French Courses in Edinburgh
If you are interested in learning French, for business or pleasure, our qualified native-speaking trainers will provide a course that is specific to your language needs. Relevant topics will be covered, and course materials provided, for individuals, pairs, or small groups. Language Trainers will arrange for your tutor to hold classes at your workplace or home, at a time that suits you (days, evenings, weekdays or weekends).
The Language Trainers Needs Analysis form is the best way to get an in-depth breakdown of the best possible options for arranging your language course.
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One-to-one General/Business
French Course in Edinburgh
Whether you want French lessons to help you in your general day-to-day life or for business needs, our made-to-order language courses can help you improve quickly and confidently.
A General course in French will grant you 'Survival French' - enough under your belt to furnish you with a working knowledge for the purpose of visiting the country, allowing you to introduce yourself and engage in conversation with native speakers. Business courses will centre more on formal, business communication, and focus more on reading and writing skills as you advance further.
The possibilities are not limited to these two categories, however. Those taking a Business course will generally also learn French telephone and email skills, as well as learning the basics for surviving short visits to the country. Similarly, General courses can delve deeper into certain areas of the language that you know you will need.
Typical Business course students include those in international import/export, those hoping to gain acquisitions in foreign countries, those within multinational corporations, and people who do business with foreign institutions and governments. General courses in French suit those hoping to emigrate to foreign shores, people with a view to travel to countries where French is the vernacular tongue, those with a keen interest in French culture and language, and people with foreign spouses.
› Two-to-One and Small Group - French Course in Edinburgh (closed group)
City information
Edinburgh is something of a city of extremes. While the population is relatively old for the national average, the constant influx of the transient student population (around 100,000 out of a city of just under half a million people) makes up for the relative lack of resident youth. The city has a plethora of history, yet is one of the fastest-growing regions in Europe.
For most of the year the city is like any other historic Scottish city - mostly peaceful, with friendly residents, beautiful architecture, all overshadowed by a medieval castle. But that all goes to pot during the months from July to September, as the Edinburgh Festival runs its course, attracting many thousands of people to Scotland's capital.
Language information
As the official language of 41 countries worldwide, French is an invaluable tool when travelling to certain corners of the world. Learning French can be made easier by getting in touch with Language Trainers, who can send a fully qualified native French speaker to your home or place of work at a time to suit you, and train you either in private sessions or in a group, if need be. They will make all relevant academic resources available for you, and can tailor the course to your individual needs.
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Typical course length:
• 30 hours per level
(classes are usually 2 hours each)
We also offer packages of:
• 20 hours
• 50 hours
• 100 hours
(with discounted rates)
