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Our Teaching
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We specialize in language courses for adults looking for a relaxed setting and good food in a convivial; family atmosphere. |
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What better way to learn to speak French than at a French table?
Learning a new language and understanding a new culture is a challenge. Our teaching technique is based on developing your ability in oral conversation and also involves systematic revision of essential grammar points with serious follow-up in the form of homework. As well, we use the support of audio and video material to cover all aspects of the French language. For advanced level learners, we offer in-depth study of the French language through the use of films, advertising, press articles, TV, news... Our classes are limited to 6 or less people and often there are 3-5 people per class. These small classes help facilitate oral conversation and encourage a good relationship between your teacher, you and your fellow class-mates. Small classes allow classes to be homogeneous and allow your teacher to meet the needs of each student. We encourage each of our guests to learn to feel at ease and confident in speaking French and we try to help develop a better ear to improve pronunciation. Small classes rapidly allow a relaxed exchange in the French language during class time. When you reserve we ask you to do the multiple choice test at the back of our brochure & which appears online. Then you do a 2nd oral test on the Monday morning before your course starts. This allows to orient each person into the appropriate class for their level. At the end of each course we give a diploma to each student and a progress-level certificate which also contains comments by your teacher. Audio and video material is available at the Ecole des Trois Ponts: CD ROMs, audio cassettes, video cassettes, DVDs, as well as books that you can read here. Some advice on what to bring: In order to get the most out of your class, we suggest you bring along a notebook or exercise book for taking notes. We advise you not to use loose sheets as you will quickly lose the order of them and it's then difficult to find the information again. It is also very important to have a small pocket size notebook to write your new vocabulary in. This small notebook is indispensible for French language beginners and false beginners who need to develop rigour in their vocabulary learning in order to optimise their progress. We have both bilingual and monolingual dictionaries available at the Chateau de Matel for your use but it is worthwhile bringing your own so that you can work at your own rhythm without being concerned about when these dictionaries are available. A good book of French conjugations (e.g. 501 Verbs or Bescherelle) is always a precious aid. If you have already taken a French course elsewhere, you may wish to bring your own personal notes or method with you. This is sometimes an extra help for making you feel at ease in learning. However learning material for grammar, vocabulary or about cultural exchange will be given to you during your classes.
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for more information about the courses we offer
Tel.: [33](0)4 77 71 53 00
Fax: [33](0)4 77 70 80 01 |
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