The French Language Training Incentive Program is broken into three initiatives;
• Progressive monetary incentives for employees to complete courses at various levels;
• A maintenance program (with monetary incentive) for French speaking employees at an advanced level;
• Active Offer Training program (coming soon)
A complete breakdown of the program, including how to register, is available on our website under French Language Training Incentive Program.
If you have any questions, please email frenchlanguagetraining@gov.pe.ca
Virtual Courses via Zoom
Further information and course descriptions are available on UPEI’s webpage: French for Government of PEI Employees | University of Prince Edward Island (upei.ca)
Unsure of what course you should register for? Please visit UPEI French Level Placement - Self-Assessment
If you have any questions, please email frenchlanguagetraining@gov.pe.ca
We are in the planning stages for the next term. Stay tuned for future learning opportunities.
French Language Training Half-Day Workshops - all workshops will be in person
Stay tuned for future learning opportunities.
Course descriptions and times are available on our webpage: French Language Training Half-Day Workshops
If you have any questions, please email frenchlanguagetraining@gov.pe.ca
UPEI also leads virtual conversation groups for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels that offer a great opportunity to practice your French, exchange with colleagues and ask questions in an informal setting. They don’t require a registration or regular commitment and you can join any time of the week depending on your schedule. If you are interested, please communicate with frenchlanguagetraining@gov.pe.ca. For technical support, please email pdp@upei.ca
Sessions last between 30 and 45 minutes.
Sessions will resume soon. Stay tuned for future learning opportunities.
The Public Service Commission is offering you the opportunity to learn French with the Babbel online app.
Employing the latest didactic research, Babbel gives you skills to use right away, enabling learners to immerse themselves in a new language. This method of learning through conversation also teaches vocabulary actively and passively. Babbel guides your brain to connect the dots by passively learning new information based on the dialogue's context. This empowers you to actively use passively learned words, giving you the confidence to start talking right away.
You can use Babbel on your computer, tablet, or smartphone and pick up where you left off on a different device - your progress will be synced automatically!
The number of subscriptions is limited and paid for as long as you maintain an average of 60 minutes of usage weekly.
If you are interested, please communicate with frenchlanguagetraining@gov.pe.ca with your employee ID and department name.
Topics Offered:
Verb Form and Vocabulary Acquisition Exercises
As a participant, you will review common verb forms, increase your vocabulary, and be prompted to practice your French pronunciation.
Topics include:
- using verbs formed with the past participle
- understanding designations and professional titles
- using adverbs ending in "ment"
- building vocabulary
- applying knowledge through practice drills
Interactive Grammar Modules
As a participant, you will learn to strengthen your reading and writing skills and improve the quality of the written material you produce in French.
Topics Include:
- verbs
- pronouns
- possessives and demonstratives
- indirect speech
- complex sentences
Master Key Competencies in Oral and Reading Comprehension
As a participant, you will review the theory behind different language functions, and use practical, theory-based exercises to apply your advanced French language skills in common workplace situations.
Topics Include:
- convincing others
- comparing and summarizing ideas
- advising others and sharing opinions
- articulating a hypothesis
- explaining cause and effect
Vocabulary Consolidation: Four Professional Communication Topics
As a participant, you will put your knowledge of French vocabulary to the test by completing suggested practice activities at the end of each topic.
Topics Include:
- project management
- performance at work
- client service
- values and ethics
How do I Complete the French Language Moodle Training?
For staff with an existing Moodle account, use your credentials to login. For new users, please follow the steps below to self-register for the French Language Moodle Training:
1. Follow the link which will direct you to PEI government Moodle website: https://moodle.gov.pe.ca/moodle/login/index.php.
2. Create your Moodle user account using your PEI government or Health PEI issued email address.
3. You will receive a confirmation email asking you to authenticate the registration details.
4. Complete your profile during the enrollment process.
5. Respond to the webinar course content at your own pace.
What if I Can’t Login to My Moodle Account?
If you are experiencing technical issues logging into your Moodle account, check and ensure Cookies are enabled on your browser. If after enabling your cookies the problem persists, call (902) 620-3600 or email the Service Centre (servicecentre@gov.pe.ca) for assistance.
Length: Half day session
Audience: All employees
Upcoming Sessions: More sessions TBA
Workshop Description:
In this interactive workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn about yourself and others by learning about personality type preferences that affect behaviour and communication at work and in your personal relationships.
Objectives
• Understand your unique personality
• Learn how different personality preferences affect relationships
• Learn different inter-personal communication techniques
Applications in the Workplace
• Improved decision making
• Improved communication with your work colleagues and clients
• Improved team effectiveness
Description de l'atelier :
Dans cet atelier interactif, vous aurez l'occasion d'apprendre à vous connaître et à connaître les autres en découvrant les préférences associées aux types de personnalité qui affectent le comportement et la communication au travail et dans vos relations personnelles.
Objectifs
• Comprendre votre propre personnalité
• Apprendre comment les préférences associées aux types de personnalités affectent les relations
• Apprendre différentes techniques de communication interpersonnelle)
Application dans le milieu de travail
• Amélioration de la prise de decisions
• Amélioration de la communication avec vos collègues et vos clients
• Amélioration de l’efficacité d’équipe