2 Weeks
From 1875 EUR
The French for Business course is aimed at professionals who want to improve their general French as well as cover specific business topics. The main objective is to achieve a substantial level of competence when speaking French in work situations.
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Known as the City of Water and Art, Aix is a picturesque spot in the heart of Provence with about 130 000 inhabitants. Birthplace of the painter Paul Cézanne, Aix has captivated many other artists through the centuries with its natural and cultural heritage. As if Aix itself wasn't enough, there is also plenty to explore in the vicinity: Arles, the Camargue, the Gorges du Verdon and much more.
Aix is a young and lively university city with about 30 000 students. The best way to explore the town is on foot.
The SchoolThe school in Aix was opened in 1974. It welcomes 1000 students each year. Location: The school is located in a charming turn-of-the-century building in the heart of Aix, about five minutes walk from the shops and restaurants. Facilities: The school offers fifteen classrooms all named after famous writers or famous places in Provence, a multimedia resource centre with an adjoining sunny terrace and a room for the internet. Students: The school welcomes students of all ages from 18 years old to students in their 80ies. The average age is 38. The majority of the students come from Europe (Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Britain, Italy, Denmark, and more), the remaining from America, Australia, Brazil and Japan. Bank Holidays: There are no lessons on French national holidays. Missed lessons are rescheduled to another day in the week. The school has the following affiliations or memberships: FLE, SOUFFLE, EAQUALS, IALC, Bildungsurlaub, CCIP, CIEP. LessonsThis Business course consists of morning and afternoon lessons in a small group of two to four students. The course is aimed for executives from different fields and horizons and structured according to their common needs. The aim of the course is to develop your ability to communicate in French in various professional situations through product or company presentations, negotiations and debates, note taking and report writing, simulation of professional simulations, etc. First day: Students are expected to arrive between 8.30 and 9am. In the morning, students take a written and oral test which is followed by an introduction to the school and a guided tour of Aix. Lessons begin at 2pm (exceptional schedule due to first day of class). AccommodationThe course can be booked with or without accommodation. Accommodation is usually booked from Sunday to Saturday. The following types of accommodation are available: Host Family: You can choose a single room with breakfast only or with half board (breakfast and dinner). Note that with the breakfast only option contact with the host family is rather limited. The host families are rigorously selected within 20 mins on foot or by bus from the school. Arrivals are after 6pm on Sunday and departures are on Saturday mornings. Sheets are provided but towels are not. ApartHotel & Hotel: Studios and apartments in residences are also available. Please contact us for prices and availability. |
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Practical Information |
| Programme: | 35 French lessons of 45 minutes per week |
| Levels: | Intermediate to advanced |
| Age: | 18 + |
| Group Size: | 2 to 4 |
| Duration: | Two weeks |
| Material/Equipment: | You will be provided with a folder with your schedule and all the necessary information regarding your stay. All you need is a pad of paper, a pen as well as 2 identity photos. |
| Internet Access: | Yes |
| Airport Transfer: | From Marseilles Airport: 8 Eur by shuttle / 47 Eur by taxi. From Nice Airport: approx 29 Eur by shuttle. From Aix TGV station: approx 4 Eur by shuttle and 30 Eur by taxi. |
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