Beautiful spectacle for those who learn French in France at ELFCA Semaine Française Olympique de Voile in Hyeres, south of France

Semaine Française Olympique de Voile in Hyeres, south of France

Beautiful spectacle for those who learn French in France at ELFCA

The 39th olympic regatta week is taking place in Hyeres, France, from 21^st to 27th April; for the occasion, the town welcomes hundreds of athletes from more than 50 countries. Great spectacle on the sea, frantic activity on the quays and lots of fun at night in the numerous bars and restaurants for the sportsmen, Hyeres inhabitants, the tourists and of course many of Elfca students who learn French in France.

Porquerolles always favoured by Participants to French language programme

Learners at French language school use late shuttle

Good news for all Golden Islands lovers: the TLV transport company have late boat shuttle service from April to end of September. It gives the possibility to enjoy the beaches a bit longer, or to eat at one of the many restaurants on the village square, but is mainly aimed at enabling the seasonal workers to go back to the continent at night, for sleeping in Porquerolles at affordable price is just impossible for them! “But not for us!” said lucky couple who love spending their week-ends on the island during their French immersion course in the South of France.

“Le petit Nicolas” read at French language school

Students taking French language course enjoy the spirited schoolboy’s adventures

When Sempe and Goscinny joined their talents to write the first story of “Le petit Nicolas”, it was supposed to be a single issue. But the success was so immediate and so dazzling that the pair was almost forced to continue, and it lasted until Rene Goscinny’s death in 1977. This year the sweet spirited schoolboy celebrates his 50^th birthday, and for the occasion one of the sweet character’s adventures was read during class at French language school in Provence.

Participants to French language course attend conference

Interesting debate for those who learn French in France

In spite of a stormy weather that didn’t encourage going out, quite a number of Hyerois crowded at the Casino Forum a few days ago, to attend a conference about child welfare and the prevention of young delinquency. As it is not a purely French issue, the topic was found a interesting also by the group of students from French language school on the Riviera.

Cookbook circulates at French language school

Learners of French in France exchange recipes

Last trend at French language school is to comment and fantasize upon new recipes. It all started with the weekly issue of a new “cooking notebook”, each volume devoted to a different topic: Pastas, rice and gratins, 46 desserts, Season vegetables, The best of fishes…etc. Sold at very reasonable price and illustrated with appetizing photos, the spiral notebooks circulate from hand to hand accompanied by sighs of greediness, among those who learn French in the South of France.

Church for classical music amateurs who study French in the South of France

Students at French language school listen to Haydn

As part of the “Year of Haydn”, the Festival Klassik Azur proposed “The seven last words of Christ”, performed by a string quartet from Vienna Philarmonic Orchestra, written in 1735 by the Austrian composer as a spiritual instrumental music meant to be played during Holy Week. Saint Louis Church was an ideal setting to discover the remarkableness of this masterpiece, said music lovers who study French in the South of France.