Why take an Au Pair French course at ALIP?

REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR JANUARY 2024

There are many advantages for you, young Au Pair, to take a French course during your stay in France.

Here are some of the main benefits:

1. Easier communication: By learning French, you will be able to communicate more easily with your host family and members of the local community. This will facilitate your integration and make the overall experience more enjoyable.
2. Cultural understanding: Learning the language allows for a better understanding of the culture of France. You will be able to immerse yourself more in the traditions, customs, and values of French society.
3. Better childcare: By speaking French, you will be able to communicate more effectively with the children you care for. This fosters a stronger bond and a better understanding of the children’s needs.
4. Job opportunities: Proficiency in French can open doors in the job market, both in France and internationally. It can be a valuable asset for future professional opportunities.
5. Broadening horizons: Learning a new language offers access to a world of new possibilities. It will make you feel more confident and independent in a foreign environment.
6. Social interactions: By joining French classes, you will have the opportunity to meet other international students, allowing them to make new friends and share experiences. ALIP’s video course schedule is flexible and adapts perfectly to your time constraints. It will give you all the time you need to take care of the children while practicing French at your own pace, thanks to additional courses via our e-learning platform.

In summary, taking French courses during your au pair stay offers practical, social, and personal advantages that will contribute to making the experience more enriching and memorable.

CALENDAR :

Fall session: from September 18 to December 8, 2023 (Holidays from Oct 10 to Nov 5) Session Full

Winter session: from January 15 to April 5, 2024 (Holidays from Feb 10 to 25) Registration open

Spring session: from April 22 to June 28,  2024 Registration open

They testify :

“I have really enjoyed the French course with Nina so far! It’s great to be in a smaller-sized class, because we are able to get individualized feedback during each class, especially while going over homework assignments. I have enjoyed that Nina also adjusts the lesson material and difficulty to our level. She makes sure to open up for questions throughout the class as well, which is helpful because sometimes it’s difficult to interrupt mid-lesson.” Myh S. Février 2023

“The French course with Ms Nina has been an amazing journey and I’m grateful for that”. Aidana B. April 2023

“I enjoyed reading and discussing dialogue between two French speaking people.” Isabel G. April 2023

Coaching in French to talk about yourself

The ALIP coaching workshop has a double objective:

• Enable students to want to express themselves in French as precisely as possible based on themes that are close to their hearts.
• Giving room for fearless self-expression and helping students find their rightful place in the world by getting to know each other better, to understand each other, to listen to each other (in an active and caring way), to communicate, to trust each other, to guide, find resources in the face of blockages in their lives, define and achieve positive goals, see life as a present.

Our students learn in French to express feelings, emotions, needs, goals, requests, using goal setting tools. They also work from personality profiles to understand themselves and others, to become aware of what they can bring to the world. They participate in writing workshops (acrostic, Proust questionnaire, Sei Shonagon inventory “things that me …”), drawings to tell (me today / me tomorrow on the wheel of life domains), etc …

Focus on the July program with Intermediate students:

• Communicative and linguistic objectives: Introduce oneself. Understand the challenges of coaching. Introduction to the enneagram. / Develop the vocabulary of intimacy, emotions and needs. Describe a personality, compare. Understand the “Walt Disney strategy”, non-violent relationships. / Questioning and interacting – Evolving in one’s personality. Personal development notebook / Expressing memories – expressing wishes.

Focus on the July program with Elementary students:

• Communicative and linguistic objectives: To know how to speak about oneself in a poetic and metaphorical way. Vocabulary of qualities, emotions, values and needs. Acrostic writing workshop. Chinese portraits. Acrostic of Paris. Association of ideas on friendship. Lists of elegant things and lists of sad things.

These French courses and coaching can be found in the Intensive 3-6-9 months course and preparation for higher education. Our expert teachers also deliver these courses in individual lessons. Do not hesitate to contact us.

What do our Intermediate students do in French classes?

As July draws to a close, our students have just completed a month of French courses at ALIP Paris. We share with you what they’ve learned.

An overview of their courses:

• week 1 Background – Interests – Personality – Summer news

Communicative and cultural objectives : get to know each other, describe qualities and faults, make a purchase during the summer sales, describe an item of clothing, pose a problem and suggest a solution, give advice.

Linguistic objectives: adjective agreement, constructing an antonym, revision of the verb “devoir” in the indicative and conditional tenses, structures of obligation and advice.

Culture : Chagall – Paris New-York. Painters, describe a painting, identify a style. Visit to the Atelier des Lumières

• week 2 Paris and Parisians

Communicative and cultural objectives : the different accents of our countries, understand a conversation between Parisian friends (accents, slang…), give advice to a Parisian girlfriend to get in touch with her.

Linguistic objectives : revision of the past-compound tense, personal pronouns, word order, verbal constructions, advisory verbs, etc.

Culture : Louis XIV and the Gardens of Versailles. Who is Louis XIV, describe a portrait, describe a garden, interculturality. Visit to the Musical Gardens of Versailles.

• week 3 Bodies and movements, love and friendships

Communicative and cultural objectives : understand and give indications of space, movements and postures, understand and describe an encounter

Linguistic objectives: spatial indicators, alternating past-composed and imperfect tenses, re-use of personal pronouns

Culture : Perfume. History and characteristics of a perfume, describing a scent, interculturality. Visit to the Musée du Parfum Fragonard in Paris

• week 4 Higher education

Communicative and cultural objectives : make a polite request, carry on a formal telephone conversation to obtain information, adapt your language level to the communication situation and the person you are speaking to

Linguistic objectives : conditional, interrogative (standard, sustained and colloquial)

Culture : Art Nouveau jewelry. Identify the characteristics of Art Nouveau: materials, colors, shapes. Visit the Art Nouveau Jewelry exhibition at the Van Cleef & Arpels School.

What’s up? Not a bad program, is it?

You can join us from August 7 to September 1.

If you have a specific need or a tight schedule, but still want to learn or improve your French, our one-to-one courses are for you!

It’s the ideal option for:

• Reach your personal goals
• Make rapid progress
• Work on a particular skill: phonetics, culture, grammar, writing or speaking, preparation for a TCF or DELF French language exam, professional French …
• Plan your lessons flexibly, at our school or by videoconference

Benefit from the expertise of our teachers: they all have their own specific skills and know-how, but all share a passion for teaching and dynamic methods.

Good to know: the ALIP school is a Label Qualité FLE and Qualiopi center, to guarantee you quality services.

Our packages of 5, 10 or 20 hours of lessons + TCF B1 exam are available here.

Don’t forget: if you have a Compte Personnel de Formation, use it and don’t pay for your lessons!

The entire ALIP teaching team is at your disposal to discuss your project.

Contact us here or by email: info@alipfrance.com or by phone: 01.58.01.00.61. You can also visit us at ALIP 25-27 rue Ginoux 75015 Paris.

French and Culture from July 3 to 28

Is your child learning French at school? Congratulations! You are looking for a French course for you and him/her this summer. We have just what you need!

Paris, capital of culture, opens its doors to you for an unforgettable experience. You will have the chance to improve your French through stimulating classes in a friendly environment. You will learn the language of Molière through an interactive and playful method, which favors oral expression.

But a linguistic stay in Paris is not only about school! You will also discover the cultural richness of the City of Light through exciting visits. The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre… You will explore the emblematic sites of Paris to learn and marvel. A wide range of activities are on the program, with friends from all over the world.

Our programs are taught by experienced and dedicated teachers.

So, don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to live an unforgettable linguistic and cultural experience “à la Parisienne” this summer. Take advantage of the opportunity to travel and discover new cultures.

Book your seat now

ALIP obtains the maximum score of the Label Qualité FLE

It is with great pride that we announce the renewal of the FLE and Qualiopi Quality Labels. Following the Quality audit conducted on December 7, 8 and 9, 2022 by France Education International, ALIP has obtained the maximum score of 3 stars in the 5 audited areas: Management, Hosting facilities, Premises, Training, Teachers.

The French as a foreign language quality certification was set up by decree in 2007 to identify, recognise, and promote centres of French as a foreign language of which the language offer and the services present guarantees of quality.
It is a matter of setting up a quality-assurance process to give the public confidence, and to help diplomatic posts and the French network of institutes to prescribe a reliable offer of French language courses.
courses based.

For all the partners and students who place their trust in us, it is the assurance of all the efforts we make to carry out our teaching and reception missions.

The Qualiopi accreditation, also renewed this year, guarantees to companies and employees the conformity of the implementation of professional language training and the seriousness of the management of the programs that are entrusted to us.

Welcome to France, welcome to ALIP !

What if we sang in French?

Panorama of the current French-speaking singers.

This winter, for Christmas, ALIP shared with you a panorama of the current French-speaking singers. We compile them all here for you!

French songs in French lessons are an extraordinary way to improve your level: oral comprehension, phonetics and pronunciation, accents, texts, humor, current events, music and videos… Take advantage of this inexhaustible resource and … dance now!

♥ Also, don’t hesitate to learn more about each artist and go hear and see them live! You won’t regret it.

We are waiting for you in French class at ALIP to make you discover all these artists and many others!

I learn French in 1 month in Paris

Do you dream of discovering the richness of life in France and the little Parisian habits?

ALIP offers you the opportunity to join a small group of international students supervised by dynamic and open-minded instructors.

Our French and Culture program is:

• a small group of students in a modern and accessible school
• a school located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, a very convenient starting point for new Parisian horizons
• 16 hours of French classes per week, over 4 days. One day free for you!
• classes oriented to your needs, time to talk about yourself, to exchange with people from all over the world, expression activities to unlock your French and give you confidence!
• an exclusive e-learning option to deepen your learning at your own pace.
• cultural outings and various visits in Paris.

Some themes:

Leisure
Customs / Manners
Cooking / Gastronomy
Clichés / Stereotypes
Humor(s)
Slang
Moods / Moods / Feelings
Arts
History of France
Professional experience / Trades
Friendship / Family / Love
News
Travels
Psychology / Personality
Business / Products

Next dates:

• April 3 to 28
• June 5 to 30
• July 3 to 28

French summer school in Paris

Prepare your summer vacation!

Take advantage of a stay in Paris to improve your French and meet international students. A unique and intensive program, combining culture and French language, accessible to all levels.

Our summer program immerses you in Parisian life. A unique offer in Paris to live an intense experience:

• 26 hours of classes between Culture Day and dynamic lessons in class.
• Human-sized groups, for all levels of French.
• 4 weeks of classes in July, one week break and 4 weeks in August.
• Various thematic workshops: culture, phonetics, song, theater, communication…
• Coffee Break conversation classes
• Lots of visits and cultural discoveries off the beaten track.

This year, we will meet from July 3rd to September 1st.

Take a look at the memories of the Summer 2022 session here

Contact us for more information

English courses

Anglophone studies project in France ?

France in the top 3 international destinations!

The Traveller Review Awards of Booking.com have just placed France among the 3 most welcoming destinations in the world!

The cities of France seduce by “their charm, their unique sites and their hospitality”. And their language courses! 😉
In France, 3 regions are particularly chosen by international tourists: Alsace, Hauts-de-France and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
Quality accommodations have developed, especially individual accommodations, such as host families or apartments.

The efforts made in France to promote more “sustainable” tourism should also be highlighted.

Full article here

So, what are you waiting for to come and see us? Our French language school and our host families will confirm this warm welcome.

Enjoy a French course in Paris

From April 3 to 28, Spring is coming to ALIP!

In a friendly setting and just a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower, join our French & Culture course.

4 weeks of joy and good humor: French classes, cultural discoveries, discussions and international exchanges, personal development…
The ALIP school is a human-sized center, located in modern, accessible and comfortable premises. Our team is at your disposal throughout your stay to allow you to enjoy Parisian life!
Your classes take place from Tuesday to Friday from 9:30am to 1:30pm. You can therefore take advantage of your half days for your personal activities.

ALIP is located in the heart of the 15th arrondissement, the starting point of many cultural visits, very accessible by public transport. The district is also a gold mine of small stores, welcoming terraces, department stores…

And the must: every morning, when you arrive at ALIP, the Eiffel Tower greets you at the end of the street!

“Spring is the time for plans and projects.” Leon Tolstoï

• From April 3 to 28
• 16h/w from Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 1.30pm
• 780€ (payable online, on site or via the CPF)

RV at ALIP from January 31 to February 24, 2023
All levels – Courses from Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm – 16 hours of classes per week (20 hours with e-learning option). Starting at 780€.

Our French & Culture course allows you to quickly enrich your French language skills and meet international students.

In 4 weeks, you will discover or perfect your French language in everyday situations. It is an opportunity to talk about yourself, your personal and/or professional environment, your projects and your dreams.

You will also study practical culture, that which is useful for living in Paris on a daily basis. Whether you are just passing through Paris or staying for a longer professional or personal stay, you will have all the keys to adapt to life in Paris. Our friendly team and a human-sized group encourage mutual aid, exchanges and the many little attentions you need.

Our teachers will also help you to find your way around the cultural news of life in France: the great debates, the themes of the moment, the great places to visit, the more secret places etc…

An experienced team welcomes you in a friendly learning atmosphere. You will learn French thanks to a dynamic and modern method based on the French culture.

Enjoy an original, diversified, efficient and friendly language stay!

Full 2023 calendar here

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Did you know that?

ALIP, a school with the Label Qualité FLE and Qualiopi, offers its unique programs to prepare students for higher education in English!

Are you going to study in a university or a Grande Ecole in France in an English course? This English for Higher Education course is for you.

Our team of teachers will prepare you to succeed in your integration thanks to :

• English classes in small groups
• general language classes to improve your level of communication in everyday life
• in-depth grammar and vocabulary activities
• special academic skills courses: taking notes, following a lecture, doing research, working on your formal writing, making successful written and oral presentations, summarizing and synthesizing texts, arguing and debating, making relevant presentations…
• professional English skills development courses based on your field of study
• various thematic workshops: culture, literature, communication etc…

And with all the other French and English students, you will participate in the many challenges and cultural outings that make the heart of the ALIP school beat faster. Enjoy an efficient stay, a friendly atmosphere and the Parisian life just a step away from the Eiffel Tower.

Our English for Higher Education course lasts 3 months, you can take one, two or three sessions per year depending on your goals.

Next session: February 27 – June 2, 2023.

Have a question? Contact us: info@alipfrance.com / (33)1.58.01.00.61

The magic of Christmas is coming to Paris! Take advantage of our French and Culture course from November 21 to December 16!

Our French courses allow you to quickly improve your French language skills. In 4 weeks, you will discover or perfect your language in everyday situations and study the practical culture, useful for living in Paris on a daily basis.

An experienced team welcomes you in a friendly learning atmosphere. You will learn French thanks to a dynamic and modern teaching method focused on the French culture.

Enjoy an original, diversified, efficient and friendly language stay!

I wish to improve my level of French quickly and visit Paris and I register

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Yesterday and today … Courrier International invites us to an exciting time travel to remember Queen Elizabeth II. An opportunity to revise the use of past tenses in French.

Instructions: Read the text and the verbs in bold, then find our grammar sheet at the end of the article. It’s a gift, don’t forget to download it.

« Le monde au début du règne d’Élisabeth II : Staline, Edgar Faure et “Chantons sous la pluie”.

La reine Élisabeth II est morte le 8 septembre 2022. Soixante-dix ans plus tôt, en février 1952, c’est un autre monde qui a assisté (assister à ) – en noir et blanc – à son accession au trône britannique.

Le journaliste britannique Peter Oborne plonge soixante-dix ans en arrière en ouverture de son article consacré au décès de la monarque britannique publié par Middle East Eye. “Quand Élisabeth II est devenue (devenir) reine à l’âge de 25 ans le 6 février 1952, Winston Churchill était (être) Premier ministre, Staline était (être) à la tête de la Russie et Farouk était (être) roi d’Égypte. Au Royaume-Uni, il n’y avait (avoir) pas d’autoroutes et pas d’Internet, et la radio était (être) plus répandue que la télévision.”

“En 1952, la population mondiale était (être) d’environ 2,6 milliards de personnes”, contre près de 8 milliards en 2022, se souvient aussi Business Insider. Aux États-Unis, “Harry Truman était (être) président, un café coûtait (coûter) environ 30 cents, et l’espérance de vie moyenne était (être) de 71 ans pour les femmes et de 65 ans pour les hommes”, contre 82 et 78 ans aujourd’hui. En 1952, “la poliomyélite faisait (faire) des ravages aux États-Unis, avec 58 000 nouveaux cas”, et les pilules contraceptives n’étaient (être) pas autorisées, rappelle le site américain.

En France, en février 1952, l’éphémère premier gouvernement d’Edgar Faure est au pouvoir, sous la présidence de Vincent Auriol.

Dans un article paru en 2012 pour le jubilé de diamant d’Élisabeth II (soixante années de règne), c’est un voyage dans la capitale britannique telle qu’elle était (être) en 1952 que proposait CNN.

“Si vous souhaitez téléphoner, il vous faudra trouver une cabine téléphonique rouge, à condition d’être prêt à affronter les nombreux épisodes de smog qui affectent Londres à l’époque, décrit le média américain. […] En décembre 1952, 4 000 personnes sont mortes étouffées par la pollution urbaine de la capitale, et des milliers d’autres sont tombés malades.”

Sept ans seulement après la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, “le rationnement de certains produits alimentaires était (être) encore en vigueur en 1952 : celui du thé a pris fin (prendre fin) en octobre et celui des bonbons et du sucre seulement en 1953, retrace aussi CNN. […] Les plus gros postes de dépense des ménages après le loyer étaient (être) les cigarettes : 6 % du budget des familles partait (partir) en volutes de fumée.”

Le “blockbuster” dans les cinémas britanniques en 1952 ? Chantons sous la pluie, avec Gene Kelly. En France, la même année, c’est Fernandel dans Le Petit Monde de don Camillo qui tient le haut de l’affiche.

“Qu’est-ce qui n’a pas changé (changer) à Londres depuis 1952 ? interroge le média américain. Les Britanniques sont toujours fous de football et de cricket, et ils vont toujours au pub. Les grands monuments de Londres comme la cathédrale Saint-Paul, la Tour de Londres et le Parlement sont encore debout. Les bus rouges à impériale et les taxis noirs sillonnent les rues, et la météo est toujours la même.”

Le monde au début du règne d’Élisabeth II : Staline, Edgar Faure et “Chantons sous la pluie” (courrierinternational.com)

GIFT: Download now our Grammar sheet here and practice!

Find all ALIP’s French courses here.

ALIP in Paris offers a year-round French course program for all your goals:

• Preparing for graduate school – you will soon be entering a Grande Ecole or University in France, learn at ALIP everything you need: how to study in France, how to take notes, how to communicate with professors, administration and other students, how to understand a lecture and do research, how to make a summary or a revision sheet, how to work in a team. You will also work on academic assignments: oral presentation, defense, debate, written presentation, argument. Techniques and methods, intercultural comparison, practical advice, systematic exercises and role-playing.
• Discover French and French culture – you want to discover Paris and its culture for a month, live the Parisian way of life!
• Learn French intensively – you have time, you want to immerse yourself in Paris and meet other students who love the French language.

All our programs for the 2022-2023 school year

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Spend the beautiful month of June in Paris!

Discover and improve your French language in an international and friendly atmosphere, coaching, communication, games, culture, outings …

From May 30th to June 24th : 16 or 20 hours per week, from 780€.

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