Teach English in France

From $1,039, 4 weeks, France Trip code: FRTE

  • Adventure 1 out of 5
  • Relaxation 3 out of 5
  • Culture 4 out of 5
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Trip Highlights

 

  • Teach English in  France and share your own language and culture with a local family
  • Immerse yourself fully into the real French lifestyle whilst improving your linguistic skills
  • Explore the best that France has to offer during your free time

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Teaching English in France is a great way to gain an insight into the French lifestyle and culture whilst improving your linguistic skills at the same time!

 

You’ll live with a host family, who are eager to improve their English, allowing you to develop your teaching skills and grasp the French language.

 

This programme has a focus on European cultural exchange.  It is designed for those of you wishing to experience the French culture in depth - you’ll share daily life with a French family, learn their language and culture and adopt it as your own for a period of time.

 

You will teach English for approximately 15 hours per week to your host family. During your free time you will have free time to explore the best that France has to offer!


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What will I be doing?

  • Teaching (4 to 12 weeks)

Teaching: 4 to 12 weeks

Destination info

France... famous for baguettes, chateaux, onions, great wine, berets and stripy tops. The ideal destination for anyone who likes any of the above, but also a fantastic place to learn about European culture, teach English and... eat snails! This programme will take you off the beaten track to live with and teach English to typical French families in return for your room and board. You'll have plenty of free time to see for yourself why France is the number 1 tourist destination in the world and to learn a bit of French yourself in the company of fantasticaly friendly people. Bon voyage!

  • Location: Locations all over France

When your placement has been confirmed, it’ll be your responsibility to discuss with your host family what form the lessons will take - i.e. the number of formal lessons, dinner conversation, sharing activities with the children, playing games in English, etc. It is also important to agree a schedule so that everybody is clear about when you will be teaching and when it is your "time off".

 

You will help your host family with their English studies for up to 15 hours per week. Lessons can be as formal or relaxed as the family and you desire.

 

We suggest that you prepare teaching tools in advance using the many web resources available, as well as bringing a dictionary and a grammar book to refer to.

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What's included?

  • Airport transfers
  • Placement
  • Orientation
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts and dinners, and weekend lunches
  • Full support whilst in France
  • 24-hour emergency contact

What's not included?

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Weekday lunches
  • Local transport

Additional Information & FAQs

Minimum age

Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants’ health.

 

Accommodation

Your host family offers half board and private accommodation. Facilities are shared with the family. Each family is interviewed and carefully selected taking into account their genuine desire to learn a new language and share their culture with the participants.

 

Full details of your host family accommodation will be provided approximately 2 weeks prior to your programme start date.

 

Meals

Breakfast and dinner are included and will be provided by your host family. Please inform us if you have any special dietary requirements.

 

Is this trip for you?

Reality Check

Being part of your host family, you will be expected to keep your room tidy and clean and respect the host family’s rules. You will not be requested to act as a domestic help or an au pair - namely cooking / cleaning or child-minding. However, you will be expected to take a reasonable role with day to day household chores, such as helping to prepare meals, washing up, general tidying etc.

 

Advice & Safety

Throughout your programmes you will have the support and guidance of the programme co-ordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay.

 

You will be assigned a personal travel advisor who will co-ordinate your programme with you. Feel free to contact them at any time before you go, or when you are on your travels.

 

In addition, you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our staff at any time should you need to.

 

 

FAQ

1. Do I need to be able to speak French?

Yes, you should have basic to intermediate French speaking ability.

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2. Will I be placed with other volunteers?

Only one volunteer is placed with each host family. You may be able to socialize with other volunteers in your free time if you are placed close together.

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3. Can I take French lessons whilst on the programme

Depending on your host family and location you may be able to take French classes at the local school.

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Jessie Green - July 2011

How would you rate your overall experience?
(9/10)
Give us up to 10 words that sum up your experience: for example - "Great experience, made new friends, totally unforgettable!"

Adventure, excitement, challenging, rewarding, unforgettable experience, made me more independent

Please rate the service received from our team before departure
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Please rate the service provided by the team in country
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Please rate the accommodation during your stay
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Please rate the worthwhileness of any volunteering in your trip if applicable.
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What were the highlights of your trip?

Experiencing French culture, travelling round the region and seeing the sights, meeting some lovely people.

Do you have 3 top tips for future travellers?

1. Take any opportunity that comes your way, then you'll have no regrets. 2. Knowing the language does help, even if it's just a few phrases. People appreciate that you are making an effort and that you don't just expect everyone to know English. 3. I keep a travel journal and I made a blog for my family and friends back home. I think it's good to record your trips so you can look back on them in the future. It's also a good idea to let everyone back home know how you are doing. Taking as many photos as possible is a good thing to do as well.

Would you travel with our company again?

Yes

Would you recommend us?

Yes

Alys Thedvall - July 2011

How would you rate your overall experience?
(10/10)
Give us up to 10 words that sum up your experience: for example - "Great experience, made new friends, totally unforgettable!"

Confidence building, beautiful surroundings, language improvement, fantastic learning experience.

Please rate the service received from our team before departure
(8/10)
Please rate the service provided by the team in country
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Please rate the accommodation during your stay
(10/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

Becoming more confident with children, visiting the surrounding towns and villages, fantastic weather. Very cheap bus journeys! Discovering I can cope outside my comfort zone. Dramatic improvement in understanding of French.

Do you have 3 top tips for future travellers?

1 - No real need for wellies or lots of hoodies in South France 2 - Keeping a journal or writing letters helps distract you from missing home 3 - Make sure every day you are busy, even if it's just walking to the local village

Would you travel with our company again?

Yes

Would you recommend us?

Yes

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