Written by Gabriela Estrada

Canada's business environment is increasingly competitive. This country is bilingual (English and French), and Canadian employers are focusing on French-speaking Hispanics who can contribute to the expansion of their businesses through proficiency in this language. In turn, French-speaking foreigners are looking to keep their jobs, earn better salaries and even gain permanent residency in Canada with this language skill. How? By improving their level of French to apply for Express Entry or Mobilité Francophone!

Today I will tell you how to use French to your advantage to work in Canada. So I invite you to read with me to the end to discover the benefits of raising the level of this language and through which programs. Let's get started!

Why is it so important to speak French to work in Canada?

For Canadian employers, having a bilingual team is a great advantage. In provinces such as Quebec, parts of Ontario, as well as New Brunswick, French is a fundamental requirement for effective communication and service delivery. In addition, many employers are looking for candidates who can interact with clients and partners in both official languages (English and French), which reinforces the importance of corporate French.

Intermediate French speakers and/or those who decide to learn French from scratch have the option to invest strategically in this language to maintain their job position and even achieve permanent residency, and later citizenship. Mastering this language will be the standard for the next two to three years in Canada. So signing up for courses and conversation clubs to raise the level is the best thing a foreigner can do now if they want to improve their status in all aspects. 

Below, I share the benefits of speaking French with a corporate focus.

Benefits of speaking French at work

French with a corporate focus 

Francophonie has enormous advantages when used with a corporate approach, resulting in the economic growth of companies with the consequent possibility of offering higher salaries, permanent jobs and professional promotions. 

In the case of Spanish speakers who live in Canada and need to do the LMIA process, renew their work permit or even improve their economic income to stay in the country without burdening the State, speaking French or raising their level is the best thing they can do. How? With specialized courses in French for Canada. This is great if you receive guided language training accordingly.

Planeta Immiland and its French programs

Planeta Immiland is the first immigration school for Canada and the corporate approach can help you understand how the Canadian labor and immigration system works in terms of the French language. The best part is that the school offers French courses specifically designed for Hispanics looking to improve their language proficiency and reach the level required for immigration programs.

At our academy, we have designed each program with the mission to help you improve your French to study or work in Canada, our teachers are certified and have a vast experience in teaching French to young people and adults. Below, I share more details of our teaching method: 

1. Tailored methodology: French courses are designed to suit the specific needs of Hispanic employees, with a focus on vocabulary and situations common in the Canadian corporate environment.

1. Preparation for immigration programs: each French program prepares employees to reach the language proficiency levels required by programs such as Express Entry and Mobilité Francophone, increasing their chances of obtaining permanent residency in Canada and facilitating the processing of the Labour Market Assessment (LMIA), renewal of work permits, among other advantages.

1. Based on Canadian Standards: our program is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), the standard for language teaching and learning in Canada.

1. Flexibility and convenience: we offer both face-to-face and online learning options, allowing employees to learn at their own pace and according to their schedules. One of the most popular courses for Hispanic immigrants at the face-to-face level is French Without Borders, which covers CLB1 to CLB5 (B1) and is ideal for those seeking to strengthen their French language skills, whether for work, educational or personal reasons. See the course: French Without Borders.

1. Qualified instructors: our instructors are native French speakers and/or bilingual, with experience in the business sector, ensuring high quality teaching relevant to the work environment.

1. A bridge to permanent residency: mastering French opens a wonderful door to permanent residency in Canada. Our French course Mobilité Francophone is helping many immigrants to reach the CLB 5 required for this plan improving their chances of being selected for permanent residency.

In short, there are many benefits of speaking French in Canada for economic growth. I hope this topic will encourage you to invest in a better quality of life in this beautiful country. Now that you know the importance and benefits of French, discover your language level with our free online tests and receive a 10% OFF for the purchase of 1 French course! 

Success in your decision to learn French with a corporate approach! See you soon!

With love,

Planet Immiland