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You are making the effort to come and learn French; we always try to make sure that you have the best possible stay during y0ur French Course in Tours. It is the first professional organization in France to have established a code of conduct , and committed itself to an ongoing quality control process for its member schools. Our French Courses in Tours are conducted in a magnificently renovated 18th century building with large, comfortable rooms, located in the heart of the lively old town section of Tours. Near the school you will find a square surrounded by 15th century homes.
CLE occupies a magnificently renovated 18th century building. It even has a 15th century cellar. You will study in one of the nine spacious, comfortable classrooms, and during the summer months you can relax on our rooftop terrace. Please click on the following tabs for more information: Maximum number of students per class: Each lesson is 45 minutes long. Prices include school enrollment fee and all class materials. All French levels from Beginner to Advanced.
Start any Monday of the year. A non-refundable USD Deposit will be subtracted from final program invoice. French Courses for complete beginners may only start only on the following dates: No classes will be held on the following holidays: The school is closed between 22 December and 8 January The school is closed between 21 December and 6 January Even if your French is limited, chatting at the family dinner table remains one of the best ways of improving your comprehension and vocabulary.
Also, you discover the French mentality and of course, the famous French cuisine. We know that a host family plays a very important role in making your stay a success. Consequently, we very carefully select families to ensure that you have a warm welcome. We regularly visit our host-families and it is their warm and caring nature which helps to contribute to the good reputation of CLE.
I am delighted with my choice. Director Isabelle is committed to her students. It's amazing to me that each week she has new students who must be integrated into the existing classes and it works! The teachers are interested and helpful. Tours is a beautiful city and located in a wonderful area, easy to rent a car I recommend the Hertz location on Rue Marcel Tribut and great sites to see and wine to taste.
Specific recommendations - take the option to live with a French family arranged by CLE. Everyone who did had great hosts and great stories to tell. But do realize that this is a school! There will be homework. It will not be easy. But you are doing this to improve your French.
Speak French as much as possible! And one recommendation before you come - listen to French as much as you can. And the final word of advice - be prepared for a revolving door of emtions: Apparently, that is normal. You will have improved! And I was very glad that I did! It's a fantastic school, situated in the very heart of the town centre and has a very warm and welcoming feel. The teachers are outstanding, in both their commitment to helping you improve and their organisational skills. I was placed in a class which was perfectly suited to my level and found that I learnt a lot.
The time passed so quickly and I would have loved to have stayed longer. I had had a dream since childhood to learn French and I was keeping that dream alive. Fast forward to the end of the decade It was the time, finally, to go and learn French. Lived with a super family whom I still keep in touch with along with friends and the staff at CLE! I went back three times--the teachers are amazingly gifted, the programs and individual attention to individual student's needs, superb and the extra cultural classes offered are enlightening.
I've since received my credentials to teach French, have 20 students in two after-school classes and am currently writing a book and creating videos to help adults and children learn the French basics. Je me suis senti accueilli tout de suite, et les enseignants sont extraordinaires. Les classes sont petites et personnelle.
This School is an excellent choice if you want to become overall better with the French Language. The teachers are well versed in teaching French as well and keeping it interesting and fun. Everyone at this school wants you to feel welcomed. I am a very shy person but I felt right at home here. The classes are small and you get a lot of individualized help. There are activities you can besides just sitting in class.
You are placed in a group of your similar skill so you wont feel embarrassed by people who speak a lot better than you do. They encourage you to be better and it makes a huge difference. I plan to return in the future and wouldn't dream of going anyplace else. Thank you to everyone at CLE, you really changed my life.
Having not studied French since A-level over 24 yrs ago , I found the tuition, ambience and whole experience of studying at CLE to be first class. For some it might be a little daunting to fully 'immerse' yourself in language trg by living with a host family and not speaking a word of your native tongue for a whole month, but it produces results quickly and is a fantastic way of really making progress. Enormous credit must go to the skill of the teachers and the interesting and varied topics that are used to convey the lessons, but equally, the enduring patience and help from your host family is invaluable.
For the first few days I found it a real challenge and very tiring, but having been tested on the first day, I was placed in a small class with students of a similar standard. We progressed together and helped each other; there was a real camaraderie and sense of mutual empathy for each other's efforts. It was fun too — we learnt the language whilst deepening our understanding of French life, culture and of course La cuisine!
What was of particular value to me and I think is a real selling point for CLE is that the tuition focused on how the French language is really used and constructed both verbally and in the written form.
If you are thinking of studying in France, be brave and fully immerse yourself at CLE - you will not regret it I spent 6 weeks at CLE recently. I found the teachers to be very professional, supportive and cheerful. Class size was small, of between people, and learning was kept very interactive at a pace that suited our level. The school attracted friendly students interested in the culture of Tours and the surrounding area there is lots to see.
We also mainly spoke French outside of the school, which was great for practicing what we learnt and more advanced students teaching less advanced students inadvertently. Workshops that ran 2 afternoons per week, were specifically selected on topics of interest to the students or areas we needed to practice. This included cooking classes and learning about various festivals in France.
I highly recommend this school to anyone wanting to improve their study of French language and culture. Mir hat sehr gefallen, dass es kleine Klassen waren. Die Lehrer sind einfach super! Die Ateliers am Nachmittag haben eine gute Abwechslung zum morgentlichen Unterricht gegeben. The standard of education is of a very high quality, and the pace and level or activities equally matches students' needs. It helps that Tours is in one of the most beautiful and historic regions of France, where the local population are freindly and welcoming.
As someone who already works in France, CLE fulfilled my continuation training needs and the opportunity to conduct one-to-one tutoring was highly beneficial. I will certainly be back in to continue my French language progression. The general atmosphere at the school was friendly and welcoming. All the teachers were fantastic. We found them to be very motivated and they helped us feel comfortable and confident in the classroom, always encouraging us to speak up and practice our vocab!
I learnt more than i ever expected to in such a short time. My partner was especially pleased with how generous the teachers were with their time. He would often complete additional writing exercises and the teachers would happily complete the corrections and explain them to him. The school itself was very comfortable and well located, right in the heart of town near.
I was very impressed with the multimedia lab and the smart board which gave the school a really modern feel and allowed the teachers to be more dynamic with their lessons. We would often use the internet to play games, do listening exercises or look up unfamiliar terms that came up during conversation. This really helped keep the classes moving and made it alot more interesting for us. The afternoon classes deserve a special mention for the diversity of topics that were offered and how well they complemented the lessons Best of all were the students themselves - they were friendly and fun while at the same time very focused and motivated to learn.
We had a fantastic experience and would recommend this school to anyone who is serious about learning French and prefers a more structured and intelligent learning environment. The teachers are intelligent, and they come to class prepared and are pleasant to work with. I liked the fact that many students were over I liked the fact that there was a mix of students of all age groups and nationalities, but with an emphasis on Americans and Europeans.
All of the older students, and most of the younger ones too, were serious and eager to learn and were conscientious about their homework. CLE placed me in a nice home with a fantastic cook who helped me find my way around Tours and who spoke French with me every night at supper. Finally, the atmosphere of CLE was friendly and relaxed, and yet the teachers absolutely strove to pack as much French into the heads of the students as the students could bear, plus a little.
I spent a month in that academy and It was such a great experience! The academy is really nice and it has a really good and great teachers who make wonderful classes. I really enjoy all the classes and it has a good class environment. If I have the opportunity to go back there, I will do without a doubt. Thank you for everything. I chose to study at CLE this summer because of the positive reviews I found on-line and becasue I read that the average age of the students was a little older.
I was not disappointed! There was a very nice blend of students, both in age and in country of origin. In particluar, I appreciated: The teachers were excellent: Patient, good-humored, and they corrected sufficiently without making one feel discouraged. The small class size maximized opportunities for speaking and oral comprehension. The morning classes which emphasized fundamentals were nicely complemented by the afternoon ateliers.
The variety was wonderful. If you are a serious student of French, I highly recommend this program. I just spent 3. I attended 3 French programs in different parts of the country and although all were helpful in different ways, I have the fondest memories of CLE in Tours. The town is adorable, lively and perfectly situated in the Loire Valley but not far from Paris. I lived with a wonderful French family, chose to include private 1-on-1 sessions to work on my familiar French vocabulary and participated in all of the workshops. The teachers were exuberant, warm and welcoming I spent the most time with Marlene and adored her!
I loved every minute and hope to go back in the future! Merci a tous et a bientot! Fiz 4 semanas de curso com meu marido e adorei. Conheci pessoas de todo o mundo, novas culturas, novas maneiras de pensar. O que mais me fascinou foi o metodo de ensino, turmas pequenas. Faz com que a proximidade entre professor e aluno seja muito proxima, bem como entre estudantes! Tours is, in a word, wonderful. I just spent a week there and cannot praise it enough.
I was sorry to leave and i am planning my next visit which will surely be longer. I was placed in a b2 level class with five other students, two from Switzerland, one from Finland, one from Saudi Arabia and one from Mexico seven is the maximum class size. We were all ages. I am in my late sixties and while clearly the oldest did not feel at all uncomfortable.
I simply existed in French, absorbing the language and culture with each breath. Here's how restrictions apply. Es waren perfekte Ferien, bzw. The small class size max 7 versus 12 or 14 in other schools , the uniformly excellent professors, the welcoming environment, the variety of the workshops in the afternoon, the variety of teaching methods used by the teachers, the optional private lessons, and the wonderful host family I stayed with all made my 4 weeks at CLE a really memorable stay. Tours is in the Loire Valley with all its magnificent chateaux nearby.
The mix of ages and perspectives together with the mix of cultures made the class conversations lively and informative. We had one teacher for each 3 hour morning session. We also could choose, from a menu of options, four afternoon workshops. All the teachers were well prepared, well organized and clearly engaged in their teaching.
With a bit of trepidation i live alone , and the encouragement of Isabelle, the director of the school, wanting to create a full immersion experience for myself, I chose to stay with a host family, in my case a lively and charming woman who made me feel totally welcome and helped me enjoy a uniquely french immersion. Thank you so much Michelle! And thank you C. I spent 2 weeks at CLE in November It came highly recommended and the reason was clear from the outset. This is a friendly and extremely well run school that caters for all levels of ability.
The teaching is first rate: I cannot praise them enough. Whether you need to start from scratch, develop your existing French or simply gain the confidence to speak, you should definitely consider CLE.
You will be looked after very well by a network of trusted families and Tours is a fabulous city with lots to do and explore. I chose to go to CLE largely because of the recommendations I'd read on independent sites and because I needed to achieve a specified level in French for my own career progression and further studies in France.
From what I'd learnt online, CLE appeared to have a long established history of delivering exactly the results I was seeking. On your first day at CLE following a short assessment, you get assigned to a morning class based on your needs and expectations, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Ultimately, the big plus I found about this school was the quality of teaching.
All the teachers are without exception particularly gifted and enthusiastic about their work and have been clearly carefully selected because of these traits. They provided environments that were fun, challenging and safe places to learn and demonstrated real professionalism and enthusiasm in always being prepared to answer questions or to provide further clarification both in or outside of class time. This level of professionalism delivered real results both for myself and my peers at CLE. In the end, CLE enabled me to develop my competence in French to above the European B2 level in examinations, whilst really enjoying myself in the process - in all I recommend CLE highly!!
CLE is truly a terrific language school with the ideal combination of a great working environment and some truly amazing teachers. The teachers work in a small class size and can very quickly judge your level of French and work to challenge and improve you throughout. The classes are the perfect balance between being educational and fun and the level of interaction for all my classes was just right. You are able to choose a workshop class twice a week which is great because it allows you freedom to do subjects which are relevant and interesting to you. During our course, we also had a series of local cultural visits all in French which were all great for learning French in different environments!
The host family, chosen by CLE, were very welcoming and couldn't have done more for me. The conversations had at the dinner table reinforced my confidence in spoken French. I have been doing training courses in my work for many years now both military and civilian and have to say that this school has given me some of the best training I have ever had - two weeks was not long enough and I hope to be back for more in April! I have recently returned from my second visit to CLE and my only regret is that my stay was too short. CLE is a first class language school in every respect.
The staff is welcoming and truly interested in your objectives. The teachers are excellent, approachable, and make learning French fun!! The classes are small and tailored to match students' objectives. In addition to daily core classes, CLE offers a wide range of special interest classes twice a week. They are memorable and fun. The setting for the school is in the gorgeous town of Tours in the Loire valley.
The school makes an effort to plan events for interested students and the area provides lots of adventures such as swimming at the local aquatic center which has an Olympic sized outdoor pool, bike riding along the river Cher, easy access by train to chateaux, and so much more. The host family with whom I stayed was selected by CLE and could not have been more welcoming. I spent many hours over evening meals speaking French, exchanging stories and soaking up the local culture.
At CLE you will meet people of all ages and nationalities. It is simply the best! I spent a lot of time searching online for a good French immersion school in France, and am so happy that I decided to choose CLE. The biggest selling point is its small class size - in my five weeks at CLE, my class size ranged from 2 students to 7 which is the maximum class size allowed. The small group class size really makes a difference in how much you can learn. Of course, a small class size is nothing without good teachers, and I was equally impressed with the quality of teachers at CLE.
In 5 weeks, I had 4 different teachers 2 for the group classes, and 2 for individual lessons , all of whom were excellent. CLE is an excellent choice for people who are serious about improving their French! I can recommend CLE in every way! It was exactely what what I was looking for! My 6 weeks french language study at CLE was superb. It was one of the best place to study french.
Their methods of teaching was interesting and stimulating. I could have continued another 6 weeks. I improved in oral comprehension and expression noticeably and i highly recommend CLE to all aspiring students. Despite my short 2-week stay, I really benefitted from my linguistic immersion experience at CLE. The school is very well managed and the facility itself very pleasant historic, with modern touches. Every day, students of all ages, nationalities and speaking abilitis converge, which really animates the atmosphere there.
Most importantly, the quality of the teaching. My teacher was always focused and intense about discerning how best to help each of us and push us all forward. She employed a range of effective pedagogical tools readings, grammar and vocabulary exercises, radio clips, film clips, etc to aid in her efforts At the same time, she was always friendly and supportive, which is key to getting everyone to really participate.
I also highly recommend staying with a host family. For me, the two hours or so of conversation around the table each evening really enriched the experience and helped propel forward my oral comprehension and speaking capabilities. As well, it might be worth reminding everyone that my host ess was French, so just take a guess per the quality of the cuisine that I enjoyed each evening! My two weeks at CLE were excellent. My only complaint is that I did not stay for longer! My level of french proficiency was carefully assessed on the first day, and I was put into the appropriate class - challenging without being discouraging.
I also opted for extra private lessons 3 hours per week. Both the group classes and the one-on-one were excellent. The lessons were very well prepared, the teachers friendly, experienced and effective, and my fellow students were at a very similar level, so that I learned from them as well as from the teachers. The atmosphere at CLE was great - very friendly and relaxed, and a policy of "french only"within the school was wonderful; it kept your mind in "french mode". There was a great interaction between students of all ages and nationalities.
Tours is a great location - close to Paris, but not too big or too small, lovely historic centre and the local french people were very welcoming and helpful. Tours is in the Loire Valley with all its magnificent chateaux nearby. I highly recommend it to students of french of all levels. I recently completed 4 weeks at CLE and I strongly recommend the school to anyone interested in strengthening their French skills including those who are beginners. I chose CLE because of the small class size and I am very happy with my decision.
The school takes great care to understand each student's individual goals and structure the lessons accordingly. This, combined with the small class size, really accelerated my learning. Another aspect of the school with which I was very pleased was the people - both the teachers and the students. The teachers are excellent and more than willing to help you, both inside and outside of class; and I found my fellow students to be like-minded: Further, Tours is a great town in which to study. It's centrally located in France with easy access to other cities by train. The locals are welcoming and willing to help you with your French.
And the scenery is beautiful, with chateaus and vineyards abound. I was looking for an opportunity to boost my French to the next level, having studied the language on only a part time basis for the past two years. My goals were to improve my listening and reading comprehension. What I appreciated the most was the placement exam and the fact that they really did a good job of identifying the right group for me, and the teachers were mindful of my personal goals. CLE matched me with a fantastic host family to ensure that I was truly immersed.
They were fantastic, adding another dimension to the experience that couldn't be duplicated in the classroom. If you're considering an immersion language course, I can't recommend CLE enough. With small class sizes, filled with motivated teachers and students, it's exactly what you're looking for. Located in Tours where the accent is said to be the most French and next to the Loire river the town and the school offer the sudent the best chance of improving their French skills.
I believe that the school has prepared me tremendously for utilizing my French in Africa where I work and even in casual conversation. The School is designed to be low stress and personal. Teacher to student ratio rarely extends beyon 1 to I have already and will recommend this school to subordinates, peers and superiors. Truely, an exceptional school. I was delighted with this language school. The courses offered were very well designed and completely met my needs. I opted for morning classes from Monday to Friday, two afternoon workshops and 3 hours of private tuition each week.
The morning classes were small 6 students , the afternoon workshops were varied and interesting, covering subjects of interest and the private tuition was fabulous. The teachers were universally enthusiastic, encouraging and spoke french beautifully, it was clear and easy to understand making my own conversation flow more easily. I was thrilled with my progress. I would recommend this language school wholeheartedly to anyone of any age or any level of french. I went in at the B2 level but there were others at all levels, from beginners.
I still managed time to see some of the Chateaux of the Loire which were easy to get to from Tours. All of the staff at Cle were helpful and friendly. This was a most enjoyable experience all round and one that I will probably repeat. Les profs sont tous serviables, aimables et enthousiastiques ce qui fournit une ambiance travailleuse mais aussi heureuse. I had the opportunity to attend CLE for a period of 4 months and, I must say, it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Not only are the classes engaging and intellectually stimulating, the school makes a real effort to organize a number of extra-curricular events around the Tours area.
In a classroom of 7 or less persons, each student has the opportunity to learn French in a friendly and constructive environment. All of the professors are extremely helpful and want to ensure that each student obtains the highest level of French desired. Each day of instruction involves a number of exercises that focuses on at least one of the four different areas of language learning i. Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking. Not only are these exercises extremely effective, they are also really fun and mimic real-life situations that students will most-likely find themselves in.
Besides the coursework itself, you can find a diverse mixture of students from all over the world at CLE. The school embraces this multicultural environment which creates interesting cultural discussions in french, of course between the students. Overall, I cannot begin to recommend CLE enough. Not only is Tours the home of the "purest" French, it is also the home of the best French language school in France! Diese sind sehr engagiert, motiviert, aufgestellt und gut vorbereitet.
So ergeben sich immer neue Gruppenzusammensetzungen und man hat die Gelegenheit, versch. Also, auf nach Tours!! Ich stimme in den Chor von Eunice, Aurelia und Katharina ein. Mehr kann ich nicht mehr sagen. My wife and I were delighted with our short but memorable session at CLE. We sought immersion in French culture, language, and friendship -- and got all three.
We made new friends, laughed a lot, made a big leap forward with our language skills, and left feeling more confident and motivated to continue our studies. CLE offers a perfect blend of scholarship and friendliness. I will never forget this wonderful learning journey. The programme arranged by the school was well paced and enriching.
I feel that I have benefitted greatly from the course as well as enjoyed myself thoroughly during my stay. The teachers are proficient and dedicated with a genuine interest in the learning of each student. As the class size was small, there was a lot of chance to speak and be corrected by the teachers. I also like the workshop that takes place on two afternoons in a week.
These activities help to extend the students scope of learning beyond the texts. A range of activities and free visits to local well known sites were also arranged for the students. The director of the school, Isabelle, and the staff of the school were ever ready to offer advice and guidance. But what I appreciate most is the wonderful host that I stayed with for these 4 weeks. Madam Marie-France Michelesi was a fine retired lady who welcomed me like a family member.
We have many interests in common, which allowed us to share a lot during our stay together. Die Schule liegt mitten in der herzigen Altstadt von Tours in einem alten, aber sehr geschmackvoll renovierten Haus voller Charme und Charakter. Auch Hausaufgaben sind an der Tagesordnung.
Aber auch die ville d'amour ist mit dem TGV in einer guten Stunde bequem zu erreichen. Es ist ein Gesamtpaket an Bildung, Kultur und savoir vivre: Es war nie langweilig und hat uns voll gefordert. El equipo dirigido por Isabelle es fenomenal. Se nota que buscan la calidad en todos los detalles. I had an absolutely fantastic experience studying here! I took private classes with Anne- Sophie, and I can honestly say that she is the best French teacher I have ever had.
She really tailored the class around my individual needs and created a very engaging and enriching experience. I only studied there for two weeks, but have every intention of returning for a longer period. I'd like to study for the DALF, so I would most likely take a combination of group and private classes, as their group classes are quite small.
I really can't recommend this school enough. Isabelle really seems to go out of her way to help students manage the details of their lives--apartments, visas etc. All of the teachers seem really kind and capable, but if you can study with Sophie you can't go wrong! I am a recently retired teacher, and I would like to take this chance to really encourage those of you who are approaching or are in this phase of your life to take a risk, go to a new place, and learn a new language. What a great adventure I had this past September! CLE is an excellent school no matter whether you are just starting out in French, or if you have already studied it at home.
I was pleased that their test on the first day put me into just the right group to improve my French without impossible challenges. For me, that was often. I stayed with a wonderful family who made me feel at home, and added to my immersion experience by only speaking French and taking me and another student to various sites in the area.
Oh, did I rave yet about the sites? Tours and the Loire Valley are lovely; I rented a bicycle for my 3 week stay there, and enjoyed the beautiful cycling paths along the river. I also was really thrilled with the efforts that the other students made to communicate only in French; even when there was another student in my class from the same city as me in Canada, we only spoke in French. Over the 3 weeks my confidence grew, and I learned to relax and not worry about making mistakes.
I started to learn French the way a child does, with an attitude of fun. I may be retired from teaching, but I'm sure not retired from life! You'll never regret it; I know I sure don't. I have been to CLE twice this year, and can thoroughly recommend it. The classes are small there were no more than 6 in any of my classes , the teachers are enthusiastic and very helpful, the lessons are well-structured, the class materials are excellent. There are a lot of additional study materials, and information about the area, with advice on trips you can make etc.
Unfortunately due to family commitments I was only able to stay for a week each time; two weeks or longer! I stayed in the home of a very friendly woman, and on each of my visits was able to immerse myself in the French language, speaking hardly any English. I am looking forward to my next visit. The teachers are of the highest caliber, I learned a great deal. I also really enjoyed getting to know my fellow classmates. Tours is a lovely city to spend 4-weeks living in France. It was a lovely day in August. Seven young and not-so-young men and women decided to go out for lunch together.
Then I realized that no two people at our table were from the same country: But we all spoke the same language.
And what was that? Some of us spoke it well, most not so well. We all made mistakes. We communicated in our one shared language…. And we all loved every minute of it. In love with France, in love with the language. Language students know it as the place in France where the purest French is spoken. I was really lucky in my lodgings. In my two weeks with her, I never heard her speak a word of English although obviously she knew it well.
She was totally committed to my total immersion experience, to providing me with good French cooking twice a day, to providing good French conversation, to driving me from her home in the countryside to school every morning and home every afternoon. Most students were housed with families in the town, but Francoise lives in the country outside of town, and I soon found I preferred her home with its lovely garden, singing birds, and country quiet. She chose programs of historic import, designed to broaden my experience. She also escorted another resident student and me to some wine caves of the wonderful Vouvray white wines nearby.
During our first morning, we were given a 2 hour exam designed to evaluate our level of French. I must confess it was simply the toughest exam I have ever taken! The following morning, we were given our class assignments. Within the first hour I was convinced a terrible mistake had been made. Clearly I was in the wrong class! There was no way I could keep up the pace or maintain the level of comprehension of my classmates.
Happily I survived the challenge and by the end of my two weeks there, I knew that my French had definitely improved. The first week, there were 6 of us in my class: The second week there were 4 in my class. Our curriculum was ever varied and challenging. There were four skills we were expected to address and perhaps one day master …oral comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. We had a healthy dose of grammar and vocabulary building along the way. Through it all I remained convinced that I was the class dunce, and that I would never get much better.
But I did get better. By the end of 2 weeks, I was much more comfortable in the language. I had no fear of going off on my own around the town and to nearby Amboise. I still made lots of mistakes, and still do but I was able to understand and make myself understood at a new level.
At no time did anyone try to converse with me in English. In fact, I was asked directions in French on three separate occasions. When the day came to leave, I was sincerely sorry that I had booked for a mere two weeks. I tried to devise a way to stay longer, to learn more, to experience more. Some students enroll for several weeks, even months. Were it not for medical necessity and the sure knowledge that my money would run out sooner rather than later I might be there still. I certainly have every intention of returning. Part of my heart resides in the Loire Valley, one of the loveliest and friendliest regions of France.
France…and doubtless always will. I recommend total immersion in France for anyone wanting to speak better French. Tours est une ville parfaite pour apprendre le francais car, d'un cote les gens y parlent sans accent le francais est pur. Questa estate ho deciso di seguire un corso di lingua francese alla scuola CLE e ne sono rimasta piuttosto soddisfatta. Ho apprezzato molto il fatto che si potessero trovare diverse riviste interessanti da consultare Courrier international all'entrata della scuola. Gli insegnanti sono molto disponibili e le lezioni interessanti.
Fortunatamente, la mia classe era piuttosto dinamica e i dibattiti si rivelavano sempre molto accesi! Nei dintorni di Tours, le cose da fare non mancano di certo. Con il gruppo di amici incontrati a scuola, abbiamo organizzato diverse "gite fuori porta" di un giorno usando il treno o la bicicletta. Tutto facilmente raggiungibile ed utilizzabile In those 3 weeks I have learned so much and gained much confidence when speaking french.
My teacher was great using many different activities to improve vocabulary etc. During my stay at Tours I stayed with a host family who was so nice and kind helping me in every way they could to make most out of my stay. In the surrondings of the school there are plenty of sights to enjoy and with trains and buses it is easy to get around. I will recommend everyone who wish to learn french to visit CLE! Sono stata molto fortunata da ogni punto di vista. La mia famiglia era gentilissima e divertente: Insomma, in famiglia mi sentivo come a casa!
Nella mia classe eravamo al massimo 7 studenti e la mia prof era molto professionale, preparata e disponibile! Ci ha aiutati molto nella preparazione per il DALF C1 ed era sempre pronta a rispondere ai nostri dubbi e incertezze di qualsiasi argomento. Si possono raggiungere anche in bici.. Una volta ho visitato una cantina dove ho fatto la degustazione di vini davvero interessante e il vino..
Eines Tages hatte ich die Idee, dort nicht nur die Zeit zu verbringen, sondern eine Sprachschule zu besuchen. Ich fand im Internet unter anderen CLE. Es hat mir am besten gefallen. Meine Zuweisung zu einer Gruppe war sofort ideal. Einige wenige Teilnehmer sind im Laufe der ersten Tage in ihren Kenntnissen besser entsprechende Gruppen umgesetzt worden. An den Vormittagen beteiligte man sich in der Gruppe, der man zugeteilt worden war. An den zwei Nachmittagen einer Woche mit Unterricht hatte man die freie Wahl von Lehrveranstaltungen. Die Aufgaben wurden reihum gestellt.
Une fois j'ai eu un cours tout seul. Horst Aden 79 , Allemagne. I just finished two weeks at CLE. It was a great experience, better than I have had in the past at other schools. My host family was amazing!!! Great food, very clean, and super friendly and generous. I highly recommend CLE to people wanting to learn French. The school is small, the professors knowledgeable, and the city of Tours has a lot to discover. Ich kann CLE sehr empfehlen. Ich habe vier Wochen Intensiv Sprachkurs besucht. Ich bin ueber 50 Jahre alt und schaetzte sehr die kleinen Klassen.
Waehrend der Lektionen kommt jeder Studentjede Studentin ausreichend zum Zuge. Es hat Studenten verschiedener Alter. Die Lehrpersonen sind sehr motiviert und bieten einen abwechslungsreichen, intensiven, effizienten Unterricht. In den Nachmittagsateliers koennen Kurse ausgewaehlt werden. Die Studenten haben viel Gelegenheit zu sprechen. In der Freizeit werden Aktivitaeten angeboten. In der Schule hat es StudentInnen verschiedenster Nationen: Die Atmosphaere in der Schule ist freundlich; die Zeiten werden strikt eingehalten. I spent 3 and a half weeks at CLE in May I was learning French in preparation for a new job, so took individual classes.
My experience there was excellent. The teachers were engaging and worked hard to tailor their lessons to me. We worked with a range of media books, comics, films etc and I learnt a huge amount about French culture at the same time as learning the language. CLE placed me with an excellent host family who made a real effort to integrate me into their family life. Tours is a beautiful town and CLE put on a number of weekend activities to ensure that students can make the most of their time there.
J'adore les profs et l'ecole! J'aimerai bien refaire ce voyage! I am very happy with my experience at CLE. This was my second time at a French Language School, and I especially found that the small class sizes enriched the experience and provided each student with more opportunity to speak in class. In addition, everyone was extremely friendly, and I enjoyed the city of Tours.
I spent 3 weeks at CLE and i couldn't have been more happier with my choice! The assessment test at the beginning of my stay was a perfect way to identify where i should be placed according to my french knowledge. The classes were kept very small which allowed the teachers to properly help each student progress in the way they need to. Each class focuses evenly on all aspects of learning a new language. I learned a lot during my 3 weeks, and i would go back to CLE in a heart beat! Also, dont be afraid to ask questions! Everyone was helpful no matter what kind of question i had, whether it be about homework or a place i wanted to visit; everyone took their time to help!
I spent 2 weeks at the CLE improving my language skills. I couldn't recommend this school more. The test at the beginning is a brilliant tool for assessing your level and the classes are no more than 7 people a rule which is strictly adhered to meaning constant interaction with the teacher. A lot of attention is paid to pronunciation and there is lots of oral practice during the class, which is very conducive to improving your speaking!
I would also highly recommend having some private tuition in the afternoon - you can direct what you want the focus of the classes to be and it's definitely enhances the work you do in the group classes. Overall a very rewarding experience. I spent 2 weeks in CLE-I thoroughly recommend this school. It is small enough to get to know most of the pupils and staff in quite a short time and the atmosphere was very friendly. The organisation is flexible and every effort is made to adjust the timetable and teaching to your needs.
The teaching was interesting, very helpful and of excellent quality. The school is well placed in the centre of the city and the school arranged for me to stay with a good family. My stay at CLE and with a french family, which CLE organised, meant that I could concentrate on improving my french, whilst immensing myself in all the important cultural and social aspects. The lessons had a ideal with a suitable blend of theory and practical exercises, and I certainly found the libraries useful to develop my knowledge outside of classes.
Most importantly, the school had an enthusiastic, personal touch which encouraged all students to improve as much as possible. In this respect I preferred it to some of the larger, more inpersonal, language schools I have attended. Una escuela con muy buen ambiente, la recomiendo y Tours es precioso para descubrir!! Was mir sehr gefiel, waren die kleinen Gruppen, in denen man gearbeitet hat. CLE was recommended to me by a friend who had spent 3 months there, she was very right about the school.
After 5 weeks of being there I feel that I have progressed. Teachers there not only can teach properly but are also very knowledgable, not only I have improved my french but learned about Europe and the France history in general. Make sure that you take lessons with Herve Aubert!
J'ai appris beaucoup de la langue, la civilisation, l'expression orale etc. Les classes sont petites, l'ambiance est parfait. I spent at CLE 2 weeks in September and greatly enjoyed my stay there for many reasons. The school has a team of competent and friendly teachers and a very welcoming atmosphere.
The groups are small, which enables each student to take an active part in classes and receive individual guidance. Even during the short stay of 2 weeks I made a big progress in speaking and understating French, for which I am grateful to the school's competent staff. I can strongly recommend CLE! I had a wonderful experience at CLE! The school was very flexible, as I had decided to study there last minute. In addition, all the teachers were top-notch and very friendly. Taking into account my learning experiences in and out of class, I believe I learned a whole semester of French in just one week!
I plan to study there again next year. We both want to go back! The classes were all interesting and helpful, and the teachers supported us with skill and grace. CLE truly does have a family atmosphere, and we enjoyed the comraderie among students and teachers. The teachers took note of our interests. We were able to improve our French while enjoying and reflecting on those interests. My daughter loves theatre, and a highlight for her was reading aloud as a class scenes from a Moliere play. I am a pastor, and I was able to work on texts and issues in my field.
We enthusiastically recommend CLE! Ho frequentato un corso intensivo di 1 settimana quest'estate ed ho trovato tutto perfetto. La scuola ha il vantaggio di essere non grandissima, ma molto professionale ed orientata ai bisogni degli studenti. Anche l'alloggio presso le famiglie che la scuola ha prenotato per me e' stato eccellente. Inutile dire che la regione della Loira e' bellissima e ci sono moltissime cose da fare!!!
I spent four weeks at CLE in June The course was adapted around my individual needs and all the teachers were extremely supportive and engaged. The school projects an extremely friendly and welcoming environment to all students. The structured immersion and excellent supporting network allowed me to learn more French in one month than a full year of study at a University.
What a marvellous experience! As a retired school principal and teacher looking to study French in the Loire Valley, CLE met all my needs and expectations. CLE is centrally located in the old quarter of Tours within walking distance to many historical sites, cultural venues, markets, buses and trains. As a cultural and vibrant city, Tours offers students much to see and do in the evenings and weekends. This remarkable school with its experienced and competent staff was most welcoming, accommodating and resourceful. A genuine community spirit was evident. Our small class with students of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds provided daily opportunities for spirited and entertaining discussions in the French language.
Weekly, students were offered a choice of excursions and information about special events, concerts, theatre, restaurants, etc. After 7 weeks at CLE, my limited French language skills and confidence greatly improved and I wish I had extended my stay another few weeks. For me, it was a memorable and engaging learning experience. Great school, excellent professors and warm and friendly families. The first time I went to CLE was last year.
Initially I went for 2 weeks just for a taster as I had never studied the french language before. I was quite daunted by the prospect of going back to school but the friendliness and professionalism of the staff soon put me at ease. The teachers were extremely helpful and I felt like they could not do enough to help me with my studies. Not being from a highly academic background. I cannot emphasise enough how much confidence CLE has given me towards studying french.
The classes are small so you never feel left out and the teachers are always well organised and the lessons are always varied and interesting. Since my initial visit to CLE I have returned for another six weeks earlier this year and I'm planning to return in january My brother went before me, and my father before him. I have been three times so far and have greatly enjoyed each time. My french improved magnificently after just a few weeks here.
Excellent school with friendly, professional teachers and a great group of students to study and socialise with. Plus Tours is right in the centre of the the prestigious chateaux and wine regions and close to many other interesting areas to explore. I spent 2 weeks at CLE in June As a graduate of French some 30 years ago and not having spoken any French for 10 years I wanted a course which would help me rediscover a degree of fluency and also my enjoyment of the language.
I enrolled for the standard course of 20 hours of group classes per week plus 3 hours of one to one tuition. The standard of teaching in the group classes was extremely high. Preparation was thorough and content was varied. In addition to general language exercises, poetry, politics and current events also constituted a substantial part of the class content.
I had high hopes of the one to one classes and was again very impressed with the detailed preparation and the way the tutor accurately targeted areas which needed attention. In fact these classes were amazingly good.