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January 9th, 2016

Juniors

French Summer Camp Activities

There are many different types of French Summer Camp on offer. There are many things that distinguish one French Summer Camp from another, but one of the main differences is the activities on offer. Children and teenagers have varying interests and it is important to try and select a Summer…

January 8th, 2016

Courses

GCSE and A-level preparation courses

Perfect for families with 15-18 year old children visiting Morzine during school holiday times Group and private tuition options available Times arranged around skiing so that families can do both Courses are run by a native French teacher who qualified in the UK and has a wealth of experience of…

January 6th, 2016

Juniors

Why send your children to a French Summer Camp?

In some cultures, sending children to a Summer Camp is the norm and has been for a long time. For others, it is a new idea so parents question the benefits and what they are letting themselves and their children in for! Some parents don’t like the idea of…

January 2nd, 2016

Is there much snow in Morzine?

This year, this has been the hot topic of conversation so far with a warm start to the season across all of Europe. Following a cold and snowy late November, warmer temperatures and glorious sunny days meant that the snow didn’t stay in the town of Morzine itself and…

Learn French and hiking in the French Alps

December 29th, 2015

Things to do

What is there to do in Morzine when there isn’t much snow?

Contrary to popular opinion, the French Alps only have snow for part of the year! This is during European winter months so generally December to April. Usually the snowfall starts in late November/early December and sometimes we receive a lot of snow in the early part of the season and…

December 24th, 2015

Intensive French Course: the levels

So you want to take an Intensive French Course but you are worried about the level of the group. How do you know that the level will be right for you? What happens if you are placed in a class that isn’t the right level for you? These are common…

December 23rd, 2015

Intensive French Course: the teachers

So when you take an Intensive Course, what are the teachers like? We spend a lot of time trying to find the best teachers as having a great teacher is so important when you are learning a language. On an Intensive French Course, you spend 15 hours a week with…

December 19th, 2015

Intensive French Course January 2016

Every year, the majority of people make a New Year’s resolution. For some people, the resolution is to learn a language or to improve their language skills. For many of you, especially if you are reading our blog, then this may well be French! This resolution will take continued commitment…

December 17th, 2015

What are the benefits of taking a French Intensive Course & Intensive Language Study?

When you decide to learn French, there are many options available to you. You can study at home with the help of books, CDs and the internet or even apps nowadays. There is also the option of attending a French evening class or a weekly French conversation group. However some…

December 13th, 2015

Intensive Courses

Who attends our French Intensive Courses?

This is a common question that we asked by students looking to book a French Intensive Course with us. It is natural that people want to know more about the people they will be studying with on their French Intensive Course, so we try to answer these questions as thoroughly…

December 10th, 2015

What’s it like to take a French Intensive Course during the ski season?

If it is the winter (December – April) and you are looking at taking a French Intensive Course, then taking a French Intensive Course in a ski resort is a great idea and one that it growing in popularity! Traditionally, summer was the busiest time for people to come to France…

December 4th, 2015

Where is the best place to study French in France?

Of course this is a subjective question and the correct answer is different for everyone! However in this article, we’ll talk about some of the most popular places to take a French Intensive Course and study French in France and the advantages and disadvantages of each…. France is a…

December 1st, 2015

Why you should learn a 2nd language

With a world where international clients are ten times more likely to so business with someone who speaks their language, it is becoming increasingly important to learn the language of your colleagues and clients. French is spoken in 29 countries, so although it isn’t the most widely spoken language in…

November 25th, 2015

MORZINE WINTERSTART FESTIVAL

MORZINE LAUNCHES THE FIRST WINTER START FESTIVAL Morzine launches a new festive and promotional event. On the 5th & 6th December, all the necessary goods for winter preparation will be presented in one place (homeware, personal goods, decoration, and everything for the end-of-year celebrations…) This fair, created by the…

November 24th, 2015

How long does it take to learn French?

This is a question that we often get asked by our students! And the answer is that it depends on several things…. First of all, you have to take your starting level into consideration. If you already speak French to a good level, then you will achieve fluency more quickly…