Coucou les membres de la communauté,
This week, My sister, Astrid & I are thrilled to announce our upcoming French immersion week in the charming city of Pau, nestled in the heart of southwestern France.
This 5-day intensive course promises to be an unforgettable experience, combining French acquisition with cultural exploration. This is a unique opportunity to boost your French.
To help us tailor this experience to your needs and preferences, we kindly ask you to fill out our brief survey.
It will only take two minutes of your time, and your input is invaluable in helping us create the best possible program for you.
Please click on the following link to access the survey: Fill Out the Survey!
A Safe Space for All Learners
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, our program provides a safe and relaxed environment for you to confidently express yourself in French.
You’ll return home with a deeper understanding of the French way of life and a renewed passion for the language.
Your 5 reasons to join :
- Improve your French in just 5 days
- Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming ambiance in a small group
- Renew your motivation for French acquisition
- Live the French lifestyle and find your joie de vivre !
- Make memories to cherish forever
Pau 2023
From her week in Pau, Judy shared :
I think for a first immersive experience this was perfect — fun and not too demanding, and very accepting/welcoming. And this particular group of people was just wonderful, a real pleasure to spend the week with. Alice, I love and appreciate your demeanor and would love to do another, more intensive immersion with you.
Get Inspired: What Awaits You in Pau
Pau, the charming capital of Béarn, is an ideal destination for experiencing the French way of life and joie de vivre. It combines urban sophistication with small-town charm.
The city features a vibrant cultural scene, including the Art museum. Its historic center is filled with narrow medieval streets and Renaissance architecture.
The Boulevard des Pyrénées offers stunning views of the Pyrenees mountains. 
Gastronomy thrives in Pau, with local markets and restaurants serving regional specialties like Jurançon wine.
Barry shared:
I have been telling friends that the experience was really helpful, mostly thanks to you and Astrid being at our sides when on walks or at lunch because you encouraged the use of French by speaking slowly and listening. While traveling I try my French with natives, but I often feel like I am wasting the time of a server/shopkeeper/tourist office worker so we switch to English. But in the group, especially at lunches, we had the time to gather thoughts and speak (no matter how badly) because you both were so good at listening and making us feel welcome to try.
For a glimpse of what you could potentially do during our week in Pau,
explore this page: Experience the Magic of Pau.
Secure Your Spot!
Astrid & I can’t wait to embark on this French adventure with you in 2025!
Please complete the survey as soon as possible.
Click here to fill it in!
Your responses will help us secure a date in the calendar for next year, allowing you to make your travel arrangements to Pau well in advance.
Lyn wrote:
The manner in which I felt my French improve was I was able to recognize the kinds of errors I make when I speak. This type of breakthrough is such a helpful improvement for me, because I can continue to pay attention and refine on my own.
Furthermore, I did appreciate all the ways this week integrated oral comprehension (comprehensible input). This was incredible on many levels. Lastly, while I’m sure being “on” all the time for you, Alice, is exhausting, in reality, it is your creativity, innovative method for making everyone feel comfortable, your accessibility, encouragement, and acceptance that made this a fantastic week. I cannot forget to also remark at the many ways Astrid was a complement to the experience as well. Her contributions emphasized the quality of this immersion.I would absolutely love it, if you would consider it again. Many, many thanks !!! (three magical exclamation points)
Cordialement,