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With its high mountains, ancient plateaus, and low-lying plains, France is not only the largest country in Europe, it is the heart of western culture. Famous playwrights, painters, philosophers, writers, composers, film directors and sculptors are only some of the French cultural figures who have contributed their talents to history. Perhaps most notable of all is the French cuisine, which has come to dominate the tables of the world.
Host families in France volunteer to host American exchange students because they are interested in learning about our culture and language. Since Terra Lingua USA has coordinators throughout the country, students may be placed in any part of France. Participants will improve their language skills and experience a rich, traditional culture, while enjoying the daily life of a French family. Participants may choose to spend 4 weeks with a host family.
Note: Students wishing to travel on dates other than our scheduled group flights should refer to our "Independent Homestay in France" program listed below. Note: Program not available at this time. Please check with us at a later date for 2009.
This independent homestay program is recommended for mature students who are experienced in travel, can make connecting flights to Paris without assistance, and are comfortable without chaperone supervision while in France. By making your own travel arrangements, you gain flexibility in choosing travel dates that best fit your schedule, and allows you the advantage of using your frequent flyer miles.
You still have the same access to our support network during your stay abroad. Escorts abroad will meet you upon arrival and departure. Deadline for summer program applications is May 15th.
Note: Visit of Paris cannot be offered to Independent Program Participants.
Note: Program not available at this time. Please check with us at a later date for 2009.
This exciting and full-filled program is specifically designed for students between the ages of 15 and 17 with at least 2 years of French and a real interest in French art and history. This program allows the participant to study the French language with an experienced native teacher while discovering Paris in detail. Daily outings in the city of Paris are used as a teaching tool and students will be asked to keep a daily journal. Although public transportation will be used, this program requires a lot of walking, so bring a comfortable pair of walking shoes. Students will be provided with a carte orange (train pass for the daily visits).
Participants will be hosted with families in the area of Enghien, a town approximately 20 minutes north of Paris. Enghien is famous for its lake and horse track. In this program, host families receive a minimal fee for room and board as the students must be placed in a very specific area. Students spend evenings, weekends, and the last week entirely with their host family.
Program Schedule
10 Mornings will be spent in classroom study, 3 period of 50 minutes each.
1st period: oral practice, accentuation, conversation and visual tools.
2nd period: grammar review through explanation and application.
3rd period: preparing for afternoon excursions documentation and exploration.
Week 1 -Discover the History of Paris
General guided tour and La Tour Eiffel, Ile de la cite, Notre Dame, Le Marais, Musee Carnavalet (museum on the history of Paris), Le Quartier Latin, St. Germain, la Sorbonne, le Pantheon, Le Musee du Louvres, Versailles.
Week 2 - Paris in Modern Times
Les transports parisiens (le metro et le bus), Decouverte du quartier des Halles et Beaubourg, shopping, Le musee d'Orsay, Les Champs Elysees et la Defense, Le musee d'Art Moderne et la Maison de la radio, Quaimeriez vous voir a Paris, Les Catacombes, etc.
Week 3 - Paris Chic
The famous restaurants and shops, Le musee des sciences at La Villette, Le Jardin d'acclimatation, Decouvrir Montmartre, free shopping day.
Program price includes: 5 lunches per week, all entrance fees and carte orange, and le feu d'artifice du 14 juillet on a special Bateau Mouche in the evening.
A minimum of 4 participants is required for this program. Note: Program not available at this time. Please check with us at a later date for 2009.
This program replaces the previous Tutorial Program in
Tours , and is designed as a comprehensive language course for students that have completed a minimum of 2 years of French. This course is offered in
Tours , a city situated in the heart of the
Loire
Valley , famous for its university and historical structures. Classes will be held in a school in the old section of the City.
Students of this program will be hosted by area families, attend classes Monday through Friday, and spend evening and weekends entirely with their host families. Weekends are full board accommodation. As is customary with these types of programs, host families receive a small compensation because students must be placed in a very specific area for close proximity to the school.
Program details:
Mornings, Monday - Friday:
3 hours of language classes each morning. Course content includes conversation, pronunciation (
Tours boasts having the best accent in the country!), grammar, video, development of written skills. Class size does not exceed 8 students.
2 mornings each week:
1-1/2 to 2 hours, included in class time, study of French civilization and culture through presentations led by specialists in the areas of: education, French society, arts, political issues, etc. . .
Afternoons, Monday - Friday:
2 afternoons per week:
Excursions to area points of interest - Chateaux de la Loire (Chenonceaux, Azay le Rideau, Villandry, Le Clos Luce (the final home of Leonardo de Vinci).
One afternoon per week:
Visits to local points of interest in and around
Tours: a city tour, Musee du Gemmail, Musee des Beaux Arts, Musee du compagnonage, etc. . .)
One afternoon per week: free
Daily lunches: Student will be provided 25 Euros per week for lunches. There are many wonderful eating establishments in the old town square, Place Plumereau.
Price includes:
Paris airport pick-up, train with escort from
Paris to
Tours , classes, activities and excursions, 25 Euros per week for lunches.
Price is negotiable for groups of 8 or more students.
Note: Program not available at this time. Please check with us at a later date for 2009.
Note: Visit of Paris cannot be offered to Independent Program Participants.
Like the summer independent homestay program, this homestay can take place almost anytime during the French school year. Participants will be attending a Language School in Tours Monday-Friday for 2 weeks. This program is recommended for mature students who are experienced in travel, can make connecting flights without assistance, and are comfortable without chaperone supervision while in France.
You still have the same access to our support network during your stay abroad. Escorts will meet you upon arrival and departure.
Students of this program will be hosted by area families, attend classes Monday through Friday, and spend evening and weekends entirely with their host families. Weekends are full board accommodation. As is customary with these types of programs, host families receive a small compensation because students must be placed in a very specific area for close proximity to the school.
Included in program: 20 hours language lessons per week in classes ranging from 3 to 5 students. 10 hours conversation in French. Half board accommodation (students are responsible for the cost of the daily lunches). Visits and excursions. Bus pass. Meeting at airport and TGV train transfer to Tours (train escort available upon request).
Note: Program not available at this time. Please check with us at a later date for 2009.
Learn the French language while being a member of your teacher's family! This intense language course is designed as the perfect opportunity for participants to totally immerse themselves in the French language. Students will live in the home of their teacher, sharing in the family's daily life and routine. This exciting, innovative learning opportunity is offered in Paris or Compiegne.
Course: Together with your host-teacher, you will receive private one-on-one language lessons. At the beginning of the program, you will determine with your teacher the areas you need to emphasize and develop such as grammar, accent, conversation, written skills. There are 15 hours of lessons per week, taught every morning, Monday through Friday. You may choose a program from 2 to 4 weeks in July. The teacher provides full room and board.
Note: Program not available at this time. Please check with us at a later date for 2009.
Terra Lingua USA is proud to support language teachers' efforts in the classroom by offering quality educational opportunities. Our school group programs will increase knowledge and fluency by offering students optimum opportunities to immerse themselves in the language and culture of the host country. Throughout the school year, Terra Lingua USA offers 2 week homestays abroad for school groups combined with school attendance. You may also choose to design a customized experience for your students: shorter stay, longer stay, activities, excursions, etc. For the basic program, ground transportation and any optional activities or excursions are not included in below price.
In these school group homestay programs the teacher and students are placed in families living in the same general area. Teachers not planning to go abroad can still encourage their students to take advantage of this learning opportunity. Terra Lingua USA provides the support needed to made each student's stay a success.
Group Size: This program is designed based on a minimum of 6 students and 1 teacher. However, please do not hesitate to ask if you have a smaller or larger group.
Customized Experiences: If you wish to take your students to a very specific area or would like to include a very specific excursion program, please do not hesitate to ask! We will do our best to work with you on designing your own personalized program.
Note: Program not available at this time. Please check with us at a later date for 2009.
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