General french courses

Standard 20 French Course

A semi-intensive French programme enabling students to achieve a sound knowledge of the French language and which also leaves them time to explore the Bordeaux & Aquitaine region or take part in cultural activities proposed by BLS

  • High quality teaching by qualified and experienced teachers
  • All educational material
  • Approximately 1 hour personal work each day
  • 1 guided city visit
  • 1 French film each week at BLS
  • 24/24 assistance 7/7 in the event of emergency
  • Free meet at station/airport for host family accommodation
  • A BLS course completion certificatLessons: 20 French lessons per week

 

Levels: beginner to advanced (see levels)

Course begins: every Monday except for beginners (see dates)

Timetable: 9.30 to 12.45 with a 15 minute break, Monday to Friday

Duration: minimum 2 weeks with no time limit

20 lesons / week

Prices

BORDEAUX BIARRITZ
from 2 to 7 weeks 490€ / 2 weeks
+210€ add week
540€ / 2 weeks
+220€ add week
from 8 to 11 weeks 1680€ / 8 weeks
+160€ add week
1760€ / 8 weeks
+165€ add week
12 weeks or more 2330€ / 12 weeks
+170€ add week
2435€ / 12 weeks
+180€ add week
Inscription fees : 85€

Lessons

Mo Tu We Th Fr
9:30-11:00 am X
X X X
X
11:15-12:45 am X X X X X

Dates

BORDEAUX BIARRITZ
2012 Fixed dates for beginners

02/01, 06/02, 05/03, 02/04, 07/05, 04/06, 02/07, 06/08, 03/09, 01/10, 05/11, 03/12

2012 Fixed dates for beginners

07/05, 04/06, 02/07, 06/08, 03/09

Other levels

Every monday

Other levels

Every monday

Fermeture de l'école 2012
09/04, 01/05, 08/05, 17/05, 27/05, 14/07, 15/08, 01/11, 11/11, 21/12/2012»07/01/2013

Fermeture de l'école 2012
01/01»30/04, 01/05, 08/05, 17/05, 27/05, 14/07, 15/08, 28/09»31/12

Course objectives and methodology

  • the practice of spoken French in communicative situations and a cultural approach to the language
  • development of linguistic proficiency (written and oral expression / written and oral comprehension / interpersonal communication)
  • communicative methods combining individual development and group dynamics (group work, role plays, etc.)

Groups

  • single-level groups, 8 to 12* students maximum, ensure easy participation and a true group dynamic as well as individual attention from the teacher

Teaching aids

  • French as a foreign language manual provided, genuine documents, audio/video, press, French songs, etc.