点评:Most recent one month course was October 2024, but also attended for February 2024. If you want to learn or improve your French in a beautiful village in the Cote d'Azur with fantastic teachers, this immersion program can't be beat. The first time I stayed in Institut-provided housing just next to the school which was super convenient, clean, with simple cooking facilities. While small, it suited well. There are different levels of accommodation possible that are larger at different prices. The second time I rented a house independently with friends which had big kitchen and a pool, which also was great in the warmer weather for more extensive cooking and entertaining.
The school is run by Frederic Latty who is very involved with the students and the classes every day. I was an Intermediate the first time, and then an Advanced student the 2nd time -- so the program works! Each student is tested and then placed with others at the same level. Classes are quite small and range from 2- 4 weeks (my classes began with about 8-10 students and by 2nd half were 6 so much individual attention). I highly recommend this immersion program for anyone who wants to learn to speak better or to even start learning French (I met many beginners who loved the program). The oral method and the immersion (no English allowed) is the best way to become a better French speaker. The program includes several social events such as a welcome party the first week and some excursions/tours of surrounding area.
A full, hot breakfast is provided daily as well as a full-course French meal at lunch (fantastic chef and patissiere husband and wife team -- Anthony and Sarah -- food is great). Each day during lunch, students sit and converse in French together and with one of the professors -- rotating around to get different experiences. Nice way to meet all those in the Course, not just those in your own class.
The location of the Institut in Villefranche-sur-Mer is gorgeous in a lovely, old villa with a very pretty and relaxing garden -- with beautiful views of the bay and access to one of the best beaches in the Mediterranean. The old town of Villefranche is charming, and Nice is just a few minutes away offering alot of cultural opportunity, great restaurants and more night life. Easy acess everywhere by train. Great walks to Cap Ferrat and other neighboring towns like Beaulieu-sur-Mer. In the surrounding area of the Cote d'Azur you can visit Antibes, Cannes, St. Tropez, Menton, and Monaco easily -- by train or car, which is great for weekends. The lovely and old villages that are inland, such as Eze and St. Paul de Vence are must-sees. Just driving along the Corniche (definitely rewatch the movie To Catch a Thief again!) gives brilliant views of the entire coastline.
All of those who direct and support the school daily are lovely and kind -- helping with anything that arises during your stay. The final ceremony to receive your Certificate is fun but also recognition of all the hard work students and teachers put into the program. The teachers are all excellent and super-experienced. I will certainly go back again!
翻译:最近一期为期一个月的课程是 2024 年 10 月,但也参加了 2024 年 2 月的课程。如果您想在 Cote d'Azur 的一个美丽村庄学习或提高法语水平,并拥有出色的教师,那么这个沉浸式课程是您的不二之选。第一次我住在 Institut 提供的学校旁边的住房里,那里非常方便、干净,配有简单的烹饪设施。虽然很小,但很适合。有不同级别的住宿可供选择,它们更大,价格也不同。第二次我和朋友单独租了一间房子,里面有大厨房和游泳池,在温暖的天气里,这里也非常适合烹饪和娱乐。
学校由 Frederic Latty 管理,他每天都非常关注学生和课程。我第一次是中级,第二次是高级学生——所以这个课程很有效!每个学生都经过测试,然后与同一级别的其他学生一起上课。班级规模很小,为 2-4 周(我的班级开始时有大约 8-10 名学生,到下半学期只有 6 名学生,因此得到了很多个人关注)。我强烈推荐这个沉浸式课程给任何想要提高口语水平甚至开始学习法语的人(我遇到了许多喜欢这个课程的初学者)。口语方法和沉浸式学习(不允许说英语)是成为更好的法语使用者的最佳方式。该课程包括几个社交活动,例如第一周的欢迎派对和一些周边地区的短途旅行/游览。
每天提供全套热早餐,午餐提供全套法式大餐(很棒的厨师和糕点师夫妻团队——Anthony 和 Sarah——食物很棒)。每天午餐时间,学生们坐在一起用法语交谈,并与其中一位教授交谈——轮流获得不同的体验。这是一种结识课程中所有同学的好方法,而不仅仅是您自己班上的人。
研究所位于滨海自由城,位置绝佳,坐落在一栋漂亮的古老别墅内,拥有非常漂亮和令人放松的花园,可欣赏海湾美景,并可通往地中海最好的海滩之一。 滨海自由城老城区非常迷人,距离尼斯仅几分钟路程,提供许多文化机会、一流的餐厅和更多的夜生活。 乘坐火车可轻松到达任何地方。 步行即可到达卡普费拉特和其他邻近城镇,如滨海博略。 在蔚蓝海岸周边地区,您可以轻松游览昂蒂布、戛纳、圣特罗佩、芒通和摩纳哥,无论是乘坐火车还是开车,都非常适合周末。 内陆的古老美丽村庄,如埃兹和圣保罗德旺斯都是必看景点。 沿着滨海大道行驶(一定要重温电影《捉贼记》!),即可欣赏整个海岸线的壮丽景色。
所有每天指导和支持学校的人都很可爱和善良——他们会帮助你解决在校期间遇到的任何问题。最后的毕业典礼很有趣,也是对所有学生和老师为这个项目付出的辛勤工作的认可。老师们都很优秀,经验丰富。我一定会再来的!