FRENCH COURSES REVIEWS
Review S L Immersion Antti Holma
Testimonials for our teachers
« j’ai passé 15 jours magnifiques chez Fanfan. »
“Elle m’a aidé beaucoup avec mon français ! Et nous avons eu beaucoup d’aventures ensemble.”
–Sarah
« She integrates the student into everyday life and in the French culture »
“I spent three weeks of private lessons with Maryse. Two comfortable rooms await the students. Maryse is a true ‘Cordon Bleu’ and she prepared me different specialties of the region. The medieval town and the river L’Armançon delight me extraordinarily. The exchange of views on current events helps me a lot to improve oral expression and gain confidence.”
–Markus
« She encouraged me during the lessons. »
“My teacher taught me very practical according to my purpose. This will be the opportunity to change my French study. Thank you so much !”
–Junko
« It’s a total immersion! »
“I learned a lot whilst enjoying myself during my stay. I did not only learn French grammar but the local culture, food and environment.. and also met a great family! I will come back !”
–Tinne
“I will keep a great memory over my stay here!”
“I want to thank you for your warm welcome, your kindness, your patience with me, and all the knowledge you generously shared with me.”
–Nora Lee Hornicek
“A superb teacher, excellent”
“I have a marvelous experience with Mrs. Gamelin. She and her husband walked through very interesting places in Paris both to me and my husband. They are two charming, cultured and warm people.”
–Nora et Gerard
« Le cours et le séjour a été une très belle expérience. »
“On a mangé très bien. Caroline et Jean-Luc , nos hôtes sont vraiment gentils et accueillants. Nous sommes très contents de les avoir connus.”
–Cristina et Tudor
« The classes were really individualized for my level and style »
Thank you for everything ! My time in Belvedere with Benedicte and her husband was superb. The mountains are beautiful, the house is really comfortable and pretty and the welcome at Bénédicte was exactly what I needed. In addition, Bénédicte is so good with reading. Thank you.
–Laura
« They are the perfect hosts »
“The week went well with Laurence and Samuel. Laurence was flexible in the hours of lessons, which allowed me to cycle even as the weather was a little bad for a few days. The meals were delicious. I would like to come back !”
–Howard
« Isabel est une excellente professeur. »
“Philip et Isabel m’ont aidé à me sentir chez moi. Ils m’ont fourni de merveilleuses expériences culturelles. Quand j’étais malade, Isabel m’a prendre chez le médecin. Elle a cuisiné tres bien. Ils étaient toujours flexibles et serviables avec tout. Isabel et Philip étaient toujours positifs, joyeux et curieux. Je recommande fortement Isabel en tant que professeur. ”
–Veronica
« Online placement test »
“Maybe an online placement test would be helpful to determine placement in advance and allow the student to prepare and study.”
–Lynne
« Béatrice est une très bonne prof. »
“J’ai beaucoup aimé mon séjour et mon français s’est amélioré. Je recommande”
–Riccardo
Student reviews in Google
Roxanne Baker
Unfortunately, because of the pandemic closures it was impossible to go to France. Instead, a 6 hour course via Zoom with Isabelle was offered. Isabelle is an excellent teacher, creative, patient, and encouraging. I recommend her highly.
Andrew
I spent an enjoyable week with Claude and her husband Jean Paul. Claude is an outstanding french teacher, a real pro. We explored several sites in Normandy, France, most of which were quite interesting. I am a B1/B2 level french speaker. Claude identified my weak areas and developed a program where I saw improvement. Plus, I ate like a king and was treated from the beginning as a member of the family. Overall, a truly educational and fun experience! Try it!
Sara Larkin
I have delayed my immersion experience until 2021 because of COVID, but in the meantime, I'm very much enjoying a weekly one-hour online immersion with Francoise. She's patient and responds with great materials for conversation as well as grammar and pronunciation improvement. I hope to be more fluent for my immersion stay next year so that I'm more comfortable with listening comprehension then. I highly recommend the online course while waiting for immersion in France. And thanks and kudos to Celtina for graciously assisting with the postponement of my plans for this year. Thanks all!
Anne W
I am excited about learning French with Celtina / S.L.Immersion. Sadly, COVID prevented me from travelling to France this year (2020). Despite this, I am already hearing and learning French because Celtina provided me with excellent resources, ideas and encouragement. I look forward to going to France and learning much more! Celtina meets student needs in every possible way, including by attention to their dietary preferences, individual learning needs and cultural interests. Celtina spent a great deal of time designing just the right experience for me. She answered all of my questions very promptly and thoroughly and devoted a lot of time to ensuring everything possible was in place for me. When I discovered that I could not travel, S.L.Immersion gave me a full refund. I eagerly look forward to the day I can undertake my immersion program with S.L.Immersion!
Abdelaziz Latreche
(Translated by Google) I hope that the planet Earth will soon come out of the end of the containment tunnel in order to find my dear professors.(Original)J'espère que la planette Terre sortira bientôt du bout du tunnel de confinnement afin de retrouver mes chères professeures.
LINA SIAUDVYTYTE
S. L. Immersion is the best choice if you want to learn french quickly and of course with a smile in your face, even thought that french is not the easiest language that i know:)) The good thing is that you stay with your prof- it means, that all the time you are surrounded by whisper of french language:)) You have french class every day (really intensive one), breakfast and lunch with your prof and after that you can do whatever you want: from staying in your room to travelling and of course spending time with your prof.Before coming to France i knew just basic french, so you can imagine that it was really hard for me even to say "Bonjour". Now after 3 months i am able to speak french:))) it's a miracle :)About my profs: I spent 2 months with Françoise in Fontaine de Vaucluse and 5 weeks with Laurence in Malaucene. I could say that these two profs are really excellent, professional, friendly, warm and just wonderful persons. I really enjoyed time spent together.Françoise is really good as a prof, as a person and of course as a cook - she is a top chef-i am not joking. Also, you love travelling- Fontaine de Vaucluse-is a wonderful place for it because there are a lots of things to see around. I had really intensive course of learning grammar, listening different dialogues, some games, trying to talk, improving my writing skills-everything that you need to learn french - 10 points.Laurence is also an excellent prof and a person. Her family is wonderful. If you speak Russian and English- Laurence would be perfect for you . Lessons were so much fun, I have learned so many synonyms which helped to improve my ability to speak french. If you like nature, mountains - Malaucene - is a wonderful place to learn french. 10 points out of 10. I am very thankful to both of my profs and of course S. L. Immersion. And i highly recommend Françoise and Laurence as my best french teachers. Love you guys❤️❤️❤️
Jo Shropshire
Maryse is a good host and an excellent cook. She was happy to accommodate our agenda and lessons around the needs of our children. Semur-en-axois is a beautiful town, probably better to visit in the Summer.
Kirklees Climate Emergency Group
We loved the fun and interactive teaching methods used and were very impressed with the quality of teaching. We had one intensive day of teaching while we stayed in Lille and 'c'etait merveilleux' - the best day of our holiday. Thank you!
Paulo Nunes Iberactiv
It's a pleasure to work with them. They have an indisputable commitment to students, teachers and providers.
Kirsten Laursen Muth
Excellent teaching by Claude Gamelin, with truly interesting conversations over dinner and during the day, in addition to the classes. The course met my specific needs, which were related to upcoming work responsibilities, and I also learned so much about French history and culture. I highly recommend this immersion study.
guillaume bozzolo
marc 78
Anushka Kandlikar
My stay with Isabelle was truly amazing! I have experienced such a kind and loving gesture by her and her family. She has taught me a lot more than studies,and made me understand each topic easily. I thank you Isabelle for making each day very special one and previewing all the things for me. This stay was very sweet and close to my heart. A very big thank you Celtina for proposing such an adorable teacher to me, this wouldn't have been possible without you. Merçi beaucoup!
Helen Pope
(Translated by Google) I spent 3 weeks with Françoise. She is an excellent teacher, always patient and encouraging. She was very flexible to fit my interests, and her food was wonderful.(Original)J'ai passée 3 semaines avec Françoise. Elle est une excellente enseignante, toujours patiente et encourageante. Elle était très flexible pour s'adapter à mes intérêts, et sa cuisine était merveilleuse.
Barry Newman
(Translated by Google) For the first time in my life, I spent six days speaking French "non-stop," and I was delighted to have managed to do so with the help of Beatrice, a truly talented teacher. His gift was the ability to correct my mistakes (very common!) Without interrupting the flow of conversation, always engaging around his table. I highly recommend it!(Original)Pour la première fois de ma vie, j'ai passé six jours en parlant le français "non-stop," et je me suis régalé d'avoir réussi à le faire avec l'aide de Béatrice, une enseignante vraiment douée. Son don était la capacité de corriger mes fautes (bien fréquent !) sans interrompre le flux de conversation, toujours engageant autour de sa table. Je la recommend vivement!
Frances Curtis
My husband and I did an immersion with Beatrice in Pertruis and we both highly recommend Beatrice to prospective students of French. Our stay with Beatrice and her husband, Wilfred was a wonderful experience. Beatrice's lessons were well organized, interesting and informative and pitched to our level. We both gained confidence in speaking and certainly improved in French comprehension. Beatrice is a great cook and mealtimes with Wilfred were full of convivial banter. We learned such a lot about French life! Beatrice and Wilfred were both very generous and took time to discover our interests and select activities that suited us. Our time in Pertruis was a highlight of our time in France. The town of Pertruis is a little hidden gem and our week there gave us insight into authentic French life and culture.
Elvira
My stay at Fanfan's was just what I was expecting. She is a very caring host and takes care of her students 24/7, while being always open for a conversation. Continuously practicing my French allowed me to get more confident and genuinely improve my conversation skills and Fanfan tailored a program based on the specific exam that I am preparing. All of that in addition to sightseeing and exploring made this experience a perfect profitable time!
Cristina Gonzalez
I really loved it! my experience with SL Immersion has been perfect, since the beggining while programming the course with Celtina. She is so kind and patience. The course is so flexible that I could adjust it perfectly to my needs. My two homestays (Lille- Caroline and Paris-Isabelle) were wonderful. Beautiful places and hosts. The classes were very good. You can feel everything is done with passion and it is definetity the best way to improve, a combination of individual classes plus conversations with your teachers and of course enjoying France at the same time.
Joyce Cheung
This was my first linguistic stay in South France and I had a wonderful experience that exceeded my expectation. I would like to express my deep gratitude towards my host family, Beatrice (Teacher) and Wilfred. Thank you very much for their warm welcome and the delicious home-made Provence-style meals were remarkable. The programme was designed in consultation with Beatrice and I enjoyed a diversity of activities and personalised one-on-one French classes. Beatrice is so nice, encouraging and intelligent (as she could always understand what I attempted to express with my limited French). After the trip, I gained more confidence in speaking French and my listening / communication skill in French also progressively improved. The homestay location is convenient for doing day-trips in nearby regions in my free time. I love the beautiful hilltop villages, local markets and wine & cheese in South France. I would highly recommend an immersion stay at Beatrice’s home!
Elena R
My one week stay in Paris was lovely. My hosts were so welcoming and they had lots of experience so I felt quite at home. The one to one lessons with my teacher were great. She is an amazing teacher who is extremely knowledgable. I used the format to practise for my upcoming French literature topics at university, and my teacher definitely helped lots with both the language-based and literary exercises we did. Another highlight of my trip were the excursions to two museums. Again, it was great to be with hosts who knew so much about Paris and French culture. I would especially recommend this experience with SLimmersion to people who are curious about cultural/ historical/political aspects of Paris or France in general, because Claude and Jean-Paul are amazing guides. Thank you to the team at SLimmersion for providing this experience :))
Monica Foyer
Benedicte was so delightful! I arrived in Nice and she was at the airport to pick me up. We traveled to the most delightful area north of Nice in the mountains to a small village of Belvedere. I could not have asked for a better home or place to arrive. In addition to having fabulous meals, I was treated to the fabulous company of Benedicte. I loved the small villages and the ability to begin my journey in France is a very relaxing way. We hiked, we swam, we visited the nearby villages. We also were able to study one on one to help me with the french language. I highly recommend Benedicte. There was nothing she could have done to make my visit more complete.
Derede Arthur
My husband and I learned SO much from Françoise! She is a patient and so kind instructor, very clear and with excellent materials and games to help us learn. AND she took us to many beautiful places in the Luberon and cooked excellent Provençal meals. We would love to come back!
Robert Michalski
We enjoyed our week stay with Françoise in Fountain de Vaucluse. Françoise is a very generous person who took care of us very well. She is very patient with her students and makes sure that they get plenty of practice speaking and writing French. I recommend her highly.
Catherine Chen
Really enjoyed the experience with Sl Immersion. I improved my French during the two weeks I was in Aix de Provence and also had cultural outings tailored to my interests. The process to register was seamless and professional and the coordinator Celtina was very easy to work with getting me signed up. The level of teaching with my teacher Christine was also tailored to my personal needs and was well paced. A well-rounded program for someone who wants to combine language learning with getting to know and experience French culture and life. I wish I could have stayed on longer!
Suri Bartlett
Dorothy Pless
I highly recommend S.L.Immersion. Celtina was very helpful making the arrangements. My Professeur Laurence was marvelous - she welcomed me warmly with inspired cuisine and infinite patience. She found the right balance between talking and listening, formal instruction and exploring the delightful countryside of Provence: les marchés, ruines romaines, villages perchés. The prices are fair for the personalized instruction, but probably too high for some younger students who would profit the most.
Ellie Kramer
SL Immersion is a great company. They have been trustworthy, responsive, courteous, professional and helpful. My homestay immersion experience could not have been better. The home I stayed in was lovely and the teacher was excellent. My language skills definitely improved by the end of my stay. I was more relaxed and spoke more smoothly with better use of vocabulary and grammar. I highly recommend this program.
Julia De Vos
Hilary Stoker
(Translated by Google) We spent time learning with SLImmersion and loved the immersive experience, highly recommended.(Original)Nous avons passé du temps à apprendre avec SLImmersion et avons adoré l'expérience d'immersion, fortement recommandée.
Lisa D
Stefanie Pfeiffer
I am a student and paid for the trip. So honest review: It's great but it is not for everyone. Thoughts: If you are a pure beginner, I am not sure full immersion will be good for you. It is a financial investment and not a small one. So unless you have plenty of money, maybe start first with self-studies and watching French movies.For those intermediate without friends in France or those who need to prepare for an exam or need it for work: I can recommend. Teachers are very flexible to your needs and you need to be clear on what you want to get out of the days or weeks with the immersion.Everyone in this company that I met and two teachers are incredibly friendly, welcoming, warm and wonderful people <3
Tinne Vdc
coralyne vavdin
(Translated by Google) A unique experience of discovering French language and life. A rewarding adventure for students and teachers that leaves wonderful memories.(Original)Une expérience unique de découvrir la langue et la vie à la française. Une aventure enrichissante pour les étudiants et les professeurs qui laisse de merveilleux souvenirs.
christine Becker
Great!!! Fantastic stay!!! Teachers are very nice and just tailored the classes to my needs. Fantastic way also to discover the country side and to experience living as a french person. The best way to lear, enjoy and make friends!!
Françoise
Bénédicte van Bielert
(Translated by Google) Very rewarding stays. The French language lived and put into practice. Unforgettable memories. Thanks to SL Immersion, it's possible..(Original)Des séjours très enrichissants. La langue franvaise vécue et mise en pratique . Des souvenirs inoubliables. Grâce à SL Immersion , c'est possible..
CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION
