In our multi-lingual society, the importance of language learning has never been so great. The English teaching system has often received criticism of the way it approaches the subject of languages. Very few people would describe themselves as proficient or fluent after studying for many years whilst at school.
Learning French in France provides a completely different experience to the one that is experienced by most through the English education system. Firstly, a focus is put on developing a base a core upon which your language learning can build. Secondly, the mere fact that you are immersed and surrounded by the language and the culture helps to facilitate the development and conceptual understanding of the French language. In addition to this, the French seem to concentrate also on developing a persons understanding of the French language, and by knowing why something is as it is, the student is less likely to forget what they have learned.
There are numerous options available to deal with how to go about learning French in France. Some people decide to learn through their own organisation; others choose to use an organisation which will source out the...