Bonjour!
Are you an expatriate living in Geneva and looking to extend your permit or become Swiss?
At French via Skype we offer personalised FIDE courses guaranteeing you 100% success!
Fide courses in Geneva
The Swiss government requires that expatriates living in Geneva or French-speaking Switzerland demonstrate a certain proficiency in the French language via the FIDE French test as part of the permit application or renewal process as well as for a naturalization application.
At French via Skype, we specialize in your preparation for the FIDE French test, ensuring you have the language skills needed to pass your application.
FIDE courses in Geneva, what are the different language levels ?
The language levels of the FIDE test are defined in relation to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The exam assesses the first three levels A1, A2 and B1.
For the chosen level, FIDE test examinee must be able to:
For elementary use of language A1
- To make you understand in personal living context, e.g. at work or in children’s school in a simple way, if the person you are talking to speaks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help if necessary.
- Introduce yourself and others with simple words.
- Give short, simple answers to questions about yourself, e.g. where you live, work, and your children.
- Put forth your own concerns, e.g. in living environment or when shopping.
For elementary use of language A2
- Understand simple questions and messages associated with important areas of life, e.g. questions and information about school, education, work, health or living situation.
- Express yourself in a simple way, during routine situations, e.g. in a government office or other public institution requiring a direct exchange of information.
- Describe your origins, education and work experience in simple words and report on personal experiences.
For independent use of language B1
- Understand important information from school, employer, landlord or public authority if a clear standard language is used and familiar topics are being discussed.
- Cope with the majority of situations in everyday live, at work or in public places.
- Express yourself simply and coherently about familiar topics, personal interests and experiences.
- Share you own opinions, goals, hopes or wishes and substantiate or explain these briefly.
FIDE courses in Geneva with our Fide tutor
At French via Skype, our French tutor is a native French with international experience with more than 15 years’ experience teaching French in Europe and has had the opportunity to accompany many expatriates living in Switzerland in order to best support them in their learning of French.
Certified in FLE (French as a Foreign Language), our French tutor has great expertise in the different levels of French required and will be able to guide you throughout your learning of the language so that your level meets the specific expectations of the FIDE test knowing exactly what the difficulties may be for candidates preparing for exams of this type.
Since 2019, when the FIDE test was introduced, our French tutor is pleased to support many expatriates so that they succeed their application of Swiss permit or naturalization.
Below are some testimonials from students who have taken our Fide courses in Geneva.
“ Laure helped me prepare for my Fide exam in a very short time (5 weeks). I knew that this exam was coming up and that I had no choice but to take it, so I contacted her although I was not very motivated. Laure showed great patience and I immediately felt that she knew my profile well. She was able to motivate and encourage me while giving me hope that I would be able to pass this exam. Her method is based on simulation of a real exam situation, with real exam questions. She shared various useful tools to help prepare for the specific levels (A1 and A2). Laure not only helped me take the exam but she also makes sure that you apply the language in your daily life. Laure constantly supported me and I can never thank her enough for all the efforts she made to help me. I definitely recommend Laure to anyone who needs to take the Fide, and wish to learn in a supportive, positive environment.“
Alban Pilanevic
Consultant - Geneva
" I signed up for Fide thinking it was going to be pretty easy, having lived in Geneva for a few years now. The exam was scheduled in 6 weeks, I figured I had time. But I quickly realized that the exam was actually more complicated than I thought because I lacked a lot of vocabulary for some of the themes, particularly for health, I realized that I always communicated in English even outside the office. So I contacted Laure and we methodically reviewed each theme for levels A1 and A2. Laure was very encouraging and showed great patience and kindness. Her classes were engaging and interesting, with targeted resources to practice written production, oral production in particular with role plays that I dreaded so much. After 5 sessions, I felt prepared and much more confident than when I registered for the exam.With Laure, I passed the Fide test. "
Jeffe William
Project Manager - Geneva
“ I undertook 3 months of lessons to prior my FIDE test with Laure and was amazed by how much my French improved over this time. From A1 level that I had more or less acquired with an app, I had to reach B1 for the test. I owe a great deal of gratitude to Laure without her focused preparation, insightful guidance, and structured lessons, I would not have done nearly as well with fide without her. Even after the test, I am continuing my lessons with Laure, I enjoy them so much, and I am so delighted to now be able to get by in French in any daily situation.I highly recommend her expertise to anyone aiming to pass the French FIDE test and to anyone interested in learning French regardless of their skill level. Merci beaucoup! ”
Roxana T
Supply chain officer - Geneva
FIDE courses in Geneva with French via Skype, how does it work?
At French via Skype, we offer private FIDE test preparation courses from level A1 to level B1.
Our FIDE test preparation lessons are delivered online via Skype, Zoom or Teams or on the platform of your choice covering all aspects of the French language in order to best support you in your objectives, whether it is applying for a residence permit or to obtain Swiss naturalization
Our language teaching is personalised, tailored to your specific needs and pace allowing you to achieve your goals more effectively than in a group or classroom setting.
- We will design a personalised study plan for you, based on your specific needs and your language level.
- We offer an effective preparation with tailored learning materials.
- During the course, we will work on written comprehension, written production and develop vocabulary and key expressions of the themes covered in the exam.
- For homework, we will assign you work to practice comprehension and written production as well as grammar exercises and vocabulary to learn if necessary. The assignments will then be prepared and reviewed by your tutor.
- We offer you great planning flexibility. Our French tutor is available all year, during the holidays and after work hours.
At French via Skype, we specialize in preparation for the French FIDE test, you can certify your French language level well-equipped and with complete confidence.
If you would like to discuss your needs with us, we will be pleased to develop a teaching plan for you.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you would like to sign up for lessons.
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