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Improve your proficiency of French and Italian
France and Italy are two of the most interesting countries in Europe with rich history and amazing cultural heritage of art, music and fabulous architecture. France is world renowned for its remarkable cuisine and wines and the awe-inspiring patrimony of museums, galleries and masterpieces of the Renaissance and modern architecture that will take your breath away. The capital, Paris, is a symbol of love and romance, beauty and elegance, modern and traditional French culture and art. Italy is the inheritor of the majestic Roman Empire and keeps the testimony and the spirit of one of the mightiest empires in Europe and in the world. The country has fabulous heritage of arts, music, literature and architecture that will impress even the most pretentious visitors. There is a lot to say about Italy and France and still words will not be enough to describe the atmosphere and feelings that one gets when arriving in the countries. Learning the local languages is the best way to get closer to the authentic world of France and Italy and to improve your fluency of French and Italian. Language trips are a great occasion to discover Italy and France from a new perspective, by immersing in their authentic ambience and becoming part of their realities.
learning french in France is the best way to study the language. The country offers an abundance of destinations with perfect conditions for effective French education and fascinating holidays. Students who fancy the atmosphere of cosmopolitan cities rather than of small towns are welcome in Paris, the sunning capital of France and one of the most magnificent world tourist destinations. It is needless to say that the city has brilliant educational centers, schools and universities where students from different walks of life improve their knowledge. Among the most attractive places for learning French are also Montpellier and Nice, blessed with divine nature and amazing cultural legacy.
Learning italian in italy will take you to a real journey through the breathtaking history and culture of the Roman Empire. The capital, Rome, is a city that should be visited at least once in a lifetime. Regular holidays are not even nearly enough to show you all the treasures of Rome that are worth to be explored. italian language schools in the capital offer rich diversity of learning programs with wide choice of additional activities around the city and guided tours. You will have the chance to see some of the most significant world monuments, like the Coliseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish steps, the Vatican and many more. italian courses will help you to better understand the culture and customs of Italy and interact freely even with native speakers.
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Intensive french language courses in UK or France -what is the best one ?
Please can you help me – I am relocating to France and I would like to find an intensive or super intensive French Language course that can get me up to speed VERY quickly. I would assess myself as a beginner/ intermediate -I don’t mind putting the hours in or work but I need to be at a level that I can at least hold my own and start attending job interviews within a year .The course has to be short in duration also ie 4 + weeks to around 3 months maximum ; Ideally I like to find a course run in the Pays De La Loire region that is non residential but I can travel if the course is right within UK or France–Ive found many courses on the net but they are either over very long periods e.g 3 years or are introduction type courses that last only for a week or so –I cannot seem to find a course that caters for my requirements and when I do find something that is similar I have no way of benchmarking it against other learning courses –can anyone please recommend a course THANK YOU
Yours is a tall order, which is why you are finding difficulty when searching the net.
Presumably you have already sought information from the French Institute in London or the Alliance Francaise sites and these do not match your requirements, but they could advise you as to where you could find a school delivering intensive skills near where you are relocating. You can contact the IF by e.mail directly .
http://www.institut-francais.org.uk/courses/index.php
http://www.alliancefrancaise.org.uk/
The ILA has an excellent reputation for intensive teaching.
http://www.ila-france.com/cours-francais-france/
Here is a course that is orientated towards professional linguistic training:
http://www.french-paris.com/fr/index/accueil.php
I have to add that the job situation in France at the moment is dire and you will need a brilliant CV to make any in-roads into the French labour market. If you have a special area of knowledge in which you are highly qualified or skilled this will help. I suggest that you read Stephen Clarke’s two books about his time working in France, which though humoristic, contain more than a grain of truth.
french schools Europe –Discover the passion of learning french
In the current scenario the urge to learn french in Europe is on rise. These days, large number of people irrespective of the age, are taking more interest in learning foreign languages. ESL is the modern approach for the study of several foreign languages. French schools Europe is one of the excellent sources to study this language. The school has first rate infrastructure and place where it is located is the finest. It includes good buildings, classrooms with air conditioners or fireplaces, computer rooms, Wi-Fi campuses, cafés, terraces and gardens.
While providing French lesson Europe the school authority makes sure that learning ambiance should be pleasing so that the students can grab concepts better. All the students are required to qualify a test so that the authorities can determine the knowledge level of each student regarding the language. After this the groups are made in accordance with the scores students achieve in their test. Each group includes ten to twelve students. This makes teachers to ponder on each and every student. There are several other activities that are carried out to improve the writing and speaking skills of the students. This is the very reason the teaching style at ESL schools is greatly appreciated the world over. The course is designed in such a way that it suits to the requirements of every student.
french courses are divided on the basis of age factor. These are:-
- For adults
- For juniors and teens (eight to seventeen years old)
- For old students (who are above fifty years)
French courses Europe is further classified into various categories. These include standard courses, intensive courses and super-intensive courses and also one to one classes. First three categories cover twenty, twenty-five and thirty lessons each week respectively. One to one classes are designed to meet the specific objectives set for students. Students set their objectives according to their own needs and requirements. The students get an option to choose the intensive french course in Europe for the fifth lesson. It includes oral communication and exam preparation courses.
The exam preparation courses include TCF and DELF courses. The duration of these courses varies from one to eight weeks. On the very last day of their course, the students are provided their due certificates. In these certificates, the course provided and level achieved by the students is specified. ESL schools have the most talented, well qualified and experienced staff. They provide their full support during the entire course to each student. All the ESL schools are thus most concerned about the quality they offer to students.
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Mr. Xavier de Bastos
Marketing & Sales Manager of ESL-Ecole Suisse de Langues
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Explore the various options to learn french in Switzerland with ESL-schools
ESL is an association that provides the study of different languages with its partnership with numerous schools all around the world. French is a beautiful language spoken by about two hundred million people in the whole world. The language study is conducted in different places in Europe. All the locations chosen by ESL are popular destinations. What would be a better place than Switzerland? The country is surrounded by beautiful view of mountains and lakes. There is no age limit to learn French in Switzerland.
The courses are provided for juniors, teenagers, adults and even people above fifty. The school located at Montreux is for adults and people above fifty years. The infrastructure is excellent and location at which the school is based is marvelous, close to the city and surrounded by beautiful view. There is close proximity to transportation facilities. french schools Switzerland provides friendly environment and full support to each and every student. The centre is equipped with computers and thus everyone is allowed access free internet.
It is the student’s decision to decide the type of course and duration. Teaching method is excellent and involves use of advanced practices. French schools Switzerland makes use of the recent techniques of FLE and several aids such as magazines, newspapers, audios, videos and internet. The accommodation provided includes stay with host family, apartments and hotels. Students can practice their language with either the members of host family or friends in the apartments. To learn French in Switzerland would not be less than any trip.
The two man centers in France- Lyon and Nice ensure the best quality of education and excellent stay with lots of enjoyment. french school in Lyon is situated in the area that is also booked under world’s heritage places. All the facilities like boutiques, shopping malls, transportation facility and free internet connection are provided. french course in Lyon is structured perfectly to match the needs of every learner. The course includes standard, intensive, one-to-one classes and exam preparation courses. Learn French in Lyon, city with rich history and give best treat to self.
Nice is the first city that gave birth to tourism industry. Learn French in Nice in the school having huge campus with eleven classrooms, internet area or cafeteria, Wi-Fi campus and computer stations. The whole stay is organized by the school authority. Teaching staff hired is not only young and experienced but they possess good knowledge on how to create a perfect learning atmosphere in the class. french courses in Niceare for each level, age and culture. There are a vast number of options to conduct this language study either in Switzerland or in France. ESL-schools are dedicated to offer quality services with complete responsibility for safety.
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New Developments In Radar Technology: Our Technical Conferences – a Valuable and Vital Resource
Bob Hill is recognized as the founder, more or less, of the series of international radar conferences now shared by five nations on a five-year cycle, the ones informally called “Radar-[year]“, stemming from his organizing the 1975 IEEE conference with invited association with the Institute of Electrical Engineers in the UK. As other groups showed interest, Bob did a lot of the early “coordination” in forging the multinational series, today comprising US, Chinese, UK, Australian and French sponsorship, in that order.
Fast forward: Last October the French conducted Radar-2009 in Bordeaux and Bob attended, nothing unusual there. But after committing to go, his good friend in Germany, Hermann Rohling, asked him to chair a session in a September conference in Hamburg, a conference of another important series that Dr. Rohling has been instrumental in establishing, the International Radar Symposium, conducted now in a two-year cycle alternating with the radar interests in Poland. Bob had, in the 1990′s, participated a few times in both the Polish MIKON conferences and in others of the German symposia prior to their merging into the present series. So, off to Europe in both September for “IRS-2009″ and October for “Radar-2009″. “A bit more than the usual pace for personal travel, but well worth it, particularly as it turned out”, says Bob.
Each conference covered radar quite generally, with exciting advances reported in virtually all areas of radar design and operation. But Bob was especially struck by the reports in space-based radar. “SBR is not the radar area where I made my living – naval radar was my area”, Bob asserts, “but in all my teaching, I emphasize how impressed I am with what the ‘remote sensing community’ and those working in SBR have accomplished during my lifetime – really extraordinary!”
For example, no further into the Hamburg conference than the opening session, Bob reports, was the worth of attending realized! Dr. Alberto Moreira (of DLR, the German Aerospace Center, Wessling) covered the “Tandem L” proposal now being studied and refined, involving two L-band satellites in careful co-orbits for good interferometry, just one of many modes of operation promised. “Alberto’s presentation of the several missions possible (bio-mass measurements of surface areas; carbon content at higher elevations; deformation monitoring of selected mounts and faults) was intriguing,” Bob reports, “as was the early antenna consideration being given – a 15 meter reflector of the peripheral truss structural type, all unfurled in orbit, of course – with a digital beam forming feed array to give lots of modal variation in antenna performance. I can hardly wait to work some of these published results into our SBR course!” Incidentally, Bob mentions that his conversation with his friend Alberto after his presentation – immediate, personal contact, another distinct value of such conferences – quickly cleared up some questions about the antenna and down link structure of the often-pictured Terra-SAR vehicles common to some of these pursuits. “Alberto asked to be remembered to Keith Raney specifically. Dr. Raney and Dr. Bart Huxtable are the two true SBR experts in our ATI SBR course which I simply start off with radar fundamentals pertinent to SBR.”
Of course, this was only the beginning of a several-day learning experience. Other advances in polarimetry (as for vegetation and other surface structure signature analysis), in multi-band SAR (particularly noteworthy: A. Reigber, also from DLR, on an integrated airborne SAR system involving P, L, S, C, and X-band operation, with S and X multiple apertures for interferometry), in broadband pulse compression (for high range resolution in SBR and other SAR imaging), were covered and provide a great resource for keeping our courses current and “connected” to the active international radar community.
One month later – Bordeaux. Bob mentions, still in the SBR context here, one particular “update” experience. For many years, the SAR work at our own Lincoln Laboratories (of MIT) has been well and openly reported, specifically those efforts led by Dr. Les Novak. A grateful Bob explains, “Les and I have known each other for longer than recorded history, I think, and he’s been very generous to me in providing good teaching material (vugraphs early on, now PPT files!), vivid same-scene images to illustrate different resolutions and various polarimetric processes.” In Bordeaux, Dr. Novak treated a specialty area of his, namely “change detection” in radar images – for example, (yes, even to this extent) the depression of grass from troops having marched on it. His “tutorial” at the Bordeaux conference was entitled “Algorithms for SAR Change Detection, Compression and Super-Resolution”. His presented paper was on the effects of various degrees of data compression upon the efficacy of change detection – here was treatment, explored by using actual scene and data sets, of a subject far from trivial as we consider, particularly in SBR, how we might handle the tremendous amount of signal data that the sensor itself gathers (we’re achieving finer and finer resolution all the time) when we must down-link it for ground-based processing. Once again, Dr. Novak obliges Bob’s interest, and has sent him a large file (“More than I can use – I’ll get it sorted out!”) for use in teaching.
How do we keep courses current in such a rapidly advancing area as radar? It takes genuine interest and enthusiasm in one’s field and resources at the same time. Bob Hill, like so many of our instructors, has plenty of the former, and finds the many professional conferences and journals to supply a good measure of the latter!
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The Applied Technology Institute (ATI) specializes in short course technical training in space, communications, defense, sonar, radar, and signal processing. Since 1984 ATI has provided leading-edge public courses and on-site technical training to defense and NASA facilities, as well as DOD and aerospace contractors. The courses provide a clear understanding of the fundamental principles and a working knowledge of current technology and applications. Boost your career. Courses are led by world-class design experts. Learn from the proven best.
Please, Best place in France to learn french??
Hello, Im looking to stay one month in France to improve my french. I would like to “live” in a culturally interesting city. (Tried Paris but want to try something else with friendlier people). Ive read about Toulouse, Dijon, Strasbourg.. any comments about those places??
If you can provide me with names of schools with intensive courses would be great!. (I have checked the Alliance Francaise 30 hours per month, is it worthy? are they a good school??.
Toulouse is supposed to be great, with plenty of bars, and big and small concerts. Student town. Beautiful town (its nickname: the pink city). Apparently friendly people. Might be called but don’t know until when.
Rennes is supposed to be a lively and friendly (it’s in Brittany).
Bordeaux is said to be posh (so not a good idea!!!)
Marseilles is not really beautiful, but the coast is great (you have the “calanques”. And you can also visit the countryside, where there are tons of things to see. You might have difficulty understanding their accent, though!
Don’t know about towns in the North, as it always looks too cold for me! But it depends when you plan on going there.
I personally don’t like Nice, but then again, it might just be me!
You’ll find plenty of cultural activities in pretty much all big French cities, above all if you’re “only” staying for a month, and then you can also visit things outside of the town.
Don’t know about schools as, being French, I obviously don’t need to take french lessons. L’Alliance Française is famous, but I don’t know if their courses are interesting and worth it. I know that the teachers are trained for 6 months before being sent to a school and they also need a university degree in French, and they must have studied French as a foreign language, and they must have taught before French as a foreign language before.
Which university/city would be best to go on exchange to – Tours (francois rabelais) or Lyon (Jean Moulin 3)?
I just can’t decide which one to preference first- people tell me Lyon is a great city, close to Italy, the Alps…and they have good food! Jean Moulin 3 also has some good french as a foreign language courses…
But Tours looks interesting too…with the pretty castles nearby, heaps of students…and apparently they speak very clear French and Paris is only an hour away. Does anyone know which city would be the most welcoming or fun to stay in? Or has anyone gone to these universities? Thanks…!
Hello,
I recommend Lyon because it is bigger than Tours, you will have more cultural and historical spots, and that there you can have a nice picture of French multi cultural society.
Jean Moulin 3 has also a good ranking on French universities.
You will just be 2 hours from Paris or Marseille.
learn french in France: A language of love and mind
ESL is an organization that provides the study of foreign languages to students all around the world. It has its partnership with different schools in Europe. However, to learn French in France has its unique charm. France is the country of romance. Thus the language study offers the opportunity to discover a number of unlimited attraction centers. There are two main locations that are providing the study of french courses. Lyon is considered as the best place to live in the country. So, once a person has decided to learn French in France, make sure that the place is Lyon.
The language school in Lyon is situated in the area that has been listed as world heritage site by UNESCO. The classrooms are big enough and spacious with a fireplace and high ceilings. Free Wi-Fi connection and computer stations allow the access to free internet connection. France is the place where one can never get bored. A large number of cafes and restaurants and even shopping and boutiques are located at a very short distance from the campus. A team of supervisors is assigned that provides the necessary support to the individuals who want to learn French in France.
The assigned team of coordinators organizes many sports and cultural events many times in a week. Everyone is encouraged to participate in these activities. Teaching staff is talented and highly experienced. There is put more emphasis on the use of French during the class so as to practice the language. The accommodation includes host family, student’s apartments, guest houses and hotels. Another option is to study in french school in Nice. The school building has a large garden in between. The activity coordinators organize the stay. The school has eleven classrooms, cafeteria, free internet access both through Wi-Fi and free computer stations.
Expect a good value for the price paid because of the excellent assistance offered every time. A dedicated team of professionals is hired that listens to every complaint and also coordinate any activities to keep the motivation level of the students up. French courses in Nice are for every level. It is defined after taking a test of all the interested students that defines the knowledge level of each of them. Once it is determined, the student is allowed to sit among students with matching skills. Small groups study and use of advanced equipments make the learning atmosphere most interesting.
The teachers are native and highly educated. The topics chosen are motivating that increase the desire to learn. Accommodation provided includes host family, residence for the students that is campus central which is located at the campus only. During the month of July and August, the stay is organized in the Montebello residences. Students who prefer to live independently should go for this alternative. Studios and hotels are available at a negotiable rate. Choosing to learn French in France through ESL-schools will help to develop a passion that will help to conquer the world. Moreover, it will be great fun to study in a completely new environment.
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TANTALISING BORDEAUX
While it’s true that Paris remains the ultimate highlight of France, there are, nonetheless, other equally alluring cities to be visited. This time, when you think of taking a French vacation, simply board a flight to Bordeaux . Capital of the Aquitaine region, the entire city has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fascinating in ever way, Bordeaux has been attracting tourists by thousands and continues to do so every year. World famous for its wines, the city is laden with various other charms to captivate your senses, wholly. Dotted with marvelous architecture, mesmerize yourself with a dekko at the classical and neoclassical buildings standing tall and pretty for over two centuries. Splendid gothic cathedrals, 18th century mansions, majestic castles, grand ancient churches, monuments and other important historical sites, they all collectively lend a beautiful charm to Bordeaux. Immersed in the awe-inspiring facets of history, you can take a walking tour of the city and explore the many sides of it. The Squares of Old Bordeaux including the Quarters of Sainte Pierre, Sainte Croix, Sainte Michel and Sainte Eulalie are not to be missed at all. The art-frat can have their hearts full by taking a trip to the city’s various museums, art galleries and exhibitions. These places have a fantastic collection of works by old and new artists alike. Bordeaux has plenty avenues for fun, adventure, thrill, excitement and moments of pure pleasure. Imagine you and your significant other sitting in a cozy French restaurant enjoying a course in wine tasting and relishing an array of cheeses alongside? Sounds really amazing, right? Well, it certainly is. Bordeaux’s many restaurants offer free wine tasting sessions every now and then, so that you get to savor your fine cuisine even more. Better still, how about taking guided tours of two wine chateaus? Believe you me, you’ll be left a little tipsy after all that wine, but who cares, as long as good wine is flowing, keep it coming!
While touring the city, don’t miss out on the Bordeaux countryside. As perfect and picturesque like a picture on the canvas, the ambience of the French countryside is like a soothing gel for the eyes. With so many colors and hues surrounding you, we can be sure of one thing, you’ll be clicking your way to glory. It isn’t just the place itself that makes a Bordeaux vacation worthwhile, it is also its inhabitants that add to the city’s charming character. The warm reception, friendliness, the art of living and gastronomy, and the sheer joys of being in a terribly scenic place, you are surely going to fall in love with Bordeaux. The greens of vineyards, the emeralds of the Atlantic Ocean, the sugary whites of the beaches, and the lively browns of the mountains, Bordeaux also boasts of some breathtaking landscapes. Amidst so much beauty, how can one not feel relaxed and rejuvenated? If there’s more something more that you seek for your pampering sake, then the wellness centers are the answer. Find moments of ultimate relaxation and unadulterated self-pampering here.
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french school FRANCE — Acquire proficiency in the french language
The ESL schools are committed to quality and excellence in the field of education. If you opt to learn at french school france, you should feel rest assured about the outcome of your course and about your proficiency in the French language. It is because we employ highly qualified and trained staff and the state-of-the-art technology for language teaching. You can either learn french in France or learn it in the French speaking areas of Switzerland. The choice is yours. The ESL centres in France are located at Lyon and Paris. In Switzerland we have our school situated at Montreux.
French School Montreux: Montreux is one of the most visited places in Switzerland and our school is located in the city’s major street. The lush green scenery and the pristine environment make it an ideal place for language learning. Another advantage of this school is that it is located at a walking distance from the bus and train stations. The school has 8 spacious and cozy classrooms that also provide a breath taking view of the Alps and the Lake Geneva. The school has a small size with a specific purpose. We want to give full attention to each and every student throughout the course. Moreover each student is provided with free Internet and wireless network for added convenience.
French School Lyon: If you are keen to learn French in France, the center at Lyon is an ideal place for the purpose. It is one of the topmost schools in the french schools France category the world over. It is located on an exquisite peninsula formed by two rivers in the heart of Lyon city. The school is situated in a charming 19th century building on the banks of river Rhone. There are 6 airy and homely classrooms and each one prides itself on of a fireplace of its own. Furthermore, the location of the school is in a busy cultural center so that you can have a great social life as well. You are also provided the Wifi facility so that you can surf the Net free of charge.
You will be given personal support for the whole duration of your course and will be provided with emergency phone numbers to seek assistance round the clock, seven days a week. Our quality-price ratio is best in the market and it ensures that you get to take part in the leisure activities in addition to the activities of the regular course work. You can even avail the benefit of our service Summer Camp France.
You can choose from a host family or students’ apartments for your stay. Either way you will be given full co-operation by the inmates. You will be provided with free airport pick-up and will be given a welcome brochure so that you can acquaint yourself with the school, your course and the region in general.
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Mr. Xavier de Bastos
Marketing & Sales Manager of ESL-Ecole Suisse de Langues
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