French courses to improve your language skills
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- 05 May 2023
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It can be overwhelming trying to choose a French course with so many on offer - why not try one of these?
When you move to France, French lessons are a great way to not only improve your language skills but to meet other people in similar situations.
French courses can provide a much-needed sense of community, and help you gain confidence in speaking French outside the classroom.
While there are some free courses on offer (detailed, below), private classes are often the easiest and quickest way to get access to French tuition. But with so many on offer, it can be overwhelming trying to choose the right one.
Finding courses with native speakers is perhaps the number one thing to look out for in a French programme, as it will allow you to pick up the nuances of the language much quicker.
If you feel able to, it is also a good idea to select a course taught completely in French, even if your level does not feel up to it. This has been proven as the best way to learn a new language, and you will understand far more than you expect and quickly improve your listening and oral skills in a more comfortable environment.
Here are the first places you should look for French courses, both in France and abroad.
Alliance Francaise
Your local Alliance Francaise is a great place to start when it comes to language courses.
The Alliances, special language training schools which were first established in 1883, have 30 branches across France in most of the major cities, as well as schools in 133 other countries.
With more than 500,000 learners each year, they are well versed in providing comprehensive French lessons given by native speakers.
Most Alliances are teaching focused, while a couple are called Cultural Alliances, meaning that they offer lectures and conferences throughout the year.
Courses on offer usually include group lessons with 4-12 students, private lessons, courses for companies, courses to prepare students for exams and intensive residential programmes. Read More…
