French language course in France

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Choosing a French language course in France

200 million people around the world understand, speak, read or write French.

"The French language course in France
was really daunting at first but
I'm so glad I did it"

Attending a French language course in France is one of the best and quickest ways to learn French. Not only do you get to learn French from a native French speaker but you will get the opportunity to really soak in all that the French culture and life has to offer.

The downside is that it can be expensive.

However another way of looking at it is that you get a lot for your money. Why not combine a week's language learning with a week's holiday and then you can practice all that you have learnt and get to have some holiday fun as well!

"This really is one of the best ways to learn French quickly...."

* What does a French language course in France involve?

* Evaluating a french language shcool

* French Etiquette

What does a language course in France involve?

An intensive French language course in France usually lasts anywhere from a week to up to 8 weeks. One week may be considered a bit short.

During the course you might stay in either student accommodation, with a host family, studio apartment or in a B&B or hotel – the choice is up to you although there will be guidance and help from the language school. You might also share a room with other students if you wish.

Lessons are usually in small groups although one to one tuition can often be arranged. Student ages are on average between 25 and 60 and most students come on their own.

You may study anywhere between 5 and 12 hours per day. Some courses will have classroom learning for half the day and then the other half will involve going out and about in France, enjoying and experiencing the local culture and the chance to practice your spoken French. Others will spend more time in the classroom especially if they wish to study aspects of the language in more depth.

The above is a guide as to what you might expect from a French language course in France as each school/learning centre will have their own ways of working and accommodating students. Recommended language schools in France

Questions to think about when evaluating a school/college offering a French language course in France

A good French language school should help and advise you with every aspect of the course from the course content, to the accommodation, daily life and the transportation to and from France.

Questions to think about:

What learning methods do they use? How is the day structured?

How many students in a class? What ages and nationalities?

Where will you be staying and how close to the school is it?

Will the school help organize transport to and from your home country?

Are there any extra costs over and above the basic price such as for meals and excursions?

What sort of insurance does the school offer for sickness or cancellation?

What happens if you want to cancel before the course starts?

Will there be any cultural events such as wine tasting or visiting historic sites?

What facilities are there at the school such as internet access, library, canteen, social rooms?

Will you receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course?

Does the school have an official recognition such as
SOUFFLE (the professional organization for quality language training centres teaching French as a foreign language) or
ELITE (European Federation of Associations for Teaching of Mother Tongues to Foreigners)?

Recommended French language schools in France

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ACCORD - ecole de langues
The Accord French Language School has a very good reputation and is located in the heart of Paris in a typical Parisian building.

They offer 4 language learning levels, courses for business, courses for teachers of French and summer courses for kids and teenagers.

The premises of ACCORD meet the French regulation to welcome students with disabilities (lifts, toilets, classrooms)and they are members of the accredited SOUFFLE and ELITE (guarrantees quality). This is one of my top choices for a French language course in France.

Cia-France
C.I.A are very well known and have been running French language course in France since 1985. They have some fabulous destinations such as Antibes, Paris, Biarritz and Nice so you will be spoilt for choice. They cater for all levels and also have a work exchange and cultural programs which are very popular.

Also they are one of the first shcools to offer vacation schools for families which is a fantastic idea if you are making a permanent move to a francophone country.

# Eurolingua
Eurolingua is one of the main French language course schools in Europe and thousands of students of all ages and levels pass through their doors each year. Their French learning methods range from individual tuition wherbey you live with your tutor, to group lessons in their language school in Monptellier, to 3 or 6 months Hotel Work Experience Programme in the region of Montpellier and Nice, with tuition as well.

# Cactus language schools
Another very well respected language school which teaches various European langugages in some of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Their French language course in France is very popular.

Imagine learning French in sociable Nice, glamourous Monaco or on the historic beaches of Normandy to name but a few destinations. They even have courses in Guadeloupe, Switzerland and the UK. They have courses for all ages and levels and usually have special offers going. Find out more

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