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From the 17th to 19th centuries, France was the leading power of Europe, and was the lingua franca (a language widely used beyond its native speakers) of educated Europe, especially when involving the arts, literature and diplomacy
Around 7 million Canadians are native French speakers, 6 million of whom live in Quebec
Unlike Latin (but much like most other Romance languages), French has only two grammatical genders (masculine and feminine), and uses auxiliary verbs to form some tenses
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Glossary
Le Baccalauréat
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Le Baccalauréat a été créé en 1808. C’est un diplôme
du système éducatif français qui a la double particularité de marquer la fin des études
secondaires (période de collège et lycée), et d’ouvrir les portes aux études
supérieures (universités, grandes écoles, IUT ( Instituts Universitaires de Technologies), etc).
Plus connu aujourd’hui sous l’abbréviation de BAC, le diplôme du baccalauréat se
décompose en trois groupes : baccalauréat général, baccalauréat technologique et
baccalauréat professionnel.
Le baccalauréat général est constitué des filières L (littéraire), ES
(économique et sociale) et S (scientifique). Il vise à la poursuite d’études
supérieures.
Le baccalauréat technologique associe une formation générale à une formation techonologique. Les
séries telles que STI (Science et Techonologies Industrielles) et STT (Sciences et Technologies Tertiaires) font
partie du baccalauréat technologique. Celui-ci implique la poursuite d’études telles que BTS (Brevet de
Techinicien Supérieur), DUT (Diplôme Universitaire Technologique), etc.
Le baccalauréat professionnel, quant à lui, est davantage axé sur une approche pratique (formation en
entreprise destinée à une profession particulière). En relation avec les milieux professionnels tels que
techniciens d’ateliers, employés qualifiés ou autres, le baccalauréat professionnel est un
diplôme d’insertion profesionnelle destiné à préparer une entrée immédiate
dans la vie active.
La proportion des bacheliers et le taux d’obtention global va en grandissant au fil des années. En 1945,
seulement 3% des candidats obtenaient leur BAC. La proportion est passée à 25% en 1975, 62% en 2000 et 80% en
2003.
Le taux de réussite jusqu’à présent croissant aux épreuves du baccalauréat
reflète la nécéssité, voire l’indispensabilité, d’obtenir son BAC à la
poursuite d’études ou à l’obtention d’un emploi.
French Courses in Newcastle
Our native-speaking qualified French teachers can guide you and your group at your work or at home, at a time convenient to you. Classes can take place on any day of the week - even weekends - morning, afternoon or evening. If needs be, if meeting at your office or home is not suitable, you can take your lessons at the trainer's office. Study materials are supplied for you.
Book now / EnquiryFrench 1 to 1 Business
These courses in French are meant for those that feel that learning French would make a change in their work. For starters, it is expedient to learn how to say hello/goodbye, as well as basic business protocol; once the basics have been mastered, reading and writing come to the fore. Students who have greatly benefitted have been involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where another language is required, and those working in the international academia and government circuits. Even on our most fundamental beginner's course, students can anticipate ending the course with basic telephone French and e-mail French skills for communicating, as well as survival French if a short visit to the country is needed.
Book now / EnquiryFrench 1 to 1 General
This set of French tutorials are less specific and more targeted at those who want to get a range of different things from learning French. Even though all novice students will cover survival French: enough French to make a visit to the country or make good contacts with the locals, but what do you do from there? It depends on your needs. Those who have benefitted from these courses have been those moving or investing overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people who love to travel all over the world, those interested in French culture, and those who just want to pass a specific examination in French.
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The French courses are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One French Course or Small Group In-Company French Course). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster French Courses can be run with up to 12 people.
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Newcastle
The 20th most populated city in England, Newcastle resides in northeast England and has a population of around 275,000. Historically famous for its printing presses and glass production, Newcastle's development into a major city was owed much to its export of coal. These days its main industries are office and retail development, which gives local developers a chance to flex their architectural muscle. Newcastle is a popular destination for restaurants, bars and clubs, living up to its reputation as a fun-loving city - The Rough Guide to Britain had Newcastle upon Tyne's nightlife as the UK's number 1 tourist attraction.
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