Intermediate Level  (GCSE revision, AS)

delivered by experienced GCSE examiner

GCSE Revision  (Easter Revision Course)

7th, 8th & 9th April, 2012

Ideal for students at an intermediate level of ability.

10 or 15 hours (over 2 or 3 days)

We are running a GCSE revision course during the first weekend of the Easter school holidays. The basic course is a 2 day weekend course, with the option of extending the course by a further day.

"Did not expect the course to be so good. Helped my French a lot. Lots to talk about. Very good oral GCSE practice, under pressure.  I would do it again!! Gained confidence. Won't forget what I've learnt." (GCSE student from Kent)

Perfect for students studying GCSE French at school, or at intermediate level, who wish to benefit from an intensive course (15 hours)

• Weekend or 3 day option

• 10 or 15 hours' intensive GCSE practice

• Focus on oral expression and grammar

• Opportunity to speak with a native speaker one-to-one

• Airport pick-up and drop-off 

• 3 or 4 nights accommodation (private room)

• Breakfast, lunch, coffee, refreshments and wine in the evening (soft drinks for teens).

• Evening transport to and from restaurant

During the course students have the opportunity to revise their oral pronunciation, general vocabulary, oral and written comprehension, tenses and grammar. Students will also have the unique opportunity to practise their language skills with a native French speaker in a unique one-to-one situation.

Your tutor, Catherine, worked as a GCSE Examiner for the AQA examining board in England for many years, assessing papers for the current French GCSE specification. She has also worked as a full-time French teacher in secondary schools and taught French to adults at night school.

"It was an exceptional course, greatly improved my skills in the language and helped me gain confidence in my linguistic skills. Very friendly, helpful family,. I wont forget any of what was taught over the weekend" (GCSE student from Kent)

The course fees include the price of accommodation, breakfast, lunch and refreshments. There are various options available for the evening meal, such as self catering or eating out at a local restaurant (transport provided).

Teenage Students

Parents are very welcome to accompany teenage students and family accommodation can be provided. Teenagers travelling independently are supervised from the airport at arrival, throughout the course, until their return to the airport.

One-to-one with a native French speaker

During the course, you will have the opportunity of a one-to-one with a native French speaker with no English ability. The experience will allow you to really practise your French conversation in a real situation. 

English teenage students are always paired with a French teenager and the conversation is very informal and often continues over lunch. Also, in the evening, we often arrange for French teenagers to come to the restaurant and join you for the meal, to encourage even more French conversation.

"The opportunity to have a one-to-one conversation with a local resident was extremely enjoyable and a real boost to my confidence." (C, from Worcester)