At BTL, specialized language school for professionals, we are seeing a growing demand for literacy courses in French as a mother tongue, This is particularly true in the context of employment, career development and business needs.
Numerous adults with literacy difficulties, sometimes in spite of solid professional experience, find themselves held back in their professional integration or advancement by a insufficient command of French reading and writing skills.
For companies, these gaps can pose difficulties in terms of security, internal communication, or compliance with regulatory requirements.
The professional literacy courses that we offer are therefore primarily designed to meet these concrete challenges, with an approach adapted to the work context: filling in a form, reading an instruction, understanding instructions, writing a simple e-mail, etc.
French as a mother tongue training: two approaches at BTL
BTL offers two types of French language training for adults, depending on your needs:
- Literacy training for people with reading and writing difficulties (illiteracy). We can help you acquire the essential French skills.
- Further training in French as a mother tongue (FLM) for native speakers wishing to learn the language improve written and spoken French (spelling, grammar, professional expression).
Our qualified trainers adapt each FLM literacy courses to your profile and objectives. Courses available at Paris and videoconferencing throughout France.
Whether you are an employee or a corporate training manager :
Adult French literacy training
Literacy is basic training in French for adults who do not have access to reading and writing. At BTL, our literacy training courses are designed to enable everyone to develop essential skills: reading, writing, understanding and communicating in everyday French.
What does literacy training for French speakers involve?
The program is based on an in-depth audit of the learner's needs.
Each French as a mother tongue training course is led by a teacher who is qualified to teach your mother tongue, which is experienced in literacy. He adapts the training content to the identified objectives.
Visit full program can understand:
- letter and sound identification,
- learning grammar and spelling,
- understanding written texts.
L'theoretical learning is always accompanied by’practical exercises to validate and reinforce these skills.
We can also cover topics such as
- general culture,
- literature,
- oral expression.
to provide a global approach to literacy.
Who are the target groups for literacy courses in French as a mother tongue?
Literacy training courses are designed for people with little or no command of reading and writing sometimes do basic calculations in a given language.
Our literacy classes are aimed at :
- adults suffering from illiteracy (having attended school but lost their basic skills)
- illiterate people (who have never learned to read or write)
- native speakers of French wishing to improve their command of the written language
- French speakers needing a refresher course in French
This may involve :
- employees undergoing retraining,
- job seekers,
- workers whose access to education has been disrupted, and who need to learn to read and write in order to do their jobs better
- other profiles (the elderly, refugees, or any adult with very little schooling), but most often with a view to socio-professional integration.
The aim is clear: to support employers in giving everyone the keys to greater autonomy and performance at work.
Each literacy course is tailored to the learner's level and objectives.
Perfecting French as a mother tongue
After successful literacy training or for native speakers wishing to progress, the perfecting French as a mother tongue (FLM) consolidates and enhances acquired skills.
Customized FLM 100 % training
Whether it's for personal or professional reasons, many French speakers choose to invest in the French market.’to improve their language skills.
Our refresher courses in French as a mother tongue are designed for native speakers who want to improve their basic knowledge of :
- Reading,
- Mastery of French spelling and grammar,
- Written expression and clarity, particularly for professional documents (letters, reports, emails),
- Reading comprehension and text analysis,
- Oral expression (fluent communication and public speaking).
As with all BTL training, the’initial personalized evaluation is essential to identify strengths, areas for improvement and linguistic objectives, and to anchor the training in the reality of the learner's professional life.
Secondly, each literacy course is tailored to the learner's level and objectives.
Improve your written French or perfect your command of spoken French
It evolves with each session, according to the progress observed, the pace of learning and the priorities that emerge along the way.
The content varies between :
- interactive exercises,
- discussions on a variety of topics,
- analysis of texts from everyday social and professional life,
- real-life situations to reinforce learning.
Often, a special attention to written French is at the heart of the program.
Thanks to a communicative teaching The results are quickly visible and directly applicable to the workplace.
How does a BTL literacy or FLM course work?
Our courses in literacy and French as a mother tongue follow a structured and personalized path:
- Individualized language assessment We assess your current level of French (reading, writing, comprehension, expression) to identify your specific needs in terms of literacy or further training.
- Customized training program Based on your assessment, we design a literacy or advanced training program tailored to your professional and personal goals.
- Dedicated trainer and regular follow-up : You benefit from a qualified trainer who monitors your progress in literacy or advanced training, either face-to-face, by videoconference or in hybrid format.
- Assessment and certification : At the end of your training, an assessment measures your progress and validates the skills you have acquired.
Whether you're taking a beginner's literacy course or an advanced course in FML, our approach ensures that you progress at your own pace.
Choose a proven partner for quality and flexibility
Since 1983, BTL has been working alongside companies and public bodies of all sizes to make language training simpler and more effective.
Certified ISO 9001 and Qualiopi, BTL also holds the Qualité FLE label.
Our customers can rely on a dedicated contact person and a structured follow-up system. Our learners are taught by a dedicated trainer supported by an entire expert team of teachers.
Whether it's face-to-face, videoconference or hybrid format, our support remains flexible and focused on efficiency:
- measurable progress,
- regular returns,
- ongoing adaptation of content...
Our objective is clear: to help you gain in impact, confidence and autonomy, with a real return on investment for you or your company.
Whether you're a training manager or an individual, don't hesitate to contact us for advice, a personalized proposal or a simple quote. We'll guide you towards the options best suited to your objectives, constraints and budget.
Our priority is to offer you effective training in advanced French, with the best possible return on investment.
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