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  >  Combined French Course
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  >  French Summer Sailing Course PM
  >  French Summer Diving Course PM
  >  French & Culture Course

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French Languages for Life Courses
8 to 24 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
20 French group lessons per week
Max. 10 people per class
Timetable: Mon/Fri : 9.00am - 10.40am / 11am - 12.20pm
(June to September, an alternative afternoon timetable may also be used)
No group AM lessons held on first Monday due to induction, 
language assessment and guided tour of old Nice
A long term French language course ideal for Gap Year, post Uni or adult students looking to learn French in Nice, in depth over two or more months for maximum impact and progress.
Methods used are based on: 
~ Team oral exercises. Role-playing, discussions, simulations, round tables, tape recordings, practical exercises in real life situations, video, games...
~ A "digestible" approach to learning grammar, developed from the French school's student book (given to you on arrival) and permanently updated authentic documents ... newspapers, narration, song lyrics, TV or radio broadcasts, exercises...
~ Home work assignments will be given regularly
~ Qualified native speaking French teachers who will be able to motivate and encourage you every step of your French language course.

Standard French Course
1 to 8 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
20 French group lessons per week
Max. 10 people per class
Timetable: Mon/Fri : 9.00am - 10.40am / 11am - 12.20pm
(June to September, an alternative afternoon timetable may also be used) 
No group AM lessons held on first Monday due to induction,
language assessment and guided tour of old Nice 
A short term French language course aimed at those who need to build on current French language skills or who want to learn French in Nice, France, from scratch with a high quality immersion course.
Methods used are based on: 
~ Team oral exercises. Role-playing, discussions, simulations, round tables, tape recordings, practical exercises in real life situations, video, games...
~ A "digestible" approach to learning grammar, developed from the French school's student book (given to you on arrival) and permanently updated authentic documents ... newspapers, narration, song lyrics, TV or radio broadcasts, exercises...
~ Home work assignments will be given regularly
~ Qualified native speaking French teachers who will be able to motivate and encourage you every step of your French language course.

Intensive French Course
1 to 8+ weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
20 Standard French group lessons
PLUS a further 10 group lessons per week
Max. 10 people per group class
Timetable : 9.00am - 10.40am / 11am - 12.20pm
+ 3 afternoons 1.15pm - 3.45pm
No group AM lessons held on first Monday due to induction,
language assessment and guided tour of old Nice
A thorough and intensive French language course aimed at anyone who wishes to learn French in Nice, or improve on their current French language skills. The morning classes follow the same format as the Standard Course, described above and the additional 10 lessons are held over three afternoons devoted to the practical application of your French knowledge, an approach to cultural, social political and economic life in France. According to your French language level, your class will focus on : opinion polls, debates, literature, history, theatre, music... these additional small group classes really aid linguistic development and self confidence.

French Executive Mini Group Course 
1 week French language course duration
Open to 20yrs+ age group on set start dates
30 French group lessons in the week 
2 to 5 people per group class
Timetable : Mon/Fri : 9.00 - 10.40/11.00 - 12.20/13.45 - 15.15 
A demanding, one week, intensive French language course in Nice aimed at those who need good French skills for the business environment (management, skilled workers, engineers). Equipment used during the course: video / phone / multimedia projector / computers / Internet.
Students MUST already have an active conversational ability (to B1 level on the CEF language ability scale). Such small group work really aids progress and develops confidence with like minded peers.

Course content for the Mini Group lessons:

MEETING THE COURSE PARTICPANTS 
- First contact
Description of profession and responsibilities
Personal details
Countries and nationalities

BUSINESS PRESENTATION
Structure - Profile - Projects

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND COMPARISON 
Different ways of describing a product (during a staff meeting, a conference or to clients)
Size …
Needs
Comparison of products and profit or loss of the different enterprises

TRADING RESULTS & FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF THE ENTERPRISE 
Different ways of discussing profit and loss (during a staff meeting, a conference or to clients)
State events and targets
Balance sheets / Banks / Financing / Currencies / Payment methods / Insurances

HOW TO NEGOTIATE IN FRENCH
Discussions & Exercises
Disapproving a price
Pending invoices
Renegotiation of a contract
Justification of a price increase
Salary topics
Dealing with conflicts

MARKET REPORT AND TRENDS
Different ways of explaining curves and describing changes (during a staff meeting, in a conference or to clients)

FRENCH GRAMMAR
Essential grammar points are developed at the same time as the course modules.

French DELF Exam Course
4 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group on set start dates
20 French group lessons + 6 private lessons 
(same format as the Combined Course)
Max. 10 people per group class
These four week DELF preparation courses lead up to the DELF exams. Students have to complete a short written test prior to acceptance on the course. Tuition is organised according to the exam requirements. This means the French language course concentrates on the main aspects of French language: grammar, vocabulary, standard of written and oral expression, knowledge of French culture and civilisation.
If your current language level is already the one you of your requested diploma, you can enrol directly for the 4 week preparation course. If your current level is just under the one of the requested diploma, you will have to do a 4 week Standard Course prior to your DELF Preparation Course.  CESA can send you the French School Test to help you determine your level.
NOTE : Three of the French school staff are members of the DELF jury, so the school is well placed to ensure all French language students achieve their DELF exam goals.
Ask CESA for the DELF fact sheet for further information on the exams.

French A'level Easter Course
1 week French language course duration - Easter holidays
also appropriate for Highers & IB students of same age
Open to Yr 12 & Yr 13 students ONLY
30 French group lessons
Max. 7 people per group class
A special ONE week Easter course solely for CESA students, currently working towards their AS or A2 exams in the UK. Highly recommended by past students. Tailored small group work really aids linguistic progress and develops student confidence.
Please ask for the CESA AS/A2 Easter French fact sheet
for full details or see the on line details.  

French Summer (A level) Course 
1 or 2 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group July/August
Ideal for Yr 11 and Yr 12 students
30 French group lessons
Max. 10 people per group class  
Timetable: Mon/Fri : 9.00 - 10.40  /  11.00 - 12.20 +  3 afternoons 13.15 – 15.45
Classes are held on the summer school site in Cimiez, Nice. The language course is open to A'level students and those following European equivalent exams. This French programme covers the range of linguistic skills required by exam students of this level. The final day of the course is set aside for a mock exam, in test conditions. It is designed for high school students who want to improve their French in Nice, with a view to exams, which marks the end of their school education.
Morning lessons are devoted to grammatical and functional aims according to the programme of the French Standard Course.
Afternoon lessons are reserved for résumé techniques and text analysis. This is also part of the next day's work to be corrected and analysed by the teacher.
1 to 2 hours per day after lessons for preparation or exercises.
All text material used in lessons deals with French literature and civilisation.
See full French Summer Alevel revision details on line

French Over 50s Course
2 weeks French language course duration
Open to 50+ age group on set start dates
15 French group lessons
Max. 10 people per group class
Timetable : Mon/Fri : 9.30 - 10.30 / 11.00 - 12.15
+ the activity programme : 7 afternoons / 2 evenings / 1 whole day
Low intermediate level+ ability required (A2+ on language scale)
View French for Over 50s in Nice in detail
French classes cover the topics of the cultural activities in the afternoon. Linguistic development is encouraged with the help of plays, debates and document based work. The course provides a highly practical approach to the language and is fabulous for developing self-confidence in communication and comprehension. A full social and activity programme is offered as an inclusive part of this course.

Combined French Course
1 to 8+ weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
20 Standard group lessons in AM
PLUS a further 5 or 10 French private tuition lessons in PM per week
Max. 10 people per group class
Group timetable: Mon/Fri : 9.00am - 10.40am / 11am - 12.20pm
Private tuition timetable: Mon/Fri : PM lessons can vary
(June to September, an alternative afternoon group timetable may be used) 
No group AM lessons held on first Monday due to induction,
language assessment and guided tour of old Nice 
Short term French language courses aimed at those who wish to learn French in Nice, improving both their general French language skills (across all language levels) in combination with personalised, French private tuition. Your private classes can be tailored to encourage rapid linguistic development and to suit your needs and wishes.
Private tuition can cover : General French, Commercial French, Law, Tourism, Hotel Trade, Translation and Interpreter skills (from English, Italian, Spanish or German into French ), A'level Exam Preparation, DELF Exam Preparation...

French Refresher Course for Teachers
2 weeks French language course duration
Open to 19yrs+ age group in July
30 group lessons 
2 to 5 people per group class
Timetable : Mon/Fri : 9.00 - 10.40 / 11.00 - 12.20/13.15 - 15.30
+ workshop of 2 lessons the second week
Open to Teachers (and Trainee Teachers only)
Improve or update your French language skills in Nice with your peers from around the world at an advanced level (C1 or C2 level) and refresh your knowledge of French cultural, social and economic life. Specific workshops include: modern techniques and methods of teaching / pedagogic and group dynamic / tools and games to use in class / improvement, evaluation and control of skills.

French Private Tuition Courses
1 week+ French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group throughout the year
15, 20, 25 & 30 French private lessons per week
An extremely intensive French language course, ideal for those who wish to make maximum French language progress over a one or two week period. Aimed at business people or those who need to work on their French for academic or professional reasons, for whom time is of the essence.

French Summer Sailing Course PM
2 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group in July/August
Sailing lessons with a local Sailing Club/fortnight
offered as a supplementary course to the French group course
French Standard course + 10 sessions of Catamaran sailing over 2 weeks

Every afternoon, from 2pm onwards, from Monday to Friday and for two weeks, you will be taught how to sail (10 sessions of around 3 hours each). You will learn on a catamaran, with monitors that are certified by the French Sailing Federation. After a few theory sessions, you will soon be out on one of the most stunning seas in the world: the Mediterranean. The team supervising the students is made up of monitors who have experience in teaching people from all different nationalities. As much as possible, the sessions will be carried out in French.
Students must bring a medical certificate as proof of general good health and those Under 18 yrs must have Permission forms from their parents.

French Summer Diving Course PM
2 weeks French language course duration
Open to 16yrs+ age group in June/September
10 Diving lessons with a local Diving Club in a fortnight
offered as a supplementary course to the French group course
French Standard course + 10 diving sessions over 2 weeks,
leading up the PADI 1st level qualification

Every diving session (starting 2pm Mon/Fri) is preceded by a briefing and all dives are rigorously monitored. You will be taken by boat to the dive, supervised by certified monitors (PADI Gold Palm). 9 lessons are devoted to teaching and practice and exploration. 2 lessons of 45 minutes each are devoted exclusively to theory. At the end of this course, you will be awarded the PADI 1st level. If you wish to do this exam, you will have to pay an extra fee of 40 € directly to the Diving club. A blend of sport, relaxation, and solidarity whilst learning a language, this course is certainly a wonderful experience.
Students must bring a medical certificate as proof of general good health and those Under 18 yrs must have permission forms from their parents.

French and Culture course
20 language lessons per week
+ a detailed cultural programme to help you understand the French way of life and discover the cultural context for the French language.
5 to 8 students per class, maximum : 10 student per class
Level required : A2 ability (see language level descriptions on line or discuss with CESA)

Afternoon workshops:
One cookery session with a real Chef, a chance to analyse modern day French cinema, an exploration of French "Chanson" from the 1960s to 2010, a guided visit to the Matisse museum, a Painting lesson in a Cimiez monastery garden, an afternoon excursion to the historic village of Eze and a guided visit of the famous Fragonard perfume factory, exploration of French humour (sketches, comics and all the things that make the French laugh), enjoy a workshop devoted to French fashion (Hermes, Dior, Chanel and Lacroix), the importance of etiquette, how to eat and behave correctly according to French custom plus an evening programme including a quiz on culture and a wine and cheese tasting session!

Methodology

The French language school’s key concern is to get you to speak!

Students are encouraged to speak French and only French from the very first day.  Learn more about the methodology at the French language school in Nice.

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