French Courses

Whereas the French standard classes improve French language skills, small group classes (max. 5 students) for Teacher training are essential for giving you the time to think about your own work as a French Teacher. The classes show you more ways of teaching and encourage innovative strategies both for thinking up your lesson, teaching it and managing the group. This residential course changes Teachers’ daily routines and gives them the chance to sink into a French way of life; something they will be able to share with their students when returning to their classroom. This is an ideal formula for improving as a French Teacher because you will be able to pass on your enthusiasm and motivation to your students when returning to the classroom after the course.

This programme is reserved for teachers of French as a Foreign Language whose mother tongue is not French. The programme enables you to explore the subtleties of today's French and to work on strategies and group dynamics while deepening your knowledge of French culture and civilization!Course organizationThe training lasts 2 weeks and takes place in one of our schools on the basis of 26 lessons / week. Classes are held from Monday to Friday in the morning and afternoon.The course consists of a multitude of thematic workshops of reflections and exchanges in which you will be approached both orally and in writing.You will leave with educational materials and authentic documents that you will have worked on during the methodology workshops.- Refreshing cultural knowledge- Classroom techniques and practices- Class materialThroughout the programme, syntactic and lexical reminders will be made to help you improve your language skills.The course is complemented by a programme of cultural activities and discovery of the city and the region chosen (museum visits, guided tours in the city, evening outings, excursions).

Course start date: : Each Monday for all levels except for complete beginners. You will discover new teaching methods and learn to teach with new technologies. We can cater to your specific needs that you can put into practice immediately in class ... this programme offers a French language course according to your level which is tailored to responding to the needs of a class.Programme available throughout the yearSuitable for: level b1 required minimumThe goals are to:- Understand- Communicate- Express yourself orally and in writing by developing all four skills (speaking, writing, reading and listening) on a daily basisOur teaching approach is based on the CEFR (Common European Frame of Reference)Registration fees : 80€ (Includes : French course, teaching material, welcome pack, full access to our resource centre with individual teaching counselor and to our online exercise book, orientation and integration meetings, city tour and pedagogical animations according to calendar, Smartphone App to access the class 24/7, regular assessment and final certificate)