FRENCH STUDY GUIDE 2018 French Study Guide 2018


Taking French classes in France is not only a fun way to learn the language while enjoying the country, it is also a highly effective way of learning


Alliance Française, worldwide Founded in Paris in 1883, Alliance Française is one of the biggest names in language education, with a global network of 850 chapters in 136 countries. The Paris headquarters on boulevard Raspail is one of the oldest schools in France dedicated to teaching French as a foreign language and welcomes more than 10,000 students every year. This is where the Français Langue Étrangère (FLE) programme was first established, which is today the benchmark curriculum for learning French anywhere in the world. Alliance Française doesn’t just offer excellent language instruction, however; it’s also known for its rich cultural programme, from film screenings and art exhibitions to literary meetings with best-selling authors and food festivals. The beauty of enrolling at Alliance Française is that you can start in one location – such as Washington DC, London or Hong


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Kong – and transition seamlessly to another establishment. Of course, Alliance Française boasts chapters all over France itself, in Lyon, Brittany and Bordeaux, to name but a few locations. See our directory for more listings.  www.alliancefr.org


Berlitz, worldwide


Headquartered in New Jersey, USA, and serving more than 70 countries, with 28 centres across France alone, Berlitz is one of the best-known language schools in the world. Its direct ‘Berlitz approach’ focuses on the spoken tongue, encouraging students to speak the target language exclusively in class.


The organisation offers a broad range of courses targeted at adults, as well as those aimed at children and teenagers. Not only does it boast a multitude of educational centres around the world, but Berlitz’s ‘Study Abroad’ programme allows people to discover a new language and country at the


France Langue, across France This popular language school has branches all over the country, with centres in Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, Biarritz and Martinique, giving aspiring learners a broad choice of places in which to study. Courses are varied, offering lessons in general French, professional French, exam preparation, and French courses paired with other areas of interest. The French culture and combined courses often delve into areas such as food, wine, sport and lifestyle for an enriching all-round experience. There’s even an option for au pairs to discover the French way


same time. Students learn from highly trained, fluent instructors and can enjoy days split between studying and touring the local area for true immersion. There’s even the chance to stay with a host family to complete the language-learning experience.  www.berlitz.fr


of life and hone their skills in an authentic environment while developing their linguistic abilities on a choice of programmes exploring topics such as French history, literature, civilisation and art history. See our directory for pricing and further information.  www.france-langue.com


Lyon Bleu International, Lyon Bearing the French government’s Qualité FLE certification, Lyon Bleu International is a well- known private language school whose doors have been open to students since 1999. Situated a stone’s throw from the historical centre of Lyon, the school offers French language courses all year round. Its programmes range from one-to-one sessions to intensive and semi-intensive general French courses in groups (maximum 12 people), plus combined ‘French and Culture’ and ‘French and Cuisine’ courses, promising a rich wealth of activities. The


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