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Bordeaux 50 Plus Language Learning Holiday

French Language Holiday Course

Location

The name Bordeaux conjures up images of legendary red wines, Gothic cathedrals, and breathtaking 18th century chateaux that rise up from the gently rolling hills. Bordeaux is both a city and region, the region producing the largest selection of fine wines in the world. Several vineyard tours offer a fascinating overview, and the choice reds and whites are celebrated every other June at the Bordeaux Wine Festival.  Besides wine, Bordeaux is intoxicating for its culture and architecture. The city boasts numerous buildings and monuments dating back to the 11th century.

As if that isn't enough, Bordeaux is a shopper's and eater's paradise.  Some of the world's most popular luxury brand names are on elegant parade in famous stores such as Cartier, Hermes and Louis Vuitton. Fortunately, visitors aren't forced to spend top-dollar on upscale designer shops, as there are numerous less expensive French chains and locally-owned boutiques.  For the foodie, restaurants abound, all striving to maintain the famous city’s long-standing reputation as Gourmet Bordeaux.  Some delightful specialties include oysters from the Bassin d'Arcachon; sole from the Côte d'Argent; the famous Tome Aquitaine—a goat cheese plus Sauterne—and the unforgettable local foie gras.But Bordeaux's greatest secret may be its outstanding location.  Use the city as your launching point to stunning beaches and fishing villages to the west, the magnificent pine forests of Landes, Basque country and the Pyrenees to the south, castles and the prehistoric caves of Dordogne to the east, and the fortified town of La Rochelle and beaches of Royan to the north.

Bordeaux is a city—and region—with something to please everyone.

Program

This French language learning program offers the ideal mix of French lessons and French culture.  French lessons take place weekday mornings with afternoons reserved for organized cultural activities, or free time to explore Bordeaux.  The program comprises 20 lessons, three half-day cultural activities, and one full-day excursion per week. Please see the sample schedule page for more information.

Lessons

The prime objective of this French language course in France is to work on practicing language skills in communicative contexts.  To do this our partner school uses French as a Foreign Language teaching methods that are interactive and based on real communication. Sessions use authentic materials to broaden your knowledge of the French socio-cultural setting.  Classes are structured but sufficiently flexible to help you progress at your own speed, according to your needs. Lessons are 45 minutes in length.

Teachers

Teachers in this French language learning program are qualified to teach French to foreign learners and have excellent knowledge of French culture and civilization.  Many of them have taught French abroad, speak several languages, and relate naturally to diverse cultures.  Their enthusiasm and spontaneity guarantee lively and effective lessons.

Accommodation

The recommended accommodation for the Bordeaux 50 Plus Language Learning Program is with a local host families.  The accommodation officer rigorously selects each family and spends a great deal of time matching the student to the right family, which is why we appreciate as much information as possible from students regarding personality, likes and dislikes, etc.  Host families are of all ages and social backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common: their hospitality and friendliness. The host families provide breakfast and dinner on weekdays, all meals on weekends, with an individual, comfortable bedroom. Two and three-star apartment-hotels are also available.  Please see the prices page for more information.

*Above is the recommended accommodation option for this program.  Alternatively, you may book the course only and arrange your own accommodation in local hotels or apartments.  Please see the prices page for Course Only Fees.

Features included in the price of our language learning holiday:

• Twenty lessons per week (1 lessons = 45 minutes)
• Language level test on the first day
• Course materials
• Host family or hotel accommodation
• Two meals per day during the week and three meals per day on the weekend (host family option only)
• Airport transfer (host family accommodation option only)
• Afternoon activities three times per week
• One evenings out per week
• One full-day excursion per two-week period

For more information or to book this program please call us toll-free on 1-888-386-1411.