ACCORD Tour Eiffel School

After 20 years on the Grands Boulevards, we are opening a new chapter in the life of ACCORD Language School! We are very happy to announce that from March onwards, we will be relocating to some brand new air-conditioned premises in a fantastic location, very close to the Eiffel tower.

ACCORD Paris moved to some fantastic new premises near the Eiffel Tower!

You will love our ACCORD Tour Eiffel school located 3bis, rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris

You cannot wish for a better location to study French in Paris, as our school is located only a few minutes’ walk from the Champ de Mars and the Tour Eiffel. Our ACCORD Tour Eiffel School is also in the vicinity of the Musée du Quai Branly, easily recognizable with its living wall of greenery (mur végétal) dedicated to indigenous art and cultures, and of course the Musée des Invalides where you can see the impressive tomb of the French Emperor, Napoleon the 1st.

After class, you can easily walk down to the Seine river with your classmates and enjoy an impromptu picnic in true Parisian style, or hop on one of the Bateaux Parisiens, opposite the Eiffel Tower, for a cruise down the river Seine and pass under all its famous bridges.

Let’s not forget the Trocadéro and its famous gardens and fountains by the Eiffel Tower, where you can spend a little while, sitting on a bench, going over the notes you took in class before heading off to one of the famous cafés to meet your new found friends.

To go to the ACCORD Tour Eiffel school, it is very easy:
– Métro:
You can take the métro (underground/subway)
The nearest stations are: La Motte-Picquet Grenelle (lines 6, 8 and 10) and Dupleix (line 6)
There are other stations nearby: Ecole Militaire (line 8), Bir-Hakeim (line 6)
– Bus:
You can also take the bus: line n°86 (Champ de Mars), line n°82 (bus stops: Champ de Mars – Suffren, and/or Général Detrie), line n°42 (bus stop: Desaix and/or Champ de Mars – Suffren)

Our move will be gradual from mid-March till the end of March.
We are sure you will be very happy and as excited as we are to study at our ACCORD Tour Eiffel School.

ACCORD Tour Eiffel school will be located 3bis, rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris

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Our Tips to Learn French Fast in France, in Paris!

Learning a foreign language can be a real challenge, especially if you never enjoyed it at school or if you feel that because you have a low level, you won’t manage it… but with a positive mind and a little motivation, studying French can become child’s play. Here are our tips to learn French fast.

THE BEST TIPS TO LEARN FRENCH FAST

Go for a full immersion French course abroad

The best way to learn French fast is certainly through full immersion, in France. This can be daunting at first, but you will learn French very fast and will enjoy unforgettable experiences. To avoid feeling lost abroad, it’s better to select a high quality French language school in France. And the best place to do your first French course in France is Paris, the capital and the famous “city of lights”.

Located in the heart of Paris, ACCORD Language School offers intensive and super intensive French courses which will enable you to learn French fast!

And during your stay in Paris:

Make friends at ACCORD to speak French
At ACCORD the multicultural environment of the school will enable you to be placed in a class with students of many different nationalities who have the same level of French as you and who also have the same aim as you: learn French fast. In the class as well as during the coffee break or at lunchtime they will talk to you in French as the common language to all ACCORD students is… French.

Talk to Parisians
Don’t hesitate to talk to Parisians, in cafés, bars… Quick progress and a lot of fun guaranteed!
And if you choose to stay with a host family, you will get to practice your French every day and progress even quicker as you will continue practising what you’ve learnt in class. Choosing a stay with half board also mean that you will enjoy the way of life of a Parisian family!

Don’t be scared to try and make mistakes
You will not make progress if you don’t dive in — especially when it comes to speaking to Parisians. Don’t be scared to make mistakes! The persons you speak to will gladly correct you and help you progress. This is also the best way to learn French fast.

Listen
Actively listen to Parisians’ speaking: notice how they use certain expressions and do not hesitate to ask for explanations. When you’re in your accommodation (residence, hotel…) listen to a French radio program, and if you stay in a host family they will, for sure, watch the TV with you… listen to the news especially, as “passive listening” will help you progress.

Practice
During your homework, repeat the words and expressions you have learnt out loud at ACCORD, during your visits in Paris or with the host family. Don’t be scared to talk to yourself in order to work on your pronunciation!
And if you stay in a host family they will, for sure, not only listen to what you say (in French!) but they will correct you and help you to improve your oral French.

Be consistent
To learn French fast and efficiently, do some homework every day, even if it is only for five or ten minutes each time. And never hesitate to ask your teacher to give you some more homework, if you feel you can spend time doing more.

MORE TIPS TO LEARN FRENCH FAST

Sign up for a course in your home country
Following an extensive French course in your home country can be an excellent way to learn French before going abroad to Paris and to ACCORD.
Following a French course in your home country is also perfect after an immersion intensive course abroad as it will allow you to practise and ensure you don’t lose part of what you have learnt at ACCORD, you need to keep practicing.

Watch French films
When you’re back from your French course in France, watching films in French (with French subtitles or not) is one of the best ways to continue to practise your ‘listening’ French and to improve it. As not only do you listen to many French words you’ve used in Paris, but you will also discover new expressions and learn new vocabulary. Watching French films with French subtitles will also allow you to read words as the actors pronounce them: an ideal way to train your ear and to see the way these words are written. One more tip? Take notes and write these new words in your “carnet”. To read and say them over and over.

Listen to French songs
Just like films, songs are an excellent and fun way to improve your French. It will also help you understand better the way French people think and feel. It is better to select CDs with leaflets containing the lyrics of the songs. You will read the words you listen to, and understand what your favourite French songs actually mean!
Here are a few French singers ACCORD recommends: Yves Montand, Serge Gainsbourg, Claude Nougaro, Bashung, Christophe, and many more…

Read
Select the type of literature you love to read more French: poetry, novels, etc.
Of course you can select a course book or manual dedicated to learn French, with exercises, etc., but it is always best to alternate between traditional and fun study methods. And if you prefer an easier read, get some French magazines as they mirror the French culture and civilisation as well as keeping you updated with the latest French news.

So what are you waiting for, learning French is fun if you follow our tips and of course, you will have no excuse then but to plan a stay in Paris to improve your French and discover (and rediscover) one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

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Learn French whilst holidaying in France

With 35 years’ experience in the language business, ACCORD can make sure that it’s very easy to combine learning French with taking a break in Paris and enjoy a fantastic holiday in France.

You may be wondering whether it is possible to spend your holidays studying French without giving up all your free time and still taking full advantage of the summer?
Yes it is! At ACCORD, you can combine learning French with a holiday in the French capital, making sure that you can take in all the wonderful attractions in Paris and practising your French outside the classroom soaking in everything the famous ‘city of lights’ has to offer.

French language courses in Paris, the best way to improve your French language skills and practise in the most beautiful city in the world!

Learn French whilst holidaying in France

Paris is the perfect destination for a great holiday!

Did you know that France is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations? Moreover, French is invaluable in lots of countries.

By coming to ACCORD Language School to attend your semi-intensive course or a more intensive French language course, you also have a great opportunity to explore Paris and all its famous attractions and sites as well as enjoying the lifestyle.

Famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture and cultural diversity, Paris remains one of the most visited cities in the world. Paris has always been a hive of artistic and intellectual activity with its 134 museums, 170 theatres, world famous universities and cultural festivals, which take place all year round.

Of course, Paris is also the capital of fashion and design and is internationally renowned for its boutiques, department stores and young designers.

And let’s not forget its famous cafés, restaurants and brasseries… as well as its boulangeries, pâtisseries, fromageries, charcuteries, etc. Holidaying in Paris is also about visiting its food markets, enjoying a café at a ‘terrasse’ watching Parisians go by and of course, putting the world to rights with your new friends in French, of course…. A unique and unforgettable experience!

Learn French whilst holidaying in France

Paris is divided in “arrondissements” and each arrondissement has its own monuments and places worth visiting. There are 5431 streets across the city, each one with a story of its own, relating to the history of France, its artists, scientists and saints.

As surprising as it may be, it is possible to walk to most of Paris’s sites. It won’t take you more than a few hours to walk from the Bastille area to the Eiffel Tower. If you don’t feel like walking, public transport in Paris is second to none.

The Left Bank and the Latin Quarter are the heart of the city for the young Parisians. But don’t miss out on other fascinating areas such as Bastille, Montmartre, Pigalle, the Champs Elysées and the Ile de la Cité.

Holidays which take in both French language and French culture and civilisation

Paris will surprise you with each new day. You will hear about these iconic places from your teacher during our French culture and civilisation classes, and then you’ll have a chance to admire them in real life during your free time. For all these reasons, coming to Paris and studying French at ACCORD will make sure you go home with some unforgettable memories – trust the ACCORD students!

Learn French whilst holidaying in France

French courses for adults all year round

A wide choice of French courses available for all ages, at prices suiting your budget. For example: from 160 euros for a semi-intensive course of 20 lessons per week, from 70 euros for the 8 lessons “French Culture and Civilisation”, from 90 euros for the 12 lessons “Grammar and Writing”, and many more.

Whether you stay in a residence, a serviced apartment or with a selected host family, you will benefit from a genuinely immersive learning experience. If you choose to stay with a host family, you will get to practise your French every day and make fast progress, and choosing a stay with half board will enable you to enjoy the way of life of a Parisian family.

Learn French whilst holidaying in France

With more than 30 years’ experience in the language business ACCORD can make sure that it’s very easy to combine learning French and enjoy a fantastic holiday break in Paris and in France you will never forget.

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Choose your quality French language school in France

You are looking for a high quality French language course in France?
You are looking for an experienced and accredited French language school in France?

If you are considering taking a French language course abroad, here is what you need to think about before booking a French course.
The first question that you must ask yourself is “Where should I go to learn French, and which French language school is the best one for me?”
It means… “Which city in France do I want to go to? And how do I know the school you want to join is a quality French language school?”

Which city do I want to go to?

Having decided on France, you will need to think about whether you prefer a large city, a university town or somewhere in the countryside. Many parts of France are wonderful, with welcoming people and stunning sites, but we think that Paris is the best. With so many theatres, museums, restaurants, concert venues, historic buildings and wonderful places like the Champs Elysées and the Eiffel Tower, you will never be bored in Paris.

And if you want to explore other regions in France or even London, Brussels, Strasbourg and many other French and European cities, don’t forget that from Paris you will be just a train ride away. Taking the train is perfect to spend a weekend in a different place! Take for example the famous Eurostar and spend a weekend in London or Brussels!

If you are worried that Paris is too big or too crowded, remember that there are many different quiet and peaceful areas in Paris (the Tuileries garden, the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Buttes Chaumont, the Ile de la Cité or the Ile Saint-Louis, the Vert Galant, the now pedestrian banks on the Seine, etc.) where you can relax. From many of these areas, it takes less than 15 minutes by public transport to travel to the heart of Paris and ACCORD – so you’ll never miss out on the best that Paris has to offer.

How do I know this school is a quality French language school?

When you are considering a French language school, how do you know it is as good as its website says it is?
Our answer is just one word: ACCREDITATION

First of all, ACCORD Paris is registered as a Private Institute of Higher Education at the Academy of Paris – Ministry of Higher Education. Similar to French school accreditations, the registration of our French language school as a Private Institute of Higher Education is another guarantee of the quality of ACCORD Paris.

Also, the best French schools are regularly inspected by an accrediting organisation which checks the quality of their teaching, student welfare, premises, administration and management, to make sure that you will learn French in a very good environment, that your enrolment will be handled efficiently and that you will get the course you have been promised. The major and official French school accreditation is “Qualité FLE”.

In 2007, ACCORD Paris was one of the first French language schools in France to have been awarded “Qualité FLE”, and ACCORD was given the Best marks (3 stars) in all areas (teaching, premises, etc.) by the inspectors.

An accredited French school like ACCORD in Paris will advertise on its website the official logo of the French “Qualité FLE”:

Furthermore, ACCORD Paris is member of SOUFFLE, a professional association of quality language schools teaching French as a foreign language. The SOUFFLE French language schools are committed to maintaining the high quality of their courses and services. This is why all SOUFFLE schools located in France also have the “Qualité FLE” French school accreditation required.

ACCORD Paris is also member of CAMPUS FRANCE.
CAMPUS FRANCE is an official organisation (created by the French State – Law n°2010-873, July 27th 2010) which aims to inform, promote and put forward the French Higher Education system abroad. Like the French school accreditations, the CAMPUS FRANCE membership is another assurance of the quality of ACCORD language school Paris.

We hope that this information has been helpful to you, so you can choose the right quality French language school in France for your French studies.

If ACCORD Paris sounds like the perfect school for you, click to find the perfect course for you!

ACCORD Paris also organises French language courses for closed groups in summer and all year round.