Learn French in Cannes
CESA Languages Abroad
Duration: 1 Week
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Detailed information
| Duration: | 1 Week |
|---|---|
| Price: | Contact us (Please contact us for more information on fees.) |
| Type: | Courses |
| Method: | In a classroom |
| Prepares for: | Courses availabale for DELF preparation. |
| Geared towards: | Courses available to suit all linguistic abilities and needs. |
| Requirements: | Please see course notes for information on age and linguistic ability requirements. |
| Students per class: | 14 |
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Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course program
Established in 1931, the French language school moved to its present site in 1981. It is set in its own private campus, around a central open-air courtyard. It is just one road back from the beach and a 15 minutes stroll from the heart of the town and has parking (for cars and bikes) on site. Situated on 3 floors, the school has 21 good-sized classrooms and a large dining room serving three meals a day.
The facilities also include a gym, a bar, a TV and video room, a theatre (seating 140 people) and its own volleyball and basket ball court. When taking a mid morning break students can relax in the central courtyard in the shade of the mature palm trees and make plans for that evening's entertainment.
The school offers a truly relaxed and highly enjoyable study environment. In a designated internet room, students have email access (for a small charge). There is a library of books, papers and CD-Roms to help students study. At it's busiest during the warmer months of the year, students must book early for the June to September programmes. The staff are always on hand should you have any questions once on your course. The French language school requires all their teachers to have university degrees (teacher for French as a foreign language) and extensive experience teaching French as a Foreign Language.
ACADEMIC YEAR SESSIONS:-
A range of group programmes are offered and in addition students can select from a range of PM Workshops covering Corrective Phonetics, Business French, Language & Culture and French for Law.
FRENCH LANGUAGES FOR LIFE COURSES
8 to 20 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
15 or 21 French language lessons per week
(changing to 18 or 25 lessons per week in 2012)
Max. 14 people per class
A range of long term French language courses ideal for Gap Year and post Uni students looking to learn French in Cannes, France in depth over two or more months for maximum impact and progress. Popular with students who wish to develop their French language skills but prefer to live in a residential, campus environment.
STANDARD FRENCH COURSE
2 to 8 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
15 French group lessons per week
(changing to 18 lessons per week in 2012)
Timetable : 09.00 to 12noon
Max. 14 people per class
A short term French language course aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their French language learning from scratch with an immersion course in Cannes, France. The aim of this course is to learn how to communicate in daily social situations, according to your language level. It is based on solid grammer development, systematic study of real life contexts and vocabulary expansion. Emphasis is put on:- interactive exercises in class, use of written, recorded and visual documents to improve comprehension and expression, practicising comprehension and self-expression and placing the language within a meaningful cultural context (according to class ability).
INTENSIVE FRENCH COURSE
2 to 8 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
21 French group lessons per week
(changing to 30 lessons per week in 2012)
Timetable: 09.00 to 12 noon
+ Mon, Tues & Thurs : 1.30 to 3.30pm
Max. 14 people per class
As the French Standard course with 6 additional oral lessons per week, aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their French language learning from scratch with a French immersion course in Cannes. See detailed description in Intensive Course Content details below..
INTENSIVE PLUS FRENCH COURSE
2 to 8 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
25 French group lessons per week
(changing to 30 lessons per week in 2012)
Timetable : 09.00 to 12noon
+ Mon/Fri 1.30 to 3.30pm
Max. 14 people per class
As the French Standard course with 6 additional oral lessons and 4 additional written classes per week, aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their French language learning from scratch with an immersion course in France. See detailed description in Intensive Course Content details below.
Intensive Course Content…... (21 & 25 lessons per week)
Until the A2 level the "Classical language course" is obligatory
Complementing the AM programme, students learn to analyse the language in terms of core skills (comprehension, expression and interaction). The control of these cores skills enables the student to communicate in everyday situations, according to their current level of ability. The acquired linguistic elements are treated in the perspective of written and oral communication. The student comes to comprehend the daily realities of communicating in French and within a French-speaking culture; the language style and register, the code of social relations … and he/she can convey and exchange information related to his/her own environment in an intercultural approach.
Beginning with the B1 level there is the choice between written or oral communication specialization.
Written specialization :
This course allows the student to learn or to improve, according to their language level, how to collect, process, restore, transmit and give information. Practical work is based on written documents (articles, essays, questionnaires…). Students acquire linguistic skills in a pragmatic context. With a variety of texts the student learns to comprehend text globally as well as the details, the implicit aspects and abstractions, learning to establish the bonds of dependence between complex ideas with the use of words or expressions in order to articulate them effectively, seize the majority of the illustrated or idiomatic expressions and develop selective reading skills.
Improvement of writing skills: to write with effectiveness and precision a variety of texts, to effectively synthesize ideas and information drawn from a written source, to ensure the cohesion of a text. Consolidation of written French grammar and lexical exercises.
Oral communication :
Expression, comprehension and interaction. The student acquires and improves the skills to receive, to pass on and to exchange information, to request, to negotiate, to argue, to convince and to express feelings. Exercises to combine linguistic, pragmatic and socio-cultural abilities in a pragmatic context. Use of varied and unmodified authentic supports. Reinforced oral activities and enrichment of linguistical know-how. Acquisition in a pragmatic privileging the phonetics and semantics. Each act of speech is put in scene in situations of communication. Focusing according to the level, on some particular aspects of the communication from the lexical and cultural point of view.
FRENCH DELF COURSE
2 weeks supplementary French course
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
Good French language skills ESSENTIAL
DELF exams offered at : A1, A2, B1 & B2 level
Dates: March, May, June, July, August, Oct & Nov
Please ask for DELF exam preparation factsheet
Prepare for the DELF exam units by combining one of the above group course options with an additional 12 DELF preparation lessons over 2 weeks in Cannes, France. Students are welcome to begin their studies prior to the 2 week preparation DELF programme, on any of the general French language courses, so that they can maximum language practise and improvement and have the correct level of French necessary to join the DELF class.
BUSINESS FRENCH COURSE
Same format as the French Intensive Plus Course
Offered in September for 4 weeks, each year
Exam fee not included in course fee
These programmes are aimed at CCIP Business exam students. An intermediate level of French is essential to cope with the course work. A special 4 week course is offered only during the September session. End of course exam: CCIP "Diplome de Francais des Affaires"
FRENCH FOR LAW COURSE
Same format as the French Standard Course
Offered in September for 4 weeks (15 lessons per week), each year
Also as a 25 lessons per week programme for 2 weeks on set dates throughout the year
Aimed at those who are already reading Law
An intermediate French level is essential
Exam fee not included in course fee
End of course exam: CCIP "Certificat de Francais Juridique"
FRENCH PRIVATE TUITION COURSE
1 week+ French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
10, 15 or 20 French private lessons per week
Lessons will be held in the afternoon (no AM timetable possible)
An extremely intensive French language course, ideal for those who wish to make maximum French language progress in Cannes over a one or two week period. Aimed at people, for whom time is of the essence.
NB: Accommodation cannot be offered on site or with hosts for French Private Tuition students.
SUMMER SESSIONS :-
Follow either the French Standard, Intensive or Intensive Plus Courses
2 to 8 weeks French language course duration
Open to 15yrs+ age group during the July & August sessions each year
15, 21 or 25 French group lessons per week
(18, 25 or 30 lessons per week from 2012)
Max. 14 people per class
No afternoon workshops available
DELF exam preparation possible (see DELF details above)
Very, very popular period, especially for younger students (50% of the student body will be 15/18 yrs of age). Please book WELL in advance. CESA includes these Cannes programme in our "French & Fun Teenage Courses " for teenagers options as from past experience we know they are not only linguistically successful but highly enjoyable!
The facilities also include a gym, a bar, a TV and video room, a theatre (seating 140 people) and its own volleyball and basket ball court. When taking a mid morning break students can relax in the central courtyard in the shade of the mature palm trees and make plans for that evening's entertainment.
The school offers a truly relaxed and highly enjoyable study environment. In a designated internet room, students have email access (for a small charge). There is a library of books, papers and CD-Roms to help students study. At it's busiest during the warmer months of the year, students must book early for the June to September programmes. The staff are always on hand should you have any questions once on your course. The French language school requires all their teachers to have university degrees (teacher for French as a foreign language) and extensive experience teaching French as a Foreign Language.
ACADEMIC YEAR SESSIONS:-
A range of group programmes are offered and in addition students can select from a range of PM Workshops covering Corrective Phonetics, Business French, Language & Culture and French for Law.
FRENCH LANGUAGES FOR LIFE COURSES
8 to 20 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
15 or 21 French language lessons per week
(changing to 18 or 25 lessons per week in 2012)
Max. 14 people per class
A range of long term French language courses ideal for Gap Year and post Uni students looking to learn French in Cannes, France in depth over two or more months for maximum impact and progress. Popular with students who wish to develop their French language skills but prefer to live in a residential, campus environment.
STANDARD FRENCH COURSE
2 to 8 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
15 French group lessons per week
(changing to 18 lessons per week in 2012)
Timetable : 09.00 to 12noon
Max. 14 people per class
A short term French language course aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their French language learning from scratch with an immersion course in Cannes, France. The aim of this course is to learn how to communicate in daily social situations, according to your language level. It is based on solid grammer development, systematic study of real life contexts and vocabulary expansion. Emphasis is put on:- interactive exercises in class, use of written, recorded and visual documents to improve comprehension and expression, practicising comprehension and self-expression and placing the language within a meaningful cultural context (according to class ability).
INTENSIVE FRENCH COURSE
2 to 8 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
21 French group lessons per week
(changing to 30 lessons per week in 2012)
Timetable: 09.00 to 12 noon
+ Mon, Tues & Thurs : 1.30 to 3.30pm
Max. 14 people per class
As the French Standard course with 6 additional oral lessons per week, aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their French language learning from scratch with a French immersion course in Cannes. See detailed description in Intensive Course Content details below..
INTENSIVE PLUS FRENCH COURSE
2 to 8 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
25 French group lessons per week
(changing to 30 lessons per week in 2012)
Timetable : 09.00 to 12noon
+ Mon/Fri 1.30 to 3.30pm
Max. 14 people per class
As the French Standard course with 6 additional oral lessons and 4 additional written classes per week, aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their French language learning from scratch with an immersion course in France. See detailed description in Intensive Course Content details below.
Intensive Course Content…... (21 & 25 lessons per week)
Until the A2 level the "Classical language course" is obligatory
Complementing the AM programme, students learn to analyse the language in terms of core skills (comprehension, expression and interaction). The control of these cores skills enables the student to communicate in everyday situations, according to their current level of ability. The acquired linguistic elements are treated in the perspective of written and oral communication. The student comes to comprehend the daily realities of communicating in French and within a French-speaking culture; the language style and register, the code of social relations … and he/she can convey and exchange information related to his/her own environment in an intercultural approach.
Beginning with the B1 level there is the choice between written or oral communication specialization.
Written specialization :
This course allows the student to learn or to improve, according to their language level, how to collect, process, restore, transmit and give information. Practical work is based on written documents (articles, essays, questionnaires…). Students acquire linguistic skills in a pragmatic context. With a variety of texts the student learns to comprehend text globally as well as the details, the implicit aspects and abstractions, learning to establish the bonds of dependence between complex ideas with the use of words or expressions in order to articulate them effectively, seize the majority of the illustrated or idiomatic expressions and develop selective reading skills.
Improvement of writing skills: to write with effectiveness and precision a variety of texts, to effectively synthesize ideas and information drawn from a written source, to ensure the cohesion of a text. Consolidation of written French grammar and lexical exercises.
Oral communication :
Expression, comprehension and interaction. The student acquires and improves the skills to receive, to pass on and to exchange information, to request, to negotiate, to argue, to convince and to express feelings. Exercises to combine linguistic, pragmatic and socio-cultural abilities in a pragmatic context. Use of varied and unmodified authentic supports. Reinforced oral activities and enrichment of linguistical know-how. Acquisition in a pragmatic privileging the phonetics and semantics. Each act of speech is put in scene in situations of communication. Focusing according to the level, on some particular aspects of the communication from the lexical and cultural point of view.
FRENCH DELF COURSE
2 weeks supplementary French course
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
Good French language skills ESSENTIAL
DELF exams offered at : A1, A2, B1 & B2 level
Dates: March, May, June, July, August, Oct & Nov
Please ask for DELF exam preparation factsheet
Prepare for the DELF exam units by combining one of the above group course options with an additional 12 DELF preparation lessons over 2 weeks in Cannes, France. Students are welcome to begin their studies prior to the 2 week preparation DELF programme, on any of the general French language courses, so that they can maximum language practise and improvement and have the correct level of French necessary to join the DELF class.
BUSINESS FRENCH COURSE
Same format as the French Intensive Plus Course
Offered in September for 4 weeks, each year
Exam fee not included in course fee
These programmes are aimed at CCIP Business exam students. An intermediate level of French is essential to cope with the course work. A special 4 week course is offered only during the September session. End of course exam: CCIP "Diplome de Francais des Affaires"
FRENCH FOR LAW COURSE
Same format as the French Standard Course
Offered in September for 4 weeks (15 lessons per week), each year
Also as a 25 lessons per week programme for 2 weeks on set dates throughout the year
Aimed at those who are already reading Law
An intermediate French level is essential
Exam fee not included in course fee
End of course exam: CCIP "Certificat de Francais Juridique"
FRENCH PRIVATE TUITION COURSE
1 week+ French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
10, 15 or 20 French private lessons per week
Lessons will be held in the afternoon (no AM timetable possible)
An extremely intensive French language course, ideal for those who wish to make maximum French language progress in Cannes over a one or two week period. Aimed at people, for whom time is of the essence.
NB: Accommodation cannot be offered on site or with hosts for French Private Tuition students.
SUMMER SESSIONS :-
Follow either the French Standard, Intensive or Intensive Plus Courses
2 to 8 weeks French language course duration
Open to 15yrs+ age group during the July & August sessions each year
15, 21 or 25 French group lessons per week
(18, 25 or 30 lessons per week from 2012)
Max. 14 people per class
No afternoon workshops available
DELF exam preparation possible (see DELF details above)
Very, very popular period, especially for younger students (50% of the student body will be 15/18 yrs of age). Please book WELL in advance. CESA includes these Cannes programme in our "French & Fun Teenage Courses " for teenagers options as from past experience we know they are not only linguistically successful but highly enjoyable!
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
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We are established, highly regarded and we love our job. In 2010 we celebrated 30 years of trading. We believe that helping you find and attend the right language course abroad for YOU, requires our full attention. We do not publish books, own a travel agency or have business interests that would influence the choice of college we recommend. You can rely on CESA Languages Abroad staff for a truly independent and pertinent service.
There are language courses to suit all ages and abilities, from a Summer School course for teenagers to over-50's courses; from short-term, intensive Business-focussed courses to long-term Gap Year courses; from Exam preparation courses to courses with an added activity such as painting, surfing, cookery.... Whatever your reason for wishing to learn another language, there's a wealth of language courses abroad to choose from. Talk to us today... and learn a language in the country it's spoken!
CESA was established in 1980 and since then we have arranged language courses abroad for thousands of people, of all ages and linguistic abilities (from beginners to very advanced students with specialised needs). We know all our language colleges personally and have worked with the majority of them for very many years. Whatever your query, we can draw on a wealth of expertise to guide you to the most appropriate language course for your needs.
We are established, highly regarded and we love our job. In 2010 we celebrated 30 years of trading. We believe that helping you find and attend the right language course abroad for YOU, requires our full attention. We do not publish books, own a travel agency or have business interests that would influence the choice of college we recommend. You can rely on CESA Languages Abroad staff for a truly independent and pertinent service.