INTENSIVE LEAVING CERT COURSE

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1 C «Cours Intensif en France» June 2016 INTENSIVE LEAVING CERT COURSE Established 1979 To Complement The LEAVING CERT onducted in regular French private Secondary schools, this course is designed to complement the Leaving Cert syllabus in the context of a real French immersion and guarantees progress in both oral and written French. An exam held in May in Dublin matches the Irish student to his/her corresponding French school. I ts principal aim is to give each student a strong foundation in both grammar and communication skills (oral and aural). High motivation is a prerequisite as French is the vehicular language. Total participation in classes is expected. A final individual progress report is provided. E ach of our Centres welcomes 10 to 15 students of similar levels taught by 2 teachers in smaller sub-groups of 5 to 8 students for most classes. These very small classes maximise personal attention and allow our experienced native teachers to attend to the particular problems and needs of each individual student. T imetable is adapted to the French school schedule. Homework includes extra-curricular tasks such as reading, surveying, reporting from French TV news, watching videos, researching on internet, writing short stories etc. Students may occasionally be requested to attend one regular class at the French school. o ur main working documents include our own special Manual (la Boîte à Outils) as well as Mosaïque and La Grammaire Progressive du Français. Drill exercises adapted to the student s level consolidate progress. ccommodation in a A French family (parents of one student of the French school) gives the unique opportunity to meet French students in their own environment and to share sporting and cultural activities with them. F rench schools are mixed, with conservative dress code. Our teachers work in a relaxed atmosphere, with a few rules. Content Taught Through French (Subject to alteration) Key Grammatical Structures follow Department of Education Guidelines Our Manual, tailored to 5th and 6th Year levels, covers: 2 LC type orals: Leaving Certificate Mock Exams Letters: Formal and informal, individually guided Aural Comprehension: CDs / FFL Educational Videos Reading Comprehension: Past L.C. Exam Papers Written Expression: Writing techniques about Q1 to Q4 to improve confidence Presentations and Debates: To instil confidence in spoken French Civilisation: Culture et géographie de la France (building resources for oral exams) Local activities: Sporting (canoeing, tennis, zip-lining, bowling, basket ball etc.) Cultural (factory, museum, cinema etc.) At the home of a French student not an exchange IDEAL FOR 5 TH YEAR (or finishing TY) IN VERY SMALL GROUPS STREAMLINED PER LEVEL Location of some of Living Language hosting schools LAVAL NANTES RENNES ANGERS QUIMPER SAINT LÔ SAINT MALO DEPARTURE DATE FROM DUBLIN SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION SAT 18 JUNE TO SAT 02 JULY 2016 EARLY BOOKING IS NECESSARY TO AVAIL OF OUR DISCOUNT AND TO ENSURE CHEAPER FLIGHTS & SUPERVISED GROUP LAND TRANS- FERS. CONFIRMED FLIGHT DE- TAILS WILL BE PROVIDED AT AN INFORMATION MEETING HELD IN DUBLIN.

2 COURS INTENSIF: 1,900 SPECIAL DISCOUNT: = 1,600! Limited to the first 20 enrolments All prices are quoted as from 01 August 2015 and are subject to confirmation on enrolment day. Please do not hesitate to telephone us. In the ambience of a working holiday his course offers a strong exposure to the French language T with a total of 72 hours of classes, study and activities in a regular French school environment, equal to a full year of French class attendance at home. Our exceptional small ratio of Irish students per class, streamlined per level, adds to the individual tutelage. ccommodation is at the home A of a French lycéen who, although compensated, welcomes one Irish guest on a voluntary basis, thus guaranteeing comfort, care and supervision. This structure offers every advantage of an exchange, without the need to reciprocate. ur native teachers have a O wealth of experience of teaching the Leaving Cert syllabus and are familiar with the marking / [email protected] INTENSIVE LEAVING CERT COURSE INCLUDES: Full Board Accommodation French Private School fees Intensive Leaving Cert Course Assisted studies Mock exam Briefing (in Dublin) Working File (La Boîte à Outils) All sporting or cultural activities All airport transfers within France Supervision on flights and transfers All deposits, enrolment & administration fees DOES NOT INCLUDE: Return Air fare from Ireland Medical/travel/public liability insurance French grammar books Places are limited to 4 French 1 level per school scheme for LC examinations. Our head-teachers are correctors of the Leaving Cert, and some have published books used in Irish schools (Mosaïque). laces are limited to the number P of French schools available. Applications are accepted strictly on a first come first served basis, so, please book early to avail of our discount and secure cheaper flights. he obligatory information T meeting held in Dublin confirms acceptance onto the programme. As the course is run on strict academic criteria, the actual class can only be confirmed after the tests have been conducted. Therefore, there is no guarantee that friends will be placed in the same class. A copy of the student s Junior Cert results may be requested. ENROLMENT The following non-refundable booking deposit of 400, payable to LIVING LANGUAGE, must be sent with completed application form + 2 photos. All prices are subject to confirmation at the time of final payment. Balance to be settled 5 weeks prior to departure to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse an enrolment for reasons we deem valid, or to cancel a stay (insufficient numbers etc.): All sums paid would then be refunded, save for expenses incurred. Parents are responsible for providing their child with European Health Insurance Card, travel/liability insurance & medical cert. LOCATION OF OUR PRIVATE FRENCH SCHOOLS NANTES AIRPORT

3 Celebrating 38 years of excellence for thousands of Irish students: Our students have the highest ratio of A and B at the French Leaving Cert THE KEYS TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR STUDENTS THIS INTENSIVE 2-WEEK LEAVING CERT COURSE INVOLVES: INDIVIDUAL MONITORING and SUPERVISION Up to 64 hours of class Of 5 to 8 students for most classes With assisted study 1 Written & oral exam Manual & Grammar 1 mock Leaving Cert oral exam Sharing school premises with French students STUDENTS STREAMLINED Before departure A NATURAL French ENVIRONMENT Sporting/cultural activities (canoeing/zip-lining/cinema etc.) French PRIVATE SCHOOLS NATIVE & QUALIFIED French Teachers VERY SMALL CLASSES Living Language Contact Ltd. - Reg Dublin Castle, Nov /

4 STE. ELISABETH SOME OF OUR SUMMER FRENCH PRIVATE SCHOOLS SAINT SAUVEUR CHOISY DON BOSCO

5 A FEW COMPARISONS BETWEEN... French Exchanges Discovering the French way of life for a couple of weeks is certainly enriching. However, exchanges do not guarantee durable progress in French - not to mention the risk of having to accommodate different temperaments and dispositions. Intensive 5 th year French summer courses, run in Ireland Provided the Irish students levels are effectively streamlined, real individual progress is only attainable in very small classes. Besides, working on French grammar and written French may not suffice: a solid command of oral and aural French is now a sizeable part of the LC exam. Residential French courses, run in Ireland Perceived as a sort of a local French Gaeltacht, imposing the use of the French language in a sea of English speakers remains artificial. From experience, rather than being enforced, the use of the language will gain instead, when encouraged in a natural French environment. Homestays / Sporting courses run in France Homestays in France offering sand, sun and even rugby training do incorporate French classes. However, these are usually limited to mornings, with English still lingering as the casual language for groups of numerous Irish friends. Irish parents may also worry about vacuum of supervision... especially when accommodation is arranged in apartments, or in families largely recruited only on financial benefits. AND WHAT WE OFFER INSTEAD - SINCE 1979 A real immersion in France: In a natural French environment In the context and rhythm of regular French secondary schools In the daily company of French lycéens At the home of one of them Sharing with them meals, school time and some of their agenda High teaching standards: With French teachers who: Are native, qualified, experienced Are trained by a certified author (Mosaïque) (Head Teacher-1) Are trained by a teacher tutored in linguistics (Head Teacher-2) Have great experience of teaching 5 th Years students Are familiar with the marking scheme of the Leaving Cert syllabus Very small classes: PHOTO SOUVENIR AVANT LA RENCONTRE IRLANDE VS LIFFRÉ PUBLIÉE DANS OUEST FRANCE LE 16 JUIN 2010 Numbering 5 to 8 students for most classes Homogeneous, because streamlined per levels Taught by stimulating and caring teachers With assisted studies for individual support And with a unique opportunity to... Share cultural and sporting activities with the local French students! M «De prochains bacheliers irlandais en séjour linguistique dans des institutions privées de Laval et Mayenne, sous la responsabilité de Jean-Marc Bourguignon et Patrick Deprez de Living Language de Dublin ont été heureux de pratiquer leur sport favori face a l équipe liffréenne. La rencontre arbitrée par Philippe Cornilleau a tourné à l avantage de celle -ci: les visiteurs n ayant pas de chaussures à crampons»

6 Oral, Aural, Grammar & Written French Course In 2-Week Block Classes In France for 5 th Year students SATURDAY 18 June SATURDAY 02 July 2016 LIVING LANGUAGE 38 YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE Your approach wins a very positive response from the students Michael O D. Peter expects at least an A in June Paul M. «J ai l intention d étudier le Droit avec le Droit français à UCD» Natalie O S. The advice given during the induction week was of considerable benefit Patrick & Margot C. Une approche vivante du français Some major topics: 1. Votre ville/campagne/quartier/ maison, les tâches ménagères 2. Votre école (les règlements, les matières, les professeurs, les installations, l uniforme, la routine ) 3. Les «petits boulots» (passé, présent et à venir), l argent de poche 4. L enseignement (les devoirs, les points, le Baccalauréat/ Leaving Cert, la pression) 5. Vous-même/votre famille 6. Les ami(e)s 7. Le sport (école,/club ) 8. Les loisirs/activités (la musique, la lecture, la télévision, le cinéma) 9. Les études et la carrière 10.Les voyages, le français, les langues vivantes 11.Le week-end (récent, prochain et à venir) 12.Les vacances (passées, présentes et futures) Some abstract / modern topics: a. Les portables b. L ordinateur/play-stations c. L alcool d. La drogue e. La cigarette f. Les accidents de la route g. La violence Tips from experienced oral examiners The Marking Scheme & System «COURS INTENSIF EN FRANCE»