Anne-Françoise COUNET

Anne-Françoise COUNET is a Visiting Professor of French Language at the College of Europe, specializing in teaching French in international environments. She holds a degree in Linguistics from the Catholic University of Louvain and a Master's in Intercultural Relations and International Communication from the University of Lille 3. Her professional experience includes work with the Representation of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie to European institutions and teaching at the European Commission and the Council of the European Union since 2007. She is certified in Teaching French as a Foreign or Second Language.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Linguistics, Catholic University of Louvain
• Master's in Intercultural Relations and International Communication, University of Lille 3

Research Interests: Focuses on language education for international diplomacy, multilingualism in EU contexts, and intercultural communication strategies within international institutions.

Professional Experience: Since 2007, provides language courses at EU institutions in Brussels, blending academic expertise with practical application for diplomats and policymakers.