French is one of the world’s major international languages. It is spoken by over 200 million people across the globe. A knowledge of French is important to enhance your ability to communicate in a non-English speaking country.

French is the second most frequently taught language in the world after English. French, alongside English, is the official working language of the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Comity and the International Red Cross. French is also the principle working language at the European Court of Justice, the European Tribunal of First Instance and the Press Room at the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium.

The prestige of French art, music, fashion, food, and cinema makes French one of the most culturally important foreign language in the world today. Do you love movies? France is one of the most prolific producers of international films. When you understand French, you don't have to rely on subtitles to enjoy a French film. Think about the Cannes Festival and all the cinematic possibilities that the French language could open up to you.

The Course:

The course is taught on a one-to-one basis. At the beginning of each course, your level of French will be tested in order to ensure that the course best suits your needs.

1. The course includes the basics of French grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and pronunciation, as well as focusing on oral communication to create an immersion within the French language. You are then encouraged to engage in conversation, express ideas and exchange opinions.

You will study a variety of topics in interesting and meaningful contexts. The specific units covered include:

• The Alphabet
• Pronunciation Guidelines
• Articles and Genders
• Pronouns and Verbs
• Sentence Building (for students who speak English, the similarities between French and English will be demonstrated)
• Numbers and Amounts
• Time and Dates
• Food and Drink
• Family and Myself
• Leisure Time
• Health

2. Training for the DELF, with exercises, will allow you to understand written French, including newspapers, articles, magazines and signs on the road during your next trip in France. It will also enable you to write a letter to a French friend.

All the important areas are covered from greetings, to times and dates, to speaking about yourself, to general interaction with the teacher.