Five Great French Language Movies
French cinema is unique. A constant drive for originality without the constraints of Hollywood’s money men peering over the directors’ shoulders means a highly diverse creative output. For viewers...
View ArticleFive hot destinations to learn French this summer
French is one of the world’s most important languages. Spoken in much of Europe, Africa and the Caribbean, it has a music and flow unlike any other language, even its close Romance relatives. It is a...
View ArticleFrench courses with cuisine, wine, surfing and more…
Learning French is a richly rewarding experience. When you learn French in a French-speaking country, you can add to that an insight into the culture that accompanies the language. And when you combine...
View ArticleFive great reasons to book a French course in Montreux this winter
Montreux is gorgeous at any time of year. At the eastern end of Lake Geneva, the town hosts the Montreux Jazz Festival each July, which sees top musicians from all over the world jet in and perform....
View ArticleFrench courses by the sea
from Woman by the Sea – Paul Gaugin Looking for a destination for a French course where you can combine your language study with a relaxing stay by the Mediterranean? How about a diving course in the...
View ArticleLiving and eating well in Lyon: Europe’s last great “undiscovered” city
photo: Patricia Feaster Nestled between the Beaujolais wine region and the peaks of the French Alps, in miles of rolling, sunbathed farmland, perhaps it’s no surprise that Lyon should be the home of...
View ArticleFive French language musicians/artists you should hear
When you learn a language, not only do you learn the vocabulary and grammar, but you also discover the cultures that come with that language. Learners of French are especially spoiled when it comes to...
View ArticleTen things to do in Lyon for less than €20
How much longer can Lyon remain France’s hidden gem? In the Rhône-Alpes region, the days are warm, the evenings are long and the relaxed pace of life is addictive. It’s rapidly becoming one of our most...
View Article10 things to enjoy in Montreux for less than CHF20
Enjoying the glorious sunset over Lake Geneva costs nothing. But what else can you do in the “Pearl of the Swiss Riviera” for less than CHF20? Tour of Montreux with a guide Every Saturday morning from...
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