A most interesting debate at ELFCA language school in south of France The meaning of “la fête” (partying) for people who learn French in France

The meaning of “la fête” (partying) for people who learn French in France

A most interesting debate at ELFCA language school in south of France

Recently a group of advanced students of French have prepared a debate on the meaning of “la fête”, a very fashionable thema in all social backgrounds in France, even though the name often changes for its slang translation “la teuf”. And obviously it was indeed a most important issue for the people of the six countries represented in the group: Austria, Italy, Canada, Germany, USA, and Spain, plus France with the teacher! A very interesting comparison of traditional and new ways of entertaining oneself and one’s friends, and a conclusion: nowhere else but in France is food so essential in partying!

Learners of French in France wonder at kites

Fabulous spectacle delights participants to French language immersion program

End of May in La Crau, the sky was invaded by an incredible flying armada: the “Leeward Festival” gathered kite-fans for an unforgettable show: they could admire the biggest kite in the world, hold their breaths at parachutists exhibitions, and even attend a night take-off after sharing a musical dinner at Pullizzy stadium. Among the thrilled crowd, one could find quite a few Elfca students who learn French in the South of France.

Does “Pointu” mean sharp? asks learner of French in France

Participants to French immersion course at Sea Festival in Sanary

The pretty Mediterranean port of Sanary recently welcomed a particularly colourful event: “La Fete de la Mer”, commemorating the first regattas organized in the bay by Michel Pacha, 140 years ago. More than 80 “pointus” took part in the “ Viree de Saint-Nazaire”, coming from most ports between Cannes and Marseille. An opportunity to present in class this very particular type of small fishing boat, so-called because its both ends are sharp, to the foreigners who study French on the Riviera.

Are foreigners who learn French in France sushis addicts

Students at French language school go to sushis bar

For the last ten years, Japanese restaurants have become more and more fashionable in France; every town, every district has its own sushis place, and the French seem to appreciate both the taste and the diet qualities of that type of food. Hard to believe that the country where people spend the more time cooking would turn to eating raw fish! But the French are not the only ones to appreciate these restaurants, which are also visited by the numerous Japanese tourists, among whom students attending French language course in the South of France.

“Good bye friends!” says student at French language school

Participants to French language course are sad to leave

Emotion and tears for the departure of Japanese student who had stayed at Elfca for more than 6 months. Teachers, directors and staff considered her like a real friend, and she said she felt she was part of the “Elfca family”! Of course, she intended to keep in touch with all the people she had met during her wonderful stay, including foreigners from all over the world she had attended French courses with, and with whom she already had planned to come back next year, to take a French immersion course once again, for they wanted to improve they French more and more!

Peacock fascinates US student participating to French immersion program

Learners of French in the South of France visit “Jardin Olbius Riquier”

Last Saturday was Gardens Day in France and most towns organized visits to public or private gardens and parks; in Hyeres, the very exotic Jardin Olbius Riquier was the star of the event, with of course gardeners explaining the different trees, flowers and plants, but also groups of dancers and musicians. But what amused most the visitors was the peacocks’show, for these incredible birds were obviously greedy for applause, and they kept spreading their fans among the performers! “Fascinating, but what an atrocious cry these animals have!” was the comment of American girls who study French language in the South of France.