Do you wish you spoke better French? If your goal is to prioritise communication over instant grammatical accuracy, then there’s an approach that could well help you. An immersive experience that focuses on natural language acquisition rather than rote learning, is often the ideal way to overcome your fear of making mistakes when speaking French and will see you communicating much more easily on your next French adventure. Offering a bespoke and immersive concierge service, Experience France (XPF), combines language learning with cultural experiences. You’ll not only learn French, but you’ll also really live it, while appreciating the country’s unique culture and learning about what interests you.
How is it different?
Learning French in the classroom can often feel as though it’s more about rules and grammar than about speaking a language naturally. Holding a conversation can feel a long way off while you are conjugating verbs and structuring a sentence. Listening to someone speak a language, for instance on the radio or even TV, can also be of limited use: it’s hard to understand meaning without any context and when French is spoken at speed with no element of one-to-one communication. The approach taken by XPF is more akin to the way children acquire language. It will focus on grammar and sentence structure, but the primary route to learning is through using and experiencing the language in a natural setting with a teacher who is proficient in helping you to learn. You’ll become familiar with the vocabulary you need, learning to express yourself readily and comfortably in an immersive, responsive setting.
Bespoke French language holidays
In order to create your perfect language learning experience, you’ll first need to talk to one of the organisers at XPF. They will work with you to find out what your level of French already is and what you hope to achieve linguistically. With online courses, as well as multi-day stays and single day experiences available in Normandy and Paris, they’ll focus on your interests and language goals so that they can match you with a teacher, a location and an activity that is going to offer a fun and effective way to improve your French communication.
XPF, start from an understanding that every language learner is unique. This means they don’t offer a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach but focus instead on a learning experience tailored to your individual interests, goals, and lifestyle. Whether you love art, cooking or enjoying French heritage, these elements will become fundamental to your learning process. You’ll move beyond language and really connect with what you love, in French.
If you’ve been to a traditional French class, it may have left you feeling disconnected from the language and frustrated at how hard it is to learn the rules. An immersive approach allows you to pick up language skills while wandering through the picturesque streets of Paris, engaging in conversations at a local market in Normandy, or while enjoying a really good meal. With XPF, every experience is a lesson, and every lesson is an experience.
XPF teachers
The XPF team is made up of experienced bilingual coaches. Every one of them is a native French speaker and their goal is to help you to break down the barriers to language learning rather than by rote classroom learning. The aim is to move away from more traditional methods of teaching French towards immersive experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. XPF use an approach to acquiring language skills based on a more natural learning sequence – hear, experience, speak and then write. With XPF, grammar and conjugations are important, but they follow on from the process of learning to communicate effectively. This natural method is supported by modern techniques and insights ensuring that your learning is effective as well as enjoyable.
Whether you’re a beginner or whether you want to brush up your language skills, you can choose the learning path that is right for you. You can opt for multi-day immersive courses, single-day experiences and you can become a member of Club XPF. Experienced coaches will be by your side to guide and support you and to enjoy every step of your language development journey with you. They will help you to forge a deeper connection to French culture as you improve your communication skills.
Multi-day tours
Whether you decide to explore the countryside, food and fascinating heritage of Normandy, or dive into the hustle and bustle of Paris, XPF’s multi-day tours will give you the time to learn the language as you immerse yourself in French culture. Every aspect of your stay will be carefully planned, from where you stay to where you eat, to ensure that your experience is enriching as well as comfortable.
You’ll be guided by an expert bilingual coach, and you’ll learn French as you interact with people, explore the locality, and engage with the community around you. This form of study is continuous, immersive, and, most importantly, a really effective way to learn French.
Single Day tours
If you’re keen to improve your language skills but don’t have the time to commit to a longer visit, a single day immersion experience could be perfect for you, offering flexibility and fun as you learn French. It offers a taste of French culture and language in a short time. You can choose from a number of activities, from cooking classes in Paris to art tours in Normandy. Each experience is filled with real-life interactions that enhance your language skills in practical situations and really bring the French language alive.
Club XPF
The philosophy of XPF is that language learning happens better if you are part of a community and to this end, they have created Club XPF. This is more than just an online course and is instead a community of like-minded individuals, all of whom are on their own journey with the French language. You will have access, as a member, to ongoing coaching and online resources, but also to XPF’s online forums and regular meetups. Immersive travel experiences provide plentiful opportunities to practice speaking French and to connect with each other. Far from being a chore, learning French in this way becomes instead a joyful journey of discovery, as you find your connection with France and the French language.
Find out more
XPF offers a free lesson to allow you to sample their teaching style. To find out more or to book your language learning experience, visit xpfrance.net
