PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Eligible for CPF funding, this programme prepares candidates for the CLOE English certification (A1 to C2) by progressively developing language skills for personal or professional contexts across all sectors.

THE CLOE CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT IS COMPULSORY AT THE END OF THE COURSE

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ADAPTED TO THE TRAINING LEVEL

After assessing the learner's starting level and priority areas, the trainer structures the CLOE English preparation programme to cover the requirements of the exam and the language skills specific to each level.

Level A1

OBJECTIVE

Become familiar with basic communication

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No prior knowledge is required for this course.

CONTENT

• Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very simple statements to meet concrete needs
• Introduce yourself and other people
• Ask and answer questions about personal information
• Communicate simply when the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help

Level A2

OBJECTIVE

Consolidate basic communication skills.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Learners should be familiar with basic English and able to make themselves understood using simple, grammatically structured sentences. They should have practical vocabulary for everyday and workplace objects.

CONTENT

• Understand isolated sentences and frequent expressions about everyday topics such as personal and family information, shopping and work
• Communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple, direct exchange of information on familiar subjects
• Describe your education, immediate surroundings and immediate needs in simple terms

Level B1

OBJECTIVE

Develop communication skills for personal and professional situations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Learners should have some independence in written and spoken English and be able to communicate effectively.

CONTENT

• Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar topics at work, school or during leisure activities
• Handle most situations encountered when travelling in a region where the language is spoken
• Produce simple, coherent speech on familiar topics and personal interests
• Describe events, experiences, dreams, hopes and goals, and briefly explain reasons for a plan or idea

Level B2

OBJECTIVE

Reach an advanced level of professional proficiency.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Learners should be independent in written and spoken English, understand challenging speech and the deeper meaning of a text, communicate precisely and produce formal written work.

CONTENT

• Understand the main ideas of complex texts on concrete or abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field
• Communicate spontaneously and fluently with a native speaker
• Express yourself clearly and in detail on a wide range of subjects, give opinions on current issues and explain the advantages and disadvantages of different options

Level C1

OBJECTIVE

Master advanced professional communication.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For learners who have studied in France and whose English allows them to follow a course taught in English without difficulty.

CONTENT

• Understand long, demanding texts and recognise implicit meanings
• Express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much searching for words
• Use the language effectively and flexibly in social, professional or academic life
• Express yourself clearly and coherently on complex subjects, showing control of organisation, linking and cohesion

Level C2

OBJECTIVE

Achieve a high level of professional language mastery.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Learners must have reached level C1.

CONTENT

• Understand virtually everything read or heard with ease
• Summarise facts and arguments from different written and spoken sources coherently
• Express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, distinguishing subtle shades of meaning on complex subjects

TEACHING METHODS AND EQUIPMENT

• A pre-course placement test assesses learners' levels and allows the programme to be adapted
• Trainers adapt content through practical exercises focused on learners' needs.
• Classrooms suited to language learning
• Equipment available to trainers: CD player, TV, DVD player, photocopier, PC, internet, Teams, ZOOM, WeChat, WhatsApp, etc.
• Coursebooks suited to the learning level and any other materials the trainer considers useful.

ASSESSMENT AND COURSE MONITORING

• Assessment and placement test at the start of the course.
• Review exercises throughout the course to check learning and address any gaps
• Regular practical exercises to assess learning
• Formative assessment during lessons.
• End-of-course assessment of learning
• Attendance sheet signed by learners at each session

DELIVERY FORMAT

In person and/or online

DURATION

20–40 hours

FEES

• Open group, in person: €40.00 excl. VAT / €48.00 incl. VAT per hour per participant; minimum 3, maximum 8 participants
• Private tuition, in person or online: €80.00 excl. VAT / €96.00 incl. VAT per hour