French Courses
We run French language courses for adults in small groups of maximum 4 students in blocks of one week upwards, or on an individual basis to suit your personal requirements.
All our immersion, intensive and specialist week courses run from Monday morning to Friday afternoon. Students staying with a French host usually arrive on the Sunday before the course begins and leave on the Friday afternoon or Saturday morning after the course finishes.
Our students come to us for many different reasons. For some it is a language holiday where they can share their enthusiasm for France with other students while improving their language skills. Others may need to use French for professional purposes. Or they are planning to buy a house in France and want to improve their French before they start negotiating. Some are struggling with adult education classes and need a boost. Exams could be looming and some intensive tuition would help. Some of our students simply love the sound the language and want to use it more confidently.
Whatever the reason we are sure you will enjoy participating in one of our courses and that you will make significant progress with your French language skills.
Total French Immersion Course
Come and live the language and speak French all day long on our immersion programme which includes 26 hours per week intensive French training in small groups of maximum 4 students, all course materials, accommodation (6 nights bed and breakfast and 5 evening meals) in the home of one of our carefully chosen French hosts and daily lunch at the school with fellow students and your teachers.
All levels.
Mornings Only French Immersion Course
We have many students who love their morning classes but would either like to relax or explore our wonderful area independently in the afternoons. The spring, summer and autumn months in Provence offer endless possiblities for discovery. Now our students can learn, relax and explore. In 2008 we are offering morning classes only, lunch (we see lunchtime in the presence of other students and teachers as a very important part of the overall training we offer) and a half-day excursion as an option in our French Immersion programme. The other afternoons can be spent at your leisure.
All levels.
Intensive French Course
A General French language course for adult students in small groups of maximum 4 people. Package includes 26 hours tuition per week, all course materials, daily lunch with wine. All levels.
Mornings Only Intensive French Course
A General French language course for adult students in small groups of maximum 4 people. Package includes 20 hours tuition per week, all course materials, daily lunch with wine. All levels.
Individual Immersion French Course
A very intensive course with one-to-one tuition tailor-made to the student's specific requirements (general or business French). Particularly suitable for those whose time is at a premium and who want to make maximum progress within a restricted time frame. Includes the same elements as our Total French Immersion Course above but group tuition is replaced by 30 hours one-to-one tuition.
All levels.
French & Guided Walks
Combine 20 hours language training with a walking discovery of the enchanting Luberon valley. Package includes daily lunch and accommodation (6 nights bed & breakfast and 5 evening meals) in a French home.
All levels.
TOTAL FRENCH IMMERSION WEEK
SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Sunday |
ARRIVAL |
(usually mid to late afternoon) Dinner or light supper with French host |
Monday |
09h45 10h00 13h00 14h00 16h00 16h30
20h00 |
Coffee served at the school Classes begin Lunch served Afternoon classes Classes finish Guided discovery of the fascinating château and sights of the village followed by apéritifs at the school or in one of the convivial little village bars. Dinner with French host |
Tuesday |
09h45 10h00 13h00 14h00 16h00
20h00 |
Coffee served at the school Classes begin Lunch served Afternoon classes Relaxation time! Feel free to enjoy the garden or the swimming pool or continue exploring the village or countryside at your leisure Dinner with French host |
Wednesday |
09h45 10h00 13h00 14h30
20h00 |
Coffee served at the school Classes begin Lunch served Excursion to the stunning village of Roussillon with its magnificent ochre cliffs and the famous hilltop village of Gordes and the glorious Cistercian Abbaye de Sénanque. Dinner with French host |
Thursday |
09h45 10h00 13h00 14h00 16h00 20h00 |
Coffee served at the school Classes begin Lunch served Afternoon classes Relaxation time! Evening free |
Friday |
09h45 10h00 13h00 14h00 20h00 |
Coffee served at the school Classes begin Lunch served Students free to leave after lunch Dinner with French host |
Saturday |
DEPARTURE |
(usually during the morning but can be arranged between student and French host) |
Individual Courses
Tailor-made courses for individual students requiring one-to-one tuition for business, examination or general needs, or for small groups with a shared interest . All levels.
Executive Courses
We regularly work with a number of companies to provide language training for employees requiring French for professional or commercial purposes. Please contact us regarding your requirements . All levels.
Which level to choose?
- Level 1 - a confidence-building course for learners with limited language skills focusing on conversation. Topics include shopping, social situations (weather, health, sport, travel, holiday, personal information) and making simple arrangements.
- Level 2 - aimed at the intermediate learner, this course encourages the student to communicate more fluently with native speakers, to be able to discuss a wide range of topics and handle many areas of grammar more confidently and accurately.
- Level 3 - for the more advanced student this course explores in more depth many aspects of the French language, its uses in modern contexts, changes in vocabulary and usage and advanced discussions.
Our teachers use a communicative approach to language teaching with a significant focus on the spoken language and communication of ideas. The study of grammar and vocabulary will of course be included but will be taught within a context. Please throw away any pre-conceived notions about recital of irregular verbs!