French Facts
From the 1600s to the 1800s, France was the dominant European nation, and French was the common tongue for matters of culture, diplomacy and art
With 175 million worldwide speakers, French is an extremely popular language to take up as a second language
The official language in 41 countries around the globe, most French-speaking nations are part of 'La Francophonie'
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Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) est sans aucun doute lââ¬â¢auteur de fables le plus connu en France. Parmi ses 243 à âuvres, on peut citer: "La Cigale et La Fourmi", "Le Lièvre et la Tortue", "Le Rat des Villes et Le Rat des Champs" ou encore "Le Corbeau et Le Renard".
Les fables de La Fontaine fascinent et amusent à la fois, et font le bonheur des petits comme des grands. Elles sont ancrées dans l’éducation : pas un écolier ne passe sa scolarité sans réciter une fable de La Fontaine.
Les fables de La Fontaine mettent en scène des personnages, animaux ou plantes caractéristiques, qui ont bien souvent des attitudes caricaturées.
Chaque fable est accompagnée d’une morale, c’est à dire une vérité universelle ou un conseil dicté par le bon sens. Par la morale, l’auteur s’appuit sur l’expérience et l’autorité des anciens pour affirmer ses intentions éducatives auprès des plus jeunes et des moins expérimentés.
La fable est le corps, la morale est l’âme.
Maître Corbeau, sur un arbre perché,
Tenait en son bec un fromage.
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, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not suitable, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books are provided.
Book now / InquiryThese French lessons are driven towards people who have a requirement to learn French to bolster their work output. For novices, you will find it useful to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and once you have become more proficient then reading and writing will come to the fore. Typical students include those concerned with import/export, those seeking work in multinational companies, international negotiations, and anyone working with international colleagues or administration. Even on our most rudimentary beginners course, students can expect to finish the course with decent telephone and e-mail French, as well as a good enough grip on the language for a short trip to the country.
Book now / InquiryThese French courses are more general in nature and are targeted at students with a whole range of different needs. While all beginners level students can expect to cover Survival French - required for short visits to a country where English may not be spoken and/or the intention is to make good contacts with the local population, students then generally progress in different directions depending on their needs. Typical students include those buying property overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people about to set off on that long-awaited world trip, French culture enthusiasts and those who are keen to pass a particular French examination.
Book now / InquiryThe 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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Fresno is home to just under 600,000 people, making it the sixth most populated city in California. With almost 25% of the population made up of minority races, the city is a real hub of multiculturalism in the area. There is an unusually large proportion of Chinese and Filipino people around the city, making it a great place to pick up an Asian tongue. Fresno is also an excellent place to pick up Spanish, as there are sizeable Latino communities found around the city. With the city's importance in terms of local education, healthcare and politics combined with all the different cultures living in the city; it is the perfect place to learn a foreign language.
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