A Note from the Editors
If you think you have to memorize the dictionary to learn the French language, think again. Learning French should be fun. No matter the goal you set for yourself, we want to make sure you enjoy the ride… [ more » ]
PROGRAMS BY REGION
PROGRAMS BY TYPE
HOW TO CHOOSE A PROGRAM
Determine your objectives
The key to a successful trip is determining your objectives and finding a good program to match. Here are the basic things to think about before you start looking at schools… [ more » ]
Important questions to ask
Once you’ve narrowed down the options, you’ll want to contact the schools. Amy Loth, on-site director of the Mount Holyoke College Study Abroad program in Montpellier, suggests some important questions to ask… [ more » ]
Choosing a Language Program
Whether your ambition is to order a meal in France without using a dictionary or to throw a dinner party for your new French friends, an immersion program is the best way to learn… [ more » ]
Choosing a Cooking Program
If you hope to improve your French but your real dream is to learn to make the perfect soufflé, you're in luck. France has an enormous variety of cooking schools, and many of them will teach you how to conjugate as you coddle, sift and stir… [ more » ]
Choosing a Wine Program
Wine is poetry in a bottle, it’s said, and there is no better place to study its rhyme and reason than in France… [ more » ]
Choosing an Art Program
Want to learn French by embarking on a road less-traveled? Is your inner Rodin or Cézanne dying to break through? Consider taking an art course… [ more » ]
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT
Before You Go
Once you have settled on your program, you can plan out some of the administrative necessities. We know it’s not as much fun, but your mind will be at ease when you arrive so you can concentrate on having a ball… [ more » ]
While you're there
So you’ve done all your homework and packed your bags! Now you’re ready to go. How do you squeeze every last drop of fun from this beautiful country? [ more » ]
When you get back
Often one of the forgotten elements, the return home can influence the overall tone of the trip. We show you how to keep France and French in your life… [ more » ]
Befriending the French
French friends are gems. They are just like your friends at home. You'll have fun with them and enjoy their company, but they will also help you learn the language-in fact, friends can be the most valuable resource of all for language learning and insider perspectives… [ more » ]
Culture shock!
What sorts of cultural differences will you face on arrival in France? It’s a recurrent question each year as new students take the big step for the first time. We asked a few experts to give readers their insights... [ more » ]
Pronunciation matters
What native English speaker hasn't been self-conscious at some point about their French accent? A foreign accent can be charming and endearing, but the charm won't be dented by a little improvement… [ more » ]
Practical Resources
There’s no better way to get ready for a trip to France than to brush up on your vocabulary by listening to the language. You can get a head start on your language classes by improving your listening skills with free audio and video podcasts... [ more » ]
