Links
RESOURCES
Concordia's Department of French Studies offers a number of services to help students improve their French language skills or simply to become familiar with the written and spoke language.
Les midis francophones
"Bring your lunch and speak French"
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
12pm - 1pm
LB-628
All levels welcome
Language Consultation
LB-628
Monday & Thursday from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesdays from 10:30am - 12pm and 1:30 - 4:30pm
Fridays from 10:30am - 12pm
French Cinema
Hours of service are vaild from January 21 0 April 11, 2008. All activities are cancelled the week of February 18th.
YES Montreal - Intensive French for Job Seekers
4-week course: Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30am-12:30pm
Session 3: Mar 25 - Apr 18
Session 4: Apr 29 - May 23
This intensive 4-week course is specifically designed for students with a basic knowledge of the French language. Emphasis will be placed on improving conversational skills in a business context while focusing on grammar and vocabulary. Participants will also have an oppurtunity to work on their cover letter and to participate in mock interviews.
Participants must pre-register. Call 514.878.9788.
Minimum of 10 participants required per course.
Cancellations must be received two business days prior to the start of the FIRST workshop in the series. www.yesmontreal.com
DICTIONARIES & GLOSSARIES
Le grand dictionnaire terminologique (Office Québécois de la Langue Française)
This is a key French-English dictionary of business, industrial, scientific and general vocabulary used in Quebec. http://www.olf.gouv.qc.ca/ressources/gdt.html
Business English-French / French-English Glossary http://www.e-anglais.com/ressources/glossary.html
Dictionary of synonyms (in French) http://www.dictionnaire-synonymes.com/
List of general and specialized online dictionaries http://www.yourdictionary.com/languages/romance.html
French dictionary of IT and Internet http://www.dicofr.com/
GRAMMAR GUIDES
French Grammar Central (in English) http://globegate.utm.edu/french/globegate_mirror/gramm.html
Basic Grammar Help (in English) http://www.geocities.com/sohlhaut/FGHOnline.html
Grammar guide (in French) http://grammaire.reverso.net/
Executive positions now open!
The following executive positions are open from April 09. President Give the organization its direction, raise funds and build strategic relationships with key individuals and groups. VP-Programs Coordinate French classes and workshops and hire instructors. VP-Marketing Raise awareness for and communicate the value of the JMSB-FC's activities, market its products and increase sales.*must be bilingual* VP-Finance Budget for the organisation's activities and raise funds with the help of the President. Web Specialist Work closely with the VP-Marketing to enhance and update the website. Knowledge of the Drupal content mgt system is an asset. This is your chance to leave your mark and truly make a difference at JMSB! To apply, send an email to info@frenchcoach.org, with the title of the position of interest in the Subject line. Your email should answer the following questions: -Why you are interested in the JMSB French Coach -What you think you can bring to this organization, based on your background, skills, and personality We are looking forward to meeting you!
