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French Courses at ESL Montreux in Switzerland

Choose your course type

Whatever your level of French, you will find a course which will help you reach your objectives. We offer several options of various intensities.

You can choose the number of lessons or the type of module which suits you according to your needs, your goals, your interests and the duration of your stay.

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Our teaching method

The main objective of a language course should be to allow students to develop the effective language skills necessary to communicate in everyday life, whilst travelling or at work. Our French courses are designed to give students all of the necessary means to make this happen.

Our approach is therefore based on communication and acquiring the know-how necessary to achieve it.

Classes are limited to 12 participants. This encourages active participation of each student in all forms of activities. It also encourages learner-focused teaching, where both individual and group needs can be addressed.

The use in class of the most recent FLE methods (French as a foreign language) and documents of various sources (newspapers, magazines, Internet, CDs, DVDs. etc.) allows you to practise French in authentic contexts. Host family accommodation and participation in the cultural activities programme are ideal complements to the French classes for intensive practice of the language.

Levels : Beginner to advanced (A1➜C1)
Duration : 1 to 52 weeks
Lessons (45 min) : 20 / week
Start dates : Every Monday, all year round

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Our standard course is an excellent choice if you want to improve your language skills and have free time on your hands. Classes normally take place in the morning, which means that you can make the most of your time off in the afternoon to visit the city and take part in the activities, or outings that the school offers. This is perfect for putting your new language skills to the test!
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Levels : Elementary to advanced (A1➜C1)
Duration : 1 to 52 weeks
Lessons (45 min) : 25 / week (STANDARD course +5)
Start dates : Every Monday, all year round

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The intensive course differs from the standard course because of its fast work pace and further investigation into subjects with a more communicative and relaxed approach with optional topics and conversation. The 5 additional lessons per week mainly focus on oral communication. A highly effective exercise based on immediate and hands-on practice which allows for long-lasting language learning. In BERLIN only For the 5th oral communication lesson, students can choose from one of the following topics: Business / Culture in Berlin / Hotel & Gastronomy.
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Levels : Elementary to advanced (A1➜C1)
Duration : 1 to 52 weeks
Lessons (45 min) : 30 / week (INTENSIVE course +5 in mini-group)
Start dates : Every Monday, all year round

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Do you want to maximise your progress during your stay? Then choose the PREMIUM course! With 30 lessons per week, this programme is ideal for motivated students who want to dedicate themselves to studying. The 6th daily lesson is focused on writing skills and organised in a mini-group of a maximum of 7 participants. By choosing this course, you will significantly improve your language knowledge, both oral and written, in a short space of time.
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Levels : Beginner to advanced (A1➜C1)
Duration : Tailor-made
Lessons (60 min) : Tailor-made to student’s requirements
Start dates : All year round (except in July and August)

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Are you looking for a customised and highly effective course? Treat yourself to a tailor-made programme! With one to one tuition you benefit from a lesson plan which is perfectly suited to your individual aims. You will study according to your specific requirements at your own pace with your own teacher.
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Levels : Elementary to advanced (A1➜C1)
Duration : 1 to 52 weeks
Lessons (45 min) : 25 or 30 / week (STANDARD course +5 or Private course +10 )
Start dates : Every Monday, all year round

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This course type is suitable for students wishing to combine a group course with private lessons in order to fill their knowledge gaps or acquire a deeper knowledge of some difficult points by working individually with the teacher. Taking extra private lessons is an excellent way of intensifying oral communication exercises outside a group, which is perfect for shy or more demanding students.
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French course & exam preparation

Venez étudier le français ou l’allemand à ESL, revenez-en avec un certificat internationalement reconnu en poche! Chaque examen possède des exigences et des modalités précises : ESL vous propose des cours de préparation spécialisés pour que vous soyez parfaitement prêt le jour voulu.
Un atout certain de ESL est de pouvoir proposer de nombreuses formules d’examens différents et une fréquence de passation inégalée : de 3 fois par année pour le DELF/DALF, 5 fois pour le TestDaF, à une fois par mois pour le TCF, le Goethe Zertifikat ou le TELC Deutsch. Cela vous offre une flexibilité maximale pour prévoir le passage de l’examen de votre choix au moment qui vous convient le mieux !
Ces diplômes sont délivrés par les institutions officielles ; ils valident votre niveau linguistique de manière très précise conformément aux normes du CECRL et sont reconnus dans le monde entier.

Levels : Please refer to the chapter “Certificates” and to the price lists
Duration : 1 to 6 weeks maximum
Lessons (45 min) : 25 / week (STANDARD course + 5 exam preparation lessons)
Start dates : Every Monday, all year round

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This course type allows students who wish to prepare for a specific exam to focus on the specific content of the chosen exam during the last daily lesson. One important asset of this course is that it can be booked at any time of the year, independently of exam session dates. The maximum duration is 6 weeks, which allows students to make the most of the course without repeating the same topics and doing the same exercises.
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Levels : Please refer to the chapter “Certificates” and to the price lists
Duration : 1 to 4 weeks maximum, prior to the exam date
Lessons (45 min) : 30 / week (STANDARD course +10 exam preparation lessons)
Start dates : According to the duration as chosen, and to the exam datdce

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Ideal for students wishing to prepare for an exam in a very intensive manner, this programme offers 2 daily preparation lessons to study the specific content of the chosen exam. However, the course can only be booked according to the official exam session dates, that is 1 to 4 weeks maximum prior to the exam date.
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An appropriate learning level for everyone

Following a language level evaluation, each student is placed in a group corresponding to his/her level.

Our grid of levels is that proposed by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) which is the standard in Europe for the teaching of languages.

Numerous oral and written activities allow the teachers to evaluate progress continually and to propose individual solutions to each student in order to optimise his/her learning.

ESL course certificate

A la fin de votre séjour, une attestation de cours, précisant le type de programme suivi et le niveau atteint vous sera remise.

D’autre part, vous pouvez passer un examen reconnu tout au long de l'année dans nos différentes écoles.

Vous pouvez également passer l'examen DELF ou DALF dans le centre régional de passation..

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Everyone knows that the effective learning of a language requires well-trained and qualified teachers. Our teachers are chosen not only for their qualifications and their experience but also for their enthusiasm and their ability to propose lively and varied lessons offering combinations between group, sub-group and individual work which ensures great interactivity between the participants and leads to rapid and constant progress.

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