FRENCH STUDY GUIDE 2019 Idiom


In the glorious setting of Nice, Idiom specialises in language courses for adults – young adults, seniors, teachers and professionals alike. As the institute can’t receive more than 50 students at a time, those who join receive a warm welcome and benefit from a choice of private tuition or small group classes, often exceeding no more than seven people at a time. Lessons focus on written and oral studies, supplemented by afternoon trips to the old town with its lemon- yellow buildings, jaunts over to Antibes, Cannes and Monaco, and plenty of visits to


A rural retreat, like that offered by Cours-à-Cucugnan, could provide the relaxed environment you need in which to learn French


village of Cucugnan for a study experience abroad with a difference. Run by Oxford graduate Claire Campbell, the programme is designed to help anyone master French, whether they need intensive one-on-one classes or more relaxed, sociable group sessions. The standard course spans Monday to Friday, comprising busy study mornings with free afternoons to discover the Cathar castles overlooking Cucugnan, swim in the sea or simply enjoy the many excellent restaurants. For accommodation, there’s a charming apartment available to rent on the top floor of a 19th-century house, with an air-conditioned bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, Wi-Fi and amenities. www.cours-a-cucugnan.com


France Langue With 40 years’ experience under its belt, 8,000 students trained every year and presence in Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, Biarritz and the tropical island of Martinique to boot, France Langue is an educational powerhouse. One of its main attractions is that it’s a real melting pot. Not only does it have schools in five iconic French destinations (one of which is in the Caribbean!) but it covers all abilities – we’re talking basic conversational French all


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the way through to advanced prep for the workplace – and more than 100 nationalities are welcomed annually. There’s even an option for budding au pairs to discover the French way of life here and sharpen their language skills in the most authentic environment possible. www.france-langue.com


French in the Dordogne This dedicated language holiday company can be found in Le Bourdil Blanc, a gorgeous, ivy-coated manor house near Bergerac. Offering week-long breaks, French in the Dordogne promises an inspiring immersion course with half of each day spent in class and the other spent on trips, all the while practising spoken French. Typical excursions include nearby vineyards, the illustrious Château de Monbazillac, prehistoric Lascaux cave and pottering around Bergerac market to name a few, so you can enjoy soaking up the local heritage, culture and everyday spoken French. www.frenchinthedordogne.com


French Summer Classes Doing exactly what it says on the tin, the French Summer Classes programme by Passeport pour les Langues is perfect for those


seeking a little sunshine with their curriculum – in glitzy Cannes, no less. Running from June 17 to August 9, 2019, the courses are open to young children, teens and adults of all levels, with a fun, yet focused, approach to learning. One of the biggest checkboxes for us is the awareness that size does, indeed, matter (bear with us). Unlike some larger organisations, which can overpopulate classes, groups are kept to an absolute maximum of ten for greater concentration. Based as it is in the ever-glamorous Côte d’Azur, the school also provides complementary excursions, including cooking lessons, outdoor sports and pique- niques sur la plage. www.frenchsummerclasses.com


restaurants to sample the best of the local gastronomy. www.idiom-school.com


Lyon Bleu International 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 and its lovely muddle of Renaissance buildings, 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 organisation also helps arrange


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Many schools, such as French Summer Classes, believe students thrive in a small group


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