16 French General Courses for adults in Paris

The general French course from Bayswater uses the most up-to-date methodologies and learning materials to ensure that students experience classes that are motivating and inspire learners to participate in their lessons and the learning process in general. You can expect to use both textbook and online resources throughout the course, which are there to provide structure and continuity for all participants.

The focus of Eurocentre’s team of teachers is to get their students to feel as prepared and well-equipped as possible to deal with a diverse range of real-life situations while speaking French - meaning that there is always an awareness of keeping the practical application of language theory.

Throughout the programme, you will quickly develop your French language communication skills across a range of real-life contexts. You will take a total of four lessons every day, with one half being devoted to vocabulary building, grammar, and pronunciation, and the other half focusing on the traditional four pillars of language acquisition listening, reading, speaking and writing.

This programme makes use of a course book in order to provide a clear and easy-to-follow curriculum, and will be supplemented by dynamic activities that get you involved with your classmates. Some of these methods might include case studies, debates, role-plays, and reading magazine excerpts together to later give your opinions.
During busy periods the General English classes may be run at different times of the day.

If you’ve ever dreamed about studying French in Paris, then living with your teacher in their Parisian home might be the best way to get started. You’ll develop your French skills every week with the 15 one-to-one classes that your teacher will carefully prepare based on your interests and goals.

Paris is a city that offers almost anything you can think of, due to its size and diversity. You can look forward to immersing yourself in French while you enjoy the city’s appreciation for good food, street musicians, famous museums such as the Louvre, and much more.

Your host family will provide you with your daily meals, and they will also be available to help you find your feet as you settle into Paris. If for any reason you experience an issue with your course or accommodation, you can contact HLI’s Local Organiser in Paris.

In this 15-hour-per-week course you will study the four main areas of language development: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The focus of the classes will be giving you the tools to feel more prepared and confident when it comes to managing situations in French, which will be adjusted to your ability level to make sure your classes are always stimulating and engaging.

There will be plenty of time given to developing cultural awareness and social skills, to combine with your French language development.
The semi-intensive morning course is not available during the summer months of July and August. Students can follow the afternoon course instead.

This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.