Teaching method for French classes

Take a Big Jump into French way of life. Set in C.18th Chateau de Matel, Ecole des Trois Ponts specialises in French Language Courses and provincial French Cookery Courses for adults looking for a relaxed setting and good food in a convivial, family atmosphere. This institute is a small establishment with 20 guests.

6 people max. per class	Professional Teachers
Written & Oral Assessment	Speak French all day long
Active Speaking	Meals in French

Guests are asked to send in the results of the French test . As this test helps us assess your French knowledge and plan class levels in advance, we ask you not to guess the answers. On arrival an oral test is given to complete the assessment and guarantee that classes are as homogeneous as possible.

With a maximum of 6 people per class, the small size of classes allows your teacher to give individual attention and cater to the particular difficulties of each person. For those who need to learn as rapidly as possible, our Intensive Course offers an extra 6 hours of classes a week on an individual one-to-one basis.

Active speaking practice is sought at all levels of ability to give self-confidence in conversational skills. You are rapidly encouraged to try and speak in real-life situations. All our teachers are Native French instructors who can explain grammar and vocabulary to beginners in English when this is necessary. Intermediate and advanced students speak only in French.

Because of its importance, emphasis is given to pronunciation during lessons. You speak French all day long and then continue to speak French over a good meal and wine. The French-only rule at the dinner-table for French-studying guests accelerates understanding by total immersion in the language. What better way to learn to speak French than at a French table ? For those taking the Cuisine course in English and for complete French beginners, we have set aside a place at table for them to feel free to talk in their own language.