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   French Immersion Courses 2008 - At a Glance

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In 2007, 200 teachers from all over Europe attended one of our courses in France to develop their discursive skills, update their methodology and exchange ideas for good practice in the classroom. These courses which took place in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere also aimed at boosting the teachers’ confidence in teaching French as a foreign language. You can read comments from past participants here.

Centre International de Séjour du Périgord Noir - Salignac

All participants received support from European Union COMENIUS Lifelong Learning Programme available through the British Council or their own Socrates National Agency. The grant fully covers the course fee, subsistence and accommodation, as well as travel expenses for up to 450 Euros (about £300).

British Council deadline for applications for Course 1 is 30 October 2007. Deadline for applications for Courses 2 & 3 is 31st January 2008 and courses 4 to 10 is 30 March 2008.

Please contact Le Français en Ecosse at least 2 weeks prior to the above deadlines. The British Council will not accept any applications after the deadline dates stated above.

New 2008 courses

The venue in Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage City, is Jean Moulin University. Individual accommodation is provided in la Résidence les Carrés Pégases www.concepthotel.fr in the city centre. In Dordogne, the classes take place in the Centre International de Séjour of Salignac, near Sarlat-la-Canédat, with individual accommodation in the local Pavillons www.cisperigord.com.

Different levels will be catered for as the class will often be broken into small groups. Please note that these courses are not suitable for beginners. For the primary training, the methodology sessions are delivered in both French and English and focus on techniques which will enable teachers to involve all pupils in learning through the medium of French. Participants will be encouraged to speak French as much as possible in social situations and on the cultural excursions. For the secondary training, the course will be delivered in French only.

Aims for primary school teachers’ course

· To improve methodological expertise in the teaching of French to young
   learners
· To provide participants with materials and ideas suitable for the teaching
   of French at primary level
· To develop cultural awareness and understanding of contemporary France
· To improve participants’ competence and performance in French
· To use Internet and other ICT resources in your class

Aims for Secondary school teachers’ course

Preparation

These courses are not suitable for beginners so a prior knowledge of French is essential. Teachers will be expected to share examples of good practice, including classroom activities/games, website addresses and/or useful resources. Those can be prepared in advanced and brought to the course.

Follow-up

Teachers will receive a certificate at the end of the week. An optional two-day post-immersion course will be organised in Edinburgh 6 months after the immersion in France. Teachers will also have the opportunity to join a Europe/UK-wide network of all participants.

Fee

The total cost of the course, including accommodation and subsistence is 1050 Euros, 530 Euros for the tuition fee and 520 Euros for the subsistence fee payable to Le Français en Ecosse after receipt of the Comenius grant.

The course fee covers

· Full board individual accommodation in en-suite rooms at the Résidence
   les Carrés Pégases in Lyon or Le Centre International de Séjour Pavillons
   in Salignac
· Course & tuition fees in France
· Cultural excursions in Lyon/Dordogne

You or your school will also need to pay for

· Your own social activities (non-programmed);
· Your own day-to-day expenses (non-programmed).

Participants will need to provide their own personal travel insurance. The first and last days of the course will be travelling days.

Links to accommodation providers

www.cisperigord.com     Maison Familiale, Salignac

www.concepthotel.fr      Residence les Carres Pegase, Lyon

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180 participants from 5 different countries took part in our immersion courses. This is what they had to say.

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