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Training "à la carte"
At the beginning of your stay, we will assess your knowledge of French and create a program based on your goals, your level, and the length of time that you plan to stay.
Choose either 15 or 20 hours of class per week. You can use your free time to visit the city and its surroundings or participate in other activities of your choice, alone or accompanied. Go to the page French Riviera
Themed Stays: If you are interested in a specific subject, such as art, cuisine, perfume, the French Baroque or preparation for a career using French, we can tailor your stay to meet your needs and focus on specialized vocabulary. |
Targeted programs according to your profession
Classes are designed to help you quickly learn basic communication skills so you can comfortably navigate daily situations in a French-speaking world.
The program is intensive, placing emphasis on phonetics (prononciation) and using role play and audio-visual support to reinforce concepts.
Classes focus on continued development of grammar skills and enrichment of vocabulary using numerous aides :
- Literature
- Newspaper and magazine articles
- Music
- Radio and television programs
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| Preparation to DELF and DALF |
 DELF and DALF have been consistent with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages since 1 September 2005. Since 1 September 2005, the National Commission for DELF and DALF has been offering a version of DELF in state and private schools. Each diploma corresponds to one of the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. At each level, a series of examinations evaluates
The intensive preparation to this exam is to focus on the four communication skills : listening, speaking, reading, writing.
20 hours of intensive course per week : 5 mornings and 3 afternoons
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DELF A1 - DELF A2 - DELF B1 - DELF B2 - DALF C1 - DALF C2
Type of tests: A1 |
Duration |
Mark out of |
Listening
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with three or four very short recordings on everyday life (played twice).
Maximum duration of recordings: 3 mins |
Approximately
20 minutes |
/ 25 |
Reading
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with four or five written documents on everyday life. |
0 h 30 |
/ 25 |
Writing
Two part test:
- filling in a record, a form
- writing simple phrases (postcards, messages, stories etc) on everyday topics. |
> 0 h 30 |
/ 25 |
Speaking
Three part test:
- guided conversation
- exchanging information
- role-play. |
5 à 7 mins
preparation:
10 mins |
/ 25 |
Total duration of all tests: 1 hour 20
* Total mark out of 100
* Overall pass mark: 50/100
* Pass mark per test: 5/25
Type of tests: A2 |
Duration |
Mark out of |
Listening
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with three or four short recordings on everyday life (played twice).
Maximum duration of recordings: 5 mins |
Approximately
25 minutes |
/ 25 |
Reading
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with three or four short recordings on everyday life. |
0 h 30 |
/ 25 |
Writing
Two short pieces of writing (letter to a friend or message)
- describe an event or personal experiences
- invite, thank, say sorry, ask for something, give information, congratulate in writing… |
0 h 45 |
/ 25 |
Speaking
Three part test:
- guided conversation
- exchanging information
- role-play. |
6 to 8 mins
preparation :
10 mins |
/ 25 |
Total duration of all tests: 1 hour 40
* Total mark out of 100.
* Overall pass mark: 50/100
* Pass mark per test: 5/25
Type of tests: B1 |
Duration |
Mark out of |
Listening
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with three recordings (played twice).
Maximum duration of recordings: 6 mins |
Approximately
25 minutes |
/ 25 |
Reading
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with two written documents:
- extract useful information concerning a particular task
- analyse the contents of a document of general interest. |
0 h 35 |
/ 25 |
Writing
Express personal opinions on a general topic (essay, letter, article etc). |
0 h 45 |
/ 25 |
Speaking
Test in three parts:
- guided conversation
- interactive exercise
- expressing an opinion on a document designed to elicit a reaction. |
Approximately
15 minutes
preparation: 0 h 10
(does not concern the 3rd part of the test) |
/ 25 |
Total duration of all tests: 1 hour 45
* Total mark out of 100.
* Overall pass mark: 50/100
* Pass mark per test: 5/25
Type of tests: B2 |
Duration |
Mark out of |
Listening
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with three recordings:
- interview, news bulletin etc (played once)
- presentation, lecture, speech, documentary, radio or television programme (played twice).
Maximum duration of recordings: 8 mins |
Approximately
30 minutes |
/ 25 |
Reading
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with two written documents:
- text of an informational nature regarding France or the French-speaking world
- text of an argumentative nature |
1 h |
/ 25 |
Writing
Taking a personal stand (contributing to a debate, formal letter, review of a film/book) |
1 h |
/ 25 |
Speaking
Stating and defending an opinion based on a short document designed to elicit a reaction. |
Approximately
20 minutes
preparation: 0 h 30 |
/ 25 |
Total duration of all tests: 2 h 30
* Total mark out of 100.
* Overall pass mark: 50/100
* Pass mark per test: 5/25
Type of tests: C1 |
Duration |
Mark out of |
Listening
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with recordings:
- a long recording (interview, lesson, conference…) approximately eight minutes long (played twice)
- several short radio broadcasts (newsflashes, surveys, adverts etc) (played once).
Maximum duration of recordings: 10 mins |
Approximately
40 minutes |
/ 25 |
Reading
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with a text of ideas (literary or journalistic), 1,500 to 2,000 words long. |
0 h 50 |
/ 25 |
Writing
Two part test:
- Summarise several written documents totalling approximately 1,000 words
- write an essay with supporting arguments on the contents of the documents
Candidate can choose between two fields: humanities and social studies, science |
2 h 30 |
/ 25 |
Speaking
A presentation based on a series of written documents, followed by a discussion with the examiners.
Candidates can choose between two fields: humanities and social studies, science |
0 h 30
preparation: 1 h |
/ 25 |
Total duration of all tests: 4 h 00
* Total mark out of 100.
* Overall pass mark: 50/100
* Pass mark per test: 5/25
Type of tests: C2 |
Duration |
Mark out of |
Listening and Speakings
Three part test:
- write-up the contents of a recording (played twice)
- personal development based on the problem given in the recording
- debate with the examiners.
Candidates can choose between two fields: humanities and social studies, science |
passation: 0 h 30
preparation: 1 h |
/ 50 |
Compréhension et Writings
Writing a structured text (article, editorial, report, speech etc) based on several documents totalling approximately 2,000 words.
Candidates can choose between two fields: humanities and social studies, science |
3 h 30 |
/ 50 |
Total duration of all tests: 3 h 30 |
DELF A1
This level recognises basic knowledge. It is the most basic level at which a language is used, called the "discovery" stage. At this stage, the learner can interact in a simple way: he/she can speak about him/herself and his/her immediate environment.
DELF A2
DELF A2 is based on the same principle: it recognises the linguistic competency of a basic user, considered as a social actor. The candidate can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring the most common polite phrases and exchanges of information.
DELF B1
At this level, the user becomes independent. He/she can maintain interaction: he/she can understand and maintain a discussion and give his/her opinion. He/she is capable of dealing with situations likely to arise in daily life.
DELF B2
A B2 user has a degree of independence that allows him/her to construct arguments to defend his/her opinion, explain his/her viewpoint and negotiate. At this level, the candidate has a degree of fluency and spontaneity in regular interactions and is capable of correcting his/her own mistakes.
DALF C1
Language users at level C1 are independent. They can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. They have a large vocabulary and can choose the appropriate expression to introduce their comments. They can produce clear, well-structured discourse without hesitation and which shows controlled use of structures.
DALF C2
C2 users' proficiency in the language is illustrated by precision, appropriateness and fluency of expression. C2 candidates are capable of using the language for academic and advanced-level purposes.
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French Conversation groups is an excellent way to practise and to remember the French you are learning or you've learned.
Let's practise and improve your French while having fun and meet new people with the same interests over a cup of coffee .
Group Conversation is held every week and have a maximum of 5 people.
Structured and homogeneous, the groups matchs as much as possible to your language level which allow you to have a comfortable conversation on a variety of subjects such as books you’ve read, films you’ve seen, recipes and cooking, travels amongst others and is guided by a teacher qualified to teach French to foreigners.
Each Conversation Française last 1 h 30. However, you will have the freedom to participate to any conversation whenever you want without the need to commit to coming every week.
Fees 15€ |
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