English Intermediate level in Wine in Paris – CLOE

The course is designed for enthusiasts and professionals who want to acquire a solid foundation in English to describe wines in detail during presentations and tastings. You will be prepared to communicate effectively in English within the wine industry. This program is also intended for those looking to pursue a career change into the wine sector.

Acquire English language skills applied to wine Learn how to present a wine, describe it, and sell it to English-speaking clients Acquire the English vocabulary needed by wine professionals: viticulture, winemaking, tasting, sales Gain confidence in addressing clients in English, both orally and in writing Learn how to explain wine labelling terms Describe a wine in English Full English immersive format Suitable for participants with an advanced level of English (B2–C2) The training is designed to develop your oral and written language skills, specifically to: Identify and use context-appropriate vocabulary Use the main grammatical structures needed to build coherent sentences of varying complexity Understand a short text and grasp its overall meaning as well as specific details Understand a statement, instructions, or an interlocutor’s questions Communicate in social-professional, professional, or activity-specific situations using appropriate expressions Engage in a discussion on a professional topic

The intermediate level in wine training includes 30 hours of study, including 18 hours of classroom lessons, taught by certified trainers. Your teaching materials will be given to you when you register, to allow you to prepare for your session. You will find the essential points covered during the training, as well as tasting grids and self-assessment exercises. Personal preparation work is estimated at 12 hours. Your CLOE test in English specialising in wines and spirits takes place online and must be taken within two months of the end of your training.

CLOE test: Taking the CLOE Certification is mandatory at the end of the training. It lasts a total of one hour online. By registering, you agree to complete both parts of the assessment: First part (online with asynchronous monitoring): You will answer an adaptive questionnaire of 50 questions aimed at measuring your ability to: Identify and use common or professional vocabulary adapted to the context, Master the main grammatical structures necessary to construct coherent sentences of varying complexity, Identify and use expressions from everyday or professional life, Understand a short text and extract its overall meaning and specific details. Understand a statement, instructions or questions from a speaker speaking the target language. Second part (oral interview by videoconference): By appointment, this assessment includes a dialogue, one or more professional scenarios, and a discussion around a professional theme or specific to your field of activity. This interview measures your ability to: Use current or professional vocabulary adapted to the communication situation, Master the main grammatical structures necessary to construct coherent sentences of varying complexity, Communicate naturally orally, Make yourself understood with clear pronunciation, Develop interaction and dialogue. Obtaining the certificate: To obtain the certificate, level A2 is required, but a higher objective can be set depending on your professional project.

You must be 18 years old on the day of training. Registrations close 10 working days before the start date of the session or as soon as the maximum capacity of the session is reached. It is important to allocate 12 hours of personal work before starting the training. Each session accommodates 10 participants maximum. A B2-C2 level in English is recommended to follow our English training courses. All our training courses are open to people with disabilities. If you have a disability or require special adaptations falling within our scope, contact us at [email protected]. We will study the best possible solution together. By registering you acknowledge having read and accepted our general conditions of sale and our internal regulations.

Participants gave an overall satisfaction rating of 5/5 in 2024.

CLOE certifications are developed within the CCI (Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and recognized by the French State within the framework of the "Registre Spécifique": CLOE English RS6435 certification. CLOE German RS6436 certification. CLOE Spanish RS6437 certification. CLOE FLE RS6438 certification. CLOE Italian RS6439 certification.