We understand the importance of speaking skills when it comes to communicating with natives on an everyday basis and creating bonds. Being able to speak a foreign language is what most people strive for: being understood and understanding what natives say to them. So, what can a French grammar and writing workshop do for you?
As important as speaking is, how do you form a sentence if you don’t know the grammar? How do you fill out your taxe de séjour form if you don’t know how to spell the words you already know how to say?
ACCORD Paris French language school not only offers oral communication courses but also French courses focusing on grammar and writing with dedicated afternoon lessons offering students the full French course D package. Let’s find out more…
French grammar: more than just mastering the subjunctive
Grammar forms the building blocks of any language. You can’t string a sentence together without grammar, whether you’re speaking it or writing it. What makes French grammar that bit trickier for non-natives are things like grammatical gender (all nouns being masculine or feminine), word agreement (compare il est allé to elle est allée) and verb conjugations (just take one of the most-used verbs in the French language: être). Understanding the differences between French grammar and your native language’s grammar is what will help you stop translating from your language into grammar and start “thinking” in French. A good grasp of French grammar will take you to natural-sounding fluency where you go beyond just memorising words to mastering sentence structure.
Express yourself with clarity
Getting your message across can be hard in another language. But what makes it easier is knowing how to build your sentence and structure your thoughts using grammar. It gives you the assurance that whatever you want to say will be understood clearly, with no misunderstandings or confusion. Grammatical errors are easy to pick up on among native speakers, so it can be undermining and off-putting when you mix up your word order or use the wrong conjugation in front of them.
A French grammar workshop, like the one at ACCORD French language school in Paris, takes students on a deep dive into an almighty aspect of the language to give you the confidence you need that you can put a stop to any easy-to-avoid mistakes and focus on getting your message across. Mastering grammar in any language takes time and effort, but in the right environment and with the right people around you, it’s very achievable!
Can we get it in writing?
What makes written French so fascinating is that it’s pure French: you can’t just write je sais pas, you have to keep hold of your ne… pas. Another thing that’s interesting is that there are some words you will only find in formal writing, such as nonobstant instead of malgré, opening up the doors to new vocabulary (just don’t try slipping them into conversation…). French is an official language for several international organisations and governments, so if you work in or hope to have a career in diplomacy, French writing skills are absolutely essential. Strong writing skills in French can also open you up to career opportunities of all kinds: customer service, sales accounts, client leads and so much more. But perfecting your writing skills is more than just about your future prospects: writing in any language boosts memory and retention, so just imagine what it can do for your French. It also builds your vocabulary, improves your grammar and helps you achieve fluency far faster. The workshop at ACCORD French language school in Paris teaches you to write in all kinds of styles (formal business emails to laidback blogs) so you can really put your pen to the test!
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