Training
Wine talk in English
COURSE
English for customer relations
Tired of English courses that don’t reflect the reality of your work in wine?
This course is for you if need to:
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Host visitors
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Talk to international buyers
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Reply in interviews with journalists
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Negotiate prices
I’ll help you communicate with clarity, professionalism and ease.
Does this sound familiar?
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You hesitate when describing aromas, textures or winemaking techniques in English
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You struggle to keep your explanations clear when speaking to visitors or trade clients
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You’re unsure which phrases sound natural in a tasting or at a professional event
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You want to switch from “translating in your head” to speaking smoothly and instinctively
Tailored training for the wine world
Every session focuses on your wines, your role and the situations you face every day. You’ll:
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Describe wines confidently and naturally
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Lead tastings with smooth, professional English
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Handle sales conversations, questions and objections with ease
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Speak about viticulture, vinification and terroir without searching for words
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See practical progress from day one
COURSE
English on the telephone
You need to answer calls in English but…
You didn’t cover speaking on the telephone in your high-school English classes. Sure, you use English, but you feel like you’ve never really mastered the language and you’re always afraid when English speakers call.
Do the following situations sound familiar?
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You are always scared when you see an international telephone number calling
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You have trouble understanding someone when there are no visual cues
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You trip over your words when you’re talking on the phone
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You often find the words you should have said once the conversation is over
Full support to get you speaking confidently
on the telephone in English
Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have experience in English, this course will allow you to:
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Feel confident when answering the phone
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Understand the other person better
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Find the rights words more easily and master precise vocabulary (mobile, landline, voicemail, etc.)
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Speak clearly on the telephone
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Wrap up your conversations confidently and professionally
COURSE
English in the vineyards
You need to give vineyard tours to tourists or customers but…
You didn’t cover vineyard vocabulary in your high-school English classes. Sure, you use English, but you feel like you’ve never really mastered the language and you’re always nervous when you have to speak English.
Do the following situations sound familiar?
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You’re often afraid of not understanding English speakers who come to visit the winery
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You’re worried that you won’t understand their accent
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You struggle to find the right words to describe the vine, the growth stages, viticultural issues
Full support to get you speaking confidently
about viticulture in English
Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have experience in English, this course will allow you to:
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Speak comfortably with a journalist or tourist in the vineyards
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Understand the questions you might be asked
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Find your words easily and master specific vocabulary (shoots, canes, pruning, spring frosts, etc.)
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Master English grammar (past, present, imperfect, future, etc.)
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End appointments with confidence, without the feeling that your English isn’t good enough
COURSE
English for wine tastings
Welcoming an English-speaking journalist or group of tourists to the winery and guiding them through a tasting can be both enjoyable and stressful. If the stressful part is speaking, we’re here to help.
This isn’t the kind of English you learnt in school. You might speak English pretty well, but perhaps you’d like to improve your confidence.
Do these situations sound familiar?
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You’re afraid of not understanding questions from visitors or journalists
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You’re worried you won’t understand the nuances of a strong British or American accent
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You struggle to find the right words to talk about the domaine, describe the wines, or take people through a tasting
Full support to get you speaking confidently
during wine tastings in English
Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have experience in English, this course will allow you to:
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Welcome your visitors with ease and create a comfortable atmosphere from the start
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Present your vineyard and winery fluently, using the right terms
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Lead a tasting in English using the right vocabulary (grape varieties, terroir, tasting notes, food and wine pairings, etc.)
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Answer questions from journalists or visitors
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Manage grammar and vocabulary specific to viticulture and oenology
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Wrap up conversations confidently, without feeling like you’re struggling to find your words
why learn
with Word Harmony?
We tailor our courses to your needs, drawing on our years of experience in corporate professional training.
Targeted pronunciation to correct difficult sounds and speak more naturally.
Simplified grammar integrated into concrete situations.
Richer vocabulary drawing on connections between French and English to help you find your words more easily.
Improved listening comprehension using authentic audio and training in different accents.
More confidence when speaking in a low-pressure environment.
Total flexibility with sessions tailored to your schedule.
Don't just take my word for it
CLIENT FEEDBACK
I highly recommend Ruth, who was my English teacher at university. It's always best to have a native speaker to teach you English!
- Frédéric Garcia
Former student
at the Université de Pau
Ruth knows exactly how to make learning English effective and enjoyable. She adapts perfectly to the needs of each student. She's also very friendly and has a lot of outside interests, which make her lessons even more motivating! Highly recommended!
- Karine Languerre
Franchise Head GenMed at Sanofi
Ruth is very competent, patient, organized and dedicated to her job. She was a pleasure to work with!
- Natacha Atlan
Consultant,
Prodie Santé
Excellent workshop, Ruth did a fantastic job and made the content accessible,
easy to understand and fun!
- Wine translation workshop attendee,
METM24, Carcassonne
Ruth was superb. The perfect combo of expertise and style.
- Wine translation
workshop attendee,
METM19, Split