Earlier this month, the Alpine French School team headed from Morzine to London for ST Alphe UK 2026, one of the key events in the international study travel industry. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet international education agents, reconnect with existing partners and introduce new partners to our French…

July 9th, 2026

Summer 2026 in Chamonix: Experience the Alps, Culture and French Life

Summer in Chamonix is the perfect time to discover the beauty of the Mont Blanc valley. With stunning hikes, outdoor adventures and world-class events, the town comes alive from June to September. For students learning French, Chamonix offers the ideal combination of language practice, local culture and unforgettable alpine experiences.…

June 12th, 2026

Grammar for Dummies

Top 8 mistakes English Speakers make in French

Learning French can feel difficult at first, especially because many habits from English simply do not work in French. The good news? Almost every English speaker makes the same mistakes — and once you recognise them, they become much easier to avoid. 1. Translating Directly from English Many English expressions…

May 21st, 2026

Inter…quoi?! Welcome to Chamonix Interseason!

A beginner’s guide to the secret season of Chamonix: If you come to Chamonix in winter, the town is packed with skiers, climbers, and tourists. In summer, it’s full of hikers, trail runners, and people heading into the mountains. But between those two big seasons comes something locals know very…

May 19th, 2026

How to order food in French like a local

For many French learners, one situation feels surprisingly stressful: ordering food in France. You arrive at the restaurant. The waiter walks over. Suddenly, every French word you have ever learned disappears from your brain. The good news? You do not need perfect French to eat out confidently in France. In fact, most…