BLS:
Bordeaux

The school was perfectly located - right in the heart of Bordeaux. It was easily accessible, especially with the tram. They offered an activity everyday, so you could participate as much as you wanted to. The building was charming and cute, and the staff was incredibly friendly. There were students from all over the world, at all levels of French. The one negative thing that I have to say is that my teacher (although VERY nice) could get a little carried away with her stereotypes of Americans. It was funny for the first couple of days, as I thought that was just maybe her way of relating (I was the only American), but it did get a little old (ex: when describing a "fly" in French, she explained them as the bugs that all of our pesticides kill). I guess looking back it was kind of funny. My family stay was outstanding. Nadine was incredibly kind and patient and very encouraging. The experience certainly would not have been the same without the cozy, delicious dinners at her house with various dinner guests and great conversations to practice speaking and comprehension.

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