The French have long been known for their language, romance, and distinct way of life. A blend of historical events, societal norms, and some great love stories, France doesn’t seem so different than the rest of Europe. So why is it? Why is Paris perceived as the city of love and the French stereotyped as “only” speaking French? Taking French summer courses in France is a stress free, enjoyable way of trying to find answers to some of these questions.

One of the things the French are most well –known for is the beautiful melody heard when they speak and the famous love stories that surround their society. Imagine what it would be like to really understand these famous stories instead of relying on their translation. Not that it would change dramatically, but surely like any language some things don’t translate perfectly. Like stories or poetry, in order to understand any culture well, being able to speak the language is an absolute necessity. Taking a French summer course allows participants to brush up or even start learning French in its most natural setting possible- France.

International Projects offers a variety of French summer courses designed not only to teach French, but to teach participants the essence of the language and how to use it comfortably. With native- speaking instructors trained to teach French as a foreign language, the sky is the limit when it comes to questions. Not to mention that instructors usually have more useful information about the city than any tourist guide available.

Whether speaking French in the classroom or traveling around; French summer courses allow even the most basic French speakers to improve. So the next time curiosity arises because the film set in Paris was just so amazing, quit standing on the sidelines and book a trip to join one of the many French summer courses available.

This post was submitted by Ana.