FRENCH TRAINING PROGRAMS

We French Training

Programs ›› Designed for different goals, levels, and real-world uses of French.

We French Language Training Programs

Workplace Communication

From daily team interactions to cross-departmental coordination — build the French fluency needed to communicate clearly and confidently across your organization in France, Canada, Belgium, and the wider Francophone world.

Workplace Communication
Business Communication

Client meetings, negotiations, proposals, and partner engagement — develop the professional French needed to build trust and drive business outcomes in Francophone markets worldwide.

Business Communication
Exam Preparation

Targeted preparation for DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF, and other qualifications — build both test-taking ability and the real-world French that underpins it.

Exam Preparation
Three pillars. One program.

All French language training at We is structured around these three pillars.
Together, they cover the full range of French proficiency needed to succeed in today's Francophone-engaged workplace.

French built for the work your people actually do

The French required in today's Francophone-engaged workplace goes far beyond textbook conjugations. It includes the ability to build relationships internally, engage clients and partners externally, and navigate the cultural nuance that defines how business gets done across France, Canada, Belgium, and Francophone Africa. We Languages designs French training around the real communication demands of each role — so that what is learned connects directly to performance on the job.

Each program is structured around a baseline of 12 lessons per term, with options to extend up to 36 lessons for sustained development. Whether deployed for individual contributors, team cohorts, or leadership, training is calibrated to the CEFR level and professional purpose that matter most.


Individual Training & Group Training

Individual Training

One-on-one training designed around the specific role, responsibilities, and communication gaps of each participant. Sessions focus on the scenarios that matter most — whether that's client-facing interactions, internal leadership communication, or cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal for managers, key accounts, high-potential talent, or anyone whose English directly impacts business outcomes. Training is calibrated to the individual's current level and professional context, delivering measurable improvement in the areas that count.

Individual Training
Sessions Points Use Cases
12 L 24 pt (40 min/session)
36 pt (60 min/session)
Client-facing communication skills
Leadership & managerial English
Presentation & negotiation
Onboarding support for international hires
Exam preparation (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS)
Targeted gap-closing
24 L 48 pt (40 min/session)
72 pt (60 min/session)
36 L 72 pt (40 min/session)
108 pt (60 min/session)

Group Training

Team-based training designed around shared communication goals, department needs, or organizational English proficiency targets. Group sessions build alignment across teams while developing practical English skills in a collaborative setting.

Programs can be structured around any of the three pillars — Workplace Communication, Business Communication, or Exam Preparation — and are calibrated to the group's level and operational context. Consistent team development drives measurable improvement in cross-functional and external communication.

Group Training
Sessions Points Program Structure
12 L 12 pt (60 min/session)
24 pt (90 min/session)
Three-pillar framework:

Workplace Communication
Business Communication
Exam Preparation

Configurable by team level, purpose, and operational context
24 L 24 pt (60 min/session)
48 pt (90 min/session)
36 L 36 pt (60 min/session)
72 pt (90 min/session)

Workplace Communication Program

Workplace Communication

Build the French fluency that keeps teams aligned, informed, and moving — across departments, locations, and time zones in Francophone-connected organizations.

Strengthen internal French communication from the ground up

From daily check-ins and handovers to cross-departmental coordination with French-speaking colleagues, participants develop the French operational fluency needed to keep workflows running smoothly and reduce costly miscommunication.

Reduce misalignment and improve execution speed

Requests, confirmations, updates, escalations — the French expressions that drive accurate, timely internal communication are trained systematically, so that nothing gets lost in translation.

Progressive development that connects directly to the job

Each level is designed with the learner's current CEFR stage and day-to-day role in mind. From foundational French expressions to sophisticated workplace discourse, skills build in a way that participants can apply immediately.

Configurable by role, team, and communication need

The French demands of a frontline team differ from those of a regional manager overseeing Francophone territories or a cross-border HR partner. Training is designed around what each role actually requires — not a generic curriculum.

Each level program is structured as a 12-lesson term (24 points) and can be extended up to 36 lessons (72 points) in progressive terms.

Program Structure

From onboarding new hires to developing team leads — French that keeps your organization communicating clearly across Francophone-facing operations.

[Foundation Program]

Core French expressions for introductions, requests, and basic coordination

Can handle basic greetings, self-introductions, requests, and confirmations in French
Can respond to simple interactions with French-speaking colleagues and supervisors
Can manage routine scheduling and everyday workplace exchanges in French
Can convey essential information briefly and clearly in French in familiar work contexts
[Basic Operational Program]

Day-to-day team coordination and internal French communication

Can explain situations, make requests, apologize, and consult colleagues in French as appropriate to context
Can describe preparations, procedures, and schedules in French in a way colleagues can follow
Can organize and share updates about workplace events and developments in French
Can read the intent behind a French message and respond appropriately
[Intermediate Operational Program]

Reporting, explaining, consulting, and sharing across teams in French

Can report, update, and consult in French more naturally and accurately
Can explain thinking in French in a structured, logical way, including reasons and context
Can engage in French meetings and coordination conversations that take others' input into account
Can use French expressions that build trust and credibility within the organization
[Advanced Operational Program]

Internal alignment, complex explanation, and shared understanding in French

Can articulate complex situations and issues in French by organizing key points clearly
Can navigate differences in understanding and reach alignment constructively in French
Can express opinions in French on workplace and organizational issues with clear reasoning
Can expand the range of French expressions available for sophisticated internal communication
[Professional Program]

Advanced internal French, trust-building, and cross-cultural collaboration

Can communicate in French across a wide range of workplace topics, adapting appropriately to Francophone audience and context
Can handle alignment, knowledge-sharing, and improvement proposals in French at a high level of fluency
Can build trust and work effectively with colleagues and cross-functional partners through French
Can put cross-cultural awareness — particularly Francophone-context sensitivity — into practice in everyday internal French communication

Business Communication Program

Business Communication

Develop the French needed to build client relationships, lead negotiations, and move deals and partnerships forward with confidence in Francophone markets worldwide.

Build professional French for client and vendor-facing roles

Meetings, proposals, status updates, and negotiations — participants develop the French fluency needed to represent their organization professionally and drive outcomes with French-speaking clients and partners.

Communicate in ways that build credibility and trust

Effective business French goes beyond correct grammar and vocabulary. It means reading the room, navigating the directness and formality registers that define French professional culture, and expressing ideas in ways that strengthen — not compromise — the relationship. These skills are developed in realistic Francophone business scenarios.

Sharpen the clarity and precision needed to close and advance

Explaining, confirming, aligning, and following up — each of these moves matters in Francophone-market communication. Training builds the French fluency to handle them accurately and efficiently, so business moves forward.

Designed for the role, not just the level

An account manager working with French suppliers, a business development director entering the French or Canadian market, and a procurement specialist managing Francophone vendors all have different French demands. Programs are designed around what each position actually requires.

Each level program is structured as a 12-lesson term (24 points) and can be extended up to 36 lessons (72 points) in progressive terms.

Program Structure

From first contact to long-term partnership — French built for the full arc of Francophone-facing business communication.

[Foundation Program]

Core French expressions for professional introductions and client interaction

Can handle basic greetings, self-introductions, requests, and confirmations professionally in French
Can respond to French-speaking clients and counterparts with appropriate politeness and clarity
Can manage routine scheduling and simple coordination with French-speaking external parties
Can communicate essential information clearly in French in common client-facing situations
[Basic Operational Program]

Foundational business French for client and vendor interaction

Can explain situations, make requests, apologize, and consult in French as appropriate to a Francophone business context
Can describe proposals, timelines, and next steps in French in a clear and professional manner
Can organize and share updates from French-speaking client or vendor interactions
Can read intent and respond constructively in Francophone-market business exchanges
[Intermediate Operational Program]

Explaining, aligning, and building trust in external French relationships

Can report, communicate, and consult in French with greater naturalness and precision
Can present reasoning in French in a structured, credible way — including background and rationale
Can engage in French meetings and negotiations that take the counterpart's position into account
Can use French expressions that build trust and professional credibility externally
[Advanced Operational Program]

Proposals, negotiation, and agreement-building in French

Can articulate complex issues and positions in French, organizing key points for French-speaking external audiences
Can navigate differences in perspective or interest in French and work toward constructive outcomes
Can present proposals and recommendations in French with clear, well-structured reasoning
Can expand the range of French available for sophisticated Francophone-market business engagement
[Professional Program]

High-level business French, relationship-building, and cross-cultural collaboration

Can communicate in French across a wide range of business topics, adapting register and approach to Francophone audience and context
Can handle negotiations, stakeholder management, and high-stakes conversations in French with confidence
Can build and maintain trust with French-speaking clients and partners through French
Can bring Francophone-specific cross-cultural awareness into external business French communication as a matter of practice

Exam Preparation Program

Exam Preparation

Grounded in real French proficiency, sharpened for test performance — and structured to make results count beyond the exam room.

Build the proficiency that scores are built on

Real-world French fluency and exam performance reinforce each other. Vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, and writing are developed as integrated skills — not isolated test items.

Use scores to make current proficiency visible

A recognized qualification such as DELF or DALF gives learners, managers, and HR teams an objective benchmark for where individuals currently stand — and a shared baseline for planning what comes next.

Create a goal structure that sustains momentum

A clear, time-bound target like a DELF level or CEFR band gives direction and motivation to French learning. Milestone-based planning ensures progress stays consistent and measurable.

Preparation calibrated to the exam that matters

DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF, and other French qualifications all have distinct formats, demands, and scoring logic. Programs are designed around the exam being taken — and the CEFR level being targeted.

Each level program is structured as a 12-lesson term (24 points) and can be extended up to 36 lessons (72 points) in progressive terms.

Program Structure

Aligned to CEFR and major French qualifications — preparation that develops real French proficiency alongside test-taking performance.

A1–A2 | Foundation

Core French comprehension and minimal operational proficiency

Can understand and use basic French greetings, introductions, and everyday expressions
Can recognize and apply high-frequency French vocabulary and sentence patterns systematically
Can follow short, simple spoken French exchanges and respond appropriately
Can handle basic instructions and routine workplace communication in French
Target: DELF A1–A2 / CEFR A1–A2 level
B1 | Basic Operational

Everyday operational French and independent communication

Can understand and produce French in everyday and simple professional contexts
Can handle basic reporting, requests, and confirmations in French
Can express ideas and information in French in one's own words at a functional level
Can identify the main point in French reading and listening tasks
Target: DELF B1 / CEFR B1 level
B2 | Intermediate Operational

Practical professional French for workplace and business contexts

Can engage with everyday business French in meetings, emails, and interactions
Can organize and deliver structured communication in French — reporting, updates, and explanation
Can synthesize information from multiple sources and communicate it clearly in French
Can follow the key content of French meetings and professional conversations
Target: DELF B2 / CEFR B2 level
C1 | Advanced Operational

High-level business French and professional effectiveness

Can process and produce French across abstract and specialized professional topics
Can deploy appropriate register and expression in French across varied Francophone business contexts
Can present, propose, and negotiate with clear, well-structured French
Can infer intent, subtext, and cultural assumptions in complex French communication
Target: DALF C1 / CEFR C1 level
C2 | Professional

Professional-level French fluency, precision, and global communication

Can communicate in French with precision and nuance across the full range of professional topics
Can handle complex negotiations, stakeholder dialogue, and high-stakes decisions in French
Can choose French language strategically — adapting to Francophone audience, cultural context, and objective
Can build relationships and represent an organization with full professional credibility in French
Target: DALF C2 / CEFR C2 level

We Method & Approach

Learner-Centered Training Design
We's Metrix system

A practical French language training platform designed around what each learner actually needs

Learner-Centered Training Design

We Languages has prioritized learner-centered training design from the very beginning. This philosophy is the foundation of our proprietary Metrix method — and it shapes every French language program we design.

The method allows us to structure French learning not around textbook progression or rote grammar drilling, but around the themes that matter most to each learner — their work, their Francophone-market context, their goals.

What we aim for is not French that stays as knowledge, but French that learners can deploy with confidence in their real working environment.

Learning French means developing the expressive capacity to actually use it — in meetings, negotiations, and relationships — on the job.

WWW Training Design — Results in Every Session

Delivering results every session — that is We's training policy. Each session is structured around three W's so that every interaction moves the learner forward.

Warm Up[Prepare for Results]
Greeting
Goals
Go Over Homeworks
<To get ready for Results>
Work-Up[Produce Results]
Presentation
Practice
Production
<To produce Results>
Wrap-Up[Retain Results]
Achievements
Affirmation
Assignments
<To retain Results>

"Warm Up" is the preparation stage — orienting the learner's attention, comprehension, and focus so they shift into English mode.

"Work Up" is where results are produced — through understanding, practice, and real use, learning becomes performance.

"Wrap Up" consolidates the session — reviewing what was covered and organizing it in a way that carries forward into the next session.

WWW Method diagram

We's WWW method is designed so that every moment of learning time translates into a result. By setting clear goals each session and achieving them step by step, small wins accumulate into measurable growth.

That accumulation sustains learner confidence and continuity — and connects directly to real-world English performance improvement.

Every session. Every result. Every step forward.

Three W's. Every session. Reliable results.

We Language Theory — "Language Diamond"

Language Diamond diagram

We Languages has continually refined its learning design so that sessions don't end at the lesson — they continue to develop the learner. The result of that process is Language Diamond: a learning design theory built to develop autonomous, self-directed French learners.

What matters is that each learner is building the French that is genuinely relevant to their own work and Francophone-facing context. When that alignment is achieved, what's learned stops being knowledge and becomes the learner's own language.

Language Diamond-based learning moves beyond pattern drilling to develop the full range of expression — opinion, emotion, fact, and values. Because content is built around learner context rather than textbook dependency, it translates directly into real communicative capability.

We Learning Structure

Language Skills[Technique]
Output:Speaking · Listening
Input:Reading · Writing
Language Elements[Components]
Text:Vocabulary · Word order
Sound:Pronunciation · Rhythm
Language Core[Essence]
Expression:Opinion · Feeling
Grounding:Fact · Values

We designs French language training for each learner, grounded in the Language Diamond framework.

Training built around each person's French language purpose.

Personal Plan sample

Learning at We begins with an assessment framework built on the Language Diamond. At the center of that framework is not just the language to be learned, but a clear view of what French each person actually needs.

Improving French at We is not about accumulating grammar rules or verb tables. It means developing the ability to express your thinking clearly in French, and turning that into practical performance in your work and professional relationships.

Designed for you. Built around your Mandarin.

A tailored French language training program — built around each learner's purpose, role, and Francophone professional context.

We French Language Training Team

Standardized training system

A Standardized Training System

We French coaches are trained practitioners certified through our proprietary PLC program. Because they operate under shared instructional principles and assessment standards, any coach can deliver consistent, quality-assured training. Progress is shared across the team, ensuring continuity and stability across every learner's French journey.

Coaches with foreign language experience

Every Coach Is a Language Learner

Every We French coach has personal experience learning a foreign language — including the challenges of register, cultural nuance, and the variety of Francophone contexts that make French uniquely rich for English speakers. They can provide explanations and feedback that genuinely account for the learner's linguistic background.

Results made visible each session

Results Made Visible Every Session

Every session is structured as a result-producing process. By defining goals clearly at the start and confirming their achievement before the session ends, French learning accumulates in a way that's visible and verifiable — building confidence and continuity, and connecting directly to real-world performance improvement.

A team built for your results.

Consistent quality, experienced French coaches, and a training system built to deliver.

Coach profiles are available on the portal.

In language learning, results aren't determined by method alone. At We, we believe that who you learn from matters just as much as how you learn.

That's why we prioritize fit — matching learners with coaches based on learning needs, area of expertise, teaching experience, and multilingual background.

Welife portal — coach profiles

On the Welife learner portal, you can browse detailed French coach profiles — making it easy to identify the right match for your learning goals and Francophone professional context.

Reviewing coach information before committing means better decisions — whether for individual learners or organization-wide programs.

Create a free account to browse coaches
Find the coach who fits you.

Browse coaches on the portal, at your own pace, on your own terms.

Welife — Learning Management Platform

A platform for managing the French learning each person needs.

Welife is an online platform for managing each learner's French training in one place — fully tailored to their individual context.

Beyond lesson booking and progress tracking, Welife handles pre-session communication with coaches, assignment review, and learning history — everything you need to run an effective program, in one place.

For individual learners, it makes it easier to sustain and build momentum. For organizations running multiple learners, it provides visibility into progress and scheduling across the whole cohort.

Welife is the foundation that keeps learning from ending at the session — and connects it to sustained, measurable results.

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Welife learning management platform
Your learning, managed.

Continuity, visibility, and results — all in one platform with Welife.

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