French for Seniors
A special course for over 50
A lovely programme designed for students over 50 years of age, wishing to improve their French language skills while being immersed in a French-speacking region. The programme consists of French lessons in the mornings and activities in the afternoons and some evenings.
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Biarritz |
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The SchoolThe language school is located about twenty minutes on foot from Biarritz town centre (ten minutes by bike) in a modern and spacious building. It offers fifteen bright air-conditioned classrooms as well as a computer and self study room. The school has the following affiliations or memberships: IALC, Souffle, CCIP, Socrates and CSN, Bildungsurlaub LessonsThe French lessons take place from 9.30am to 12.45 Monday to Friday (8.15am on the first morning). They are organised by levels (elementary to advanced) and comprise a maximum of fourteen students. The lessons integrate the four main language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. ActivitiesThe activity programme offers an excellent opportunity to get to know the region from a cultural point of view, to appreciate the natural environment, the region?s architecture and gastronomy. These activities will help you to develop your linguistic skills practically whilst enjoying the friendly company of the other participants. Examples of activities: guided tour of characteristic towns and villages, tasting local produce (chocolates, Bayonne ham), visits to museums and chateaux, walking in the Pyrénees, game of traditional pelote Basque, evening in a restaurant specialising in Basque cuisine. AccommodationThe course can be booked with or without accommodation. The following types of accommodation are available: host family (half board), apartments in Residence such as le Victoria Surf or La Colline Bleue, studios or hotels. Please ask us for more detailed information. |
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Practical Information |
| Programme: | 20 French lessons of 45 minutes & activity programme |
| Levels: | Elementary to Advanced |
| Age: | 55+ |
| Group Size: | 8 to 14 |
| Duration: | Two weeks |
| Material/Equipment: | A deposit of 20 Eur is required for the use of books |
| Internet Access: | Yes |
| Airport Transfer: | Transfer is free for students staying with a host family. For other students: The bus from the airport to Biarritz centre costs 1.20 Eur. A taxi from the airport to Biarritz costs from 9.15 Eur to 12.20 Eur. |
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