French in Montpellier

  France

• Montpellier: 
Montpellier

Dates: All year round

Description: Our group instructed French courses takes place in classes of 4-10 people maximum. Teachers are specially trained and hold a degree to teach French as a foreign language. They apply the direct interactive method which means French is taught with no use of the students' mother tongue. A wide variety of authentic documents obtained from newspapers. TV news and documentaties, as well as manuals and tapes specialised in learning French as a foreign language are used in the class.

Our courses start year round every Monday for all levels.   However, complete beginners may apply programs not indicated with a required level.

Language Programs

**French Standard

Group instructed 17 hours per week of French Language and Culture, combining grammar, verbs, oral expression, conversation, and comprehension of written, and oral speech. This course is designed for all needs: refreshing, keeping a level, and increasing your knowledge.

PARIS: In Paris, this group instructed class is given as 15 hours per week at 3 hours per day.

**French Super Standard

Group instructed 20 lessons per week of French Language and Culture from Monday to Friday. Systematic acquisition of skills, covering all aspects of the language ; broadening of grammar structure and vocabulary; intensive training in oral and written expressions; study of French culture and civilisation. It is recommended for students who wish to combine language learning with a real life experience of the French culture, thus, it allows enough time for students to get fully acquainted to the city and the French cultures surrounding it. Classes challenge students apply their knowledge of theory by means of various methods ranging from situation and role-playing activities to debates about current issues.

Levels: Upper Basic

**French Standard Plus

This course combines 17 hours of group instructed classes per week of French Language and Culture, plus 6 hours of one-to-one lessons in the afternoons. In the afternoons, the student is lead by a private instructor through a tailor-made program. This course is highly efficient in giving immediate satisfaction. The student will easily see rapid progress in language level.   

PARIS: In Paris, this group instructed class is given as 23 hours per week.

**French Intensive

Group instructed 20 lessons per week of French Language and Culture + 6 Individual from Monday to Friday. This course combines the dynamic of group tuition with tailored private lessons. Especially for highly motivated students who wish to learn as much French in a short time. It is of similar nature to the classes described above.

PARIS: In Paris, this group instructed class is given as 26 hours per week.

NICE: In Nice, this group instructed class is given as 25 hours per week. Levels: Upper Basic

**French Intensive Plus

Group instructed 30 lessons per week of French Language and Culture from Monday to Friday. The Intensive Course offers in addition to the Standard Course, 10 lessons of intensive oral communication and a deeper insight into French culture and civilisation. Designed for people with little time and the need to practice even more in little time, thus, the courses encourages quick progress in French communication.

NICE: In Nice, this group instructed class is given as 25 hours per week.         Levels: Upper Basic

**Individual (One to One) French

Individual are course followed by one person, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, or 40 hours/week. Tailor-made private classes for highly motivated persons who need to advance rapidly in a specific area of study but in little available time. You decide how many classes you want and what you wish to study. These courses aim at providing students with a further spoken and written language practice while exploring a specific field. At the beginning of the course you will fill in a questionnaire. This will enable your teacher to match your specific needs and offer you a tailored course in general French or specialized topics (e.g. business, hotelier, tourism, secretary, exam preparation). This course is also ideal for absolute beginners.

These courses are programmed according to the students' specific requests including different professional and cultural themes if requested. The French teacher customizes the program and focuses on your specific needs, strengths and learning speed. Students are welcome to bring any kind of documentation they may need to work on. Mostly, professionals often choose this course so as to learn the special French language needed for their job: science research, marketing, asset management...                     

Focus Programs

**Business French Standard

This class runs at 23 hours a weeks:, with 17 hours for group classes and 6 hours for one-to-one lessons on the topic of business French language. The one-to-one lessons are dedicated to a specific syllabus that focuses on your business field:

General business management, Sales, Bank and finance (asset management), Human Resources, Marketing, Secretarial work, Import-export and world trade, Tourism and hotel-keeping

In order to prepare this course, we ask that you fill in a brief questionnaire before your arrival, about your needs, goals and topics of particular interest. The questionnaire will be forwarded by e-mail and shall be sent back at least one week prior to arrival.

**Business Intensive French

20 Standard French lessons per week + 10 lessons Business French. This course offers in conjunction with the Standard Course the acquisition of special business vocabulary and business expression in a wide range of common topics

PARIS: In Paris, this program does NOT include Standard French. It only focuses on Business topics This class is held for 3 days per week at 1 hour each of those days. Essential communication skills in business : job interview, telephone conversation, bargaining, writing résumé and reports, attending meetings, etc.

**French for Teachers

The "Expertise pédagogique" training period is a specific course designed for non-native teachers of French. The maximum number of trainees is 5, and the length of the course is one week (20 hours). The syllabus includes grammar and language strengthening, ITC and games in teaching, French civilization, literature and press analysis, method books survey and course leading. There are only a few sessions offered a year.

**DELF/ DALF Exam Preparation

These exams are required for whoever wants to apply for a French university. They are made of 6 units (A1 to A6), the DELF (diplôme élémentaire de langue française), is accessible with a basic knowledge. As for the DALF (diplôme avancé de langue française), it requires several weeks of intensive training.The DELF /DALF exam preparation takes place in the Super Standard Course (20 lessons/week) and Intensive Plus Course (30 lessons/week), as well as, Standard Plus Course, where the 6 Private classes focuses on the exam preparation. These courses cover all aspects of the exam. Exam candidates will also participate in special workshops and will receive a comprehensive folder including original exam papers. A teacher specialized in the DELF/DALF exam is at your disposal for any queries regarding the exam.

Highlights: The lovely city of Montpellier located in Provence near the French Riviera with its miles of beaches and Mediterranean sunshine. Easy access to many parts of France, Monaco and Spain.

Combined Cities

This program attracts the voyagers in students. It allows for students to choose from the list of courses that we offer in our schools and distribute the learning experience among the different locations. By combining a course from among these different cities, one will learn French and have the opportunity to know the rich variety of French cultures at the same time. Plus, it makes for great city hopping.

Location: Montpellier, Nice, Paris

Group Programs

There are 2 ways that you can benefit from a Group travel experience.

For groups of 10 or more persons traveling together on the same package to the same destination, please contact our Group Deparment for a group discounted price quote.

With a group of 10 or more persons, you may organize a program that fits your interests and trip desires. Contact our Group Department for more information.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 5+

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2002