Their Experience

Intensive Course in Aix - October 2009-"The lessons in the morning were very good: grammar was explained in a clear way, we learned by talking, not just doing only exercises. There was a lot of communication all the time. The group was 6-7 persons, just the best size. The evening classes were more devoted to culture. As the group was small - 3-4 - we could again talk a lot. The teachers were changed: every other day there was a different teacher. This was good as then we could adapt to different speaking habits (some people speak more rapidly than others). In the evening there was a culture programme - cooking, petanque, wine course, salads and aperitifs, at the weekend there was an interesting excursion to Nime and Pont du Gard, at the very beginning there was a town excursion with comments on history. Everything was well organised and everything was in French.Mall

Standard Course in Nice - September 2009-"I didn't know what to expect, never having done anything like this before, but overall was very pleased with the experience. The written and oral tests on the first morning seemed rather daunting, but the teachers were really relaxed about it and certainly did a good job of putting us all in the correct classes appropriate to each person's ability. I wanted to improve my french conversation skills above what I had learned at school, and was able to do just that. At first I was shocked to be involved in discussions of topics such as politics, the National Health Service and the war in Iraq. But then I was pleased to be able to understand and take part in such discussions. My vocabulary has certainly expanded in ways I wouldn't have predicted! It was good to be in a group with students from several different countries - everyone had something interesting to add to the discussion reflecting their different ethnic background."Stephen

Standard Course in Aix - August 2009-"I have gained tremendously from my 2 weeks at the school, and now feel able to hold a 'basic' conversation in french, quite an achievement for me. Many thanks to all the staff and fellow students who made learning a new language so much fun" Alan

French and Sailing in Hyeres (Juniors) - August 2009-"Overall I found my time my staying at LaNavarre very fun and enjoyable. The first couple of days were hard as it took a while to get used to but I got in to it quickly and really enjoyed my time staying there.", Frankie

Junior Adventure in Greoux - August 2009- "The entire experience was brilliant, from any point of view. The staff were caring and considerate. Very professional.", Emanuel

French and Tennis in Vichy - August 2009 - "Brilliant trip, interesting people and lovely accommodation. Helpful staff and right level of teaching, not too taxing but not too easy. I thoroughly recommend experiencelanguage indeed have already done so.", Nadine

Standard Course in Montpellier - July 2009-"As someone with a fairly good level of French, I was unsure about how much I would learn. However, the class I was placed in provided me with a challenge and I finished the week feeling that I had learnt a tremendous amount and that my confidence in speaking French had returned. I would recommend the standard course for anyone who really wants to make the most of their holiday: lessons in the morning provided a perfect structure to the day, with pleny of time in the afternoons for tourism and relaxation. I would also recommend the school to families; I was accompanied by my daughter, who only has a basic knowledge of French (having studied for 4 weeks). Her progress after one week's intensive course has been remarkable. She is now preparing for a GCSE mock exam at the end of August and her stay in Montpellier means that she has a real chance of passing and gaining entry to the A level course".Carmel

Standard Course in Paris - July 2009-"The school provided a great experience for me. The classes were very beneficial and everyone was so pleasant. I definitely learned a lot and the knowledge I gained as a result of attending this program will benefit me greatly in the future." Catherine

Summer Camp in Nice - July 2009-"Ivan dramatically increased his level of french only in two weeks. At the same time he made a lot of friends and had a very pleasant stay . Definitely this will be an unforgettable experience for him."Ivan's father

Summer Camp in Antibes - July 2009-"I had a fantastic time in Antibes! Each morning we had informal and enjoyable lessons with our French teacher and were free to explore the beautiful old town or go on outings to Nice, St Tropez, Monaco and so on in the afternoons. It was new friends from all over the world, however, who really made the experience for me!", India

Intensive Course in Annecy - June 2009-"My three weeks in Annecy was everything I had hoped for; lots of outdoor activities, an excellent language school and a fun crowd to hang around with the evenings. The town itself was beautiful, let alone the ring of mountains surrounding the crystal clear lake Annecy. Pack your swimming gear!", James

Standard Course in Granada - June 2009-"I regret only doing this for 2 weeks because by the end I wanted to stay for a lot longer. My spanish improved vastly, and I loved Granada so much. I found that because I was learning the language, it was a lot easier to immerse myself in the country and culture, and I enjoyed my stay more for it."Shuhei

Total Immersion in Moustiers - June 2009- "The excellence of the school stood out for me in the sheer professionalism of staff and small detail as in arranging opportunity to do some horse trekking in the mountains, sailing, visit to Aix en Provance with expert guidance to Picasso and Cezanne etc. The cuisine proved to be exceptional and the rapport between students a most pleasant experience. I have already recommended the school to other prospective clients. For professionals and Industry Leaders it also proved itself to be an excellent "networking" opportunity of the highest calibre.", Frank

Combined Course in Montpellier - May 2009-"I had a great time. My host family were incredibly welcoming and included me in all their plans. I would definitely recommend a family as the best place to stay because you have the opportunity to speak so much more French with them. The school is slap bang in the middle of town so you can go out and try all the numerous cafes in your lunch breaks. The morning courses are great for meeting people and improving your vocab and the 1:2:1 lessons in the afternoon helped me get my head around the grammar. Montpellier is a lovely little city and I would thoroughly recommend it and the school to anyone thinking about coming to France to study the language."Sarah

Mini Groups in Paris - April 2009-"I greatly enjoyed my time in Paris and believe it to be a very good language school for French - certainly the best I have been to. With tuition in small groups and staff who genuinely try to fit everyone in at an appropriate level where they can make progress, there is an excellent learning environment. The teaching is good. To make maximum progress (and get the most for you money - even if it means paying more), I would recomend taking the mini-group classes in the afternoons as well as the basic morning lessons.", John

A Level Revision Course in Montpellier - April 2009-"I was really worried that everyone in the class was going to be so much better than me, but the course really help me with my confidence in speaking french. None of the revision was really easy and it really tested me to think more in French rather than translating everything from English to French. I felt that as the lessons were all being spoken in French it tested my listening skills and was so much more focused than my lessons in england. 40% french, 60% english. Astrid, my teacher was so helpful and explained any queries. As a revision course it was really helpful to have the debate midweek as it was completely off of the cuff and i learnt much more about the language."Robyn

Total Immersion in Moustiers - April 2009-"Superb in every way. Food, location, accommodation, staff, excursions, level of French, course material were all superb!", Pam

Standard Course in Bordeaux - September 2008 - "My stay in Bordeaux was fantastic. My host family was lovely. They treated me like a son. The house was nice and clean. My room was peaceful. The food was also great, I was lucky to have a retired chef as a host. They made my time in Bordeaux pleasant and I have memoiries which I will cherish forever. Not to mention the friends that I have made at the school.", George

Total Immersion in Greoux - September 2008 - "I had a lovely week - beautiful countryside, great food & warm hosts. Thanks to the excellent & inspiring teachers my french improved too!", Alison

Mini Group in Paris - August 2008 - "For me, a week in a language school staying with a host family was an experiment, and one that worked both in terms of enjoyment and language improvement.", John

French and Surf in Biarritz - August 2008 - "The experience lived up to everything I wanted from my stay in Biarritz. The French classes were excellent- a very stimulating and friendly environment! What I didn't quite expect was the great variety of nationalities at the language school, but I feel that this enhanced my experience, as I was able to practice French with people from all over Europe! My host family were great as well. They were so welcoming and I had some great conversations with them. All this plus surfing lessons made the whole two weeks a flurry of activity- I was rarely bored. It's an experience I will never forget!", Helen

French and Horse Riding in Greoux - July 2008 -"I would gladly recommend the school to anyone - the programmes are all super- I took horseback riding, and enjoyred it. The programme offers enough challenge for more experienced riders and is inclusive enough for beginners, like myself. My friends from the Voile programme said that the sailing was excellent- they were impressed! We had tons of fun learning French and I left with many new friends I will be keeping in touch with! Thanks for a lovely time!, Maria

Summer Camp in Biarritz - July 2008 - "Having been apprehensive about speaking French before I arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by everything. The teachers were kind, the lessons were fun and the family were wonderful. Everybody involved was so helpful and encouraging, and I feel as though my French has definately improved. Overall, with the school, the family and most of all the beach, I had an amazing 2 weeks and I would recommend the school to anyone.", Annabel

Standard Course in Montpellier - July 2008 - "I really enjoyed my time in Montpellier. The host family were fabulous. Very hospitable, helpful and love to have a good time. The school was good and everyone got along really well. I now have some good friends from various locations around the world who I am still in contact with. I would do this all over again! Thank you for everything!", Kerry

Summer Camp in Biarritz - July 2008 - "My daughter Clodagh had a great time at the school in Biarritz. So much so that she asked and was allowed to stay an extra week. I think that speaks for itself.", Helen for Clodagh.

Standard Course in Aix - July 2008 - "It was an wonderful experience. Good staff. Well organized. Good and interesting students. Lessons material are interesting and interactive.", Sui Ming

Teacher Course in Bordeaux - July 2008 - "I've really enjoyed my course - I picked up lots of innovative ideas to help me improve my teaching methods. I especially enjoyed staying with my host family...I couldn't have asked to stay with nicer people", Eimear

Standard Course in Antibes - June 2008 - "my experience in antibes this year was one i will never forget..my french improved alot with all the classes and i hade a brilliant time. Made so many friends from different places and would definitly return.", Paula

Combined Course (beginner) in Bordeaux - May 2008 - "Very intense week. Certainly a good start. Just wish that work/life would allow me to have two months there.", Elin .

DELF Preparation Course in Nice - May 2008 - "I had the best summer ever! My host family were great, I keep i touch with them to date, the school was fab & I passed my DELF French exam at the end of my stay!, Ria

French and Surf in Biarritz - May 2008 - "I found my reaction time and speed of using french accelerated significantly. My vocabulary also increased, particularly in the day-to-day useful phrases, les mots d'argot. I also enjoyed the surfing and found the town of Biarritz to be very pleasing. A super course in which one improves oneself with ease.", Lorcan

French for Business in Bordeaux - May 2008 - "Although, I attended the school for only a week, I found it easy to integrate into the classes. The teachers were friendly and experienced. The location of the school is good being close to the city centre and trams/ buses to the outlying districts.", Vincent

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A Level Revision in Montpellier - April 2008 - "Before i arrived i was very nervous, but when i met my host family they greeted me kindly and they explained everything that i needed to know about the up coming days. I found the course very helpful, it improved my understanding of the language, aswell as my confidence. ", Eve

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Combined Course in Toulouse - April 2008 - "I had a great time in Toulouse, the city is beautiful nd the school had a great atmosphere. Overall I had a great time and learnt a great deal of french.", Dan

Standard Course in Montreux - March 2008 - "If anyone is thinking of this to improve their french then be assurred that the experience is excellent. From the first approach via the web site to the organisation of the hosts and of course the school itself. I was a lone traveller and benifited enormously. Well done and thank you.", Martin

French and Tennis in Vichy - March 2008 - "Just to say I had a wonderful week in Vichy - the course was hard work but very rewarding - my teacher Genevieve was fantastic, really helpful and very patient. I managed to get my certificate at level C1 so was very happy indeed! My host family were charming and really kind. Very simple accommodation but spotless and superbly close to the college - 5 mins walk. They were extremely hospitable and welcoming and I highly recommend them. The tennis coaching was excellent too - just me and the coach - so I really benefitted from one-to-one teaching. Next stop the French Open!!!!", Lucienne

Intensive Course in Nice - September 2007 - "I had a very enjoyable and worthwhile time learning French both at the school and also at my host family. The school was extremely welcoming and the teachers provided a very supportive environment in which to practise and extend my knowledge of the language. The best part was meeting other students from all over the world and making new friends with whom I could share my experience of learning a foreign language." Fern

French for Seniors in Montreux - September 2007 - "I approached this experience with some trepidation, unsure whether I would be out of my depth but I need not have worried. My only regret is that it was too short. The stay with the host family was most enjoyable; the approach of the school was reassuring and competent; and the excursions were informative and interesting. I particularly enjoyed the meals out with the group when we could relax and laugh together about are mistakes. I was in a group with four Swedish people, so we all had to speak in French which provided for some thought provoking discussions." Diane

Total Immersion in Moustiers - September 2007 - "Magical place, fabulous food, excellent supportive teachers, very high standard course material and loads of fun!" Pam

French for Seniors in Brest - September 2007- "The week's experience was an excellent one. The location of the School, the facilities (especially the food!) and the excellence of the teachers made for a very good week. I liked the way the classes in the morning were linked to the excursions in the afternoon, and the care that had been taken with choosing interesting excursions for us. The two teachers (Frederique and Antionette) were both informed, interesting and very supportive in our efforts to speak French." Gill

Summer Camp in Antibes - July 2007 - "Sharon and Steven were a bit worried but both immediately made lots of new friends from many different countries and had a fantastic time. Their French marks at school went up in the past six months following their 2 week stay at Antibes last summer. Excellent! " Sharon and Steven

French Immersion in Greoux - July 2007 - "Enjoyable from airport pick-up to drop-off. Fun lessons and great excursions/activities.It I It was hard to say goodbye at the end of the course and I am certainly going again next year."Katherine

French and Sailing in Greoux - July 2007 - "This is the first time ever that Douglas has returned from a trip away with such a positive and animated attitude. Not quite sure what you did but well done, who is this that you returned and where is our son !! Seriously we were very pleased with the effect that the course had on Douglas not only socially but liguistically as well. Thank you." Douglas

French and Surf (16) in Biarritz - July 2007 -"I was staying with a really nice host family and walked to school in the morning for the classes and then got the bus into town after. I usually had a few hours off where we would get some lunch and relax on the beach before the surfing lesson which was great fun!"Rebecca

Teenager Camp in Antibes - June 2007 - "The school location, accommodation, staff and teachers were brilliant....an excellent experience." Lucy

French and Golf in Vichy - May 2007 - "I was very impressed by the structured approach used by the school. I realise they do this for a living and have been at it for a while, but still thought it was very well done."Ernst

Intensive Course in Lyon - April 2007 - "After spending 7 months living in France to learn the language, this course in Lyon gave me the opportunity and confidence to practice and consolidate my French in a friendly environment."Jemma

Intensive Course in Vichy - March 2007 - "It was fun being a student again. The staff and other students made us very welcome despite being twice their age. The mixture of nationalities and the interesting and varied classes made it a great week."John and June

French and Surf (16) in Biarritz - August 2006 - "Having learnt the past historic tense in Biarritz, I am now involved in helping others in my set at school. A fantastic experience!Thomas

French Summer Camp in Greoux (15-18) - August 2006 - "Greg's French was not very good and he lacked self confidence. We were totally amazed at his change - He spoke French throughout our family holiday the week afterwards - just amazing."Julia

A Level Revision in Biarritz - August 2006 - "My daughter and I were extremely impressed by the efficiency and personal approach of Experience Language in organising this study course. It gave both Jenny and I a real sense of comfort to know that the company was taking such care to ensure that everything was in place down to the last detail. The school was very well organised and supportive. Excursions were coordinated properly and there was real pastoral support. The teaching was of a very high standard and the teachers were very friendly." Philippa and Jenny

Total Immersion in Moustiers - August 2006 - "Absolutely out of this world. The teaching is marvellous, the mix of participants fantastic and the setting beautiful."Siobhan

Summer Camp in Antibes - July 2006 - " I had an amazing time in Antibes. I felt homesick at the beginning but the animators were very comforting and took great care of me. I made lots of friends from different countries and cultures. Overall it was a great experience that I will never forget. I also feel my French has improved significantly over the four weeks." Sarah, 15

French and Cooking in Aix - June 2006- "This course provided an excellent holiday. The French classes provided the language which aided understanding the cuisine course. Really interesting range of cuisine, from restaurant meals to family cooking as well as tasting products (cheese, wine, etc). I really loved it all."Sheila

Standard Course in Montpellier - May 2006 - "Although slightly nervous being an "older student", I loved the course as the teachers were exceptional, thoroughly enjoyed the school and just wished I could have stayed on. It has given me a great interest in all things French.Sam

Total Immersion in La Cardere - March 2006- "The whole experience was a very positive one. I feel much more confident in my ability to cope with traveling in France when I next visit." Shena

French and Ski in Chamonix - February 2006 - "The programme provided everything I wanted. My French has improved a lot and so has my skiing. You meet a variety of great people and with them the whole experience is great." Gianni, 19.

Standard Course in Ste Anne in Guadeloupe - January 2006 - "I had a great time. Ste Anne is a pleasant place to be. My family was very nice and the guest mother took time to talk to me. Even though my French is not very good we had really interesting and good discussions. We had a very good class and lots of fun with the teacher. In the afternoons, i could choose with whom I wanted to spend the day and often we spent the day where people's age differed from 19 to 58 years old but we always had great fun." Meike,41

French and Tennis in Vichy, Standard in Nice, French and Surf in Biarritz - June / July 2005 - "I stumbled onto the Experience Language website when i was looking for schools in France and I instantly felt like I discovered a diamond in the rough. The friendly and very well-informed staff made the process virtually effortless for me and created a very organized description of all the schools and activities I was interested in. I had a wonderful time during my Summer in France. Thank you for my fantastic trip." Jennie, 23

Horse Riding in Greoux - July 2005 "I had lots of fun on my course since our group got on very well and we could all laugh together. The leaders were very helpful, friendly and funny and being in an environment where French is spoken all the time really helped me to improve my listening abilities. I would definetely do it again if I could." Holly, 15

Total Immersion in Moustiers - June 2005 "Great people, great fun and great food!" Chris, 36

Work Placement in Montpellier - March to May 2005 "I attended a week long French course in Montpellier and then worked for two months in a hotel. Really enjoyed the experience of conversing with clients at the bar. Everyone was very welcoming and i grew close to the other staff. Hoping to go back next year." Julia, 19

French and Provence - May 2005 - "I was impressed by the beauty of Aix, the warmth of my host family, the efficiency of the school and the enthusiasm of the teachers." Lucy, 30

French and Ski in Chamonix - March 2005 - "Everything worked like clockwork, instructions for finding accommodation, language school, etc, all was excellent." Lorraine, 29

A-Level revision course in Bordeaux - April 2005 - "I found the whole experience fantastic! The location of the school is really close to the city centre, cafés and shop and the course itself improved my French dramatically. I really got a fee for French culture, the people I met were very friendly. I'd definetely recommend the whole experience to anyone looking for a way to improve their french and have a great time doing so!" Christopher, 17

Work Placement in Toulon - October to December 2004 - "The best thing about the trip was the opportunity to meet all sorts of different people - it really opened my eyes and made me want to see the world!" Suzanna, 19

Business course in Bordeaux - July 2004 - "I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would have liked to have stayed one more week. I think that I made tremendous progress particularly within the private business lessons. These, initially felt a little intimidating, but once I was at ease, I think there were invaluable. Compounded by speaking French all the time outside of lessons, by the end of the week I really began to think in French, the key I think to mastering the language. I would definitely like to return next year." Julie, 39

Standard course in Nice - October 2004 - "It was definitely one of the best travel experiences we have had. We learnt some French but best of all we experienced French life in Nice. Our homestay mother, school and accommodation were superb! We would start our day with a pain au chocolat before school then would try our French at the local cafés, museums and shops. The highlight though was to be invited back by our homestay mother as friends." Karen and Joe, 27, 30

Junior course in Montpellier - August 2004 - "Katie had a really wonderful time. It was scary at first (because she really did find it hard to communicate in French) but her host was very supportive and Katie soon got the hang of it. She loved meeting all the other students - a very mind-broadening experience. She worked hard at speaking French and improved a lot over the two weeks. Katie really enjoyed the activities and excursions. Overall: a great success!" Katie, 15

Standard course in Nice - August 2004- "I'm having a blast. Nice is of course beautiful and lots of fun. I love the other students I'm staying with and we spend lots of time hanging out, beaching and going out. And my French is improving! Thank you so much for helping me with this. It's fantastic!" Hannah, 19

Teenage summer course in Biarritz - June 2004- "I had great fun taking part in every activity. It was well organised and all the activities were great fun." "Amy thoroughly enjoyed her experience and will definitely be returning next year..." Amy, 15

A-level revision course in Bordeaux - April 2004- "I had a brillant time in Bordeaux, spoke a lot of French, learnt much and was very happy with the course. My host family was very kind to me and things could hardly have been better..." Alice, 17

French and Paint in Aix en Provence - August 2004- "I had a lovely time in Aix. I didn't realise there would be so much emphasis on the French language but it was excellent for improving my French. I am now going to enrol on a course at home to maintain my new level of ability at speaking French. The host family were really lovely. I would certainly repeat the experience again..." Martina, 37

Intensive Course in Montpellier - December 2004 - "I found the staff in London and France very friendly and efficient. I now feel inspired to develop my knowledge further." Will, 38

French and Surf in Biarritz - July 2004- "I had a great time in Biarritz, the French class was exactly the right level - lots of opportunities to speak and discuss contemporary issues. My appartment was ideal, clean, spacious, well equipped and ideally located. Surfing was also fantastic fun. The lessons were a little chaotic at times, but the teachers were all very friendly, the equipment was good and surfing is just lots of fun." Laura, 25

Intensive course in Nice - August 2004- "Found the course very useful for revising and consolidating what I learn at my evening classes. The teacher was excellent." Marie, 34

School trip in Brittany - June 2003 - "Brittany 2003... Our students enjoyed a full and varied itinerary, with activities ranging from an educational snail farm visit to energy burning beach games in the sun. The hardest thing I had to do was keep up and enjoy! A truly interesting and completely hassle free way to experience the language and way of life in a beautiful part of France." Leon, teacher

School trip in La Baule - May 2002 - "We took a group of students to La Baule in 2002. In 27 years, this was one of the best-organised trips I have been on, with just the right balance of educational, cultural and leisure activities for all concerned. Everything went very smoothly - it felt more like being on holiday with friends than being in charge of a school trip!" Mike, teacher

School trip to Nice - March 2003 - "The trip I took to Nice this year was not only a lot of fun but fully worthwhile also. Staying with French families gave us the opportunity to use and improve our French language skills, it also gave us a feel to how French people live their lives. In the morning we would attend French classes which were particularly good because we were expected to talk French the whole time. In the afternoon we did various different cultural and educational trips such as visiting Monaco, the local cathedral, the old town in Nice and some art galleries. There were so many different aspects to this trip. Learning about both the day life and the night life in France was interesting and just being part of the French culture for a few days was very enjoyable." Sabina, 16

Tuition and trip - September to December 2003 - "As someone who had last learnt French over 10 years ago, I was a bit nervous about taking it up again. However, I found the teaching methods used on the beginners' course meant not only that the lessons were great fun but that I was learning a lot at the same time. The course was specifically tailored to our group's aim of being able to speak 'practical French' i.e. French that would be useful when on holiday in France. The real highlight was the trip to Nice at the end of the course. Nice is a fantastic place to visit and we were using our French as soon as we stepped off the aeroplane! The activities set out for us ensured that we practiced all we had learnt but left us plenty of free time to explore and to taste the local cuisine! I will definitely be continuing with a second course and will be looking forward to another trip to France!" Pippa, 26, Reed Online