Standard French courses

A great and complete program to help you develop or perfect your ability to read, write, speak, and understand French. The program is a blend of French classes with a lot of interactions and conversation workshops.

As well as covering the four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), grammar and vocabulary in a student centered and communicative setting, you will have the chance to develop both your fluency and accuracy through daily workshops designed to reinforce and the language you studied in the morning. You will need to purchase a textbook (English $30, French $50) upon arrival.

Combine pleasure and results thanks to accredited courses, workshops and a true group dynamic. We offer a week long package of 15 lessons, standard classes can be supplemented by specialty workshops (cooking, conversation, site visits, etc …) over 5 days.

The super intensive course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice skills during their stay at Institut Lyonnais. The course focuses equally on communication and comprehension skills, and there are more focused lessons on Wednesdays.

A combination of the standard course with 20 group lessons and 5 private lessons. This course combines the dynamic of a group class, with well-targeted private lessons.

This package aims for mature people who want to learn French and to practice different aspect of French culture with other like minded individuals. Afternoons are dedicated to cultural activities and visits which introduce the highlights of the region as well as the regional gastronomy.

Course Overview includes: • 20 lessons per week (4 lessons per day) • Duration: 20 x 50 minutes • 15 students max. per class • Beginner to Advanced levels • Course length: 1–50 weeks • Age 16+ During the lessons you rapidly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations.

Course Overview includes: • 20 individual lessons per week • Beginner to Advanced levels • 1 lesson: 45 minutes • Courses begin: every Monday Individual tuition is the fastest way to learn a language. Whether you need general or specialized language, each course is designed for your needs and adapted to your rate of progress.

The class will be built around the acquisition of the 4 competences (Oral comprehension, Oral expression, Written comprehension and writing skills). The training allows you to gain the competences explained in the CEFR’s global scale.

The Standard French course consists of 20 lessons per week of group instruction. Teachers focus on an interactive teaching method with the goals of expanding the students' vocabulary and knowledge of French culture and civilization; broadening his or her familiarity with grammar and its structures, as well as written expression of the French language; improving oral expression through group discussions, reading comprehension through the analysis and discussion of authentic documents and listening comprehension.

There are 6 two-month levels in the language program going from a A1-C1 (Beginner to Advanced). There are 3 morning classes dedicated to grammar, reading, writing, listening, pronunciation, and intonation.

There are 6 two-month levels in the language program going from a A1-C1 (Beginner to Advanced). There are 3 morning classes dedicated to grammar, reading, writing, listening, pronunciation, and intonation.

The INTENSIVE course differs from the standard course because of its fast work pace and further investigation into subjects with a more communicative and relaxed approach with optional topics and conversation. The 5 additional lessons per week mainly focus on oral communication.

You will experience how French is spoken and used in many real-life situations. Relevant and engaging lessons will develop your understanding of grammar, vocabulary, idioms and pronunciation, and allow you practise the four skills of everyday communication: reading, writing, speaking and listening.

This programme will suit students who wish to benefit from the advantages offered by group courses, above all for the dynamic and motivating group environment, but also for those wishing to undertake individual classes that focus the teaching method towards the specific needs of the student. It is the ideal mix which links quality and price for the students only having a little time to dedicate to their French and those wishing to work on particular aspects or who require French for specific purposes: business...