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Launch of Tech French by H.E. Mr François RICHIER, the new French Ambassador to India

The Embassy of France in association with Goyal Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd launched the Tech French book.

Speaking on the occasion the new French Ambassador to India H.E. Mr François RICHIER said that language teaching is very close to him as his great grandfather was a French Teacher and that it is his Excellency’s wish and also on a lighter note his job to promote the language and culture affinity between the Indian and French people. Mr.RICHIER also disclosed that going forward two more books on Fashion and Tourism will be launched on the same lines and this will in a way complete the three economic pillars for which France is known around the world.

Mr.Max Claudet , the Counsellor for Culture & Cooperation at Embassy of France in India welcomed all those present and thanked the tutors and editors without which this book would not have seen the light of the day.

While addressing the gathering Mr.Goyal , the publisher of the book thanked all in the French embassy including Mr.Damiel Rignault, Dominique Frin & Chantal Prost and also the team of tutors. He said that it is the labor of 2 years which has gone into making of this book and that he has shown the draft of this book at the recently held Frankfurt Book Festival where many people were surprised that such high quality books can be produced in India.

The event was a huge success with Mrs.Vinni Goyal from Goyal Publishers and Mr.Jatinder Singh from French Embassy playing perfect host to a beautiful gathering of French Teachers, French expats and Diplomats.

About the book :

Tech French is a French learning method aimed at Science, Management & Technology Students at College & University level. Those desirous of pursuing their studies, research projects or internship in France or in a French Speaking country will find this book very useful in learning the nuances of the French language.

This text book follows the CECR and completes the A1 Level and part of the A2 level as well in 100 to 120 hours which are designed into 6 units of the book.

Priced at Rs.395/- this book is god send for students of French inclined towards science & technology.

Team Frehindi

Author: Haru MEHRA

Namasté / Bonjour / Hello, I am Harbinder Singh MEHRA ( Haru ), the President, author & principal blogger & trainer for the LAF's project Inde-Contemporaine under the patronage of the Indian Embassy in Paris. Apart from that, I am also the CEO of Paris & Lyon based Le Frehindi which is an Indo-French organisation licensed by ATOUT-France with associate offices in New Delhi, Mumbai & Dubai in the Middle East. Something about LAF ( L'Association Frehindi ) : The objective of the L'Association Frehindi ( English ) To promote global understanding with special focus on youth of France & Francophone countries with the youth from Indian subcontinent by showcasing a contemporary aspect of both regions in areas of cultural & linguistic integration, appreciating of heritage & getting to know the importance of natural wellbeing via online & offline activities such as workshops, fairs, events, meet-ups, counselling sessions, intercultural workshops in partnerships/collaborations with local institutions, cultural organisations, embassies & companies in both the regions. The association seeks to work in the following areas : I. Events/fairs/conferences/workshops under the patronage of the Indian Embassy in France. 1)To celebrate & promote contemporary India & France with today's youth. 2)To let discover the traditional historic Indo-French strengths, economic opportunities & partnership possibilities. 3)To promote arts & artists from either region. 4) To jointly host events & fairs every year in France, Francophone countries & the Indian subcontinent to promote friendship/partnerships between different regions linking the general population with a special focus on youth. II. Alps-Himalayas Project 1) To increase cultural & economic affinity of youth & businesses between Rhone-Alps & Himalayas regions of India, Bhutan & Nepal. 2) To conduct & promote joint Indo-French expeditions & excursions. 3) To help the tribals & locals in Himalayan regions to preserve the environment by sustainable means. III. Intercultural Activités 1) To conduct linguistic-based inter cultural activités with the help of virtual tours & offline sessions between youth & teachers for both French, Hindi & various other regional languages. 2) To conduct sessions / classes on inter-cultural understanding, ways of doing business, dances & letting discover the rich heritage. 3) To conduct fundraising activities for all such cultural & heritage discovery exchanges. IV. Indo-French youth club : 1) To help the Indian students coming to France to integrate culturally, logistically & linguistically by providing pre & post landing counselling workshops & vice-versa for French students going to the Indian subcontinent. 2) To help the youth discover skill development programs, internships & recruitment opportunities available in all the regions. 3) To work in partnership with local SME'S for supporting & training of the youth of India & France. 4) To enable students & teachers in France to help online & offline the underprivileged children in the Indian subcontinent by imparting training based on languages & soft skill development. 5) To conduct Indo-french youth camps in all Francophone regions with a special focus on Rhone-Alps regions, Himalayas & Auroville in Pondicherry. V. Promoting Natural Wellbeing & boosting immunity naturally : 1) The association will seek to promote the benefits of Yoga & Ayurveda in France among youth & conduct awareness sessions with experts from India & Srilanka. 2) The association will celebrate World Yoga Day & World Ayurveda day by conducting events & workshops for the youth. 3) The association will produce both online & offline content like blogs, books, broachers etc to Promote yoga & Ayurveda. 4) The association will work closely with Bio-shops to promote vegan & vegetarian food among the youth. Come be a part of the LAF growing team & become ambassadors for the Indian subcontinent & its ability to take modernity with traditional values and ethos. Write to us at haru@frehindi.com. All the best. Harbinder Singh MEHRA, President, L'Association Frehindi Lyon VILLETTE GARE IMMEUBLE LE BONNEL 20 rue de la Villette 69003 Lyon Tel : +330601360996