Reviews of Les ateliers FL, Nice, France

Total number of reviews: 96

NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.

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Based on 96 reviews of former students of Les ateliers FL

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Overall rating Les ateliers FL, Nice, France	4.2
City	4.6
Organisation	4.2
Facilities	3.8
Social activities	3.7
Quality of teaching	4.3
Value for money	4.0
Homestay	4.0
Shared Flat (apartment)	3.7
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Individual Reviews

Les ateliers FL

20. Feb. 2024

1. Wolf (68 years)

101.Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks

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You are encouraged to talk, varied lessons, very interesting activities, which also always offered vocabulary and regional information

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All very pleasant, the online material could be more complete, but this does not affect the outcome of the course

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Very friendly team

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... was set in one of the most beautiful places on the Côte d'Azur, beautiful architecture has been preserved, wonderful markets, historically there are more interesting places than Nice, but the light is brilliant; I wouldn't want to be there in the high season.

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Highly relevant

19. Feb. 2024

2. Daphne (60 years)

102.Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks

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Very nice and competent teachers, good lessons.

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It would be nice if all teaching materials were also available in electronic form.

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Great climate, light, warmth - somewhat chaotic traffic situation. Would love to come back.

11. Jul. 2023

3. Karl (68 years) United States
103.Course: Intensive Programme [French] - 2 weeks

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It was good for me as a two week immersion experience. It convinced me that with some additional effort I could actually speak French.

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With students coming and going every week for different lengths of time, and overlapping, it was obviously not possible to have a set "curriculum." So for me it was partly "school" and partly immersion experience. I was fine with that. It was what I wanted. But for someone attending longer than two weeks it might come across as "unfocused" or "disorganized."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Not really. Except work on basic grammar and conjugation before you arrive. There won't be time to do it in class.

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Good program.

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A delightful city full of people spending money and going out to eat and generally enjoying themselves. I am very glad I got to experience it.

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Good teacher.

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I had an outstanding host. She helped me so much by speaking French with me constantly and even took me to cultural events. She was a delight.

23. Sep. 2022

4. Marianne Denmark
104.Course: 50+ Discovery of the Riviera - 1 week

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20. Sep. 2022

5. Inger (69 years) Denmark
105.Course: 50+ Discovery of the Riviera - 1 week

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13. Jul. 2022

6. Ingela (65 years) Finland
106.Course: Standard Programme - 1 week

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12. Jul. 2022

7. Helen (52 years) United Kingdom
107.Course: Standard Programme - 1 week

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Friendly, welcoming and the staff are also very patient.

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Cosmopolitan, busy, sunny, beautiful traditional architecture, lovely light colours and blends of blonde and peach and jade and ochre. Friendly natives who help you learn the language.

23. May. 2022

8. Barbara
108.Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks

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19. May. 2022

9. Behnaz (66 years) Canada
109.Course: Standard Programme [French] - 1 week

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Teacher and staff are knowledgeable and very helpful.

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Nice is a beautiful city. There's so much to see and enjoy .

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Were super nice. I couldn't ask for any better. The room was great ,food was excellent and they were very accommodating. Murielle and Mark were lovely people. They went out of their way to make my stay memorable.

27. Sep. 2021

10. Mette Lene Denmark
110.Course: 50+ Discovery of the Riviera - 2 weeks

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30. Aug. 2021

11. Tatyana (43 years) United States
111.Course: French + Tennis - 1 week

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I enjoyed the multi-national class

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Not enough practice

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Nice place to visit as far as culture and geographical location, but extremely dirty and polluted. Streets smell urine and cigarette smoke. Difficult to breath.

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Tennis was great: however the commute was a problem. French was not intensive enough.

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The family were smokers, the rooms smelled awful and air was unbreathable. It was very difficult for me to live in the place and I had a constant headache.

25. May. 2021

12. Tina (34 years) Luxembourg
112.Course: Standard Programme [French] - 1 week

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Level B1. Friendly staff and teachers that made you feel welcome, the lessons were challenging but not overwhelming. A good mix of grammar, conversation, reading and writing.

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Perfect place for language learning and vacationing with a blend of culture and nature. crystal clear sea, mountains, Nice itself is a nice, decently sized city with bars, shops and museums, and many smaller, interesting towns nearby. excellent seafood. The locals seems a little rough at first but will help you if you need it.

30. Oct. 2019

13. Eduardo (73 years) United States
113.Course: 50+ Discovery of the Riviera - 2 weeks

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This class (for seniors) was well-organized. The afternoon excursions were very good and very nice. It was good to have the teacher lead these excursions.

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Explore the range of accomodations.

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Great program

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Nice is a wonderful city with many attractions

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Very good teacher. I enjoyed myself completely

29. Oct. 2019

14. Sachiko (39 years) Japan
114.Course: Standard Programme - 1 week

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Teachers and student aids are greatly helpful and friendly.

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I had Brigit and Laurence as my teachers. Both of them are enthusiastic and you can tell they like teaching. I was pleased with them very much for showing genuine interest about where I’m from. I’ve taken many French Lessons in my life and this school was by far the best.

3. Oct. 2019

15. Lilia (41 years) Germany
115.Course: Standard Programme - 1 week

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16. Aug. 2019

16. Mia (51 years) Finland
116.Course: Standard Programme - 1 week

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12. Aug. 2019

17. Marlen (17 years) Switzerland
117.Course: Intensive Programme [Französisch] - 3 weeks

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23. Jul. 2019

18. Irina (48 years)

118.Course: Standard Programme [Французский] - 1 week

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29. May. 2019

19. Daniela (50 years) Brazil
119.Course: Standard Programme [French] - 1 week

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The diversity of students from different nationalities.

14. May. 2019

20. Krista (64 years) France
120.Course: Super Intensive Programme - 2 weeks

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1. Apr. 2019

21. Viktoria (72 years) Austria
121.Course: French & Cooking - 1 week

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The friendliness

20. Mar. 2019

22. Belina (35 years) United States
122.Course: Standard Programme [French] - 1 week

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30. Oct. 2018

23. Jose (64 years)

123.Course: Senior Programme: French & Discovery of the Riviera - 2 weeks

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Excellent work idea from Tuesday to Friday. My course was special, so I did not know much about its operation. Good teachers.

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Very interesting place to spend a few time studying, with people very open to dialogue.

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Like the other France Langue schools. Very professional, friendly, excellent staff and highly recommended.

13. Jul. 2018

24. Dubravka (50 years)

124.Course: Standard Programme - 1 week

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The air conditioning of the classrooms was very unfortunate for me. After 3 days, I fell ill and could not continue the course.

3. May. 2018

25. B Gunnel V (69 years) Sweden
125.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks

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I liked the evaluation (le bilan) every Friday.

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They do not give lessons on Mondays (except afternoon/evening lessons). The first week my group had three different teachers.

2. May. 2018

26. Monika (57 years)

126.Course: Senior Programme: French & Discovery of the Riviera - 1 week

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The excursions were great organized, well guided!

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Wine and cheese tasting!

5. Dec. 2017

27. Walter (55 years)

127.Course: Standard Programme - 3 weeks

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Actively participate in the extracurricular activities

18. Sep. 2017

28. Jonas (63 years)
128.Course: French & Tennis - 2 weeks

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The staff (teachers and reception) were friendly, engaging, helpful, and skilled.

29. Aug. 2017

29. Imke (49 years) Switzerland
129.Course: Standard Programme, 20 Lektionen - Feiertag am 15.08. - 1 week

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Interactive sessions in a relaxed atmosphere

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Please organize the first day differently (oral entry test) so that there are really 4 days of lessons (when half day booked). More homework. The teacher sometimes seemed to be a little bit disorganized (forgot to give us homework). Therefore, my lower rating of the organization.

23. Aug. 2017

30. Fernando (57 years) Spain
130.Course: French & Tennis - 2 weeks

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16. Mar. 2017

31. Diego (45 years) Germany
131.Course: Standard Programme - 1 week

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Teachers are full of energy and make the lessons intense and fun. I particularly liked the choice of "talking topics", they were all related to France, French culture or the French-speaking world.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

It's very difficult/expensive to find a parking place anywhere in Nice, also near the school most streets are "Stationnement payant". Plan in advance.

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I wish there'd been more emphasis on pronunciation and reading aloud. Instead, the emphasis seems to have been to push us to fluency as soon as possible (The "Communicative Method"). For my goal of reaching B2 in a minimum of lessons this is not ideal, I would rather have a solid base in pronunciation and reading aloud (which I can then use to progress on my own as well as with further lessons) before aiming for fluency. Reaching fluency without a good base is a sentence to spend endless hours trying to correct bad habits of pronunciation and reading aloud.

31. Aug. 2016

32. Sonya (21 years) Bulgaria
132.Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks

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My teacher.

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Try to contact as many people as possible! Make friends :)

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I liked the school, especially my teacher. I'd rather there were more activities to bring the students closer to each other!

31. Aug. 2016

33. Rene (75 years) Brazil
133.Course: Intensive Programme - 1 week

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1. Aug. 2016

34. Dmytro (19 years)

134.Course: Intensive Programme - 4 weeks

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Kindness of teachers and their attitude to each student, friendly staff and a very warm atmosphere in the school. After a month at France Langue you feel at home here.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Pay more attention to accommodation/ food preferences. Make sure to draw attention to your allergies and so on. If you have doubts which city or school to choose, France Langue in Nice would be the perfect choice.

13. Jul. 2016

35. Marius (35 years) Austria
135.Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks

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27. Jun. 2016

36. Nicole (33 years) France
136.Course: Intensive Long-term course - 12 weeks

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All the professors know your name regardless of if you are in class with them or not. Everyone is very friendly and it feels like a family. Highly recommended

4. Apr. 2016

37. Emil (31 years) Switzerland
137.Course: Intensive Programme - 2 weeks

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Quality of teaching, opportunity to get additional exercises during the tutoriat

29. Dec. 2015

38. Oliver (21 years) Switzerland
138.Course: Foundation Programme - 6 weeks

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13. Jul. 2015

39. Sirkka (60 years)

139.Course: French & Tennis - 4 weeks

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Nice, helpful staff. Good tennis lessons with Letizia (private lessons).

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Excursions relatively expensive. Coffee at the school is undrinkable (coffee maker)

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Very difficult start for beginner ... made for students who never learnt French?? WLAN not available in every classroom

6. Apr. 2015

40. Yolande (66 years)
140.Course: Intensive Programme - 2 weeks

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When they brought in a lady called Christine as a substitute. She was friendly and got us talking. Sadly, there was only an hour of her.

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If you are an older lady who needs conversation practice and wants to read, DO NOT GO. They gave me neither. I perhaps spoke a dozen sentences while I was there. It was all about grammar and testing. At my age I do not need testing, and I already knew the grammar. I knew what I needed, and did not get what I had asked and paid for. I was initially in an elementary class! I read and understand fluently. I needed to speak.

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Laurence, the intermediate teacher I had, is a grammar and writing lady. She disliked me on sight and was just determined to prove I did not know enough to be in her class. As the customer, my wishes should have been respected, and I should have been given respect by her. Instead, I just felt cheated. Teachers love to talk, but foreign language teachers need to make the students talk. I learned nothing. Being me, I was very polite, but I will NEVER go to this school again.

27. Mar. 2015

41. Alex (30 years) Italy
141.Course: Intensive 26 - 4 weeks

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A perfect place to improve French skills

3. Nov. 2014

42. Ariane (19 years)

142.Course: French & Diving + French & Climbing + French & Fitness - 10 weeks

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The relaxed, friendly atmosphere and yet professionalism of the staff.

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Do something with people outside the class and get to know as many different people as possible.

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Super organized. Everything went as planned and the people were extremely friendly and helpful !! Great job !!

29. Sep. 2014

43. Sabine (40 years)

143.Course: Foundation Programme - 1 week

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Friendly and helpful school team

3. Sep. 2014

44. Paolo (43 years) Italy
144.Course: Accelerated Programme - 2 weeks

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10. Sep. 2013

45. Elena (28 years)

145.Course: Foundation Programme - 4 weeks

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27. Aug. 2013

46. Paolo (42 years) Italy
146.Course: Accelerated Programme - 2 weeks

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Perfect organization. Very professional teachers in a friendly atmosphere.

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I suggest 26 or 30 lessons per week to have lessons every day and progress more quickly. With 20 lessons per week Monday is a free day.

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I found excursions quite expensive considering what you actually get.

29. Jul. 2013

47. Martina (37 years) Austria
147.Course: Foundation Programme - 2 weeks

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The mixture of nationalities, which (mostly) made sure that French was spoken in the classroom.

4. Dec. 2012

48. Enrica (36 years)

148.Course: French and French Cuisine (20+8) - 1 week

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The course of "French Cuisine" proposed by the school.

29. Oct. 2012

49. Federica (32 years)

149.Course: Intensive course 20 - 3 weeks

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the course in general, the preparation and humanity of the teachers

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I believe that the methodology on which the lessons are set during the course, allows a greater learning of the language, compared to traditional methods.

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I was really satisfied with the organization of the courses and especially of the Nice France Langue teachers.

23. Oct. 2012

50. Ida (23 years) Norway
150.Course: Intensive course 20 - 6 weeks

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26. Sep. 2012

51. Larisa (45 years)
151.Course: Intensive course 20 - 2 weeks

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3. Sep. 2012

52. Daria (20 years)
152.Course: Intensive course 20 - 3 weeks

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Everything was at a high level!

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It is the second time I study at France Langue and it will be always my choice to study French.

27. Aug. 2012

53. Gergana (29 years) Netherlands
153.Course: Intensive course 30 - 2 weeks

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The flexibility of the administration staff; the central location of the school.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

If you intend to significantly improve your language skills during your stay in France, do not go to France Langue Nice. If your goal is to brush up a bit on your language while having a good time by the beach, maybe this is a good destination for you. There are 5 PC-s available for the students, keep in mind that it would be hard for you to do school work there as they are in the middle of the hang-out area and cannot be used while seated. There is wireless internet at the school. Should there be a holiday on a week day during your course, classes would not be compensated.

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I left France Langue Nice extremely unsatisfied. I was preparing for a rather high level (B2/C1) French exam related to my work so I expected to get from France Langue the final push that I needed. I was not exactly there for the holidays but of course, your experience may differ if you just want to brush your language skills up while having a relaxing couple of weeks by the sea. The school was well organized. During the first day we received our schedule and some basic information. I had signed up for 30 classes (1 class = 45 minutes) a week. The core of 20 classes for me was scheduled in the mornings (4 classes a day from Tue to Fri) and the 10 classes referred to as atelier were scheduled in the afternoon. The first two classes in the morning were for grammar, we did some exercises that I found rather useful, however, sometimes we would sprint through them to finish before the break. The second two morning classes are for communication. The teacher (Marc) would throw in a topic and let people speak, sometimes dropping (often sexist) jokes in between. The conversation was pretty much not moderated so in my group of 13, some people spoke for about 30 – 40 minutes about whatever and others did not say a word. The teacher also barely corrected the mistakes we made (even when I asked him to do so), so pretty much what it boiled down to was chit-chat that I could have also had on the beach without having to pay for it. We were supposed to have a writing exercise on Thursdays but during the two weeks I was there, this did not happen. We did not have a single listening or reading comprehension exercise. No homework was assigned as a rule. No effort was made on the side of the teacher to put in practice the grammatical elements we reviewed. No revision was done at any point. All in all, it was all very loose and easy in line with most students’ relaxed holiday attitude. The atelier classes, led by a different teacher, were just small talk too, not exactly focusing on any particular grammar point or vocabulary cluster. When I expressed my discontent, both teachers suggested I come up with what I want to do and said they would be happy to oblige yet, if I knew what I needed to work on to improve my skills, I would not have been paying for classes. I suggested focusing on culinary terms during one of the ateliers, in response to which, the class received a word handout which was not discussed at all. I have had French classes at several different schools in Europe and in comparison, the teaching standards in France Langue Nice were very low.

30. Jul. 2012

54. Zuzanna (17 years) Poland
154.Course: Intensive course 26, Standard Course - 2 weeks

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A teacher - Marc. Inspiring.

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Thumbs up.

12. Jul. 2012

55. Enrico (17 years)

155.Course: Intensive course 30 - 2 weeks

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repair the air conditioning in some classrooms

11. Jun. 2012

56. Michael (36 years)

156.Course: Intensive course 30 - 5 weeks

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Few German-speaking classmates, so I was forced to speak other languages. Good teachers.

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Franglish.eu. There are regular meets, not organised by the school. Antibes and Menton are recommendable places.

6. Jun. 2012

57. Ian (62 years)
157.Course: Intensive course 20 - 1 week

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Friendly, helpful

21. May. 2012

58. Sabine (38 years)

158.Course: Intensive course 20 - 1 week

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Location and friendliness of the teachers

16. Apr. 2012

59. Olga (25 years)
159.Course: Intensive course 30 - 1 week

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I liked my accomodation the most! I

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Be prepared that the whole world there will speak English with you. So if you want to finish this course with some knowledge you must avoid speaking English and insist on practicing your French.

Other comments

The prices offered for the excursions are higher then the real trip if you make it yourself. I wish teachers hang out more with students.

2. Apr. 2012

60. Matthew (26 years)
160.Course: Intensive course 20 - 1 week

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International Student Residence - Studio 1 person

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excellent staff (reception, teachers) & organisation

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if you have time & after exploring Nice itself, go explore Eze Village, Monaco, Cannes too! :)

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The school managed to secure a place (& accommodation) for me on a 1-week course even though I signed up only 3-days beforehand

19. Mar. 2012

61. Enrica (35 years)

161.Course: Intensive course 30 - 1 week

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The availability and the patience of the teachers

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Very well organized for adults

2. Nov. 2011

62. Bettina (48 years)

162.Course: Intensive course 20 - 2 weeks

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I didn't really like it that there were no classes on Mondays.

17. Oct. 2011

63. Sarah France
163.Course: Intensive course 30 - 1 week

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rather small, familiar atmosphere

27. Sep. 2011

64. Paula (36 years) Brazil
164.Course: French and French Cuisine - 2 weeks

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The combination with the Cuisine course.

25. Sep. 2011

65. Rose (34 years)
165.Course: French and French Cuisine (week 1) / Intensive Course 30 (weeks 2) / Intensive Course 20 (weeks 3-4) - 4 weeks

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very helpful receptionist, teachers all very nice

6. Sep. 2011

66. Marco (19 years)

166.Course: Intensive course 20 - 4 weeks

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The teaching methodhology.

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The school I attended is perfect for brushing up on a language you've already studied before.

5. Sep. 2011

67. Stephanie (25 years)

167.Course: Intensive course 26, Standard Course - 8 weeks

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Air-conditioning, large desks in the classrooms.

31. Aug. 2011

68. Daniel (27 years) Poland
168.Course: Intensive course 20 - 2 weeks

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25. Aug. 2011

69. Andoni (43 years) Spain
169.Course: Intensive course 20 - 2 weeks

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THE TEACHER, FLORENCE... SHE WAS GREAT

24. Aug. 2011

70. Mariya

170.Course: Intensive course 20 - 2 weeks

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22. Aug. 2011

71. Anna (19 years)
171.Course: Intensive course 20 - 2 weeks

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18. Jul. 2011

72. Hipolit

172.Course: Intensive course 30 - 2 weeks

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13. Apr. 2011

73. Marlies (66 years)

173.Course: Intensive course 30 - 2 weeks

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The teaching by Didgie and Brigitte

1. Mar. 2011

74. Nicotra (21 years)

174.Course: Intensive course 20 - 1 week

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29. Dec. 2010

75. Eva (33 years)

175.Course: Intensive course 30 - 3 weeks

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Good relationship with teachers, varied and enjoyable teaching method.

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Manuals are not supplied, only a few photocopies.

5. Oct. 2010

76. Sherwin Cuizheng (21 years) Singapore
176.Course: Intensive course 20 - 2 weeks

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Teachers are very knowledgeable. They clearly know what they're doing.

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There are no lessons in the morning on Mondays.

4. Oct. 2010

77. Christina (22 years)

177.Course: Intensive course 30 - 2 weeks

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27. Sep. 2010

78. Strachan (42 years)
178.Course: Intensive course 20 - 1 week

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Friendliness of school and city.

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Be aware there are no classes on any Monday morning not just the first week. If you have afternoon classes they will take place. Maximum class size is 14 which I had (mid-September). I think this is too big, especially if you want conversation practice.

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Great city... Beautiful coastal towns etc near by which are cheap and easy to visit.

25. Sep. 2010

79. Brett (38 years) France
179.Course: Intensive course 20 - 4 weeks

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Its location.

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This is not a school that an absolute beginner should attend unless they already speak a latin language. The courses are not designed for beginners.

20. Sep. 2010

80. Elina (27 years)
180.Course: Intensive course 20 - 3 weeks

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7. Sep. 2010

81. Elisabeth (18 years)

181.Course: Intensive course 30 - 4 weeks

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Homestay Executive

7. Sep. 2010

82. Sebastian (17 years)

182.Course: Intensive course 30 - 2 weeks

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7. Sep. 2010

83. María Elena (32 years)

183.Course: Intensive course 30 - 2 weeks

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The best: the friendliness and the staff, both the teachers and the administrative staff. They make your stay easier.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

It is a stone beach, so apecial shoes to go in and out can be very useful.

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Although public transport is very well organized, I consider very important that the residence is near the school.

25. Aug. 2010

84. Anna (34 years)

184.Course: Intensive course 20 - 2 weeks

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The teacher only.

14. Jun. 2010

85. Antonella (39 years) Italy
185.Course: Intensive course 20 - 1 week

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I like my teacher Christine Marciniak.

26. Apr. 2010

86. Grit (32 years) Germany
186.Course: Intensive course 20 - 1 week

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12. Apr. 2010

87. Karla (30 years)

187.Course: Intensive course 30 - 1 week

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18. Jan. 2010

88. Michele (30 years)

188.Course: Intensive course 30 - 1 week

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8. Nov. 2009

89. David (27 years)

189.Course: Intensive course 20 - 3 weeks

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It is a beautiful city and its people are wonderful. Diversion insured and all learning a language.

9. Oct. 2009

90. Marguerite (54 years) Netherlands
190.Course: Intensive course 20 - 1 week

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quality of teaching

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accommodation with a friend and transport by hired car. Didn't do any social activities of the school therefore

25. Sep. 2009

91. Maria (20 years)
191.Course: Intensive course 20 - 3 weeks

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20. Aug. 2009

92. Martin (21 years) Slovakia
192.Course: Intensive course 20 - 4 weeks

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International Student Residence - Studio 1 person

3. Aug. 2009

93. Truffer (26 years) Switzerland
193.Course: Intensive course 20 - 3 weeks

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meeting a lot of other students, friendly people (teachers, secretaries etc.), classes

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try to get accommodation in the city center

21. Jan. 2009

94. Olga (28 years)

194.Course: Intensive course 20 - 1 week

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teachers

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student ID card and its benefits

15. Nov. 2008

95. Harriet (13 years)

195.Course: Intensive course 30 - 1 week

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22. Oct. 2008

96. Clarien Netherlands
196.Course: Intensive course 20 - 1 week

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GO! even for 1 week it is very valuable

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