Amazing French School!

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.e. 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!

Kevin

Lundi matin

Découvrez cette comptine française célèbre !

 

Au Grand Palais à Paris : Excentrique(s) de Daniel Buren

Pour la cinquième édition de Monumenta, l’artiste français Daniel Buren a voulu travailler sur la lumière du Grand Palais et la figure géométrique du cercle qui fonde l’architecture du lieu. Une  « forêt » de 1300 pieds blancs et noirs soutient 377 cercles de métal, tendus de film plastique jaune, vert pâle, bleu et rouge orangé. Les cercles sont de cinq différents diamètres de 2 à 6,5 m et forment une « canopée » à environ 3 mètres du sol sur plus de 8500 m2.

Une « clairière » est aménagée sous le dôme où au sol, des miroirs circulaires reflètent la coupole partiellement recouverte de film bleu.

Allez-y par beau temps quand le soleil dessine des ronds de couleurs cerclés de noir, rappelant des vitraux.  Vous avez alors l’impression de « baigner » dans la couleur. C’est fabuleux.

Par temps nuageux, les taches colorées sont plus diffuses et moins impressionnantes.

La nuit, des projecteurs balaient les cercles. L’ambiance y est tout autre et mérite également le déplacement. 

Faire des affaires

Je veux acheter une robe chère
Je cherche mon père !

Je fais du thé vert
Mais je suis tombée par terre !

Mon père me demande "de l'argent pourquoi faire?"
Comme hier , il ne veut pas se taire !

Alors je nage dans la mer claire
avec les yeux ouverts !

J'ai une idée claire
Je vais demander à ma mère de l'argent, un transfert !

Areej

An enjoyable learning experience

I spent 4 weeks in CLÉ for the month of April in 2012. 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. What I like best is the international mix of adult students who are here to learn French “pour le plaisir”.

I also like the workshop that takes place on two afternoons in a week. Students get to choose a wide selection of activities ranging from how to improve French with the French radio RFI and the French TV channel TV5 Monde to planning a weekend excursion on Bordeaux. 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. I liked the cheese appreciation course as well as the free visit to l'Hôtel de Ville. The director of the school, Isabelle, and the staff of the school were ever ready to offer advice and guidance. For example, when I needed reference for my “exposée” on a particular region of France, Isabelle was quick to direct me to the right source in the library.

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. CLÉ has certainly taken my criteria seriously and found me an excellent match.

I feel that I have improved my French in a natural environment and I will recommend CLÉ to anyone who is keen to learn or polish his French.

Eunice TeoLeiSoo, Singapore

Français médical

Pour les professionnels de la santé : des exercices pour enrichir votre vocabulaire avec un accent québécois en prime.

http://piquredufrancais.ccdmd.qc.ca/exercices.php

La triste histoire de Philippe