What could be more special and memorable than learning French on a truly exceptional authentic residential immersion course where you stay with a French teacher in their home in lovely Provence. The Côte d’Azur, Aix-en-Provence, Vaison-la-Romaine are just a few of the areas in Provence where you can enjoy an immersion homestay with a teacher.
Live the Provencal life in one of these legendary places like a local. And learn French at the same time.
Homestay program
Celtina Masardo is a woman with a passion for teaching French. “I’ve been teaching modern languages for more than 20 years, first in schools and since 2012 via SLImmersion home stays and online immersion lessons” she says. When it comes to learning French, Celtina says that learning in a real-life environment that’s fun, immersing yourself fully, is the best way to study because it doesn’t feel like work at all.
She set up SLImmersion so that students can experience real French with a private teacher in an everyday, French home location. You still take classes because that’s an important part of learning. But you practice your French and learn through cultural, sport and leisure activities in a real-life environment. It’s a holiday combined with learning and that really is the most enjoyable way to learn. The technique really works and SLImmersion now has dozens of teachers offering homestays not just in Provence but all over France.
SLImmersion is a high-quality stay with total immersion. You’ll learn French in a unique and authentic environment with personalised lessons that are adapted to each need and aim.. Every stay is tailor-made, and students can choose how many customised French lessons to undertake on an individual or group basis (usually no more than two people). The teacher will adjust the pace of learning as you go through the days, to focus on areas that need improvement and be specific where you need help.
What’s an immersion stay with a teacher like?
A typical programme includes lessons that are individually tailored to your requirements. Accommodation, meals and excursions are included. Lessons are tailored to suit you, to get you learning French at a pace that suits you. The lessons are suitable for every level of French from complete beginner upwards and focus on what you need to learn from improving your conversational skills to preparing you for exams, for a job, of French citizenships tests. The teachers are all highly qualified and experienced
But this is also a holiday, and your teacher will be your personal guide. You’ll discover the legendary markets, museums and vineyards, go wine tasting and explore the real south of France. But this time it’s with the help of a local. Someone who knows the area, its people and its culture. You’ll get to know Provence in a way you never thought possible as a visitor.
This is a tailor-made programme that’s designed for you and at the end of your stay, you’ll be amazed at the incredible difference it makes to your French!
