What are the differences between semi intensive and intensive courses?
Annecy, in the French Alps is a wonderful town, not just because of its picturesque scenery, but also as the perfect place to learn the language of France. So you are in the right place and have decided to enrol on one of our IFALPES French language courses, but are wondering what the differences between […]
How to choose the best French school for your kids (Part 2)
In Part 1, we took a look at all the reasons for why you should send your children to France to learn French, but now let’s take a look at your choice of schools there. How do you choose the best French school for your kids to study the language of France once they are […]
Why should you send your kids to France to learn French? (Part 1)
It probably goes without saying that the best place to learn French is in the country of its origin. This is why you should send your kids to France to learn French, if you want them to become fluent in the language. So, let us take a look at some of the advantages of learning […]
Learning French: Why making foreign friends in a French language school is good?
You are learning French and have probably heard that it is a good idea to make friends with native speakers because they will be able to help you, and you will be able to copy how they pronounce French words. This may well be true in part, but making foreign friends in a French language […]
How to work in France and where to start if you do not speak French?
Have you ever thought about going to France to look for work? There should be seasonal jobs like grape picking available, so perhaps you could combine working with a holiday in the country, but where would you start if you do not speak French? How do you go about finding work in France?
Top 10 clichés living with a French family
Living with a French family is one of the best ways of learning the French language and discovering how people in France live. But how true are the clichés that people believe about the French? Let’s take a look at the myths about French people and a homestay with a family in France.
0 French: Where should I start?
Your knowledge and experience of French amounts to zero, at least, that’s what it seems like, but you have decided you really want to learn the language. So you ask yourself: where should I start? Learning a few phrases for beginners in French, and some vocabulary would be an excellent starting point.
Why it is good to learn French as a second language
Are you considering studying the language of France, and perhaps wondering if taking a course at our French language school would be a good idea ? There are very many reasons why learning French as a second language can be a great benefit in the world today. Let’s take a look at some of those […]
You know you are learning French because…
When you are studying the language of France there are a number of signs to watch out for so that you can monitor your progress. You know you are definitely learning French because of the following indications revealed below.
French words with two meanings
Many languages have words that have more than one meaning, and French is no exception. If you are taking a course in our French language school, you will learn many examples of French words with two meanings. It is a very important part of your studies to do this, because otherwise it is easy to […]
