{"id":2700,"date":"2018-05-15T02:25:23","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T00:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.science-accueil.org\/?page_id=2700"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:59:37","slug":"learning-french","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.science-accueil.org\/en\/learning-french\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning French"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]\n        <div class=\"wtitle\">\n         \n            <h1 style=\"background: #e64c3b;color: #ffffff;border-color:#ffffff\">Learning French<\/h1>\n         \n        <\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science Accueil offers French lessons for international scientists studying or working in France, as well as their families.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n        <div class=\"wtitle\">\n         \n            <h2 style=\"background: #ffffff;color: #e64c3b;border-color:#e64c3b\">French as a foreign language (FLE)<\/h2>\n         \n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4753&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #808080;\">French is spoken in over 30 countries around the world. <span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Studying French in France is a unique opportunity to enhance your language skills, immerse yourself in French culture and benefit from academic opportunities. Expand your horizons, start learning French now!<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Science Accueil offers three types of courses :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Semester-based courses for regular, long-term learning<\/li>\n<li>Semi-intensive summer courses for condensed learning over a shorter period<\/li>\n<li>On-demand courses to learn at your own pace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Contact : fle@science-accueil.org[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=&#8221;BROWS THE BROCHURE&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#628BCE&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757490576111{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 120px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 120px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #d1d1d1 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calameo.com%2Fread%2F004936265eb0bfab24bda|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n        <div class=\"wtitle\">\n         \n            <h2 style=\"background: ;color: #e64c3b;border-color:#e64c3b\">Semester-based courses<\/h2>\n         \n        <\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Regular classes are held twice a week throughout the semester, promoting steady and long-term learning. The focus is on oral expression, thanks to small groups and immersive lessons.<br data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"262\" \/>Courses take place in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, encouraging speaking and conversational French practice. At-home exercises provide further practice beyond class time.<br data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"440\" \/>Two sessions are offered each year: from October to February, and from March to early July.<br data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"534\" \/>All our teachers are qualified and experienced in teaching French as a Foreign Language, and groups are available for different levels.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Locations, schedule and fees&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#628BCE&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757496647146{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 400px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 400px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #d1d1d1 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.science-accueil.org%2Fen%2Fschedule-and-fees%2F|target:%20_blank|&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]\n        <div class=\"wtitle\">\n         \n            <h5 style=\"background: #ffffff;color: #e64c3b;border-color:#e64c3b\">Course levels<\/h5>\n         \n        <\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer five levels or programs designed to match different skill levels. Participants are placed into appropriate groups <strong>based on the results of an online placement test<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Beginner<\/strong>: you have just arrived in France and have little to no knowledge of the French language<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>False Beginner<\/strong>: you have basic knowledge of French and would like to gain confidence in speaking<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-intermediate<\/strong>: you have a basic command of French and would like to deepen your knowledge<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intermediate<\/strong>: you can express your ideas clearly and in detail but would like to speak more fluently in conversation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced<\/strong>: you have a strong command of French and would like to perfect your skills in the language of Moli\u00e8re<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n        <div class=\"wtitle\">\n         \n            <h2 style=\"background: #ffffff;color: #e64c3b;border-color:#e64c3b\">Summer courses<\/h2>\n         \n        <\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to make rapid progress in French over a short period of time?<br \/>\nSemi-intense summer courses are organised in July and in September to get ready for the start of the academic year. 8 to 10 hours of lessons per week with a qualified professor which will cater their programme to the group\u2019s level and specific requests. You will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>French summer course in July<\/strong> :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 hours of lessons in total<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-person<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 3 weeks, Monday through Friday, in the evening<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In small groups<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">End of course party<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>French summer course in September<\/strong>, before the start of the academic year, online and for beginners only :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 hours in total<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 2 weeks, Monday through Friday, in the evening<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In small groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n        <div class=\"wtitle\">\n         \n            <h2 style=\"background: #ffffff;color: #e64c3b;border-color:#e64c3b\">On-demand courses<\/h2>\n         \n        <\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a specific request, or are you a company looking to provide courses within your organisation? Choose our \u201c\u00e0 la carte\u201d option: fully customised courses designed to meet your goals, with flexible scheduling, frequency, and location\u2014whether for individuals or small groups. Everything is tailor-made!<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"679\">\n<li data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"595\">\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"595\">On-site training for groups organised by your company, on a regular schedule or by appointment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"679\">\n<p data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"679\">Specialised coaching to prepare a presentation, an interview, or to write a CV<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more details on pricing and conditions, please contact us.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Contact us&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#628BCE&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757490347224{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 400px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 400px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #d1d1d1 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:mailto%3Afle%40science-accueil.org|&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n        <div class=\"wImageTitle\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.science-accueil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/photo-acad\u00e9mie-bis-351x204.png');height:351px;\">\n         \n            <a style=\"background: rgba(230, 76, 59, 0.8);font-size:20px\" href=\"https:\/\/www.science-accueil.org\/en\/schedule-and-fees\/\">Practical information<\/a>\n         \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wtitle\">\n         \n            <h2 style=\"background: #ffffff;color: #e64c3b;border-color:#e64c3b\">Testimonials<\/h2>\n         \n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4578&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\"><i>\u00ab Je viens d&#8217;une petite ville de Toscane. 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