FRENCH LESSONS
ALL LEVELS
Our passion for education and our engagement with our students is at the heart of our activities. Thanks to our personalized approach and our teaching techniques, you will gain confidence and progress in French and will achieve your goals.
We offer specific and customized lessons depending on your needs, in person or distanced.
Our French internships take place in the heart of La Rochelle, the historic port city on the Atlantic coast.
We will be by your side during your stay and our experience and knowledge will be at your service.
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Are you ready to achieve your potential?
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Natacha Balinoff
French government certified language examinator in DELF-DALF
Doctorate in Law
Speaks French and English
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With a vast experience in French education and exam preparation, Natacha is not only dynamic and personable, but she also uses her extensive instructional experience to better meet your needs and to ensure your success. For first-time travelers, be assured that Natacha is one hundred percent available every moment of your stay whether it is in the classroom setting, exploring the sites, or communication with the host family.
Lessons options
Learning never ends. Our lessons are organized according to your needs and adapted to your level.
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Customized and small group lessons
Complete French immersion in La Rochelle
Socio-cultural activities
Host family lodging
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French language lessons are offered to students of all levels both near and far (in person or remote) with a variety of courses geared toward personal and professional development.
Please contact us for more specific information.
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Prices available on demand
Consult the following program
BASIC/GENERAL FRENCH
Lesson plans created to support you in practicing French according to your needs.
You will be able to:
Progress in speaking, writing and comprehension of the French language,
Improve in grammar and vocabulary,
Develop confidence in the four extensions of French: speaking, listening, reading and writing,
Discover and experience first-hand the French culture using authentic materials (listening activities, videos, current news articles…) and other pursuits in context.
DELF / DALF
Planning to take an exam? Our experience will help!
The goals of exam preparation are:
To work on fluency of expression including written and oral comprehension,
To effectively take practice exams that are formatted using documents and themes of your subject matter,
To develop grammar and lexical knowledge,
To improve your work and study habits.
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We will assist you in your work and you will benefit from our individualized support and personalized instruction to help you succeed.
Personalized lessons
Thanks to the specific French courses we design and our methodology, you will grow in all four French competencies no matter your starting level.
As you progress, we will adapt instruction to your needs. We will assist you in achieving your goals and help you gain confidence you seek in conversation or exam preparation.
The specific internships/workshops are organized depending upon your own availability, whether in person or distanced.
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Still have questions? Unable to find what you are looking for? Please contact us.
Internships
With total immersion, progress is truly extraordinary!
We offer classic and intensive internships adapted to your style.
Optional lodging with a host family
Small group internships
Options include taking classes in the morning or whole day. Classrooms are located in the heart of La Rochelle, they are modern and comfortable. The benefits of these small group interactions include efficient and personalized instruction, individual support and differentiation in order to meet your unique needs.