Learn French At the Institut de Français
If you’re looking to learn French – or brush up your current language skills – there can be no better place to do it than France. And where better in France than in the stunning setting of Villefranche-sur-Mer, home to the renowned Institut de Français? Here are five reasons you won’t be able to resist…
1. Learn French on the beautiful French Riviera
What better way to immerse yourself in the French language than in the town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, on the Mediterranean’s most beautiful bay? The Institut de Français is housed in a luxurious Provençal villa with manicured terraced gardens, set on the hillside overlooking the lovely port and facing the exclusive peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
2. A specialised intensive programme for adults
Founded in 1969, the school specialises in the intensive teaching of French to motivated adults (minimum age 21), with no special preparation or particular knowledge of French required. You’ll experience the Immediate Immersion to French: a unique immersion programme of 8.5 hours a day for two to four weeks, with two on-site meals prepared by a top-notch French chef. All teachers are native French speakers and there are eight possible levels, with 6-10 students per group.
3. A fully immersive French life experience
With an emphasis on spoken French, you’ll discover an engaging, French-only environment that combines constantly updated audio-visual methods and diverse activities. You will be immersed in French culture, from discussing current topics to exploring local spots and museums, and on class days you will enjoy breakfast and a discussions-lunch with fellow students and teachers – all in French!
4. Quickly develop fluency in French
Whether you are starting out from scratch with the French language or need to specifically bring your speaking skills up to standard, at the Institut de Français you will be placed into the class that corresponds to your level, and you will be carefully monitored throughout the entire programme to ensure you make the greatest progress possible. With time of the essence, the programme at the Institut de Français focuses on fostering the ability to speak authentic French in real-life situations.
5. Discover the world-renowned Institut de Français and live an unforgettable
experience
This is a truly pleasurable experience and an incredibly effective way to learn the language – all in a breathtaking setting. Stay for a month and learn French for a lifetime!
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