The courses
Generally speaking
The teachers and the teaching
A typical timetable
Generally speaking
Immersion France's exciting program of French courses has 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 practise and improve their spoken and written French at the appropriate linguistic level (post-O level/GCSE to degree level) in a totally French
environment.
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The teachers and the teaching
Our teachers are 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, and 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.
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, but may not be identical due to changes we sometimes have to make.
Saturday
If you arrive during the afternoon (it is best to arrive between 3 and 6 pm), you will immediately have the opportunity to become acquainted with your tutors 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 in the church car-park and on to 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 a 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 with the addition of
18.00 to 19.00 optional Café Philo at the bar Paris-Vincennes
19.00 onwards - dinner with host family
Thursday
09.00 to 13.00 as for Sunday
14.00 to 19.00 Visit to Blois
19.30 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.