Complement your trip by staying with one of our French host families!
Immersing yourself in the French language is most effective when experienced firsthand. At Alpine French School, we offer the opportunity for solo adults to stay with a carefully selected French host family in Morzine, providing an authentic environment to enhance your language skills and cultural understanding.
Why stay with a host family?
Staying with a French host family is one of the most immersive and enriching ways to improve your language skills while experiencing authentic French culture. Living in a welcoming home environment allows you to practice French naturally, engage in daily conversations, and gain first-hand insights into the local way of life.
Language Immersion
The best way to learn a language is to use it in everyday life! With a host family, you’ll practice speaking French daily, whether chatting over breakfast, discussing your day at dinner, or picking up common phrases in casual interactions. This real-world exposure will help you develop confidence, fluency, and a natural accent, reinforcing what you learn in the classroom.
Cultural Exposure
Living with a host family offers a deeper understanding of French customs, traditions, and lifestyle. From enjoying home-cooked meals featuring regional specialties to participating in local routines, you’ll experience the true essence of French culture—something that can’t be replicated in a hotel or independent accommodation.
Everyday Practice
Unlike formal classroom settings, conversing with your host family allows you to speak and learn in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. This natural approach to learning helps build fluency, listening comprehension, and conversational ease—all key to mastering a new language.
What options are available?
We offer two flexible accommodation options to suit different needs and preferences. Whether you’re looking for a fully immersive experience with daily interactions or prefer a more independent stay with some support, our host families provide a warm and welcoming environment.
Half-Board – The Full Immersion Experience
This option includes breakfast and dinner with your host family, creating more opportunities for language practice and cultural exchange. Sitting down for meals together allows you to engage in authentic, everyday conversations, ask questions about French life, and build a stronger connection with your hosts.
✔️ Enjoy delicious home-cooked French meals while learning about traditional cuisine.
✔️ Discuss your day, share experiences, and naturally improve your speaking and listening skills in a relaxed environment.
✔️ Benefit from a structured daily routine, ideal for students who want to feel fully immersed in family life.
✔️ A great option for those who appreciate social interaction and cultural integration while having some free time during the day.
Bed & Breakfast (B&B) – A Balance of Independence and Immersion
For those who prefer a more flexible schedule, the B&B option includes breakfast with the family, giving you a chance to start the day with a friendly conversation before heading out. This option allows for more freedom during the day and evenings while still benefiting from a supportive home environment.
✔️ Ideal for students who enjoy independent exploration but still want a structured start to their day.
✔️ Morning conversations over breakfast provide a daily dose of French practice before heading to class or activities.
✔️ The perfect choice for those who plan to dine out, explore the town, or join evening activities while having a comfortable home to return to.
