Learn French in your tutor's home in Perpignan
Why not combine leisure and French language learning?
We offer several formulas:
A friendly, personalised programme:
- share French family life
- 2 air-conditioned rooms with double bed (one with balcony and en-suite shower)
- French lessons prepared to meet your specific needs
- free off-street parking and wi-fi connection
- social and cultural activities
- airport or station pick-up
What students say...
"I needed to prepare for my French Exam (University Master Course) and I came two times for two weeks on a one-to-one course: I passed the exam with flying colors...Total immersion also meant French cuisine of the original kind: wholesome and excellent without being too fancy. I miss it."
Hans-Jürgen (teacher from Germany)
"Mme Howarth ... is extremely organized and disciplined, integrates a student's personal interests within an individualized lesson plan and applies a thoughtful strategy to a student's learning experience. ... If you want to increase your French language proficiency, then register wwith Mme Howarth, roll up your sleeves and prepare to learn!"
Karen (archivist from New York)
WHERE?
Perpignan
...is the southernmost town in France, near the Mediterranean coast. It's a medieval town with a cloister, a cathedral and a palace. It has 120,000 inhabitants and is home to two international rugby teams - USAP (French rugby union champions in 2009) and Catalan Dragons who play in the British Super League)..
The nearest sandy beaches are 10 km away, ski slopes 2 hours' drive.
Air France, Ryanair, Flybe and BMiBaby fly direct to Perpignan (free pick-up). Direct TGV to Paris and Brussels.
The region - Roussillon and the Eastern Pyrenees
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pleasant countryside between mountain and sea ,
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Catalan villages and traditions.
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rich religious and military architecture
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warm sunny mediterranean weather
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sports: walking, cycling, swimming, skiing, sailing, tennis etc
Teacher and family
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Carole is a French native-speaker,
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We are both qualified and experienced teachers of French and English
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We are a bilingual French/English family
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We like travelling and meeting people from other cultures
Our house
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modern semi-detached four bedroom house in a quiet friendly street 20 minutes' walk from the historic city centre
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air-conditioning
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back garden with BBQ and pool
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sauna and gym bench
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parking in drive
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free wi-fi connection
Student bedroom with en-suite shower:
WHAT? - 3 Formulas:
Standard French residential formula: adults and students
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One or two weeks
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15 hours tuition per week
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About 10 hours of conversation practice during meals
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Half board
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Pick-up from Perpignan station or airport
Option: Whole day outing (social, cultural or sporting) or guided tour - more language practice!
Intensive French formula: adults and students
June to September
Immersion for one week:
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20 hours individual tuition
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About 20 hours of conversation practice during meals, visits etc.
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Share French family life
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We meet you at Perpignan airport or station
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Full board (plenty of conversation practice during meals)
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One whole day outing
Australian student Amos in the "classroom"
 
Through the Pyrenees on the "little yellow train" Visit to a horticultural research station
School leavers (Preparation of A-level or other 18+ exams)
One week home-stay revision course in South of France :
Individual or up to 4 students booking together:
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one-to-one or group tuition tailored to your syllabus
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preparation for oral and written exams
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20 private lessons (45 mins each)
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about 15 hours of conversation practice during meals
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homework for private study
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total immersion in French language and culture
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full board (vegetarian option available)
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study-bedroom with desk, wifi, air-conditioning (2 rooms available, one with en-suite shower)
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we meet your train, bus or plane at Perpignan* (Ryanair, Flybe, BMiBaby)
* We can meet flights at Girona, Carcassonne or Béziers at an extra charge of 100 € each way. Frogbus runs a regular service Girona Airport - Perpignan.
What students say :
"I did a 3 day intensive course in preparation for my A-level French speaking in April, which comprised of seemingly impossible translation texts which over some time I managed to conquer. I would say the experience was invaluable and I would urge everyone to do it."
Mike (A-level student from London - NB: we later learnt he got an A in his oral)
ALSO : distance learning by internet and skype
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