Description : French for adults 40+ in LSI Language School in Paris

Standard course

Short information about a medium-intensity language program for those wishing to combine study and leisure in Paris.

The curriculum provides for a load of 20 lessons per week. In the classroom, the emphasis is on developing general language skills. Also students study vocabulary, grammar, practice in reading and writing. Lessons are mostly interactive. The foreign students are encouraged to learn skills in simulated everyday situations.

• Student age: 16 years or over.
• Start dates: all year round.
• Admission requirements: French from the entry level.
• Learning outcomes: improving general language skills, vocabulary replenishment, development of colloquial speech.
• Class size: up to 14
• Duration of the lesson: 50 minutes.

Intensive course

Short information about program for those wishing to quickly master the language skills and improve knowledge.

The course, in comparison with the standard, leaves less time for rest and entertainment. At the same time, it allows you to concentrate on learning the language as much as possible. Students are offered 30 classes per week. Studying on the program provides for the active use of a foreign language from the first day. The course "Intensive 30" can be supplemented with individual lessons with the teacher.

• Student age: 16+.
• Start dates: all year round.
• Entry requirements: the level of French - from A1.
• The result of studying: fast language progress, deepening of knowledge, development of conversational skills.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 50 minutes.

Brief information about special language programs for those wishing to take the TEF and DELF exams.

Examination courses in the language center are offered in two categories:

• Preparation for DELF (duration 4-8 weeks);
• Preparation for TEF (duration from 2 weeks).

Each program provides for the study of French in an intensive mode. Students attend a minimum of 30 lessons per week. In the classes, the emphasis is on developing general language skills and fulfilling the practical tasks of the examination package.

• Student age: 16 years.
• Start date: year round.
• Entry requirements: French at the A2-B2 minimum level.
• The result of the studying: familiarity with the methodology for performing exam tasks, developing language skills, necessary for passing the test.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 50 minutes.

Brief information about special language programs for those wishing to take the TEF and DELF exams.

Examination courses in the language center are offered in two categories:

• Preparation for DELF (duration 4 - 8 weeks);
• Preparation for TEF (duration from 2 weeks).

Each program provides for the study of French in an intensive mode. Students attend a minimum of 30 lessons per week. In the classes, the emphasis is on developing general language skills and fulfilling the practical tasks of the examination package.

• Student age: 16 years.
• Start date: year round
• Entry requirements: French at A2-B2 minimum level.
• Learning outcomes: familiarity with the methodology for performing exam tasks, developing the language skills required for passing the test.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 50 minutes.

Professional courses CCIP

Short information about language programs for specialists in selected fields.

The preparation programs for professional French exams are accredited by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Courses at LSI Paris offer language learning with an emphasis on vocabulary used in:

• The medical field;
• Administration;
• Secretarial;
• Hotel business and tourism.

The duration of the course is at least 8 weeks.

The lessons are held in classrooms and outside the school. The program of each course provides for active language practice from the first session.

• Student age: 18 years.
• Start dates: year round.
• Entry requirements: the level of French - B1-B2.
• The result of studying: mastering of professional vocabulary, pronunciation, development of general language skills.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 50 minutes.

Brief information about a combined program for adults, wishing to make new acquaintances, to improve French, to view the maximum of the sights of Paris.

Language courses provide for the study of the language in classrooms (4 hours a day), during excursions and extra-curricular activities. The program is designed for 2 weeks. In the classroom, the emphasis is on the development of spoken language.

• Students age: from age 40.
• Start dates: year-round.
• Admission requirements: the level of French - from A to B.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 50 minutes.
• The result of the studying: improving the language skills, acquaintance with the historical, cultural sights of the capital and the country, French winemaking, gastronomy.