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Pennance Road
Lanner
Cornwall
TR16 5TQ
Great Britain
t: 01209 211 800
Intl t: +44 1209 211 800
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French Language Courses offered
French Languages for Life Courses
8 to 16 weeks language course duration
Open to 16+ age group throughout the year
20 French group lessons per week
Max. 10 people per class
A long term French language course ideal for Gap Year, post Uni or adult students looking to study French in depth over two or more months for maximum impact and progress.
French Standard Course
1 to 6+ weeks language course duration
Open to 16+ age group throughout the year
20 French group lessons per week
Max. 10 people per class
A short term French language course aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their French language learning from scratch with an immersion course in France.
French Intensive Course
1 to 6+ weeks language course duration
Open to 16+ age group throughout the year
20 Standard French group lessons
PLUS a further 10 group lessons per week
Max. 10 people per group class
Short term French language courses aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their French language learning with a course in France, with additional small group work to aid linguistic development.
French Executive Mini Group Course
1 week language course duration
Open to 20+ age group on set start dates
40 French group lessons
Max. 5 people per group class
Short term, intensive French language courses aimed at those who need good French skills for the business environment (management, skilled workers, engineers). Students already have an active conversational ability. Such small group work really aids progress and develops confidence with like minded peers.
French DELF Exam Course
4 weeks language course duration
Open to 16+ age group on set start dates
30 French group lessons
Max. 10 people per group class
These four week DELF preparation courses lead up to the DELF exams. Students have to complete a short written test prior to acceptance on the course.
French Easter A'level Course
1 week language course duration - Easter holidays
also appropriate for Highers & IB students of same age
Open to Yr 12 & Yr 13 students ONLY
30 French group lessons
Max. 7 people per group class
A special ONE week Easter course solely for CESA students, currently working towards their AS or A2 exams in the UK. Highly recommended by past students. Tailored small group work really aids linguistic progress and develops student confidence. Please ask for the CESA AS/A2 Easter French factsheet for full details or see the on line details.
French Summer Course
2+ weeks language course duration
Open to 16+ age group July/August
Ideal for Yr 11 and Yr 12 students
30 French group lessons
Max. 10 people per group class
Classes are held on the summer school site in Cimiez. The language course is open to A'level students and those following European equivalent exams. The programme covers the range of linguistic skills required by exam students of this level. The final day of the course is set aside for a mock exam, in test conditions.
French Over 50s Course
2 weeks language course duration
Open to 50+ age group on set start dates
15 French group lessons
Max. 10 people per group class
Low intermediate level+ students
French classes cover the topics of the cultural activities in the afternoon. Linguistic development is encouraged with the help of plays, debates and document based work. The course provides a highly practical approach to the language and is fabulous for developing self-confidence in communication and comprehension. A full social and activity programme is offered as an inclusive part of this course.
French Combined Course
1 to 8+ weeks language course duration
Open to 16+ age group throughout the year
20 Standard group lessons
PLUS a further 5 or 10 French private tuition lessons per week
Max. 10 people per group class
Short term French language courses aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their French language learning with a course in France, with additional private tuition. Private classes can be personally tailored to encourage rapid linguistic development.
French Refresher Course for Teachers
2 weeks language course duration
Open to 19+ age group in July
30 group lessons
Max. 10 people per group class
Open to Teachers (and Trainee Teachers only)
Improve or update your language skills with your peers from around the world at an advanced level and refresh your knowledge of cultural, social and economic life. Specific workshops include: modern techniques and methods of teaching / pedagogic and group dynamic / tools and games to use in class / improvement, evaluation and control of skills.
French Private Tuition Courses
1 week+ language course duration
Open to 16+ age group throughout the year
15, 20, 25 & 30 French private lessons per week
An extremely intensive French language course, ideal for those who wish to make maximum French language progress over a one or two week period. Aimed at business people or those who need to work on their French for academic or professional reasons, for whom time is of the essence.
French & Cookery Courses
2 week language course duration
Open to 16+ age group throughout the year
20 French group lessons plus
10 cookery lessons per week
Max. 10 people per class
Combine general French studies with 2 afternoons dedicated to the terminology specific to the cook, vocabulary, origins and characteristic of French cuisine, how to read a French cookery book and French expressions plus 4 afternoons of guided sessions by a professional Chef, one afternoon of wine and cheese tasting at the college and also a visit to the Lycee Hotelier in Nice (a guided tour of the hotel school and lunch, except in July/August, when this sessions transfers to a gastronomic restaurant as the Hotel school is closed). Good elementary French (or above) essential.
French & Art History Courses
2 week language course duration
Open to 16+ age group throughout the year
AS level French ability (or above essential)
20 French group lessons plus
10 art history lessons per week
Max. 10 people per class
Combine your French studies with a dedicated programme of Art History studies, lead by a French tutor with an Art History degree. Two afternoons on Arts vocabulary, evolution of the main French artists over the centuries, analysis of reproductions (shown on a large screen at the college) and debates. Four afternoons of guided museum visits: Matisse museum, Modern Art museum, Chagall museum and the Theatre de al Photo. Three afternoons of lectures on Art techniques and practice including a photographic project (chosen by students with their tutor). Following advice on photographic techniques students take pictures over 3 days prior to a debriefing session, comparing, contrasting and debating the photographs taken.
French Summer Sailing Course PM
2 weeks language course duration
Open to 16+ age group in July/August
10 Sailing lessons with a local Sailing Club/fortnight
offered as a supplementary course to the French group course
10 sessions of Catamaran sailing over two weeks, in-conjunction with the French Standard course. Students must bring a medical certificate as proof of general good health and those Under 18 yrs must have Permission forms from their parents.
French Summer Diving Course PM
2 weeks language course duration
Open to 16+ age group in June/September
10 Diving lessons with a local Diving Club/fortnight
offered as a supplementary course to the French group course
10 sessions of diving over two weeks leading up the PADI 1st level qualification, in-conjunction with the French Standard course. Every diving session is proceeded by a briefing and all dives are rigorously monitored. Students must bring a medical certificate as proof of general good health and those Under 18 yrs must have permission forms from their parents.
Methodology
The college’s key concern is to get you to speak!
Students are encouraged to speak French and only French from the very first day. Learn more about the methodology at the French language college in Nice.
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