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I have always wanted to go to the French Riviera, but I don't know anybody there and I don't know my way around so I am a little concerned.

Afel can help. We are your family away from home. We will provide you with a ride from and to the airport, a cozy place to stay at, a guide to show you around, private tutoring or group lessons to teach you French. We will guide you, help you, teach you every step of the way.

 

I like my space and I prefer planning my own stay but I am interested in your French lessons.

No problem, you can join our lessons and plan the rest of your days anyway you would like. Be as independent or as involved in our activities as you would like. It is entirely up to you.

 

I can't speak a word of French but I've always wanted to learn.

We custom build our tutoring to fit your needs. We have taught many beginners and can match you with others of the same level if you chose our group lesson option. We teach better because we care. We are patient and supportive.

 

My company is about to negotiate a large contract with a French client and wants me to polish my French as well as learn more about the French culture.

We have taught many professionals who, just like you, needed to polish their French. With our avant guard teaching methods, you will notice a significant improvement in your overall ability to speak and understand French by the end of your stay with us. Our proven teaching methods are guarantied to give you more results in less time. We cater to professionals who, like you, have little time on their hands and need results, FAST. Crash courses are our specialty. We will also teach you how to better understand French people and interact with them.

 

Will I get a certificate showing that I studied with AFEL?

Absolutely. You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of your stay.

 

I've been to language schools before and was disappointed: You don't ever really get much attention from the teachers, the classes are too big, the  pace never seemed to match mine…

Yes, sadly that is often true. This is yet another area where AFEL has the competitive advantage: We are a smaller organization, so we care more about each of our students. We give you our full attention and support. We are here to help you every step of the way. Your success is our success. We always keep our group lessons under 6 students. And our 'one on one' tutoring is more affordable than many other schools group lessons!!

 

I'd love to visit the French Riviera and learn French but I've heard French people aren't very nice to foreigners.

If some of your friends have had difficulties while visiting France, it is most likely because they didn't speak the language, didn't have local friends and were visiting Paris. Parisians, like most residents of large metropolis, can sometimes be impatient with tourists. However, you will not have that problem when planning your visit with AFEL: We are located in the south of France, and people here are very friendly. Also we are your friends, and we know our way around. We will give you the communication skills you need, we will teach you all the Do's and Don'ts of French etiquette, and you will have an experienced guide to help you, who is local and knows everything and everyone. We can show you all the good spots, and save you many troubles. All because we care.

 

Who takes care of flight reservations and plane ticket purchases?

You do. You need to call your local travel agent to get the best airfare possible, purchase your ticket and basically take care of all the details surrounding your coming to France. We take it from there. We will pick you up from the airport and take you back to the airport when you leave, we will also often provide transportation to and from the classroom.

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