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December 8th, 2021

Grammar for Dummies

Vous or Tu : Which one do I use?!

The subject pronouns Tu and Vous can be quite confusing for English speakers when they are first learning French, considering we only have one subject pronoun to mean you in English. However, once you get your head around how to use it, you will see it’s not as difficult as…

December 2nd, 2021

News

The ‘C’ Word – What are the COVID rules for French ski resorts this Winter?

After 2 years of obeying rules and restrictions, we have all our fingers (and toes!) crossed for a normal Winter. We are excited to welcome our international students and get on the slopes! However, in order for everything to run smoothly, we all need to be sensible and continue…

November 25th, 2021

French Courses this winter

If you’re keen to work on your French this winter, Alpine French School is running group courses for seasonnaires and locals. You can possibly get your course funded by the government if you are on a French contract and your manager approves this. The deadline to apply for the funding…

September 23rd, 2021

Affordable private French lessons using tax credits

Alpine French School now offers ‘Services à la Personne’ which means that you can use tax credits to get 50% off your French lessons. We are pleased to be able to offer affordable high quality French (& English) lessons for people living in the local area. There is no paperwork…

Mountain walks on our Learn French France Immersion course

September 15th, 2021

New this year! Alpine French School welcomes you, children & parents, during all school holidays!

Why not visit Morzine during the next half-term holiday and enjoy learning French as well as enjoying the great mountain activities that Morzine has to offer! New, this year (2021 – 2022), we offer family French day camps in the school holidays : October half-term, Christmas & New Year,…

September 15th, 2021

Conversation Classes 10€ per hour!

Being able to have a conversation in French is most people’s number one motivation to take French lessons. Why not take advantage of our special offer and get started with 5 hours’ conversation course for just 50€ ! Elementary level: 21st September – 19th October 2021 Tuesdays: 11h00-12h00 Intermediate…

September 1st, 2021

Weekly French Courses this Autumn including our popular Citizenship course Autumn 2021

We’re pleased to share with you our autumn calendar for our French group courses. If you’re keen to work on your French in a group environment, here are the details of our upcoming group courses over the 3 months. AUTUMN WEEKLY COURSES 13th September – 10th December 2021 …

August 9th, 2021

News

Pass Sanitaire

As you will be aware, France has put into place a Pass Sanitaire to try and limit the spread of Covid. As a business that is open to the public, the law states that all of our staff and all our clients must show a Pass Sanitaire every time they…

June 23rd, 2021

Focus your brain for learning with our free meditation sessions

New from December 2021, Alpine French School is offering a little extra to help students. Meditation is renowned nowadays for many things: Reducing stress Increasing focus and concentration Increasing creativity Helping to balance emotions Reducing pain or perception of pain Reducing anxiety and improving self-esteem Reducing depression Increasing memory Some…

June 22nd, 2021

News

Beware: CPF Fraud Schemes

If you are taking lessons with us and using government funding to finance your lessons, we wanted to warn you of a serious scam taking place at the moment and give you advice on what to do. The scam targets the CPF which is a fund that can be used by employed and self-employed people…

June 10th, 2021

News

Simplifying travel in Summer 2021

If you want to travel to France from the UK this summer, read on to find all of the necessary information to make your trip as smooth as possible. Current quarantine rules From 9th June, fully vaccinated Brits can holiday in France this summer with no need to quarantine upon…

June 6th, 2021

Summer Courses (in person!) at Alpine French School

We are so pleased to finally be able to welcome you back to our language school as of June. If you’re keen to work on your French in a group environment, here are the details of our upcoming group courses over the next 10 weeks. JUNE INTENSIVE COURSES (15 hours…

May 3rd, 2021

Affordable French & English Summer Language & Activity Camps for local children & teenagers

If you are looking for an alternative to other Morzine holiday clubs for this summer, then read on….. Why are Alpine French School Summer Activity & Language Camps the right fit for your children this summer? The basics: Specially designed for expat children and teenagers living in the Vallée d’Aulps…

April 29th, 2021

News

Learn French using your CPF: finance your French lessons using your CPF

Did you know that you may have accumulated a personal training credit that you can use towards French lessons for free? If you want to learn French using your CPF, then read on for more info…. This is called the CPF (compte Personnel de formation) and in order to be…

April 27th, 2021

News

Fête du Travail 1st May

The Fête du Travail always falls on 1st May and is a bank holiday in France, like in many countries around the world. This was first celebrated in France in the late 18th century. In America, the equivalent is Labor Day and this was first celebrated on Tuesday 5th Septembre…