French lessons for employees and businesses
At the Alliance Française de Lyon, we provide French courses for foreign employees. These programs help improve workplace communication, support their integration in France, and develop the professional language skills essential for success in the company.
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French courses for businesses: Help your employees progress
The French courses for businesses are based on a recognized methodology and a professional training program aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) . They develop four essential skills:
- Listening comprehension
- Speaking (both continuous and interactive)
- Reading comprehension
- Writing
The learning program at the Alliance Française de Lyon is designed to adapt to all learners, from beginners to advanced. French courses are offered according to your availability and needs:
- In-person at our premises or at your company, or online
- Morning, evening, or tailored schedule
- In groups or individually
- For short or long durations
This flexibility allows your employees to learn effectively while continuing to work.
What are the objectives of French courses?
French courses for employees aim to strengthen professional language skills and facilitate workplace communication. These courses aim to:
- Develop language skills useful in a professional context
- Facilitate communication with teams and clients
- Prepare for an official certification in French as a foreign language (DELF, DALF, TCF)
- Improve confidence and integration in daily life in France
Thus, your employees become more autonomous and effective in their professional environment.
What French levels are offered?
The Alliance Française de Lyon courses are available for all French levels, from beginner (A1) to advanced (C1), including intermediate levels (B1 and B2) according to the CEFR scale.
| Level | Main Objective |
| A1 | Discover the language and communicate simply. |
| A2 | Exchange in everyday situations. |
| B1 | Gain autonomy and express an opinion. |
| B2 | Speak fluently and argue clearly. |
| C1 | Master French with accuracy and naturalness. |
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Discover our corporate brochure, which explains how our courses work, presents our pricing, and provides all the contacts you need to get in touch. Click here.
How to finance French training?
The professional training courses offered by the Alliance Française de Lyon can be funded by OPCOs (Skills Operators).
Our teams assist you in the implementation of the language training plan and in the funding request with your OPCO. This support ensures a simple and efficient process to include the training in your company budget.
Why choose the Alliance Française de Lyon for your company?
Choosing the Alliance Française de Lyon ensures your employees receive high-quality French training, recognized internationally. We guarantee:
- The development of a training plan tailored to your company’s needs
- Monthly attendance monitoring
- Continuous pedagogical support
- A training certificate at the end of the program
- Personalized recommendations to continue learning
At the Alliance Française de Lyon, learning French is primarily a cultural immersion and a human experience. Our teachers are all qualified FLE experts (Master 2 in French as a Foreign Language), using a communicative and action-based method. From day one, learners are encouraged to speak and interact to progress naturally in French.
Courses use the textbooks Défi actuel (A1-A2) and Défi (B1-B2), available in a hybrid edition with videos, tutorials, and pronunciation exercises. The Apolearn platform centralizes materials, exercises, and videos for a complete and interactive experience.
Which certificates at the end of training?
The Alliance Française de Lyon is a Qualiopi-certified organization, recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and the Ministry of National Education.
At the end of the courses, each employee receives a professional training certificate. Depending on the level reached, it is also possible to take an official certification:
- DELF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française)
- DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française)
- TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français)
These diplomas highlight the level of French in the job market and provide a real proof of linguistic competence for your company.