French and Ski
More than a skiing holiday!
Practice your French on the slope of the ski resort "Portes du Soleil", about 45 minutes drive from Montreux.
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Montreux |
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The SchoolThe school is located on the city's main street in one of Switzerland's most famous tourist spots, on the banks of Lake Geneva near the beautiful lakeside promenade. The school offers bright and comfortable classrooms, some of them with a stunning view of the lake and the Alps, a shady terrace, a cafeteria as well as modern equipment and materials. The school has the following affiliations or memberships: Souffle, FIYTO, ALTO, CSN, Bildungsurlaub, AVDEP, FSEP, Swiss Tourism Quality Mark LessonsThe French lessons take place from 8.30am to 12 Monday to Friday (8am on the first morning). They are organised by levels (beginners to advanced) and comprise a maximum of ten students. The lessons integrate the four main language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. ActivitiesThe course includes a day and a half skiing at the ski resort "Portes du Soleil", about 45 minutes drive from Montreux. You will leave the school on Wednesday lunchtime and ski for the whole afternoon till 10pm and all day on the Saturday. The price includes your ski pass and a ski guide. Other possible activities while in Montreux include mountain climbing, mountain biking, sailing, waterskiing, tennis, kart racing, bowling, paragliding, pleasure trips on the lake in one of the old style paddleboats, wine tasting, ski weekends, fishing, horse riding and many more. AccommodationThe course can be booked with or without accommodation. The following types of accommodation are available: Host family, student apartment, hostel or hotel. Please ask us for more detailed information. |
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Practical Information |
| Programme: | 20 French lessons of 45 minutes & 1 day 1/2 skiing per week |
| Levels: | All (specific dates for beginners) |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Group Size: | 8 to 10 |
| Duration: | One week min |
| Material/Equipment: | Provided. Ski equipment can be hired on site. |
| Internet Access: | Yes (wireless for laptops) |
| Airport Transfer: | The school offers a transfer service from Geneva airport (an hour away): CHF 170 (single). Alternatively we recommend taking the train from Geneva. |
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