Learn French in Paris (Les Halles): Language Courses

Held in AM sessions (PM sessions available on request)
Monday  10.00 to 13.00 hrs/ Rest of week 09.00 to 12.00 hrs

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 a French school in Paris. A highly interactive course with a strong emphasis on speaking French. Homework is set every evening.

Note: Beginners are strongly recommended to attend a minimum of 2 weeks to see the benefits of the programme.

Adult course rates:

Start dates 2022

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

16/25 yr old special rates for this programme:

Start dates 2022

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

A1 level+ only.  No Beginners accepted
Monday  10.00 to 13.00 hrs / Rest of week 09.00 to 12.00 hrs
plus Monday 14.00 to 17.00 hrs / Rest of week 13.15 to 16.15 hrs

Build on the Mini Group French language courses with additional language practise in afternoon sessions with your French teachers in Paris.  This course is ideal for those who need to build on current skills in limited time.  Learn French rapidly on this demanding but well structured French course in Paris.

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

15 French mini group lessons per week + 5 or 10  French private tuition lessons per week
Group tuition: Monday  10.00 to 13.00 hrs / Rest of week 09.00 to 12.00 hrs
PM private lessons – timetable varies

A demanding French language course in Paris that combines the general language skills learnt in the group course with the personal attention of a private programme.  Perfect for the French language student aiming to rapidly develop and practice their current French skills or who want to kick start their  language learning with a serious French course in Paris, France. Private classes can be personally tailored to encourage rapid linguistic development or cover any area of particular interest or concern.

Combined Course: 15 + 5 PT

Start dates 2022

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

Combined Course: 15 + 10 PT

Start dates 2022

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

15 mini group classes per week + 5 or 10 private lessons focusing on business skills
Good prior French knowledge essential

Specialised private lessons: tailored to the Oil Industry, Tourism, Legal, Medical or Business French
A one week+ French language course aimed exclusively at business people with elementary to advanced French who wish to enhance their understanding of the professional/working environment in France.

Combined / Business Course: 15 + 5 PT

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

Combined Course: 15 + 10 PT

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

Open in July/August
30 French mini group lessons per week
For Teachers or Trainee Teachers only
Max. 8 people per group class

Ideal for those who wish to develop their skills with their peers. Teacher training – revitalising linguistic and didactic abilities in combination with advanced general language revision. This course focuses on providing students with practical ideas to take with them back to their own classrooms and to enhance their knowledge of the French language and culture.

A pre-course questionnaire will be sent to establish each participant’s needs.

Common workshop themes:

• Advanced language practice
• How the French language is changing
• How to teach French literature and culture
• Discussion on aspects of contemporary French society
• Cross-cultural approach
• Using authentic materials to teach French culture
• Using computer-assisted language learning tools and the internet
• French songs

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

15 French group lessons per week + 5 PM workshops per week
Monday  10.00 to 13.00 hrs / Rest of week 09.00 to 12.00 hrs
Workshops: Monday 14.00 to 16.30 / Rest of week 13.15 to 15.45 hrs

The morning courses address general French skills; enabling students to learn how to communicate with greater confidence and accuracy in a variety of everyday situation and to improve their listening and speaking skills. As a rule this course mainly appeals to students in their 20’s looking to improve their French for academic reasons or because they plan to live and settle in Paris.

Morning group classes are supplemented with workshops:

• Phonetics/conversation: Using listening and drilling exercises, students will learn to familiarise themselves with the rhythms, word group stress and intonation. They will also improve their speaking skills in everyday life.
• French culture: Using games and cinema-related activities, students are introduced to the French way of life, literature and culture. Students will also be taken on guided walks in and around Paris.

Start dates 2022

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

Timetable: varies

Private French language courses can be personally tailored and are therefore ideal for a range of different student needs; for business people who need to improve their French for work, for those who need to work on their French for academic reasons, prior to exams (A levels or Degree revision) and also for French students who wish to work on their French in Paris for social or personal reasons.

Start dates 2022

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".