Our Teaching Method

An approach based on observation, guided practice and cultural immersion — for clear, structured and immediately usable French.

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An immersive method for learning French in China.

In line with the recommendations of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), our pedagogical approach aims to develop solid, transferable and sustainable competences, useful in academic, professional or personal contexts.

Our method is built on three fundamental pillars:

  • Observation: to understand language usage in its context, and to refine perception of social interactions;
  • Guided practice: to build useful communication automatisms, both in writing and speaking;
  • Cultural grounding: to better understand Francophone society and develop appropriate cultural reflexes.

Our courses are designed to make each learner an active participant in their learning, through collaborative activities, real-life situations and varied content with a strong intercultural dimension.

We aim not only at language acquisition, but also at developing autonomy and intercultural competence.

The objective: to speak French from day one, with enjoyment, confidence and effectiveness.

Level A1

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Introduce yourself, talk about your family and daily routines; describe your living environment and immediate surroundings.

Level A2

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Recount an event or a recent experience; compare, explain, and justify your choices in everyday situations.

Level B1

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Narrate experiences, discuss projects; express opinions, argue a point of view; interact in complex professional and social situations.

Level B2

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Understand complex texts and structured debates; express yourself on a wide range of topics with precision and fluency.

Level C1

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Understand specialised discourse and complex analyses; develop sustained and nuanced arguments in professional and academic contexts.

Level C2

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Grasp the subtleties of an argument; articulate abstract ideas; employ language with precision and cultural sensitivity.

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