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French lessons in France

Whatever your level is, choosing to take French lessons in France is the best way to learn French. Place yourself in the local culture and practice your newly found skills in your free time.

You will be taught by native (本地的) French speakers who have a love for teaching and use excellent teaching techniques. Lessons are interesting and you will speak French on the first day both inside and outside the classroom.

Learners

● Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced (高级的)

● Over 18 years old

Class Schedule (课表)

● Classes start on Mondays and run throughout the summer.

● Please arrive at the school by 8:15 am on your first day for a short level test. It will help to place you in the right class.

● Classes run from Monday to Friday each week.

● Classes start at 8:45 am each day depending on your level.

● You will have 3 classes per day lasting 55 minutes each.

● You will have a short break between classes.

Free Time and Tours

● The school offers a lot of cultural activities throughout the week. These activities can include cooking lessons, wine and cheese tasting, visits to Paris, cycling, movies and much more.

● You will have plenty of free time to explore (探索) the local area and practice your newly found language skills or just relax on this learning holiday with a difference.

Other Information

● You should bring a small dictionary, pens and paper with you.

Get more from your holiday, have fun, meet new people and take home a new language skill that will stay with you forever.

1.What is special about the French courses?

A. They are taught in small groups.

B. The teachers are young French speakers.

C. People learn French in and out of class.

D. They will offer a wine tasting license.(执照)

2.On the first day, the students should ______.

A. take a language test B. pay for their study

C. do a survey D. introduce themselves to the class

3.How many lessons are there in a week?

A. 21. B. 30. C. 15. D. 12.

4.We can learn from the text that the course ______.

A. is not suitable for teenagers

B. offers cooking classes as well

C. provides dictionaries for students

D. has a short game between classes

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1.to Simon Sinek

·He is by 2.shy and dislikes making speeches in public.

·Through his 3.effort,he enjoys great success in giving speeches.

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·Avoid talking 4.for it indicates you’re nervous.

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·Try to be a giver rather than a taker because in 6.with a taker, a giver can get more popular and accepted.

·Teach audience something new that they can 7.from.

·Speak a bit slowly just to help you stay calm.

·Never speed up while speaking in case you 8.the audience.

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