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French Summer Courses

TaalTaal offers quality French courses on several levels. Our groups are small and dynamic, so you will have lots of personal attention and guidance.

The new season starts in the week of 17 July 2023 and consists of 7 lessons of 120 minutes (unless noted otherwise).

Prefer to participate in the season that starts in the week of April 22nd 2024? (in-person and online available)
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It is possible to sign up for a course that is already running. Please take into account about 2.5 hours of self-study and homework next to the regular courses.

Are you interested in signing up? Please use the sign up buttons located under each course description. If you have any questions, you're welcome to call us, send an e-mail or use the contact form.

NOTE: if you prefer all instruction and lesson materials to be in English, you can sign up for the "French/EN" courses, which may be beneficial for beginner levels.

Please note: private lessons and intensive courses can be started at any time.

Course overview

French Level 1 (A0+)

week commencing 17 July
€245

For whom: French 1 is the first part of the basic course (CEFR A1 level). The complete A1 level consists of 3 parts.

Result after the course: During this course, we will start studying the French Language by immediately paying a lot of attention to the pronunciation of French words. You will also learn how to greet someone and how to say goodbye. In addition, you will learn how to say your name, where you live and how you are doing. What else will be discussed? Numerals, verb forms connected to the regular verbs ending in -er, some irregular verbs, sentences in the negative form and different ways of asking a question in French. At the end of this course, you will be able to talk about yourself, and understand and answer simple questions.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 7 weeks: Thursday between 10:00 and 12:00 hrs

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

book

Voyages édition internationale 1 €29.50

(ISBN: 9789462934375)

book

Voyages édition internationale 1 cahier d'activités €24.50

(ISBN: 9789462934382)

French/EN Level 4 (A1+)

week commencing 17 July
€245

Result after the course: Your vocabulary is larger which makes it easier for you to start a conversation. You can write short letters and read articles, magazines and newspapers.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 7 weeks: Wednesday between 12:30 and 14:30 hrs

French 4 is the first part of the course Intermediate (CEFR A2 level). The complete CEFR A2 level consists of 3 parts. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

book

Entre Nous 2 €38.00

(ISBN: 9789463250207)

Accelerated French/EN 4 (B1.2)

week commencing 17 July
€600

Description: Accelerated French/EN 4 (B1.2) is aimed at students who prefer English as the language of instruction. It is the last part of 2 courses in achieving the CEFR B1 level. It is for students who wish to develop their language skills to become independent learners and use French for personal enjoyment, study, work, or leisure activities. An intermediate language course that focuses on oral and written communication and the consolidation of listening and reading skills.

For whom: For students that have successfully completed Accelerated French/EN 3 (B1.1) at TaalTaal or students who have demonstrated linguistic skills to complete level B1.1. When in doubt, please contact us for an intake in order for us to determine your level.

Result after the course: By the end of the course, students will be able to perform at as a B1 Independent level user (Threshold) of the Common European Framework (CEFR). Successful completion of Accelerated French/EN 4 (B1.2) qualifies students to move forward to Accelerated French/EN 5 (B2.1)

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Twice a week during 7 weeks: Tuesday and Friday between 12:30 and 14:55 hrs

Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

book

Édito B1 €33.00

(ISBN: 9783125295162)

book

Édito B1 Cahier d'exercices €15.00

(ISBN: 9783125295179)

Intensive French Course

€975

Description: An intensive course is given privately (for 1 person) and consists of 15 contact hours divided over 1 or 2 weeks, for example 5 consecutive days of 3 hours each. The exact configuration can be discussed with the teacher for best possible results. Please do take into account time needed for self-study and homework.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  flexible

Lesson method: Any lesson method may be used, but as an indication, you can consider one of the following standard books.

book

Entre Nous 1 €40.00

(ISBN: 9789463250191)

book

Entre Nous 2 €38.00

(ISBN: 9789463250207)

book

Édito B1 €33.00

(ISBN: 9783125295162)

book

Édito B2 €35.00

(ISBN: 9782278080984)

Our Philosophy

* Quality education by experienced teachers * Focus on practical results * Lots of conversation * Excellent return on price + time investment * Excursions with teacher and fellow students (on request) * Accelerated courses available *