Semi-Intensive French Course AM1

20 lessons/week

One lesson = 45 minutes

15 hours/week

One hour = 60 minutes

Maximum 14 students/class

Average 10 to 11

Levels

Open to all levels, from complete beginner to advanced.

Read more about the language levels at ACCORD

Test

On arrival at the school, you will be given a written and an oral test to confirm your level.

Read more about our tests: ACCORD tests

Course Content

Timetable: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 12:00

The General semi-intensive French course is aimed at all students from all levels who wish to improve their language skills in General French covering everyday topics and situations.

The emphasis will be on improving confidence in speaking and listening in French in a range of everyday situations. Subjects covered in class include: topical vocabulary and language, study of grammatical structures, pronunciation and listening skills, social skills, cultural awareness, reading and writing skills, conversational French.

Certificate

A certificate will be given to each student at the end of the course.

Read more about our Certificate: ACCORD’s Certificate

Diploma

At the end of your stay you also can take an exam to get the official “Diplôme de langue et culture françaises” recognised by the Académie de Paris.

Exam fees: 50 euros

Exam Fees are offered to the students who enrol for 6 weeks or more.

Sample of the Diploma can be seen HERE

2019 Dates

Starting dates for all levels, except complete beginners: any Monday (except April 22nd and November 11th. Start dates are Tuesday April 23rd and November 12th)

Calendar for beginners: January 7th, January 21st, February 4th, February 18th, March 4th, March 18th, April 8th, April 23rd, May 13th, June 3rd, June 17th, July 1st, July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, July 29th, August 5th, August 19th, September 2nd, September 16th, September 30th, October 14th, November 4th, November 18th 2019.

The school will be closed April 22nd, May 1st, May 8th, May 30th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and from Saturday December 14th 2019 to Sunday January 5th 2020 included. The school will open on Monday January 6th 2020.

2020 Dates

Starting dates for all levels, except complete beginners: any Monday (except April 13th. Start date is Tuesday April 14th)

Calendar for beginners: January 6th, January 20th, February 3rd, February 17th, March 2nd, March 16th, April 6th, April 20th, May 11th, June 1st, June 15th, June 29th, July 6th, July 13th, July 20th, July 27th, August 3rd, August 17th, September 7th, September 21st, October 5th, October 19th, November 9th, November 23rd 2020.

The school will be closed April 13th, May 1st, May 8th, May 21st, July 14th, November 11th and from Saturday December 19th 2020 to Sunday January 3rd 2021 included. The school will open on Monday January 4th 2021.

Prices

Additional information

• No hidden fees! Course Fees include level testing, teaching materials and end of course certificate.
• No registration fees!
• The Semi-intensive French Course is available to adult students aged 16 and over all year round.

Our recommendation

• During your stay at ACCORD you can add one afternoon workshop or more, and you will just have to pay the difference between your semi-intensive course and the course including the requested workshops. Example: for one 3 hour additional workshop per week, students will pay only an extra 60 euros/week.
• Additional one to one lessons can also be booked for one week or more.
• For an extra 90 euro/week, add the French Culture and Civilisation course which includes the morning French Course + two fantastic afternoon workshops dedicated to ‘French Culture and Civilisation’.
• Don’t forget to have a look at our 30th Anniversary Special Offers!