Course Structure

All our courses can be delivered over a weekend, as advertised (10 hours), or extended to 3 days/ 4 nights (15 hours). Please ensure that you have requested either 10 or 15 hours when completing the booking form.

The lessons are focused, but delivered in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The main objective of the lessons is to develop your confidence when speaking French. The lessons will include a combination of activities, role play and formal teaching. 

Class sizes are purposely kept small to allow for one-to-one support when required. You can expect to be in a group of  between 4 - 6 students.

During the Intermediate and GCSE/ AS revision courses, you will have the unique opportunity of a one-to-one with a native French speaker who will not have the ability to speak any English. The experience will allow you to really practise your French in a real life situation. 

You will be involved in the lesson from the beginning  and will have plenty of opportunity to practise your communication skills. There is role play and pair work exercises, combined with more traditional teaching methods.

Although the lessons are purposeful, they are also relaxed and you will not be made to feel embarrassed in any way.  

On request, the 3 day course can be extended further by 1 or 2 days to allow for extra individual support. This may be of particular interest to students with specific learning needs, eg. working towards an examination and work related requirements.

Daily Format

During a typical day,  breakfast and refreshments will be served from 8.00 am in the Old Cottage, and class will commence at 9.15 am. During the day you will spend approximately 5 hours in the classroom (a lounge with comfy chairs). 

Refreshments will be provided throughout the day, and the class will break for lunch at 12.45 pm. Lunch will be served in the Old Cottage. Lessons will recommence in the afternoon at 2.00 pm and finish at 4.30 pm.

After the evening meal at the restaurant (or self-cater if you prefer), the Old Cottage will be open until 11.30pm for drinks and relaxed conversation.