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Learning French in LanguedocIf you are looking for language schools or want to learn French in the Languedoc we have a section that is just for you. French is a huge challenge to most foreign visitors or expatriates and we offer you tips and resources to hone your French, as well as articles and language schools in the Languedoc Roussillon where you can learn French.To find out more about integrating into Languedoc life, why not visit these other great sections of our site: • Moving to the Languedoc • Languedoc Lives • The Languedoc Forum • Languedoc Events Map of Languedoc Roussillon Click here for a more detailed map of the Languedoc Roussillon Travel links to the Languedoc Roussillon Click here for details of travel links to the Languedoc Roussillon The Languedoc Roussillon Forum Ask questions and help others at the Forum. Need a Number? Find useful contact details for local Languedoc Roussillon businesses in the Directory. Contribute to FrenchEntrée Languedoc Roussillon We're always looking for contributions, so if you want to share your passion for the Languedoc Roussillon click here. |
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 Just moved to France and need help navigating the system? Get the help you need with interpretation and translation services from EF Interpretariat for English speakers who need French language assistance in France.Learn French in the South of France
 ALFMED, recently awarded the FLE (French as Foreign Language) Quality Award, offer a range of courses to help you learn French in the southern Languedoc Roussillon towns of Perpignan and Ceret.
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IDEM and ALFMED are both higher education schools recognized by the French Ministries of National Education and Higher Education. The Euro Masterclass CA3D was founded by both schools. The Euro Masterclass CA3D combines the learning of the French language with the training in one of the leading French sectors: 3D animation. 
If you have moved to the Languedoc-Roussillon with your children you may find that while they concentrate on learning French and dealing with their French school homework, their skills in English start slipping. ALFMED Language Academy in Perpignan has teemed up with L'Institut Btriannic to offer English language programmes and accreditation for children from 6 years old. Contact 
ALFMED Languge Academy is more than just a dry language school offering lessons in French - their philosophy is to offer students a total French immersion experience. The Academy runs many different courses appealing to a wide range of age groups, from children right through to adults, catering to specific needs and levels of experience. 
In French even the most subtle of grammatical or pronounciation errors can cause amusement, consternation or embarassment. Here are some to watch out for - drawn from the personal experiences of those who learnt the hard way!
Many people underestimate the difficulties that there are in learning to speak French well. Here are some observations and tips about learning French from an English speaker’s background that may be useful.
To say sorry in French, it is possible to say pardon, désolé, je regrette, and more, but you might wish to know how to be more emphatic for more specific occasions, such as when hearing really bad news. Here we give you some useful examples which will help you in dozens of everyday situations. 
Learning French can be a daunting process, whether at the outset or whether you have been learning for years, and one major challenge is acquiring the vocabulary and increasing your vocabulary. Here are some excellent tips to help you to retain what you have learnt. 
Be careful, some French words look very similar to English words, but they mean something totally different! To translate them literally could lead to possible embarrassment! Here are some common false friends and their real meanings, along with the meaning that people guess wrongly. 
What's a TIP, or a CDD, or the CPAM? Everyday French is awash with accronyms and abbreviations - here are some of the more frequently used abbreviations in the French press or media or bureaucracy, to help you decipher what's going on!
If you are thinking of moving to France with school age children, then one of your concerns must be how to help them settle in and prepare for this change of environment. Here is some advice and online resources for you to help them prepare.
One way of improving your French is to find a placement in France for several months. Surrounded by French employees, you will soon improve your colloquial French, your accent, and your knowledge of the language required to work in a French speaking country.
Do you have bilingual children, with special school needs? IEAM is a lobby group dedicated to promote and provide access to multilingual education in and around Montpellier. 
Do you get your masculine and feminine nouns in a muddle? Help is on hand! Print off this easy-to-use table to remind you of the rules and exceptions ...
Courtesy of Domitia France, we are pleased to offer you an opportunity to practise French with this new series of reading comprehensions. In the first one, find out the historical and cultural points of interest in the ancient Languedoc town of Pezenas.