Learn French in Bordeaux: Language Courses
Languages for Life Course 12+ wk term
| Levels offered | Beginner to High Intermediate |
| Minimum age | 17 |
| Course duration | 12+ weeks |
| Number of lessons | 20 lessons |
| Lesson duration | 45 minutes |
| Maximum per class | 14 students |
Beginners can study from specific start dates each year, whilst elementary+ levels can follow a long term French language course from any Monday in the beautiful city of Bordeaux.
Monday to Friday: Timetables vary, with classes held in the mornings or afternoons
A French language course of twelve to twenty+ weeks duration, ideal for adult students (aged 16yrs+) looking to study French in Bordeaux in depth, for maximum impact and progress. The French courses are offered combination with the Standard Course students, throughout the year. These language courses are suitable for all levels, allowing students to develop their language skills in both oral and written French over longer-stay immersion classes in French language and culture.
Please refer to the “Teaching” page on Bordeaux for full details.
French Standard Course 1 wk+
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Course duration | 1 to 11 weeks |
| Number of lessons | 20 group lessons |
| Lesson duration | 45 minutes |
| Maximum per class | 14 students |
Enjoy studying French in Bordeaux on a short-term programme to kick start your language skills or develop and polish your current skills over several weeks.
Monday to Friday: Timetables vary, with classes held in the mornings or afternoons
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 Bordeaux, France. The French language school in Bordeaux offers courses, across all levels, focusing on the 4 key skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). Students can sign up for however many weeks they wish for, but we’d recommend a minimum of 2 weeks study for the best results.
Qualified and experienced teachers support you in your progress, help you expand your lexicon and improve your language level. A solid and comprehensive course to reinforce your spoken and written skills, as well as your interaction expertise.
Objectives:
Developing oral and written fluency
Familiarise yourself with the sounds of the language through exchanging with native speakers
Improving your language skills
Immersing yourself in French culture
Taking part in cultural activities alongside your lessons
Intensive Course 1 wk+
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Course duration | 1+ weeks |
| Number of lessons | 26 group lessons |
| Lesson duration | 45 minutes |
| Maximum per class | 14 students |
20 Standard group lessons + 6 additional classes per week
Short term French language courses aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to learn French in Bordeaux, with additional workshops to aid linguistic development. This course consists of 20 French lessons and three 1.5 hour workshops per week (19.5 hours of teaching in total), the additional workshops complete the daily schedule with blocks of two 45-minute sessions. Workshops are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and provide intercultural immersion to improve written and oral skills.
Objectives:
Developing oral and written fluency
Familiarise yourself with the sounds of the language through exchanging with native speakers
Express yourself fluently and precisely on all topics
Strengthen your skills to communicate more effectively
