Author: François PFEIFFER

Learning French can be an exciting adventure, especially if you want to continue this linguistic adventure by coming to France to take a French immersion course. Here are our 10 Best Tips for learning French and to help you gain confidence.

Do you want to learn French? Our advice for learning French with confidence.

Our 10 Best Tips for learning French

1. Start with the basics: Familiarize yourself with basic vocabulary and pronunciation. Learn common phrases and greetings to initiate conversations. Learn how to say hello, thank you, goodbye, please, how are you, and… excuse me, I speak very little French.
2. Immerse Yourself: Surround yourself with the French language as much as possible. Listen to French music, watch French movies, read French Newspapers and French magazines. If you can’t find one at your newspaper merchant, don’t forget that you can find almost all the articles from these French newspapers on their website.
3. Practice Regularly: Dedicate some time each day to practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in French. Consistency is key to progress. Above all, don’t fall into the trap of justifying yourself with the excuse “I don’t have time”.

Bonus Best Tips for learning French: Read regularly and read aloud! Read texts in French starting with the simplest ones, then you will gradually be able to read longer and more complex texts. Texts that are easy to approach are, for example, poems by Paul Eluard or Jean de La Fontaine. If possible, always read aloud, and regularly. Take the time to do this a little every day. You will see that you will make big progress, and quickly!

4. Try to Avoid Translations: When you are an absolute beginner, some translation is unavoidable, but try as much as possible not to use it too frequently. Using translation software too often slows down the learning process because your brain no longer makes the effort it takes to search for the right word. By translating you will have the impression of learning faster, but it is quite the opposite.
5. Set Realistic Goals: Set achievable goals for yourself, whether it’s mastering a certain number of vocabulary words, completing a lesson, or holding a conversation in French.
6. Celebrate your progress: Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements along the way, no matter how small. Recognizing your progress will keep you motivated to continue learning French.
7. Be patient and persistent: Learning a new language takes time and effort. Don’t get discouraged by setbacks or slow progress. Stay motivated and keep practicing.
8. Bonus Tip: Believe in yourself! You can achieve your French language goals with dedication and a positive attitude.
9. Take a French course in France: it’s undoubtedly the best way to learn French and make lots of progress, quickly. In complete immersion in France, you will absolutely have to speak French to say hello to the people you meet, order a coffee, buy a croissant or a pastry, read the menu of a bistro or restaurant, buy your ticket to get on top of the Eiffel Tower or visit the Louvre Museum.
10. Select Your French Language School: Choose the French school that offers you the course that best meets your expectations. Do you want to take an intensive French course, a very intensive course, a course focused mainly on oral communication or more focused on grammar? But perhaps you would like to take a less intensive course, which leaves you plenty of free time to visit museums and other famous sites, such as the Champs Elysées, the Latin Quarter, the Marais district, Notre-Dame Cathedral or Montmartre…

Bonus Best Tips for learning French: Always choose a school with the FLE Quality label. This official French label is a quality assurance of what the French school you choose offers you. ACCORD Paris is certified ‘Qualité FLE’ with the best grades in all areas!
Contact ACCORD to find out about their entire French course offering and you will be advised to choose with complete peace of mind and confidence the course that best meets your expectations. Contact ACCORD Paris.

Enjoy the process and keep our Best Tips for learning French in mind: Learning a language can be challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. Embrace the journey, have fun with it, and enjoy discovering the beauty of the French language and culture.

Contact ACCORD Paris

Also look at the complete French course offering from the ACCORD school: French courses in Paris

Also read these articles published by the PARIS-MOVE editorial team:

• How to choose the Best French language course
• The Best French courses in France
• How to select a high-quality French language course
• The Best French courses in Paris

 

This French language program focus on developing oral and written expression and comprehension skills and prepare for the TCF, DELF and DALF exams. This Intensive academic year French course is open to all levels of French, from complete beginner to advanced. Completely beginner students must respect a course entry schedule (a date at the start of the month – full schedule to download) but for all other levels from false beginner, it is possible to start a course any Monday of the year.

The Intensive academic year French course is focused on developing oral and written expression and comprehension skills. The objective of the course is to allow students to become autonomous in the use of French, which requires the acquisition of grammar, vocabulary, and good practice in oral communication to fully understand… and above all, to make yourself understood clearly when you express yourself in French.

Intensive academic year French course

The French language course offers learning and improvement of French using authentic educational materials: press articles, advertisements, extracts from literary or specialized works, songs, videos, etc. The course also include educational outings (“sorties pédagogiques”) which are part of the curriculum of these courses and allow students to practice their French in real situations outside the classroom, in the Parisian everyday life. To progress consistently, students must be diligent and participate regularly and actively in classes.

The French course is aimed at all international students, whatever their level of initial French, who wish to acquire and perfect their skills in spoken and written French to prepare for the TCF, DELF and DALF exams and thus integrate a university or a higher business school.

For students wishing to take the DALF or the DELF exam, the course includes exam preparation lessons, with two afternoon classes per week focused on DELF and DALF exam preparation.

Depending on the students’ objectives and their initial level of French, this Intensive academic year French course can thus include an intensive French course of 20 to 35 hours per week, and a DALF or DELF preparation course of 4 or 8 weeks.

Contact us to tell us your objectives and your level of French and we will send you one or more long term course program proposals.

Contact ACCORD Paris

Also look at the complete French course offering from the ACCORD school: French courses in Paris

Also read these articles published by the PARIS-MOVE editorial team:

• How to choose the Best French language course
• The Best French courses in France
• How to select a high-quality French language course
• The Best French courses in Paris

Join a course at our ACCORD School in Paris and immerse yourself in the French language.
You can learn anything no matter how old you are and learning a foreign language is no different!
You have always dreamed of improving on your school French and never had time?
You have always wanted to spend more time in Paris, explore the city and become confident speaking in French about the things you are interested in, French cinema, gastronomy, literature, history etc. or just to enjoy chatting with other French people at the local café about the current news?

So join a course at our ACCORD School in Paris and make your dream come true. Learning French in France at an older age gives you an exciting purpose, discovering a new culture, exchanging with new friends who are also learning French in the same class as you. It can even prevent cognitive decline.

You are never too old to learn French!

Now you have more time why not devote it to language learning and focus on learning French again, the French you want to learn and improve… you don’t want to spend time working on too many French written and grammar exercises the way you did in your school days, you want to be able to communicate confidently, to read the French newspaper, watch French films, learn French songs, etc.

The best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in the language and living in the country, this is the only way to really improve quickly and be confident in speaking the language.

Select a high quality French school

ACCORD School in Paris is the perfect place for you as you will be placed in a French class of your level with students of all ages, some younger than you and some older too, from the four corners of the world. Not only will you be able to improve French, but you will also make friends with your classmates whilst studying at ACCORD School.

You can join the Oral Communication course so you can optimise your progress in speaking and communicate confidently in French, or you may prefer to join a morning French course so you have the afternoons free to visit your favourite places in Paris, Montmartre and the Musée Dali, the Quartier Latin and the Ile Saint-Louis, or simply spend the afternoon reading a magazine after a picnic lunch overlooking the Eiffel Tower on the Champ de Mars, a few minutes’ walk from your ACCORD School.

So what are you waiting for?
Join us in Paris and enjoy improving your French at our school and enjoying spending time in Paris.

You are never too old to learn French!

Contact us to choose with us the French language course that you like the most, and don’t wait, come take a French course at ACCORD Paris!
Have a look at all the French courses we offer at ACCORD Paris: semi-intensive courses, intensive French courses, courses dedicated to oral communication, grammar & writing French lessons, and many others…

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Paris, the capital of France and the City of Light, is renowned for its timeless charm, romance, and iconic landmarks. With a rich history that spans centuries, the city boasts an array of majestic monuments that inspire awe and capture the imaginations of visitors from around the world. From architectural marvels to cultural landmarks, here are 10 must-see places in Paris that showcase the grandeur and beauty of the City of Light.

The 10 must-see places in Paris

Eiffel Tower:
No visit to Paris is complete without seeing the Eiffel Tower, an iconic symbol of France and a masterpiece of iron architecture. Undoubtedly the most famous symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower dominates the city’s skyline. Ascend to its summit for breathtaking panoramic views or admire its intricate iron lattice from the Champ de Mars. This architectural masterpiece, erected in 1889, embodies the spirit of Paris and is a testament to human ingenuity. Confirmed by students from the ACCORD language school, surely the number 1 of the 10 must-see places in Paris!

Louvre Museum:
A true treasure trove of art and history, the Louvre Museum is a must-visit for any art enthusiast. Home to the enigmatic Mona Lisa, the museum houses a vast collection spanning thousands of years. Marvel at masterpieces like the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Venus de Milo as you stroll through its opulent halls. The Louvre Museum is a cultural gem that should not be missed. Confirmed without hesitation by students from the ACCORD language school, Le Louvre is the number 2 of the 10 must-see places in Paris.

Notre-Dame Cathedral:
A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Notre-Dame Cathedral leaves visitors in awe with its stunning stained glass windows, imposing gargoyles, and ornate sculptures. Despite the tragic fire in 2019, Notre-Dame remains a symbol of Gothic architecture and French history.

Arc de Triomphe:
Nestled at the western end of the renowned Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe is a tribute to Napoleon Bonaparte’s military achievements. Ascend to the top for a spectacular view of the city’s avenues radiating outward and witness the Eternal Flame honouring the unknown soldiers.

Sacré-Cœur Basilica:
Perched atop Montmartre hill, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica offers a peaceful retreat from the bustle of the city. Admire its Roman-Byzantine architecture and breathtaking mosaics before soaking in the panoramic views of Paris from its grand steps. And don’t forget to visit the Musée de Montmartre, a hidden gem of a museum for those in the know! Montmartre is for sure one of the must-see places in Paris where students from the ACCORD school like to meet, on the Place du Tertre, to have a drink or to be drawn by a caricaturist.

Palace of Versailles:
Just outside Paris lies the opulent Palace of Versailles, a testament to French monarchy’s grandeur with its lavish gardens and grand halls. Explore its lavish halls decorated with intricate details, stroll through the manicured gardens, and relish the splendour that once housed French kings and queens.

Centre Pompidou:
For contemporary art enthusiasts, the Centre Pompidou is a must-see. With its futuristic architecture and vibrant artistic displays, this cultural centre hosts a vast collection of modern and contemporary masterpieces, including works by Picasso, Dalí, and Warhol.

Musée d’Orsay:
Housed in a former railway station, the Musée d’Orsay is a treasure trove of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. Admire masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh as you wander through its beautifully curated galleries.

Sainte-Chapelle:
A true architectural gem, Sainte-Chapelle enchants visitors with its stunning stained glass windows, which tell biblical stories in intricate detail. Be prepared to be transported to a world of ethereal beauty as the sunlight filters through the vibrant hues of the glass.

Père Lachaise cemetery:
The cemetery is home to famous people and equally famous graves. Some of the tombstones are recognised as “historical monuments” so have listed status. It’s like being in a museum! One of the famous names is Jim Morrison from The Doors. For sure one of the must-see places in Paris, and the number 1 for all who love the music of the DOORS.

Paris is a place of enchantment, where history, art, and romance intertwine to captivate students coming to Paris to learn French in France at ACCORD language school.

Learn French in Paris at ACCORD FLE school:

To fully enjoy Paris, come take a French course at ACCORD Paris and practice what you have learned in class by visiting Paris and talking with Parisians. The school is located near the Eiffel Tower and near the quay where you can board a cruise on the Seine (day or night!).

Learn French at Accord and enjoy a Culinary Voyage through Paris:
If you’re a true food aficionado, make sure to chat with your professors about their favourite places and recommendations to eat in the city! Bon appétit!

One of the advantages of ACCORD: Lessons outside the classroom – Walking in Paris lessons
ACCORD teachers’ ultimate goal is to help you reach a level of fluency where you will be able to communicate efficiently and effectively in French. This is why “sorties pédagogiques” (Lessons outside the classroom) are an integral part of the French course you book and are organised so that students are placed in an authentic environment, enabling them to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. A fantastic oppotunity to also discover the must-see places in Paris with ACCORD.

Exploring the city’s must-see monuments provides a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Parisian culture and heritage. From the iconic Eiffel Tower to the mesmerizing Sainte-Chapelle, these monuments embody the timeless charm and grandeur for which the City of Light is celebrated.
Plan your visit, immerse yourself in the wonders of Paris, and be prepared to be forever captivated by its splendour.

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French language course in France

How do I select a high quality French language course for beginner in France?

Selecting a high quality French language course for beginner in France involves careful consideration of various factors to ensure an effective and enjoyable learning experience.
Here’s a guide to help you to select the best French language course for beginner in France for you:

Define Your Goals
Clearly outline your French language learning objectives. Whether it’s basic conversational skills, travel preparation, or a foundation for more advanced studies in France or in your country, knowing your goals will guide your course selection. For example, if you want to pursue university studies in France, you will need to choose a course that will allow you to prepare for a French exam. If you want to take a course to make the most of your holiday in France, then a semi-intensive French language course will be sufficient. To determine your choice of French language course, do not hesitate to contact us.

Choose a Qualité FLE Accredited School
Look for a French language school that is accredited by recognized language education organisations such as “Qualité FLE”. Accreditation ensures that the language school meets established standards for quality instruction and premises. ACCORD Paris French language school is accredited “Qualité FLE” since 2007, and with the highest marks in all domains (French courses, premises, teachers…).

Structured Curriculum
Check if the French language course for beginners offers a structured curriculum specifically designed for beginners. A well-organized curriculum will cover essential grammar, vocabulary, and conversational basics, providing a solid foundation. Ensure the course starts at the beginner level and offers clear progression to higher levels.

Classes and Levels of French
Make sure the school guarantees open classes for the complete beginner level. A language school like ACCORD Paris guarantees classes for complete beginners with a starting dates’ calendar published on its website, which is a guarantee that classes for complete beginners will open at the announced dates. These starting dates for complete beginners are also published on line on each French course page on the ACCORD Paris website.

Interactive Learning Methods
Look for a French course for beginner that incorporates interactive learning methods. Activities, games, and real-life scenarios can make the learning experience engaging and help beginners grasp concepts more effectively. This is ACCORD’s teaching method, used for 35 years, and based on the use of authentic teaching materials, such as newspaper and magazine articles.

Cultural Integration
Choose a French language course for beginner that integrates cultural elements into the curriculum. Understanding French culture alongside language learning enhances the overall experience and provides context for language use. Included in the educational program of the ACCORD school are “educational outings” which allow students to follow part of their course outside the classroom and to practice in “real life” what they learn in class.

Progress Assessments
Check if the French course includes regular progress assessments. Assessments help beginners track their development, identify areas for improvement, and ensure they are on the right track with their language learning journey.

Additional Support Services
Inquire about any additional support services offered by the language school. Beginners may benefit from extra workshops, or tutoring sessions to supplement their learning as well as assistance to select and book an accommodation. The ACCORD school offers you lessons dedicated to written French, grammar, and/or oral communication. You can decide to add these additional lessons at any time because the organization of the school is very flexible. Tutoring is also offered at the end of the day.

If you look for a French language course for beginner in Paris, better ask the school for an accommodation in a selected Parisian host family, with half board. Family accommodation with half board (breakfast and dinner every day) will be the best way for you to put into practice what you have learned in class. You will find that a stay with a host family will allow you to progress even more quickly.

Location Convenience
Consider the location of the language school. Choose a school that is conveniently located, making it easy for beginners to attend classes and explore the city, fostering a positive and stress-free learning experience. Located in the lively 15^th arrondissement, and nearby the Eiffel Tower, the ACCORD French language school is located in a safe and very lively environment at the same time.

By considering these factors, beginners can find a French language course for beginner in France that not only meets their immediate learning needs but also sets the stage for a successful language-learning journey.

Contact ACCORD

…and book your French course in France now: on line French course booking

 

Book a French AS-A Level Exam Preparation in France

Time flies and in a flash it will be time for you to take your exams whether it be for your AS-Levels, A-Levels, Highers or university. Do you feel like you could do with some extra work brushing up your French language skills before exam day? Use your half term to visit ACCORD language school in Paris to freshen up your French, soak up the local culture and give yourself the edge.

French AS-A Level Exam Preparation

Revising for an AS-A level French exam may seem worrying, but it is by preparing as best as possible that you will no longer have any fear. Practicing exam questions and French vocabulary can help you pass this exam in the best conditions.

Speaking and listening struggles

Do you struggle to keep up when you hear a French person speaking? Or maybe reacting quickly whilst speaking is tricky for you. You’re not alone. Speaking and listening come a lot easier when you’re taken out of your comfort zone and placed in a situation where you’re completely surrounded by the language itself. And there’s no escape from French at ACCORD! You’re in Paris, the staff all speak French and even thought the students come from all over the world, the only language they can all communicate in is French. There’s no way you of escaping into your mother tongue. Your brain will be forced to start thinking in French and before you know it, you’ll be rattling away fluently and naturally when taking a French AS-A Level Exam Preparation.

Confidence boost

Are you someone who doesn’t enjoy exams and gets nervous beforehand? Again, you’re not alone. According to Ofqual, 16.4% of students described themselves as “highly test anxious” in a major student of 14-16 year olds. It’s not that you can’t do it; it’s that the anxiety makes you think you can’t do it. But you can… There’s nothing quite like a little confidence boost to make you realise that anything is possible and although it won’t clear your test anxiety, it should give you a little peace of mind before you go into your exam.

An AS-A Level Exam Preparation in France at ACCORD language school will give you the confidence that you can nail that oral exam and you can use the third person subjunctive like a pro! We can’t do anything about your nerves come exam day, but we can give you the confidence that you have the skills in French!

One-to-one requirements

Is there one specific area that you’re really struggling with in French? If you’re in a class of 30 students then it can be hard for the teacher to get around to addressing your individual issues, which means that one niggle can weigh on your mind. Knowing when to use “tu” and “vous” is a minefield, the subjunctive is a law unto itself, and conjugation can be hardcore.

At ACCORD language school, you can book one-to-one lessons with our French teachers so we can address anything that you’d like to work on, no matter how specific. You don’t have to book a full week of them, you could just take a couple of hours after your morning French lesson. Since it will just be you and the teacher, there will be no interruptions from other students. Your focus will just be on your specific subject. So put your mind at ease and put your French troubles behind you with a few one-to-one lessons at ACCORD!

ACCORD School in Paris offers French AS-A Level Exam preparation courses all year round. Just book a week or more to optimise the chance of getting the best marks for your French A Level.

AS and A Level Exam Preparation Courses

There are 3 options available (26 or 29 hours/week), so choose the one which would suit you best.
Once you have enrolled in the course, you will be sent a ‘Test de niveau’ and a questionnaire specifically about your exam needs. ACCORD’s teachers can include your needs in the afternoon lessons dedicated to exam preparation your specific requirements.
And you will be living in Paris, so when classes are finished you can explore the most beautiful city in the world whilst keeping practising your French. You can also stay with one of ACCORD’s fantastic host families, on a half-board basis (breakfast and dinner every day). So you can live like a true Parisian in a family home whilst you are studying at the school.

And of course, you can come with your classmates and join the AS-A Level exam preparation course.

Book your French Course at the ACCORD French Language School

What are you waiting for? You’ll have such a great experience, and you are sure to make great progress and get top marks in your exam.
And if you need any other information before to book your course, don’t hesitate to contact us by email or using the online contact form.

The ACCORD French language school is located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, nearby the Eiffel Tower. ACCORD Language School: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France.
Since 2007 ACCORD has been awarded ‘Qualité FLE’, the French as a Foreign Language Quality Label, with the best and highest marks in all domains.
ACCORD Paris language school is recommended by the editorial staff of PARIS MOVE

At ACCORD you can also select one of these exam preparation courses:
– DELF exam preparation course
– DELF exam preparation lessons
– DALF exam preparation course
– ILC French exam preparation course

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Intensive French in Paris 

To learn French in France, don’t hesitate and join an Intensive French in Paris program. Study French in France with ACCORD, a Private Institute of Higher Education and an accredited Qualité FLE French Language School.

Location: The program takes place in the heart of Paris, France, offering an authentic and immersive French experience. The ACCORD French Language School is located at walking distance of the Eiffel Tower and the famous Champs de Mars.
ACCORD Language School: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France.

Duration: An intensive program is typically lasting 4-8 weeks, designed to accelerate your French language skills, but you can enroll for just one week or two.

Flexibility: ACCORD Language School offers a wide choice of French intensive and semi-intensive French courses with flexible dates and durations. We are always available to advise you during your stay at ACCORD so you choose the lessons which suit you best.
Dowload the list of the courses proposed at ACCORD and their dates and prices.

Language Immersion: You’ll be surrounded by the French language daily, providing an ideal environment for language learning, especially if you also book a host family accommodation.

An Intensive French in Paris program also means:

Cultural Exposure: Paris is a global cultural hub, offering exposure to art, history, fashion, and cuisine.

Language Courses: You’ll receive daily language instruction, covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a multinational class of your level of French.

Experienced Instructors: Our Intensive French in Paris programs are teached by skilled and native-speaking French instructors.

Nationality mix: You’ll meet students from various countries, providing a rich cultural exchange. At ACCORD we have no nationality over 12%. We welcome students of 40+ different countries!

Academic Credit: Our French language programs offer the possibility of earning academic credits.

Enjoy Paris: You’ll have the chance to explore Paris, visit famous historical sites, and practice your language skills in real-life settings.

Housing Options: Students often have the choice of living with nice Parisian host families or in apparthotels.

Conversation Partners: You might have opportunities to connect with native speakers for language exchange.

Networking: The Intensive French in Paris program can help you build international connections and friendships.

Resume Enhancement: Proficiency in a second language is an asset in many career fields.

Preparation for Further Studies: If you plan to study in France, our French language courses can help improve your language skills.

Exploration of French Culture: Beyond the language, you’ll gain a deep understanding of French culture and customs.

Travel Opportunities: Being in France, from Paris you can easily explore neighboring countries during weekends and breaks.

Life Experience: Studying in Paris offers a life-changing experience, fostering personal growth and independence.

ACCORD French Language School is registered as a Private Institute of Higher Education (n°588 at the Academy of Paris – Ministry of Education), accredited by the official “Qualité FLE” and is member of CAMPUS FRANCE and SOUFFLE (professional organisation for French as a foreign language training centres).

Learn French in France with ACCORD Paris, the best way to improve your French language skills in the most beautiful city in the world! To learn French in France, don’t hesitate and join an Intensive French course in Paris.

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Popular Study Abroad Programs in France

For students who are interested in studying abroad while learning or improving their French, Paris is an extremely popular study abroad destination. The famous ACCORD Paris Language  School in partnership with IKI-PGS and the CIA in Antibes offers many Study Abroad Programs in France.

Paris is a vibrant destination for study abroad students looking to study French before to continue their studies in France in architecture, art, fashion design, and more.

One of the advantages of building your own study abroad program is that you can select the type of French language course (intensive, semi-intensive, super-intensive) and its duration (from a few weeks to several months) according to YOUR needs and objectives. So, depending on your level of French, you can choose to come in the summer to follow a short-term program or during the year, on the date you want, to follow a course lasting several months. You choose your French course and you determine how long your program in France should last. Many universities and schools accept credit from these programs, even if their own study abroad department offers its own study abroad program as well.

Study Abroad Language Programs in France with IKI-PGS

Study in France with IKI-Paris Graduate School and ACCORD

IKI-Paris Graduate School offers all year round a full range of well reputed Masters, MBA, MPhil (Pre PhD) as well as BA Foundation programs. The IKI-PGS School and ACCORD partnership combines the academic expertise of IKI and ACCORD Paris to offer foreign students looking for a highquality study abroad program a fantastic jointly taught program, making them ever more attractive to employers.

Key elements of the IKI-Paris Graduate School & ACCORD joint programme:

• The 20 hours per week French language course taught face-to-face on the IKI-ACCORD campus nearby the Eiffel Tower is shared with extensive online support through IKI-Paris Graduate School professors and staff.
• The IKI-Paris academic programs are taught entirely in English, preparing the students to work in a multinational environment.
• Dedicated Virtual Learning Environment: IKI-Paris Graduate School portal.
• Students receive two awards, one from each partner institution, doubling the prestige and recognition of the degree.

For more information, please contact IKI-Paris Graduate School by email at info@ikinstitute.org or info@parisgraduateschool.org or use the ACCORD online contact form.

Learn French in Paris with ACCORD

The PARIS-MOVE editorial team has selected the Private Institute ACCORD as the French language school to learn French in France. The ACCORD French language school in Paris is accredited “Qualité FLE” for the fifth time in a row. ACCORD is member of CAMPUS FRANCE  and SOUFFLE, professional organisation for French as a foreign language training centres.

Don’t hesitate any longer and choose one of the courses offered by the ACCORD Paris school: 2 semi-intensive courses, more than 10 intensive courses and 3 super intensive courses.
Starting dates every Monday for all levels except complete beginners, and book for a few weeks to several months.

French in France with ACCORD and the CIA-Antibes

By learning French in France, in Paris and in Antibes, you will appreciate what each of these two famous cities has to offer. For example the famous monuments for Paris, and in Antibes, the sea.

Study abroad programs in France
Follow a French course at ACCORD then a French course at Antibes, with the possibility of modulating your course. An intensive or super-intensive French language course in Paris then a semi-intensive French course in Antibes. Or the reverse, especially if you want to visit many monuments in Paris.

To go to your two French Language Schools in France:
To go from Paris to Antibes, nothing could be easier! All you have to do is take the TGV (high-speed train).

Recommended accommodation in your two French Language Schools in France:
Accommodation recommended in Paris: a lovely host family
Accommodation recommended in Antibes: a very nice residence

To register for this Paris-Antibes program, nothing could be simpler. Contact us and tell us how long you want to stay in Paris and in Antibes. We will send you a complete proposal.

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An Au Pair stay is an excellent way to combine a language stay with a childcare activity by staying with a French family in Paris. It is a life experience that allows you to combine learning the French language, discovering French culture, and participating in the everyday life of a Parisian family. ACCORD Language School offers to accompany you in your Au Pair experience with high quality French language courses for Au Pair in multinational classes of 14 students maximum (average is 10).

To help you enjoy and optimize your Au Pair stay in Paris, ACCORD offers afternoon courses of 6 and 9 hours per week, with the flexibility of always being able to add additional lessons according to your schedule and take 12 or 15 hours of French whenever you want. 

French Language Courses for Au Pair:

Course content depends on the lessons you choose as you can book a French course of 6, 9, 12 or 15 hours/week.

Discover the French language and the French culture within our afternoon classes and progress in your written and spoken French with one of our French Language Courses for Au Pair:

• Oral Communication, 6 hours’ course: Monday and Friday afternoons
• Grammar & Written French, 6h/week: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
• Grammar & Written French, 9h/week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
• Oral Communication + Grammar & Written French, 9h/week: Monday, Tuesday and Friday afternoons
• Oral Communication + Grammar & Written French, 12h/week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
• Oral Communication + Grammar & Written French, 15h/week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons

Timetable:
from 14:00 to 17:00

French Language Courses for Au Pair

Level of French:
From complete beginner to advanced. Level scale according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Duration:
from one month to one year.

Flexibility:
At any time during your stay at ACCORD you can decide to add one or more afternoon lessons for only a low fee. You can add these classes for one week only or a few weeks. Our Course Director will always be on hand to help you choose the lessons that best suit your needs.

French Language Courses for Au Pair Starting dates:
Any time if you’re not a complete beginner.
Starting dates for complete beginners can be downloaded from here.

Prices:
Download our prices and visit the web pages dedicated to these courses on our Learn French in France website.

Non-UE residents – Visa information:

The ACCORD pre-enrolment certificate is valid to apply for the first time to a student visa, when the Au Pair student is still in his/her home country. This pre-enrolment document can also be used to establish the Au Pair contract at the DIRECCTE (this has to be done by your host family).

What is the procedure to obtain a Visa as an Au Pair?

To come to Paris and follow one of our French Language Courses for Au Pair you must request your visa from the CAMPUS FRANCE office and the French Consulate in your country of origin or country of residence. You need to present our ACCORD pre-enrolment certificate confirming that you booked and will attending a French course as well as the placement agreement signed by the French/ Parisian family.

To request your ACCORD pre-enrolment certificate, you need to:

• book your course online, using our secure server,
• pay the deposit of 500 euro to get the ACCORD pre-enrolment certificate (a secure link will be sent to you for a payment by credit card, but you can also pay by Bank transfer),
• send us by email copy of your passport,
• and eventually all other information our Booking department will ask you for.

As soon as your booking is accepted, we will send you the pre-enrolment certificate by email as PDF document. It can also be sent by post, but the reception delay can be between one and four weeks, according to the country concerned. If you ask to receive it by courier, you will have to pay a 130 euro fee that you can pay by credit card (a secure internet link will be sent to you).

Very important:
When you submit your application to your CAMPUS FRANCE office, do not forget to specify that you have registered for a French course at ACCORD, an accredited “Qualité FLE” school and a member of CAMPUS FRANCE.

Contact Us:
Do you want to register your French Language Courses for Au Pair with ACCORD?
Our online registration process is very simple. Just click here: Online Registration form.
And if you need any other information before to book your course, don’t hesitate to contact us by email or using the Online contact form.
ACCORD Language School: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France.
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Welcome back to the latest in our Introducing series where we give you an insight into the French capital’s best-known landmarks if it’s your first time here plus some quirky facts if you’ve been here before. This time we’re introducing you to the Louvre museum, one of the biggest attractions in Paris and just half an hour on the metro from ACCORD Language School. Ready to explore?

Introducing… the Louvre Museum:

Fast facts

Let’s review some facts that you’ve probably already heard before but just in case you haven’t… the Louvre is both the biggest and the most-visited museum in the world with 15,000 visitors in attendance at any given time. It was originally meant to be a fortress but was turned into a royal palace in the 16th century before becoming a museum in the late 18th century.
If you allocated 30 seconds to each and every item in the Louvre then it would take you 100 days to visit the entire museum (that’s not including breaks, meals or sleep!). It’s home to arguably the most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa (we’ll come back to her later), and perhaps the most controversial architectural feature in recent history, the glass pyramid (which the Parisians hated when it first appeared). You can find out more about the history of France and Paris during your French language and culture lessons at ACCORD!

The Louvre Museum during World War II

During the Second World War, the Nazis looted homes and businesses for art all over France. The Louvre was emptied out and used as a storeroom to house all the stolen goods. What happened to all the art housed in the Louvre before the Nazi invasion? Well, Hitler’s army had already begun its systematic looting of artworks from homes and businesses in Germany so the museum’s director, Jacques Jaujard, thought it was only a matter of time before the same happened to his museum. He had 200 trucks carry nearly 2000 boxes of the Louvre’s treasures between August and December 1939, so that when the Nazi soldier’s reached the museums, they were met by empty frames. Despite the artworks having to be moved around several times to keep them out of enemy hands, miraculously none of the Louvre’s treasures were damaged or went missing!

The Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum

Everyone knows the Mona Lisa hangs in the Louvre, but did you know that she was once stolen? Long before security cameras and sensors, an Italian museum worker hid in a storage cupboard so he could stay inside the museum at the end of his shift. Once everyone had left the museum, he stuffed the painting into his jacket, spent the night in the Louvre and walked out the next morning with a masterpiece. The painting wasn’t as famous then as it is now so it took a day or two for people to notice it was missing and it made headlines around the world. Pablo Picasso was suspected of stealing the artwork until the culprit tried to sell it to an Italian art dealer who informed the authorities. The Mona Lisa was found safe and sound… and that’s why she’s so famous today! Depending on the overall level of the class, your teacher may well ask you to write a news article in French covering the great art heist at ACCORD Paris. Whilst we’re on the subject of the Mona Lisa, you may not realise that Da Vinci painted the artwork on two separate occasions so the one hanging in the Louvre may well be the copy he produced at a later date. Mind blown.

The Louvre Museum and its Urban Legends

The Louvre has a lot of history behind it so it’s no surprise that it has its fair share of urban legends that may or may not be true. First up is the 666 myth that there are 666 panes of glass in the glass pyramid (the locals really did not like it). Never fear, there’s no sign of the devil in the pyramid as any mathematician would tell you it wasn’t possible and there are actually 673 window panes. If you’re a fan of Dan Brown then you’ll know that The Da Vinci Code speculates that Mary Magdalene is buried under the inverted pyramid in the Louvre’s underground shopping centre. She probably isn’t but you’ll have fun spotting the people visiting the museum to try to see for themselves! Some visitors and museum workers believe that the corridors at the Louvre are haunted by a mummy called Belphegor. Then a ghost dressed in red has been seen on several occasions in the Tuileries Gardens surrounding the museum and has been described as “totally unthreatening”. Have you ever encountered a ghost at a museum? Share the story with your fellow French students at ACCORD Language School during your French class. Happy ghost hunting!

The Louvre, 75001, Paris, France
Hours & Prices
Closed on Tuesdays – Free entry for under 18s

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ACCORD Language School near the Eiffel Tower: Founded in 1988, the all year round French language school is located just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Eiffel Tower, the Champs de Mars, the Musée du Quai Branly, the Invalides, the Seine river and the Bateaux Parisiens, and opposite the Eiffel Tower, the Trocadéro and its famous gardens and fountains. The ACCORD Language School is recommended by the editorial staff of PARIS MOVE

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