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10 reasons to learn French in Chamonix

10 of the best reasons to study french in Chamonix

 

1.     1. The snow conditions represent a season primed to be a big one

        2. 140km of piste skiing and 44 access lifts across five mountains (really three reasons!)

3.     3. Insted is the only accredited french language school where students have less than a five-minute walk to Europe's highest ski lift of 3842 metres

4.     4. Lessons are given on a rotating schedule of mornings and afternoons so you can ski or snowboard every day of the week and quickly learn or improve your french language skills in a highly motivational environment

5.     5. Every winter Insted welcomes students from age 18 to 60 years old so you will always feel at home at Insted regardless of your age!

6.     6. Insted teachers hold a university degree in FLE, and have been carefully selected with the expertise from our partner CUEF in Grenoble. Profit from teachers who are energetic, young at mind and ready to welcome students of all nationalities and ages. (You can expect Insted teachers to socialise with you at the indoor climbing wall or at the ski slope outside course hours)

7.     7. All Insted accommodation is within walking distance to the school, the ski lifts and central Chamonix

8.     8. Insted organises activities such as ski trips to Courmayeur in Italy, avalanche- & glacier- rescue courses, wine tastings, fondue- & raclette evenings and French movie nights

9.     9. Insted students get up to 30% discount on seasonal ski passes

10.  10. There’s no greater buzz than talking the language of love with mulled wine at après ski

 

 


Posted by Online Editor - Fri, 12/11/2010 - 11:35am