FRENCH STUDY GUIDE 2019 French Study Guide 2019


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


STUDY ABROAD Where better to learn French than France? The Hexagon is teeming with schools and host families ready to welcome guests in 2019, and this can also be a brilliant way to meet like-minded people from all walks of life. We’ve picked the cream of the crop, from straightforward lessons to package deals with activities and excursions thrown in. Still thirsting for knowledge? Don’t miss our directory on page 146 for a comprehensive list of schools by region!


Alliance Française de Montpellier Promoting la langue française across France and around the world, Fondation Alliance Française’s branches are numerous and we highly recommend doing your own research to find the best fit for you. On this occasion, however, we’re shining the spotlight on the organisation’s esteemed Montpellier school – because, franchement, we’re smitten.


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Tucked in on the narrow rue Marceau, this gorgeous building is the setting for intensive, extensive and tailor-made private courses, not to mention specialist programmes for students and professionals. There’s also the option to pair lessons with day trips, wine tastings and even cookery workshops – and all of it set in beautiful, bustling Montpellier.


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Alpine French School When the classroom setting starts to feel stale, it’s time for a breather. That’s where Alpine French School steals the show. Based in Morzine ski resort, there’s nothing at all stuffy about this educational centre in the mountains, which marries learning with a wealth of summer and winter activities. Originally set up in 2003 as ‘Lost In Translation’, the school has evolved to offer a wide range of traditional intensive language courses, weekly group sessions,


conversational classes, Skype lessons and summer camps, paired with local pastimes such as skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking and climbing – so your mind and body are always active. www.alpinefrenchschool.com


American University of Paris “Preparing students from everywhere to thrive anywhere,” has long been the cross-cultural message behind the American University of Paris (AUP). From humble beginnings renting out rooms in the American Church of Paris on the quai d’Orsay, AUP has become a prominent meeting point for students from around the globe to study the liberal arts, offering undergraduate courses, graduate MAs and even a veterans' scholarship. Whether you’re interested in literature, film, economics or global communications, exploring museums or immersing yourself in French studies while discovering the intricacies of wine tasting, AUP is committed


to exposing its students to all the fascinating components of life in the capital. www.aup.edu


Berlitz


Headquartered in New Jersey, 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 (a metaphorical rap on the knuckles for any peep of English… You’ve been warned!). The organisation offers a broad range of courses targeted at adults, and 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 same time. Students learn from highly trained, fluent instructors and can enjoy days split between


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