English Introductory level in Wine in Marseille – CLOE

The course is designed for enthusiasts and professionals who want to get an introduction in English to describe wines during presentations and tastings. You will be prepared to communicate 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 and describe wines to English-speaking clients Gain the essential English tasting vocabulary needed by wine professionals Build confidence in addressing clients in English, both orally and in writing 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, including the ability to: - Identify and use context-appropriate vocabulary - Apply key grammatical structures to build coherent sentences of varying complexity - Understand a short text and identify both the overall meaning and specific details - Understand statements, instructions, and questions from an interlocutor - Communicate effectively in socio-professional, professional, or industry-specific situations using appropriate expressions - Engage in discussions on professional topics - Communicate naturally and develop oral interaction - Make yourself understood with clear pronunciation

The introductory level in wine training includes 10 hours of lessons, taught by certified trainers. A booklet will be given to you the same day, in which you will find the essential points covered during the training, as well as tasting grids and self-assessment exercises. The personal work of reading your manual in English is estimated at 3 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 the wine training and to be fluent in French. Registrations close 2 days before the start date of the session or as soon as the maximum capacity of the session is reached. There is no preparation required for this training. Each session accommodates a maximum of 14 participants. A B2-C2 level in English is recommended to follow our English training courses. All our wine 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.