Your time is valuable. Your professional success in Canada depends on effective communication.
At Berlitz, we specialize in business French courses designed for professionals who need results quickly. Following a specific needs analysis, our customized programs deliver the practical skills you need to excel in the Canadian workplace.
Whether you're preparing for a promotion, managing bilingual teams, or expanding into Quebec markets, we help you communicate with confidence and cultural awareness.
To accelerate your career, discover all the professional language training courses offered by Berlitz.
Why is Business French Essential in Canada?
Bilingualism isn't just a benefit—it's a powerful asset.
Improving your French for the workplace in Canada opens doors to better opportunities, allows you to negotiate confidently in Quebec, and positions you as an effective leader nationally and globally.
In today's competitive market, professionals who can operate seamlessly in both official languages command higher salaries, access more senior roles, and build stronger relationships across diverse teams.
Professional French Training Formats Designed for Your Schedule
After a comprehensive needs analysis interview and placement test, we recommend the ideal format to match your learning pace, professional goals, and schedule constraints.
Our business language training is flexible for employees—learn during set hours without interfering with your existing workload.
Business French Course Options
Total Immersion: Achieve Fluency in Record Time
Intensive, customized one-on-one training designed for rapid, focused progress.
Perfect for executives relocating to Quebec, professionals with urgent business needs, or anyone requiring the fastest path to business French fluency. Full-day immersion programs combine language training with cultural competency development.
Ideal for: Senior executives, professionals preparing for critical negotiations, employees moving to bilingual roles.
If you wish to improve your professional English language skills, also check out our business English courses.
Business Skills Modules for Real-World Success
Our business communication skills training focuses on high-impact scenarios you face daily in the Canadian workplace.
Meetings and High-Impact Presentations
- Lead bilingual meetings with confidence.
- Present complex information clearly to Francophone stakeholders.
- Facilitate discussions, manage questions, and drive decisions in professional French.
- Master the structure, vocabulary, and cultural nuances of business presentations in Quebec's corporate environment.
Negotiation and Sales Tactics
- Close deals in French.
- Negotiate contracts with Quebec-based clients and partners.
- Build rapport and trust through culturally appropriate communication.
- Learn the specific language of persuasion, objection handling, and relationship-building that drives business success in French Canada.
Professional Writing and Email Communication
- Draft emails, proposals, reports, and contracts in professional French with the appropriate register and tone.
- Avoid common anglicisms and errors that undermine credibility.
- Write clearly, persuasively, and in a way that sounds natural to Francophone readers.
Business Small Talk and Networking
- Navigate social business situations, industry events, and networking opportunities with ease.
- Build relationships beyond formal meetings through the conversational skills and cultural awareness that open doors in Quebec's business community.
Additional Business Language Services
Cultural Navigator: Master Cross-Cultural Communication
Understanding language is only half the equation. Our Cultural Navigator platform provides:
- Cultural Orientations Indicator (COI): Industry-leading assessment of your cultural preferences and work style
- Personalized strategies for navigating cultural differences in Canadian business contexts
- Over 100 country guides for global business operations
- Interactive activities designed by international experts
Learn how Francophone and Anglophone business cultures differ in communication styles, decision-making approaches, and professional expectations.
Language Testing and Assessment
Validate employee French proficiency with comprehensive language testing services:
- Available in 40+ languages, delivered online or by phone
- Results within 2 business days
- Multiple test formats: SOPI (oral proficiency), WPE-CS (writing), BTSS (speaking skills), BTLR (listening/reading)
- Preparation for recognized certificates: TEF, DELF, and other French proficiency exams
Perfect for HR teams assessing candidates or validating current employee skills for compliance and role placement.
SLE Preparation for Federal Government
Preparing for the Second Language Evaluation (SLE) for federal government positions?
With over 50 years of experience training federal employees, Berlitz Canada is the number one SLE preparation resource.
Our SLE preparation includes:
- Comprehensive training for Test of Oral Proficiency, Written Expression, and Reading Comprehension
- Mock tests simulating real SLE exam conditions
- Customized training plans targeting your specific level requirements (A, B, or C)
- Experienced instructors who understand Public Service Commission requirements
- Flexible delivery: Face-to-face, online, or blended programs
We have helped thousands of federal government employees across Canada meet and exceed required proficiency levels.
The Berlitz Advantage: Proven Results for Business
Why Choose Berlitz for Business French Training?
The Berlitz Method
Our proven, immersive technique has been preparing professionals for real-world communication for over 140 years.
You speak French from the first lesson. No passive learning. No endless grammar drills. Just active, conversational practice in realistic business scenarios that build fluency fast.
Cultural Understanding
We combine language learning with cultural competency development—the closest experience to actually living and working in Quebec's business environment.
Understand not just what to say, but how to say it appropriately in different professional contexts.
Accelerated Results
You will improve your business French skills much faster with our intensive, interactive lesson style.
Most professionals see measurable improvement within weeks. Our focused approach ensures every minute of training directly supports your business objectives.
Flexible Scheduling That Works
Choose lesson schedules that fit your work and personal commitments.
- Early morning sessions.
- Lunch-hour lessons.
- Evening classes.
- Weekend intensives.
- Face-to-face or online.
We adapt to your calendar, not the other way around.
Business-Focused Content
Every lesson uses vocabulary, scenarios, and materials relevant to your industry and job function.
No generic textbook French. Just practical, professional language you'll use immediately in your role.
Improve Internal Communications Across Your Organization
Communication across cultures improves organizational cohesiveness and productivity.
Our corporate language training offers coaching in leadership and management, with practical tools and techniques necessary to live and work in Canada's multicultural business environment.
For organizations, we provide:
- Group training delivered on-campus or at Berlitz learning centers
- Custom programs aligned with your business goals and industry requirements
- Flexible scheduling that minimizes disruption to operations
- Progress tracking and reporting for HR and management
- Scalable solutions from individual executives to entire departments
Don't Let a Language Barrier Limit Your Professional Potential
We are ready to help you reach the level of business French you need to excel in the Canadian workplace. Whether you're targeting a specific promotion, preparing for bilingual leadership responsibilities, or investing in long-term career development, Berlitz Canada provides the structured, efficient training that busy professionals need.
For Individual Professionals
Ready to unlock career opportunities and earning potential?
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Located at learning centers across Canada with flexible online options available.
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Business French classes: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our programs may be eligible for various provincial funding programs and corporate training budgets.
Many organizations invest in language training as part of professional development initiatives. We can provide documentation needed for reimbursement or direct billing to your employer.
Contact us to explore funding options for your individual or corporate training path.
Both offer one-on-one sessions with expert instructors.
Private lessons can be delivered in-person at our centers or online, while online/phone coaching offers maximum flexibility in scheduling and location.
The methodology and quality of instruction remain consistent across all formats. The choice depends on your preference for face-to-face interaction versus the convenience of remote learning.
Most professionals notice measurable improvement within 4-6 weeks of intensive training.
The speed of progress depends on your starting level, program intensity (hours per week), and practice outside formal lessons.
Our Total Immersion program delivers the fastest results, while private lessons offer steady progress that fits busy schedules.
Yes. We prepare students for internationally recognized certifications including:
- TEF (Test d'Évaluation de Français)
- SLE (Second Language Evaluation) for federal government
Our instructors are experienced in exam formats, requirements, and strategies for success.
Absolutely. Customization is core to our approach.
After a needs analysis, we develop programs using vocabulary, scenarios, and materials specific to your industry, company culture, and business objectives.
From technical terminology to company-specific processes, we ensure training directly supports your business goals.