Intensive Courses

The fastest way to learn French is by attending an intensive course. All our intensive courses follow the 20 lesson course syllabus. Progress from one level to the next (A1, A2, B1 etc.) takes about 10 weeks. You can attend our intensive courses for periods from 1 to 48 weeks.

For more information contact
Emmanuel Viret
+33 (0)1 4260 5370
ev@lsi.edu

Afternoon 10

10 lessons per week
1 lesson: 50 minutes
Course length: 1-11 weeks
Hours per week: 8 hours 20 minutes
Ages 16+

This course is suitable for students who wish to improve their fluency, vocabulary and pronunciation in a language. There is an emphasis on language for everyday situations and classes may involve discussing topics such as film and theatre, current events, politics, local culture and the internet.

General 20

20 Lessons per week (4 lessons per day)
1 lesson: 50 minutes
Hours per week: 16 hours 40 minutes (20 clock hrs/wk in the USA)
Course length: 1-50 weeks
Age 16+

During the lessons you rapidly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations. In 2 lessons each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. You use a text book in conjunction with a wide variety of materials and exercises including roleplays, authentic materials, newspapers and magazines.

Intensive 30

30 Lessons per week
Course length: 1-50 weeks
1 lesson: 50 minutes
Hours per week: 25 hours
Age 16+

The LSI Intensive 30 course concentrates on all the areas that you need to achieve a much greater fluency in a short period of time. This course is suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get a well rounded insight into the language and country. Students on the LSI Intensive 30 course study the same lessons as described for General 20 (lessons 1-4). In addition during lessons 5–6, there are a range of electives to suit all levels, needs and interests.

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