Retiring in a few months and looking for a European experience beyond that of a tourist? Interested in the Alsace region and thinking a French language immersion experience might be opportunity to meet people and gain insight into life in France outside of the tourist experience. Any recommendations for language class or other experiences?
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Reno, NV, USA
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Smithsonian Journeys offers “Living in France: A Three-Week Stay in Provence” with an option for 10 three and a half hour language lessons tailored to your skill level. There are other activities on that tour besides the language lessons. That one sounds fun to me. My French language skills could use some help.
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For a large (100 students, several levels) immersion program near Nice, I recommend Institut de Français. E-mail: Institut de français.com
For a smaller (6 students at a single level), I recommend Valorme in the small city of Foix in rural Ariège.
E-mail: Valorme.com
Posted by
Washington, DC
101 posts
For $19.95 a month you can visit www.pimsleur.com and get French language ecoutez et repetez style lessons...would give you a big head start on any program you decide on when actually in France....www.lingoda.com is also very good...I recommend the private lessons MUCH more than group lessons, but group might work pour toi :-)
I realize you're asking about language immersion in France, but pre-studying would be very helpful in my opinion.
Bon chance!
Posted by
New England
35 posts
I am currently at CLÉ in Tours, for one month. Learning as much as possible ahead of time will only benefit you. I recommend starting ONLY with private tutoring. This will guarantee teaching at your level. 5 hrs equals 25 hrs in a classroom with others, however trust me on this one. You will still be able to meet people and be involved in the extracurricular cultural activities. I am also at a retired age and found this school to have a nice mix of ages up to 70+.