French language program this summer for American moving to Paris?

Question

I will be moving to Paris this summer to begin graduate school in Paris in September. Although my school program will be taught in English, I still want to learn to speak French as well as possible for everyday living aside from school. During July and August, I would like to do an intensive program of French study in order to prepare. I would welcome all suggestions for the best French language programs that occur during the summer. Thanks very much!

Answer 1

The best place is expensive.... but it's 40 hours a week and gets you speaking French!  The Institute de Francais in Villefranche-sur-mer on the Riveria, about 20 or 40 miles north of Nice.

They have monthly programs, which includes two meals a day and they help with housing.  Or 2-week programs. The sooner you go there the better - the prices are higher in the summer.

As a dyslexic, this was THE ONLY way I could learn French. Other people say they can learn with lots of 20-hour programs, but not me. If I had to do it again, I'd spend the money on this place.

http://institutdefrancaise.com

Bon voyage!

Zola