IMMERSION FRANCE

Intensive French study courses

Generally speaking

Immersion France's exciting program of French courses have been designed and tailor-made by experienced University lecturers in French in order enable adult students with an established or developing interest in French language to practice and improve their spoken and written French at the appropriate linguistic level (post-O level/GCSE to degree level) in a totally French environment.

The teachers and the teaching

Our teachers are all very experienced university lecturers in French and in addition we have a local French teacher. There are never normally more than six to a class. Although classes may vary in detail according to individual wishes, they will include pronunciation, listening exercises, grammar, spoken and written expression, topical discussion and presentation of themes relating to French life, society, literature and history.

We have ample material on tape which we can lend you to help improve your weak spots. We also have Language Trainers (4-track tape recorders that work like miniature language laboratories). These offer an ideal way of working in private and correcting yourself.

At the start of the course, we ask you to identify what exactly you want to gain from the week's work and where you most need help from us. We monitor your progress closely to ensure that you receive the individual attention that is the hallmark of our courses. The families with whom you will be staying will provide ample opportunities for extended conversation.

The first day

Courses begin with your arrival in the village of Suèvres on Saturday afternoon.

A typical timetable

What does a typical week's timetable look like? Obviously, it may vary according to individuals' wishes, and there is always time for relaxation. Your week could look like the sample given below.

Saturday

If you arrive during the afternoon you will immediately have the opportunity to become acquainted with your tutors and with other students before we take you to meet your host family. You will then have plenty of time to unpack, settle in with them, and explore the village before returning to our cottage for an aperitif; a welcoming dinner; and an introduction to the course.

Sunday

09.00 to 10.30 Meet at the école paroissiale (the old village school) where classes take place
10.30 to 11.00 Pause-café at the local café-bar
11.00 to 12.30 Classes
12.30 to 14.00 Working lunch at the rue St Martin
14.00 to 15.00 Tutorials/classes
15.00 to 19.00 Time for relaxation, or private study
19.00 onwards dinner with host family

Monday

09.00 to 15.00 as for Sunday
15.00 to 19.00 Excursion to local château
19.00 onwards dinner with host family

Tuesday

09.00 to 19.00 as for Sunday
19.00 dinner at local restaurant

Wednesday

09.00 to 19.00 as for Sunday
19.00 onwards dinner with host family

Thursday

09.00 to 15.00 as for Sunday
15.00 to 19.00 Visit to Blois
19.00 end of course communal dinner

Friday

09.00 to 10.30 Classes
10.30 Liberation! And departure for the station for those who need to catch trains.

If you would like to print out this typical time-table please click here for a 3 page pdf document that also give our prices, booking conditions and a booking form.

Updated November 2007

Penny explains the finer points

Françoise takes a class

The side of the church

The Mairie

Pause café

Working lunch in the garden

End of course dinner at the Garnier's