Course details for groups and one-to-one
French Language & Cooking classes

This course is available on those weeks that have a letter "A" on our calendar (see left). Learn formal and informal French, with an emphasis on conversational skills, from professional, native French-speaking tutors. These are group classes of no more than 6 per class. We consider you a complete beginner if your result on our French Test is 7 or less. If your partner is not a complete beginner, he or she may start the course on the same date as you.

19 hours: Monday to Friday 9.15am-12.15pm PLUS two evenings from 5pm - 7pm

This course is available on those weeks that have a letter "B" on our calendar (see left). Build on your existing knowledge of French to improve and extend your conversational skills. Our professional, native French-speaking tutors teach you formal and informal French, with an emphasis on conversational skills.

Our group classes consist of a maximum of 6 per class and all candidates need to score 8 or more points on our French Test in order to qualify for these classes. In addition to our online test, all our students have a one-to-one oral test on the first day, before any classes start. This allows out teachers to assess each student before placing them in an appropriate group.

This course ("B") is available for all levels, except for complete beginners who must attend a course that takes place on a week "A". In this way, classes are as balanced as possible, helping you to keep pace with your fellow students. And group classes are a great way to develop your knowledge by learning from your own mistakes as well as those of others! If your partner is a complete beginner, he or she may start the course on the same date as you (see above).

19 hours: Monday to Friday 9.15am-12.15pm PLUS two evenings from 5pm - 7pm

This course is available on those weeks that have a letter "B" on our calendar (top left). Our intensive course is designed for those who have an urgent need to communicate rapidly and effectively in French. It combines the group course above with private one-to-one lessons. All classes are taught by professional, native French-speaking tutors and group classes have a maxium of 6 per class. During the 6 hours of private classes you and your tutor will decide the content of the class. Your tutor will help you overcome your particular difficulties and look at vocabulary or grammar that concerns you.

25 hours: Mon-Fri 9.15am-12.15pm (group class) PLUS two evenings from 5pm - 7pm (group class) PLUS two afternons of 3 hours each (private one-to-one)

This course is available throughout the year (letter "C" on our calendar top left). Choose from 15, 19 or 25 hours of private, one-to-one classes for an effective, rapid means of developing your language skills. Entirely planned around your particular needs, it is ideal for those who need to learn French quicky or who prefer the privacy of a one-to-one class. And of course it's perfect for those with a professional need for French or if you're planning to move to France. Our qualified, native French-speaking tutors will prepare lessons to suit your individual needs and help you to develop your French as quickly as possible.

Please note that guests attending private classes between November and February inclusive, will be accommodated and taught at our villa, but lunch and dinner will usually be off-site at local restaurants. This is a great way to practice the French you've learnt by talking to local people on a daily basis. The course fees (which include accommodation and meals) remain the same throughout the year.

15 hours: Mon-Fri 9.15am-12.15pm

19 hours: Mon-Fri 9.15am-12.15pm PLUS Mon & Thurs 5-7pm

25 hours: Mon-Fri 9.15am-12.15pm PLUS Mon & Thurs 5-7pm PLUS Tue & Fri 3-6pm

This course is available on those weeks that have a letter "A" on our calendar (top left). If you are new to French and also want to learn French cooking skills, then this is the course for you. In the mornings you attend the Beginners Group language classes and in the afternoons the Cookery course.

The French classes are taught by professional, native French-speaking tutors and have a maximum of 6 per class. Learn formal and informal French, with an emphasis on conversational skills, from professional, native French-speaking tutors. We consider you a complete beginner if your result on our French Test is 7 or less.

The cooking course takes place in a relaxed and warm atmosphere on site at Villa Beaulieu. It is aimed at those who love presentation or those extra details that give your dishes that special something. Our Chef’s imagination has led him to invent some delicious, but easy to follow, dishes that will enchant your palate, awaken your tastebuds and delight your friends at your next dinner party!

15 hours language: Mon-Fri 9.15am-12.15pm (group class) PLUS
12 hours cooking: four afternoons 4.30pm-7.30pm

This course is available on those weeks that have a letter "A" on our calendar (top left). In the mornings you attend the Intensive French group language course and in the afternoons, our cookery classes.

Build on your existing knowledge of French to improve and extend your conversational skills. Our professional, native French-speaking tutors teach you formal and informal French, with an emphasis on conversational skills. Our group classes have a maximum of 6 per class and to be considered for this course you need 8 or more points on our French Test. In addition to our online test, all our students have a one-to-one oral test on the first day, before any classes start. This allows out teachers to assess each student before placing them in an appropriate group.

The cooking course takes place in a relaxed and warm atmosphere on site at Villa Beaulieu. It is aimed at those who love presentation or those extra details that give your dishes that special something. Our chef’s imagination has led him to invent some delicious, but easy to follow, dishes that will enchant your palate, awaken your tastebuds and delight your friends at your next dinner party!

15 hours language: Mon-Fri 9.15am-12.15pm (group class) PLUS
12 hours cooking: four afternoons 4.30pm-7.30pm

This course is available on those weeks that have a letter "B" on our calendar (top left). If your priority is to have a great holiday and learn some French along the way, then this is the course for you. You'll be attending group classes in the mornings, leaving you free to explore the French countryside and way of life in the afternoons.

15 hours language: Mon-Fri 9.15am-12.15pm (group class)

This course is available for one week starting on 15 July or 9 September 2012 and it's very popular, so book early to avoid disappointment! It includes French language classes, French pastry classes as well as French baking classes.

Dare to try pastry & bread-making and not only enjoy but succeed in doing them. Our course includes: cake-making & decoration, pastry bases and creams for tarts and mini-tarts, croissants, puff pastry for starters & desserts and the wonders of icing and sugar decoration. Also special, whole & grain breads.

Our enthusiastic, talented teacher, Chef Alain, with his artistic flair and advanced technical qualifications, teaches you in a relaxed setting. He leads you on a creative adventure that will teach you the basics, how to improve on them, and encourages you to use your imagination in the creation of a sugar sculpture. Since being awarded the prestigious title of Best Pastry Chef of the Year, Chef Alain has taught at internationally-renowned culinary schools as a pastry chef. The course is structured as follows:

5 mornings of French Language group classes - maximum of 6 per group

*PLUS*

2 afternoons of French Pastry classes

Conducted in French with a discreet translation for non French speakers where you can make cakes, pastries, desserts and decoration including:

• Preparations: pastry dough, lining a tart mould, lining fancy cakes, cutting dough, "detrempe" for puffed pastry, buttering, turning cutting & baking puffed pastry
• Recipes: Sweet dough, crushed dough, puffed pastry, chocolate cream, frangipane cream, pastry cream
• Dishes: Fruit tarts & mini tarts, fancy cakes, a variety of cookies, pithiviers, vol au vent, pear chaussons, millefeuille

*PLUS*

2 afternoons of French Baking classes

• Preparations: Dough kneading, fermentation control, bread-baking
• Recipes: Croissant dough, special breads, whole grain, whole-meal breads
• Dishes: Croissants, pains au chocolat, sultana rolls, different kinds of bread

Only available once a year and for one week only, our French & Chocolate Making Course starts on 7th October 2012 and includes French language classes as well as French Chocolate making classes.

See how easy & fun it is with a course dedicated to chocolate preparation and using chocolate in gateaux, fondant, pralines, truffles, biscuits, bonbons and more. A real chance to develop your artisitic side and your taste buds. You'll also find a lot more people accepting your dinner party invitations! Our enthusiastic, talented teacher, Chef Alain, with his artistic flair and advanced technical qualifications, teaches you in a relaxed setting. He leads you on a creative adventure that will teach you the basics, how to improve on them, and encourages you to use your imagination in the creation of a chocolate presentations. Since being awarded the prestigious title of Best Pastry Chef of the Year, Chef Alain has taught at internationally-renowned culinary schools as a pastry chef. The course is structured as follows:

5 mornings of French Language group classes - maximum of 6 per group

*PLUS*

4 afternoons of chocolate making classes

Conducted in French with a discreet translation for non French speakers, the course covers:

• Preparations: chocolate gateaux and other desserts using chocolate as a base, chocolate fondant, banana /chocolate truffles, almond biscuits, chocolate sweets made for 31st Dec, pistachio diamonds, artisitic creations.
• Methods: recipe creation & preparation, chocolate decoration & covering, chocolate moulds, assembling techniques (simple & rapid).
• Subjects Covered: learning to control the temperature of chocolate, eggs/chocolate & other subjects, art/creativity with chocolate, chocolate humour!