plage de sable fin sur une centaine de mètres, avec vue sur les petits îlots environnants. Une rangée de hauts palmiers démarque la promenade du bord de mer, où l’on peut y faire diverses activités : promener son chien, faire du vélo ou du patin à roulettes, jouer au volley-ball sur le terrain public ou encore louer des pédalos ou des bateaux.
Son port est très petit, et seuls quelques canots, barques et voîliers y sont ammarés. Le port reste néanmoins une attraction majeure, notamment grâce à ses restaurants traditionnels et son cadre agréable.
Le village est également célèbre pour son arrière pays. Il est entouré d’une chaîne de montagne, d’espaces naturels protégés et de parcs fleuris, qui font le bonheur des amoureux de la nature et des randonneurs.
Le cœur du village a conservé son charme d’antan avec ses rues piétonnes pavées et son clocher médiéval. Depuis le château et les forteresses qui surplombent la vallée, on peut y admirer le fleuve qui contourne le village.
Le village bénéficie des atouts de la campagne avec son cadre paisible, et des avantages de la grande ville voisine avec son centre commercial, ses grands magasins, cinémas, et autres attractions urbaines.
French Courses in Manchester
Our French speakers, fully qualified to teach their native tongue, can train you and, if need be, the rest of your group at a time that is suitable to you, at your home or place of work. Sessions can take place on the day of your choosing - even weekends - and at the time you want: whether it be morning, afternoon or evening. If circumstances arise where your home or office is not convenient, the classes can be held at your trainer's office. Resources for the course are provided for you.
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French courses of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn French to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies, and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Just our most basic beginners course will have the student finishing the course with basic telephone/e-mail skills in French, as well as survival French should a short stay in the country be needed.
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These French lessons fit a broader spectrum, and can be useful for those who need different things from the language. Most beginner students will have a handle of survival French by the end of their course, which will provide them without enough French to communicate at least at a basic level during short trips to the country, but those who require more would benefit greatly from these sessions. Typical students have been those eager to travel all over the world, those buying overseas property, those with foreign spouses, aficionados of French culture and those who just wish to pass a particular French exam.
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Those wishing to learn French in groups of 2 or more together (Two-to-One French Courses or Small Group In-Company French Courses) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of French proficiency, must have the same needs from the language, and must be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn do not propose group sizes or more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster French Courses can occur with up to 12 people.
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A sizeable city in north west England, Manchester has a population of around 450,000. It is historically noteworthy as one of the world's first industrialised cities, and for the central role it played during the Industrial Revolution, being as it was the international hub for textile manufacture and cotton spinning (nicknamed Cottonopolis during the 19th century). Today Manchester is a focal point of media, the arts, higher education and commerce; it is the third most-visited city by foreigners in the UK and a major retail centre, with two major shopping malls and several smaller shopping centres in the city centre. Manchester is also known for its venues, the prowess of its sporting clubs, musical heritage, museums, and art galleries.
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