Alliance Française Montpellier

Evening French Course "French to study or work in France"

Véronique Michel — 2024-11-23T22:30:08Z

Objectives :

You live in France or are planning to move to France and need to improve your French in order to be more successful in your studies or be more comfortable in your professional life.
This French course will give you the means to better express yourself both orally and in writing in French in professional situations or at university.

The programme in brief:

One appointment per week to practise French with the advice of your teacher (Tuesdays from 18h00 to 19h30): courses one a week to make regular progress!
1 hour and half of French per week for 4 to 12 weeks
You have an intermediate level in French. This course will allow you to progress in French so that you can study in France or work in French.

Practical listening and reading comprehension: Unlimited access to our online platform for the duration of your course : a new theme every week !

Depending on your starting level and the duration of the course, you will be able to obtain or reinforce level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages; the level to perform well in professional situations and in studies.

Pedagogical contents:

Develop the linguistic and cultural skills required to succeed in your studies or work and adapt quickly to life in France.

Improve oral expression and comprehension, written expression and comprehension through authentic videos, texts of all formats, and many oral simulations.

Communicate orally in most professional and/or institutional situations and improve your writing skills (presenting an application file, interviewing for a job/recruitment interview at university, interacting with colleagues, peers or clients, making an oral presentation in front of an audience, etc.).

Master vocabulary and expressions for a wide variety of professional situations and distinguish between familiar and formal registers.

Be familiar with cultural habits and life skills specific to the world of work and the student world.

The method :

You will benefit from the experience of the excellent teachers at the Alliance Française.
Classes are lively and interactive and take place in small groups for maximum practice and speaking skills
You work on all French skills based on authentic documents and situations
You will improve your comprehension through videos and audio recordings; reading through documents from student and professional life, writing on various subjects, grammar and vocabulary.

Our advice :

Benefit from the advice and support of Alliance Française Montpellier teachers to consolidate your French skills and succeed in your studies at university or in your professional life.

20 one-to-one general French Lessons

Véronique Michel — 2024-11-23T22:27:44Z

Objectives:

This course is for you if you're looking for a general French course tailored specifically to your needs and expectations. And with lessons on a schedule to suit you. The objectives, content and activities will be devised in accordance with your requirements.

Programme Overview:

Your learning supervisor will make an assessment of your level of proficiency and learning needs to put together a personalised course in general French. Your programme will methodically cover the following:

Correction of any weak points such as grammar, language structures, listening comprehension, phonetics, pronunciation, or fluency
Working on specific personal objectives such as taking an active part in conversations, understanding a conference, preparing for an exam/presentation or writing a report under time pressure, communicating in the workplace, etc.

The cycle is 20 lessons, at a pace that suits you.
For example:

One-to-one Extended: 2 lessons per week for 10 weeks
One-to-one Extended Plus: 2 sessions of 2 lessons per week for 5 weeks
One-to-one Intensive Half-days option: 10 sessions of 2 lessons for a week week

Don't hesitate to contact us to agree the right programme for you.

Benefits:

This programme is custom-designed to fit your language learning needs, both general and specific, and tailored to your interests. Your private teacher will be entirely focused on meeting your expectations and helping you to get the most out of your learning.

French for beginners

Véronique Michel — 2021-08-19T14:53:35Z

Objectifs

Learn to speak French quickly in everyday situations
Obtain the A1 level in 4 to 8 weeks and be able to communicate exchanging basic information while traveling or in your everylife in France
learn to speak French with a fun method including lots of practice !

Programme

A 10-hour group course in French in small groups of 2 to 5 participants to learn to speak French in everyday situations.

Option 1: Online course with your teacher form Alliance Française :
Learn French from home with a teacher from the Alliance Française!

1 hour per day of language practice - oral comprehension, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar: fun activities to learn new vocabulary and expressions to communicate
1 hour per day of intensive speaking practice with a French language teacher

Option 2: Course in France:
Learn to speak French in France through language immersion:

2 hours of intensive French practice per day with your teacher
Progress in record time!

Our pedagogy is based on communicative practice of the language spoken in interaction in everyday situations. The emphasis is on oral comprehension and expression.

Online beginner course with your alliance francaise's teacher

Véronique Michel — 2020-11-03T11:10:17Z

Objectives:
You wish to:

Learn to speak French quickly so that you can get by in everyday situations
Practise with an Alliance Française teacher every week from the comfort of your own home
Achieve A1 level in just a few weeks

Programme :

Learn the basics of French with your Alliance Française Montpellier teacher!
One lesson a day! A new topic every day!
A different conversation topic each week (travel and leisure, work)
One lesson per day (2 hours): You will speak in French with your teacher by videoconference ) + unlimited access to our beginner course on our online platform

Evening French course "French to live in France : the survival kit"

Véronique Michel — 2020-08-13T17:54:36Z

Objectives :

Are you living in France or have just moved to France and need to speak French in everyday life?
This practice-oriented French course will give you the basics to speak French and be autonomous in your daily exchanges.

Program in brief :

One appointment per week to practise French with the advice of your teacher: make regular progress!
1,5hours of French per week for 4 to 12 weeks

You will deal with a different theme in each sequence to be at ease in all the exchanges you may encounter in your daily life (the city, housing, transport, shopping...).

Your vocabulary will increase rapidly and you will feel ready to face many real-life situations in French in concrete tasks of daily life (e.g.: looking for a place to live, communicating with the children's school, going to the doctor, buying a pass for public transport, etc.).

Practical listening and reading comprehension: Unlimited access to our online platform for the duration of your course : a new theme every week !
Depending on the length of time you choose and your starting level, you can gradually reach level A2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages. This is the "survival" level, which allows you to communicate and exchange simple information with your French-speaking interlocutors.

At the end of this course, you will be able to interact in everyday situations.

The method :

You will benefit from the experience of the excellent teachers at the Alliance Française.
Classes are lively and interactive and take place in small groups for maximum practice and speaking skills
You work on all French skills based on authentic documents and situations.
Emphasis is placed on oral expression
In addition to conversation, you will improve your comprehension through videos and audio recordings; reading through everyday documents, writing on various subjects, grammar and vocabulary.

Our advice :
If you have more time and would like to go further in learning French, you can continue your French course with our "Work and study in France" programme available at level B1.

Online French course for Delf and Dalf exams

Véronique Michel — 2020-04-10T09:10:46Z

Do you want to pass the DELF or DALF? The teachers of the Alliance Française Montpellier, an international French language school and examination centre, will prepare you for the DELF B1, DELF B2 and DALF C1 diplomas ... from your home!

The programme in brief :
You consolidate and improve your level of general French.
You express yourself in French every day in a group of your level.
You practice your oral and written expression for the DELF DALF on our teaching platform.

Regular, rigorous and progressive work in oral comprehension and written comprehension of general French (1 hour per day depending on your availability).

One hour of group oral expression in general French (1 hour per day from Monday to Friday by videoconference from 3pm to 4pm) to gain fluency in speaking

One hour of independent preparation for the DELF/DALF oral and written tests with asynchronous correction by our teachers to provide you with personalised support.

Mock exams in order to train in real time and get the best score in DELF/DALF.

Courses in very small groups of 3 to 8 participants maximum

The + :

Work at your own pace, you train your oral and written comprehension according to your needs and availability.
The support of an experienced teacher to help you progress effectively, you put all the chances on your side to succeed!
Our DELF/DALF preparation programme to improve your results and pass the DELF/DALF exam

Online Intensive French Classes with an Aliance Française teacher

Véronique Michel — 2020-04-08T10:56:04Z

Objectives:

You would like to :

make rapid progress in French and speak French with ease and confidence
benefit from the advice of a teacher every day from the comfort of your own home.
practise spoken French even if you can't get around
learning French for everyday life, communicating in French when travelling or at work
consolidate your language skills and your understanding of French culture

The program:

Practice of listening and reading comprehension (1H) : a new theme every day !
Discover a new theme every day.
Online connection to our pedagogical platform for thematic activities of oral or written comprehension, activities for memorising new words and expressions.

Speaking practice with a teacher (1H) : Speak French every day and become fluent quickly!
Oral expression activities to improve your fluency in French and to practice communication acts, new vocabulary with your teacher !
You will speak in French for one hour from 4 to 5pm with your teacher by videoconference on our platform: short presentations, role-playing in pairs and small group activities.

Writing, short presentations, language exercises (1H optional): ..to put into practice what you have learnt and progress effectively !
Written activities, short oral presentations to be recorded, exercises to memorise grammar and vocabulary. Your teacher corrects and returns your homework with his or her feedback.

The advantages of our method :

You are not alone, your teacher is there to help you. You will meet your French teacher every day and receive personalised feedback for your homework!
Our interactive approach to teaching focuses on the practice of communication in French. Our priority is to help you improve your comprehension and your ability to express yourself.
Learn French quickly thanks to our methodical approach to learning vocabulary and grammatical structures. Practice oral and written French every day!

Long term language stay in France

Véronique Michel — 2016-08-30T08:19:19Z

Objectives:

You would like to take time off before starting university? Grab the opportunity to learn French and discover the world!
Live a unique experience, give your future career an international dimension.
Immerse yourself in the French language and culture.

Programme overview:

3 to 12 months of French lessons
family homestay with kitchen access
or
accommodation in a private studio

French immersion at the Alliance française of Montpellier:

20 general French lessons held in a small group of 5 to 12 participants(1 lesson = 45 minutes) . Up to 15 students per group during summer months.
Our interactive approach to teaching focuses on practising communicating in ordinary daily situations. The main priority is to improve your understanding and your ability to express yourself.

Welcoming services and Homestay accommodation with kitchen access:

Pick up at the train station or at the airport upon your arrival

A warm welcome in your host family in Montpellier

A cultural visit of the city of Montpellier on your first day

Accommodation details:
Single bedroom (12m², single bed, desk, storage space, wireless internet ...), shared bathroom with the family.
On the first evening, your host family will share a moment of conviviality with you over a welcome dinner. Your accommodation includes access to prepare your own meals and be more independent while you are enjoying your new life in Montpellier.
Once you are here you will be able to change your accommodation in order to have the freedom you have always dreamed of!

Our recommendation

Depending on your career plans, you may decide to complement your immersion in France with a internship, a preparation course for French examinations DELF/DALF , a Business French courses or a Preparation course for University studies...
You can also add activities and excursions to your stay.

The Options

ISS – International Student Service

Use our specialized service to let us help you make your settlement in France: bank account opening, telephone account opening, internet service, administrative procedures....
(paid service)

ASS – Accommodation Search Service

We'll help you to find your accommodation!
We will propose you up to 3 different accommodation options and help you make your choice.
(paid service)

Intensive French course to prepare for French Examinations DELF B1, DELF B2, DALF C1

Zhou — 2014-02-21T10:30:04Z

Objectives:

To achieve a good level of French, to prepare for and gain a diploma or international certificate in the French language
You will prepare for the DELF B1, DELF B2 or DALF C1 exams in individualized exam preparation workshops of 6 lessons of 45 minutes per week. The workshops of 6 lessons per week are organized in 3 sessions of 2 lessons. The skills of written comprehension, oral comprehension and written expression are the subject of individual work in autonomy (2 sessions) without the intervention of the teacher. Oral expression (1 session of 15 minutes per week) is worked on in one to one with your specialised teacher.
To achieve the best possible results in French examinations and tests

Programme Overview:

20 lessons of general French and 6 lessons per week of systematic preparation for exams.
You will consolidate your ability to express yourself and communicate in French in the framework of the general French courses - acquisition of the structures of the language and methodical practice of oral and written expression and comprehension
You will prepare for the DELF B1, DELF B2 or DALF C1 in the framework of individualised exam preparation workshops of 6 sessions of 45 minutes per week.
The exam preparation workshops are organised in 6 sessions of 45 minutes per week:
Oral comprehension: 1 lesson of 45 minutes
Written comprehension: 1 lesson of 45 minutes
Written expression: 45 minutes of personal work and production + individual feedback from your teacher
Speaking: Between 45 and 60 minutes of preparation and production + individualised feedback from your teacher

You have unlimited access to our teaching platform. You will find methodological tools and interactive resources to prepare you effectively for the exam.
You will work on your listening, reading and writing skills independently using resources provided by our specialist DELF DALF teachers.
Your teacher will correct your written test and give you individual feedback (corrections and advice)
You will prepare the oral test each week and record your presentation. Each week, you will present the oral test in a one-to-one class with your teacher who will help you to improve (methodology, phonetics, vocabulary...) for 15 minutes.
-* Regular practice tests and mock exams.

Benefits:

Choose this option to prepare for and pass an examination leading to an officially-recognised certificate of your level of French, for professional or academic purposes.
You can sit the TCF exam on site as the Alliance Française de Montpellier is an official TCF test centre, accredited by the CIEP – Centre International d'Études Pédagogiques.

Our recommendation:

Whether you're a student or a professional, demonstrating a good level of French will be an advantage academically or for pursuing an international career. This course will prepare you to succeed in official French exams and gain valuable certification of your skills.
Maybe you want to focus your language learning on a particular field of expertise, such as science, law, economy, or business and international commerce? Or simply develop your skills in communicating in French in the workplace? In that case, try out our Specialised French Courses.

Intensive Plus: French Language and Culture

Zhou — 2014-02-21T08:49:52Z

Objectives:

Make rapid progress and perfect your ability to express, understand and communicate in general French in everyday situations thanks to our intensive French group course, 20 lessons per week, at the Alliance Francaise Montpellier.

Reinforce your French language skills with additional French workshops -6 extra individualized lessons of French to adress tour specific needs. Activities, contents and objectives are adapted to each participant learning French.

The language improvement workshops complement the intensive general French courses and allow specific individual work to reinforce your skills in oral and written comprehension, oral and written expression, phonetics and grammar.

The program in brief :

Organisation:

General French course of 20 lessons in small groups of 5 to 12 participants moderated by a teacher (up to 15 participants in summer)
Language development workshops in very small groups of 3 to 8 participants (up to 10 participants in the summer):
Workshops of 6 lessons per week are organised in 3 sessions of 2 lessons.
The skills of written comprehension, oral comprehension and written expression are the subject of individual work in autonomy (2 sessions). Oral expression and phonetics (1 session) are worked on in a small group animated by your teacher.

Our Recommendation:

The Intensive Plus course will help you make rapid progress. If you want total immersion in the French language and culture, why not opt to stay in a family home with half-board? That way, you'll be speaking French all day, every day, with guaranteed results!