Training for teachers of French

When I arrived to my host mom’s house I was at first afraid i wouldnt make any friends and wouldn’t get along with her through the process of two weeks although it was quite the opposite. She greeted me with open arms and she was always looking out for me, cooking the best meals, showing me the best places to visit and encouraging me to meet new people and speak french with her at home to be able to learn naturally. My first day of school she walked me there and explained the public transport options and i was really grateful for all of that. I met new friends instantly in my own level of french class and in others and I got to meet people from different nationalities and backrounds which really made the experience ever more special. The activities were good and going to the beach with my friends in a french speaking country with the ability now to communicate in the language has been incredible.

I was at the school for two months recently and learned a lot through the Super Intensif. It kept me very busy and I improved in speaking and using new vocabulary and grammar. I especially liked having the Cours Privé where I would have a one-on-one session twice a week with a teacher so that I could practice speaking more. I am trying to become conversationally fluent in French, so I need to speak as much as possible with others. I am coming back this summer to take more classes to continue to improve my French. I really took to the teachers who were all really invested in having us learn as much as we could. And the front desk staff was helpful when I had questions. What I recommend to students is that if you have any questions or concerns about anything in the program, such as what level you are in, what time of day your class is at, etc., be proactive and speak to the front desk as soon as possible to figure out ways to make the courses work for you. They will try their best at accommodating with what is available at that time.

The classes were fun. Not always, but definitely moreso than in school at home. The familiar setting made it feel like a study group rather than a school lesson. The switching of teachers and classmates all the time wasn't very good, but I understand why it had to be done. I liked the discourse with other students and learning about their background. It was very fascinating. I attended one of the activities and it was much fun and I truly recommend attending them.

16 students participated in my class. Luckily many didn't show up so the group size was OK and good with 10-12 persons.
Great teacher and most of the time interesting subjects with lots of discussion and being able to get to know different accents in French. The location of the school right in the city center was perfect to have a quick lunch or just enjoy the vibes of the city.

The activities with Jeremy are interesting, easy to reserve and not too expensive.

Ho apprezzato il corso, l'insegnante, la qualità delle lezioni, l'atmosfera della scuola.
Durante le due settimane del mio corso il gruppo è un po' cambiato nella sua composizione, perchè alcuni arrivavano altri finivano ma per fortuna l'insegnante è rimasta la stessa.
La scuola è in una ottima posizione, comoda per i mezzi pubblici.
Avrei preferito qualche attività in più anche in orario serale.

Non ho apprezzato lo spazio ristretto, sia delle aule, molto strette, la porta di ingresso quasi non si apriva perchè a ridosso dei tavoli, sia degli spazi comuni, in rapporto al numero di persone nella scuola.

This school provides a well-organized program to immerse a student into not only the language of French, but also the culture and lifestyles of the country. The instructors had a wide range of teaching strengths and styles, enabling a student to aid in matching their skill levels with the courses offered. I, and many others, arrived at the school with some degree of reading and writing capability. We quickly learned that listening and conversational communications would be critical in being able to progress, and the instructors were able relate to us on our wide range of abilities. I did not take advantage of the school's housing placement, but understand that most of the placements were very beneficial in supplementing the classroom learning experience. I hope to return for future learning, and would plan to have the school assist me with an in-home stay.

For me it was the first language practice in French in France. It was very interesting to be in a language environment where you are forced to communicate in French. The classes were equipped with the necessary equipment, the teachers tried to find an approach to each student. The owner of the apartment is a very nice woman, where l lived. The road to school took 20 minutes. Every day we went to the museums or made city tours. Thank a lot to the Accent français team for the experience.

The classes were great, I enjoyed the group activities i found it very effective in getting new people to converse with each other, my only thing i would say is that to mix the classes ethnic backgrounds more, I found that being in an all irish class made it more likely for students to fall back on English as a foundational language, but I believe having students obliged to speak in French is more effective, the teachers were all helpful and kind, they had great understanding of different peoples needs and problems and were great at pushing the comfort zones of french, I can't complain about the location, its a great spot for a school, very central and easy to get to. The after school activities ran by Amanda and Vinie were great fun, i enjoyed the time spent learning French and conversing with them about interesting topics, i enjoyed the variety of trips. My host Family were very kind people, very accepting of my space and understanding my independence, we had alot of fun getting to know each other. Id love if there was some kind of reccomendation list of things for teens to do while in Montpellier during the day, I eventually found some people to hang around with but it took awhile to find places were teens usually hang out, overall i had an amazing experience, I met some great people and im grateful for the opportunity

Ich fand den Unterricht sehr gut und abwechslungsreich gestaltet. Unsere Lehrer waren sehr kompetent, freundlich und humorvoll. Meine Französischkenntnisse sind merkbar besser geworden, obwohl ich nur vier Tage Unterricht hatte. Ich freue mich schon auf den nächsten Kurs und hoffe, dass ich es zeitlich einrichten kann. Herzlichen Dank an das Accent Français Team. Barbara

I whole-heartedly recommend Accent Français for those who would like an immersive and high quality French language program that is also a tremendous value. Montpellier was an excellent location for such a program for two reasons. First, the locals were friendly and patient with my efforts to speak French with them - this will not be the case in other larger cities like Paris.

Second, there are so many students and young people in Montpellier that you cannot but help to feel the energy. Not to mention that during my time at Accent Français there were approximately 30 nationalities represented at the school which was a huge upside surprise. The teachers were also high-energy and very talented. Jean-Phillip and Claire were my professeurs and they were able to interact with each student at their unique level which I found amazing.

I stayed in an extended-stay apartment/hotel near the school which worked out well. The decor was a bit "tired" but it was very clean and also a good value for the money. The only criticism I have of the school was the small class rooms - i.e. the physical space - just a bit cramped. Overall, I loved my experience at Accent Français in Montpelier and am hoping to return next Fall to continue my French language journey.

i have studied with Accent Français before and was really looking forward to visiting again. The team were helpful and really interested in making our stay as smooth as possible. We were a group of 11 and each person was in a class exactly suited to their needs.

At first one of our group was in a class that was too easy for them but this was quickly rectified. There are lots of extra curricular activities to really broaden your experience in Montpellier. The rooms were all air conditioned and the teachers were really good. Montpellier is a great place to stay and I would not hesitate in recommending Accent Français for learning French. We booked our own accommodation.

Hi there. Thank you for your follow-up. My experience in general was good, although there are some points I would like to mention. First of all, I registered for an intensive course for two weeks, but I was placed in an standard course for which I was shocked and decided to take the most of my two-weeks stay by paying 100 euros more for only three sessions of an intensive course that was just a waste of time and money.

Regarding the afternoon intensive classes, most of the students had the same idea as mine i. e. killing time and no content for learning except some new vocabulary that could be self-studied by each student without going to school.

Second, the classes were not well furnished, I mean the chairs were terrible and not suitable for long hours of siting down, at all.

Third, sometime there was no paper in the toilets and this happened frequently.

Fourth, my host family was a very kind family, but the house was an old one full of spiders that bit me and left me with some marks on my skin. If I knew the house was an old one, I would have chosen a hotel or another kind of appropriate lodging. Moreover, there was no soap in the bathroom neither detergent to wash the dishes in the kitchen. So, I had to buy these things on my own.

All other things were fine.

So I really liked the classes, the 5-10 teachers that I had were all very friendly and willing to help. Also the times are pretty much optimal because it doesn‘t start to early but you still have a lot of time in the afternoon. As for how much your French improves depends on your level. Learning how to talk you learn very fast, in my opinion (obviously you have to try though!), but once you can somewhat talk, so between like B1 and B2 it gets harder and you have to invest free time as well to improve further, but I think that should be expected.

The KLEY Residence was incredible, the only thing was that it didn‘t have air condition, but if I took a cold shower that‘s good enough, but it cannot be understated, how incredible the rooftop was, the rooftop was insane, the view, the space, and obviously the company from other students was absolutely fantastic. Also mad respect for the security to let us bring friends from outside the residence to the rooftop.

The Host Family that I had was very friendly as well, she was very open minded, and had a pool, and cooked very good. I didn‘t go to a lot of afternoon activities because it‘s obviously expensive, but the ones I went to were really cool. For example the time we went to Aiges Mortes, they had a good mix between talking about the place and letting us roam around. Overall the best part about my 5 weeks were the people I‘ve met, I met some of the best people ever there, and from all over the world, was extremely interesting. Even if some people that I didn‘t do much with, it was still very interesting to have conversations with because of the different culture and their motivation to learn French. Just really incredible and I can confidently recommend it to most people.

The classes were well-structured and appropriately interactive. The instructors were very engaging and at no time did I feel any negative pressure when faced with an unsure educational situation.

The location is super, being so close to the Place de Comedie. This also makes it convenient for the break times and lunch. I liked the way my housing was also convenient and an easy walk to the school. The studios worked out perfectly for me and allowed for extra flexibility with daily schedules. (Les Citadines)

Although I chose not to participate in some of the scheduled activities, I did find the group tour trips to also be excellent and very fun. The office staff was also wonderful and very accomodating with any changing needs. I always felt that they had my best interest in mind.

If I had to included something that was not my most favorite it might be having to check the schedule board for classroom and placement assignments instead of receiving emails in advance of Monday classes.

Thank you; it was super!

I had a really nice stay at Accent Francais. I definitely improved my skills in French even though I only had three weeks of classes. The teachers were competent and made sure that there was a good atmosphere in class.

Nice place in the city for students. Excursions on Saturdays expand the horizons and vocabulary.

My experience at Accent Francais has been amazing from every point of view. The classes are dynamic and interesting, as they engage your learning skills while at the same time talking about interesting topics. Usually, language courses are boring and repetitive, but the lectures were well structured and I was continually challenged. The amazing thing is that without a huge amount of work I learned so much I actually managed to pass the DELF B2 at the end of my month experience.
Another great aspect is the many activities after school, in which you have the chance to learn about the area's history, to visit incredible places and to meet a lot of new people.

Finally, the teachers were amazing, they made classes fun so that you actually learned without making a lot of effort.

The program was really helpful for me to improve my French skills.
Throughout the course we were supported with great materials and cultural experiences

The staff was friendly and always welcoming. An excellent experience overall

We liked the teachers very much. The classes had a good dynamics, with an interesting interaction between students and teachers. Our school is located next to the central square of the city, 350 meters from our apartment. They offered us various activities beyond classes. We liked the city and facilities such as good transportation system and access to local commerce.

We had a problem with the class schedule: we started in the morning, but the following week we where transferred to the afternoon. We requested that they keep us in the morning, and we are taken care of.

We rented un apartment in the city center, and it was a good experience.

The location was very convenient, it was in the city center. The teachers were patient and friendly. There were grade 7-8 students, good organization of excursions and leisure activities after school. According to the school rules, one topic would be discussed each week, I would like to explore several themes.

I took a week long course as a taster to help me decide whether or not I would continue further. I wasn't disappointed with the school, the course or Montpelier. I will certainly return next spring.

I really liked having two teachers daily who had prepared how to work on our progress, so there was a good communication between them. My teachers especially the last two weeks were excellent, especially having both of them because they were so different from each other but showed great respect for their combined work. I liked that they really insisted in encouraging us to speak as much as possible, and I like that they were one step ahead of us all the time, the pacing of the lesson is good, it was never boring.

I arrived there the third Monday in November. After the first day, I went to the office and told them that my knowledge was far less than my classmates. I was convinced that I was in the absolute beginner’s class, so I could not be degraded. I also learned that beginners normally start the first Monday of each month, something I was not aware of. I finished the first week and took two days the second week and was then hit by bad back-ache which hindered my further attendance.

Generally speaking, I liked the classes and my fellow classmates tolerated my shortcomings, and so did the two teachers.

The location was very good; I stayed at a good hotel being only a five minute walk from the school. The facilities seemed good. We were offered some activities, like attending films and horse-riding, which I did.

I had two reasons to attend to the school: 1) I was moving to a warmer climate for two weeks, and 2) I wanted to learn something from this language. My fellow classmates had obviously higher hopes and studied far more than myself, as their aims were higher than mine!

As I quit so suddenly, I did not have a chance to thank my qualified teachers, which I hereby do.

Thinking of it, I would probably have gained more knowledge if I had stayed with a family, as I would have had someone to speak to out of class. Although I am quite open-minded, I felt a bit isolated in the afternoons during these two weeks, but this was my fault.

My experience in Montpellier was really amazing and definitely above expectations! The school is located in the city center and is well organized. Before arriving there I took a french test in order to establish my french level. Once I got there I had a brief oral interview to confirm the level. This allowed the teachers to divide the students into a lots of levels (from A1 to C2, with intermediate levels as well). My class was wonderful. It was so nice to get in touch with people from all over the world and we still are in touch. Moreover I was the only italian person in the class so it was easier for me to practice only french.
The student residence that I chose (L'observatoire) was in the city center, 3 minutes from the school by foot. The room was very basic but it was a single room with a kitchen and a private bathroom, so everything that is essential to stay there.
Then, what else, the city is amazing! It is small but very clean and beautiful and there are lots of students all around, then there are some nice beaches that can be reached with the tram/bus not so far (30 min to 1 hour).

The teachers were really helpful. I had the chance to improve my French speaking abilities a lot. The classes weren't crowded so that the teachers could be really interested in students' progress. Besides, we visited different cities every week, so it's obvious that this school provides a big variety of activities that are enjoyable and educational. Although where I lived was a bit far from school, I’d absolutely stay with the same family if I had the chance to go there again.
On the other hand, I had classes at 4 pm every weekday so I couldn't benefit much neither from the sun nor the beach in Montpellier.

So, actually I really enjoyed this amazing trip. It was a really great experience for my language. The school is situated not so far from my host family house. What's more, my host family (Lisette Breton-Noussi) was really friendly and she tried to help me with everything. The system of planning classes wasn't comfortable, so that's the main problem, but the teachers and the quality of program as far as language, cultural, social were concerned were super! Especially having excursions with Jean-Paul - he's crazy and funny. And the price was cool and of course Montpellier - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Thanks for this great experience. Hope to go there one more time!

I liked everything.

I liked my trip in Montpellier! I lived with Madam Daniela. She's the best woman! I lived near the school (on foot 5 min). I had same difficulties with my studies but then I felt better. I had a lot of excursions with Jean-Paul. It was interesting and amusing! Jean-Paul is friendly man! In general it was memorable trip and good experience!

Wonderful experiences. School, landowner, city, schoolmates, roommates, all wonderful. Language International is a very reliable agent, I will use their service again and definitely recommend to all my friends.

It was a great excellent for me: I practiced my French, I met a lot of people from different countries, and I knew French history, traditions etc. My school was very good! Teachers were attentive to students, competent, and made lessons that weren't boring. I lived in the city centre with Madame Danielle Ranson. She's an admirable woman. Your flat is very good. She cooked delicious food. In short, I was happy in my holiday.

The school is located in the centre of the town. its fantastic, and it has a really nice and friendly atmosphere. The classes were productive and fun at the same time and there weren't lots of students per lesson so i had a chance to learn more, moreover, as i was with students with the same ability as me i was able to engage in conversations and activities. I made friends even though i was a lot younger than everyone else but people were really friendly. I liked where i stayed because it was about 10min away from the place and i only had to take one bus so it was very difficult to get lost and the family i stayed with was really nice too.

it was a great school, the teachers have a lot of patience

it was a great school, with very good teachers, i will just change the school facilities

I was able to learn to speak French on my own and I have several friends in France. My main focus was to learn to write better since I communicate with them via email sometimes. Since I speak well but my writing skills are poor Accent Francais had a difficult time finding a group that would suit my needs. I was placed in a class where the focus was writing but I felt that the other students were in advantage since they had already learnt many grammatical forms. However, their expressive skills were not at not at the same level as mine. Though, I met some nice people from other countries and had the chance to socialize with them as well. Of course, the teachers tried their best to give personal attention and make the class a fun place to learn. I liked the location because Accent Francais is located in downtown Montpellier and I had a nice crispy walk from my studio to class every morning. I cannot complain of the housing facilities. The studio was more than what I thought I could have in Montpellier. I would recommend the classes but need to be for a longer period of time to have a significant impact in learning the language.

Good experience for learning about the French culture

The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, and my host and accommodation were both lovely. I was well-matched to my host, and we shared much in common. Location was also perfect, as my host lived right in the centre of the old town - very near the school. The teaching was really good - very relaxed but I still felt pushed to improve my language skills. Socially, the school organised lots of evenings out and events both at weekends and during the week. Big outings were not too expensive, and overall I had a really good time!

Teaching and classes were well organised, the staff were really friendly and supportive, and accommodation was perfect - right in the centre of town! Administration and reception were also extremely helpful and efficient. I had no problems whatsoever during my time there, and would absolutely reccommend the course to anyone looking for an effective crash course for perfectionnement de langage in a sunny location.

I just loved the period of my stay in Montpellier. First, I could improve my language skills. For instance, when I just arrived in Montpellier, I could not build sentences in French, my vocabulary was so poor that I even had a hard time when I tried to find a place to stay, or eat, or some other necessary things, but at the end of those unforgettable 8 weeks, I could easily talk with native speakers and lead conversations on various topics. Of course it's a result of the hard work of my instructors in school and my home-stay family.