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At ESL, your courses are specially designed to meet the specific needs of non-Frenchspeaking international participants. We know hat enjoying classes is the key to learning, and we offer lessons that are both challenging and motivating so that you’ll progress more rapidly.
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| // The course centre
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Located on a peninsula surrounded by two rivers in the centre of Lyon, our school’s facilities are inside a beautiful 19th-century building on the banks of the Rhone in the midst of the cultural and festive offerings of the city’s downtown core. The school features 8 spacious, bright classrooms. With its high ceilings, each of these classrooms proudly boasts its own fireplace. The facilities are equipped with wifi service so that you can access your e-mail and surf the web free of charge; furthermore, a number of fixed computer stations are available to you. As the centre is located just a few steps away from Lyon’s largest city square, the Place Bellecour, right after class you can head over to the district’s many cafes and restaurants, which serve as the favourite meeting spots of Lyon’s many students. Lyon’s most popular pedestrian shopping zones are located in the immediate vicinity of the course centre. And if you want to travel around the city, a metro station and a bus stop are just 5 minutes by foot from the school. |
// Our teaching method
The method used at our course centres is built around communication. To achieve this, our classes comprise an average of 9 students, which will allow you to take an active part in your lessons on an ongoing basis. We have based our approach to language not on the incorporation of exercises and rote phrases that do not fit the students’ context, but rather on the pursuit of linguistic goals that are both concrete and practical. You will thus develop your own know-how and not simply accumulate knowledge that you will only be able to apply in a specific context. We use a variety of recognised French as a Second Language (FSL) methods and incorporate the use of current topics and the richness offered by multicultural classes. |
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// A level of learning for every one
On your first day, your French language skills will be assessed in order to place you in a class coresponding to your level of language proficiency. Our scale of levels is in line with the European Framework of Reference for Languages, which has become a standard framework in Europe for the teaching of foreign languages. Twice a month, your main instructor will provide you with a report assessing the progress that you have made and will meet with you to discuss points that need improvement in the
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| // Your teachers
Everyone knows that students initially need a good teacher if they want to learn a language successfully. Our qualified instructors have experience teaching French to classes of international students. These teachers use a number of modern, effective methods that ensure that the lessons will be varied and lively. The instructors will guide you towards the best possible results using a combination of group projects, pair work, and individual attention given to each participant. |
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| // Students from Switzerland and abroad
Switzerland is unique in that it is divided into 4 different linguistic regions, and non-French-speaking Swiss students also choose ESL. You will thus have the opportunity to study with international and domestic language learners. |
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| // ESL - certificate
At the end of your session, you will be awarded a course certificate that lists all the details of the programme that you have completed and the highest level that you have achieved. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to sit one of the examinations that are offered every month at our course centres or sit the DELF examination at the regional examination centre. Regardless of your level, you will be able to sit barometer-type examinations, such as the TCF or TEF, and receive an official certificate that is recognised by the Ministère de l’Education Française (French Ministry of Education) as well as internationally. |
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| Wireless and internet access
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Our course centres are equipped with computer stations that offer internet access free of charge. Furthermore, you may access our wireless networks located throughout the school as well as in the
students apartments in Montreux free of charge. |
| // Favourable quality-price ratio
Our programmes represent an excellent quality-price ratio. Regardless of the course that you choose, you will be trained by an enthusiastic, professional team that is attentive to your needs. You will study in an ideal setting for your coursework, and several times each week you will have the chance to take part in activities suggested by our leisure activity team. |
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| // Assistance and support
From your arrival until your departure, we will provide you with personalised support. Our staff is always on hand to answer your questions and help you throughout your stay. In addition, you may also receive assistance by dialling an emergency phone number that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
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Learn French : Adults : Lyon : Study French at ESL
