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Enjoy a French language course in France at our language school in the city of Tours.
A region in the heart of France where the climate is mild and the countryside beautiful and where Leonardo da Vinci, Rabelais, Ronsard, Balzac and Bergson once lived. Located on the banks of the longest river in France, Tours is in the heart of the fertile vineyards of the Loire Valley.
Renowned worldwide for its magnificent châteauxs and vineyards, remnants of the valley's golden age under Francois I during the 15th century, the Loire is a fine destination for history enthusiasts and wine lovers alike.
This region has a lively cultural scene, several museums and a stunning medieval quarter-place (Plumereau that boasts quaint, inexpensive hotels, pedestrian streets, open-air cafes and eclectic boutiques).
Tours boasts a friendly environment, with a dynamism which attracts a university population of almost 30 000.
>> Past student testimonal by Scot
The excellent library also has available: Audiocassettes, Videocassettes, CD-ROMs and software for research.
Located on the street corners of “rue des Bons Enfants” and “rue du Panier Fleuri” the school building occupies a magnificent renovated 18th century stone building (it even has a 15th century cellar) and offers a warm, charming, multicultural atmosphere.
Classrooms are large with views of the “Charlemagne Tower” (one of the town's oldest monuments), during the summer months relax after class on the rooftop terrace.
The school has a excellent library, which includes newspapers, magazines, press files, novels, reference books, books in basic French, self-correcting grammar and vocabulary tests.
The textbooks used are listed below and can be borrowed from the school for the duration of the course. They may also be purchased from a nearby bookstore.
To supplement these books, teachers issue photocopied literature and make use of audio and video recordings. Television documentaries, film extracts songs, press articles, and various recordings may also be used to complement the lessons. The text books series used (depending upon level of language skill): Accord (levels I, II) Cadences (levels I, II), Panorama (levels I, II, III & IV). Grammaire progressive du français and Grammaire point par point: niveau intermédiaire and L’Exercisier. Café Crème 4.
Each student will receive a progress report from his or her main teacher. This report states the materials and study aids used the areas covered and the level attained by the student. It also includes personal recommendations for further study. Students also receive a student discount card enabling them to benefit from various reductions in numerous museums, cinemas and bookshops.
> A half day canoeing trip on the river Loire
> An evening of fine dining in a local small restaurant with a prestigious chef
> Wine course, $190.00 (includes 2.5 hr lecture / 3 hr tasting session - total 5 hrs)
> We also encourage students to enjoy their independence and perhaps rent cars or bicycles at the weekend to visit the local châteaux at their own pace, even visiting the seaside or skiing in the mountains.
The school also has a bulletin board for the students to propose different activities and visits that they will organize themselves. Other activities might include visits to concerts, theatre, ballet or art exhibitions.
Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country. All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained.
As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school, is usually not more than 15 to 30 minutes away. Your host-family will meet you at Tours train station at no extra charge.
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"A welcoming and excellent experience.
Staying with a host family allowed me to get to know the city. The teachers were engaged and engaging. The diverse mix of students forced me to use my new language skills. The school building itself was beautiful and well-equipped.
The very nice, old stone school building definitely made the learning environment enjoyable. School well-equipped with books, magazines, internet, and plenty of information for visiting the area.
Future Advice: Go to a smaller city where residents are less likely to speak to you in English. It is much more helpful to force yourself to speak in the foreign language. The challenge forces you to learn."
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I would highly recommend the school and the location to all adults during the off season. Regular students during the summer. The location is very good and being in the old city was a two minute walk from the square where everyone meets.
I would add Tours to your list of good locations for adults on your Web site since there is so much to see around Tours and it's pretty easy to get around. The family was also very nice."
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The faculty is well organized, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. They take a genuine interest in their profession. The testing on the first day placed me into the perfect class, with a great professor. I learned a lot, and made some true friends.
Services provided by Languages Abroad, very comprehensive. Everything was straightforward, and explained in detail, which is why I chose this program over others I had researched on the internet. Staff was always available to answer my questions when I called.
Future Advice: Do it! As long as you are prepared, and follow the instructions, you will have a memorable experience - If anything is not to your liking, someone will help you out."
Tours (Tours - Val de Loire) has a small airport and the TGV railway station is 7 minutes from the airport.
Visit G3Visas for comprehensive information on visa, passport, permit and general country entry requirements.
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Our school is located in the heart of the old town, with its quaint pedestrian streets, surrounded by many restaurants, bakeries and terrace cafés.
Standard program: (20 hours per week)
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