Learning French - French Language Holidays
French for Francophiles
Enjoying France and things French makes you a 'Francophile'. If you would like to learn French or be better at speaking French (to be ''Francophone') then the French holiday courses at l'Age Baston are just what you need. This is a French and French Culture Course suitable for all levels. The activities and topics are tailored to individual needs with the emphasis on speaking, understanding and personal interaction. More talking than writing but with a sound structure of grammar, vocabulary and listening skills. All materials are provided. Groups are restricted to a maximum of 6 people. Each student gets that essential personal attention and speaking time to make progress.
Our tutors are professionals who are native French speakers. Take Genvieve for example - a qualified teacher of French as a second language. She is flexible and good humoured and has a huge fund of stories, songs and language games. Like all the tutors at l'Age Baston she is an experienced teacher who loves what she does. On this French course the formal teaching is mainly in the morning, with a negotiated programme of afternoon activities. These include practical exercises, guided visits, getting out and about to meet and talk to people. Of course it may be that you would like to go exploring, biking or simply relax in the garden - all possible, it is your course and your French holiday after all.
It doesn't matter if you are just starting, excavating long buried grammar or perfecting your pronunciation - the atmosphere at the Château is friendly and supportive. With mealtime discussions, French guests and visitors, TV and newspapers, and real, daily contact with 'francophonie' the aim is for you to enjoy talking, listening and starting to think in French while learning about the people and culture.
A Typical Day's French at l'Age Baston
- 08:30-09:30: Breakfast, Continental style
- 09:30-12:30: Morning class learning French with exercises and material to suit your level
- 12:30-14:00: Lunch on the terrace or in the garden
- 14:00-17:30: Visit Angouleme.Meet and talk to local people. Programmed Visits: museums, cathedral, paper mills etc.
- 17:30-19:00: Return to l'Age Baston. Homework in the garden or rest and sunbathe.
- 19:00-19:30: Catch the news on French TV, or enjoy an aperitif n the sunny courtyard, or a game of boule on the terrace
- 19:30 onwards: Dinner in the courtyard, or in the tapestried Dining room by candlelight. Perhaps practise your language skills with French guests. l'Entente Cordiale, détente amicale.
A 7 night French language holiday course begins with your arrival on Saturday afternoon and ends on the following Saturday after breakfast. French courses run for 7 or 14 nights (or longer). You are welcome to come early and/or stay extra nights.
| May 12th | Intermediate |
| June 23rd | Advanced |
| July 28th | Intermediate |
| August 18th | Intermediate |
| August 25th | Advanced |
Prices
- These are Early Booking prices, offer ends February 29th 2012
- Students : French for Francophiles
- 7 nights £949
- 14 nights £1800
- Non-participating partners and friends
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Sharing Room
- 7 nights £575
- 14 nights £1125
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Own Room
- 7 nights £675
- 14 nights £1325
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Sharing Room
