French Language
Courses & Tuition
Residential French courses in France
French Language School
A short residential French language
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Le Poyenval will improve your French (no matter what your current standard) helping you gain confidence as you learn and practice in a friendly and stimulating environment.
Whatever your reason for learning French we can help. Our French courses cater for all standards, abilities and requirements from beginners to those who are fluent.
Tuition is based upon intensive teaching for individuals or small groups - residential courses that increase your understanding of French customs and the way of life along with your knowledge of the language.
Accommodation and meals are provided with us in the comfortable setting of Le Poyenval helping you to absorb the language and French atmosphere throughout the duration of your course.
Our methods are based upon immersion teaching - speaking French as much as possible both inside the house and when on trips away - with regular tuition and conversation sessions on a one-to-one basis.
Our course fees are inclusive. From the time that you arrive until the time that you leave us - accommodation, food, tuition, course materials - all are included.
We are well equipped with all the facilities necessary to make your stay both successful and comfortable.
Chambre d'hôte (B&B) accommodation is available for partners and families of those attending our courses at additional cost, if required. There is lots for them to do locally, with family attractions including Puy du Fou and Futuroscope within reach.
Le Poyenval will improve your French (no matter what your current standard) helping you gain confidence as you learn and practice in a friendly and stimulating environment.
Whatever your reason for learning French we can help. Our French courses cater for all standards, abilities and requirements from beginners to those who are fluent.
Tuition is based upon intensive teaching for individuals or small groups - residential courses that increase your understanding of French customs and the way of life along with your knowledge of the language.
Key aspects of courses at Le Poyenval
- Our language courses are suitable for all levels of ability -
from beginner through to fluent.
- Course content places emphasis on communication, both spoken
and written.
- We encourage active student participation in all aspects.
- One-to-one tuition is available every day for all
students.
- Students gain an increased understanding of French culture
and current affairs.
- Tuition covers conversation, grammar, business and
professional aspects of French.
- Course duration is tailored to suit the needs of the student
- 1 week, 2 weeks, or by arrangement.
- Courses are based upon a maximum of 5 students per
course.
- Students stay with us in our home, rather than in nearby lodgings or a hotel.
Accommodation and meals are provided with us in the comfortable setting of Le Poyenval helping you to absorb the language and French atmosphere throughout the duration of your course.
Our methods are based upon immersion teaching - speaking French as much as possible both inside the house and when on trips away - with regular tuition and conversation sessions on a one-to-one basis.
Our course fees are inclusive. From the time that you arrive until the time that you leave us - accommodation, food, tuition, course materials - all are included.
We are well equipped with all the facilities necessary to make your stay both successful and comfortable.
Chambre d'hôte (B&B) accommodation is available for partners and families of those attending our courses at additional cost, if required. There is lots for them to do locally, with family attractions including Puy du Fou and Futuroscope within reach.
Content of a typical day
Intensive language courses at Le
Poyenval are designed to match each pupil’s
needs and ability.
With emphasis on participation, the courses will help you to gain
confidence in all aspects of communication whilst improving your
understanding of the French way of life.
Tuition and practice will generally include some or all of the
following:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner en famille
- Listening comprehension using radio, TV and classroom
exercises
- Classes in small groups, maximum 5 students plus larger
groups on some afternoons
- Tuition un à un is available
- Visit to a nearby town or village, time and weather
permitting
- Involvement in aspects of village life
- Self study time in our bibliothèque
- Opportunities to watch French TV or films in free time, as
well as reading French books and newspapers
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The salle de classe, where much of the tuition takes place, is well equipped, light and airy |
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Students are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the course, either in small groups or un à un. |
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Facilities available to students include a well stocked
library. It contains material relevant to the tuition courses as
well as information to help you learn about all aspects of the
French way of life.
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A residential course allows plenty of time for quiet
study.
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Special Combined CoursesOur series of popular and successful courses at Le Poyenval combining French Language tuition with other French-related topics such as practical Art Study or Photography - click here for more details. |
Moving or retiring to France?For those thinking of moving to France or planning to retire to France we can help with the language and - perhaps equally importantly - use our own experience to give you a better understanding of the culture and customs of France.We also provide courses for those already living here and needing to improve their fluency with the language. |
French Courses On-lineOn-line French Tuition, using email. An optional Skype module
will also be available, either in addition or separately. |