They are brazilian, German, Slovak or Mexican and have come to follow a school year in France. They told us about their experience, in French of course ;)! Natalia, slovak Nathalia H. is Slovak. She is 18 years old and… Lire la suite »Foreign students interviews
Do you dream about the Côte d’Azur? Or perhaps Paris or Lyon for the end of year celebrations? Or even the Basque country, the Rhône-Alpes or Brittany for their strong regional identities or their gastronomic specialities? With more than 90… Lire la suite »Group trips in France: a choice or tailor-made!
Bojana, Hungarian, and Michelle, German, arrived in September 2017 to continue their education during an academic year program in France. During the Christmas holidays they stayed in France with their respective host families. They talk to us about this time… Lire la suite »Christmas festivities in France as seen by two young foreign students
When it comes to addressing a person foreign people always hesitate: should one use “tu” or “vous” in French? In English “you” has no connotations of familiarity or lack of respect, however in France the use of “tu” is quite… Lire la suite »When to use “tu” or “vous” in French
The French language has never been more appealing. The number of French speakers is constantly increasing, whether it be those for whom it is their mother or father’s native language or learners who are interested in the language of Molière,… Lire la suite »French is more than ever on the rise!
You are soon going to France and are interested in French culture? SILC is delighted to share with you this brand new guide created just for you. It will enable you to get acquainted and familiarize yourself with French traditions… Lire la suite »Guide: all you need to know before travelling to France
For young people aged 15 to 17 living in the Southern hemisphere, SILC is able to offer school tuition programmes from November to February. This enables students to take advantage of their long Summer holiday and then attend school in… Lire la suite »Schooling in France for students from the Southern hemisphere
As France’s team of football stands in the world podium (Cock-a-doodle-doo!*), we thought you would like to discover some anecdotes and learn some essential football vocabulary, in French…! *« Cock-a-doodle-doo » is the cry of the cockerel, the national emblem… Lire la suite »Football vocabulary in French
A local newspaper shares the advantages of a school year in France for foreign teenagers During this year, three teenagers from Thailand and Turkey decided to live a new language experience in Angoulême (France). Like their French classmates, they are… Lire la suite »Is a school year in France for foreign teenagers a good idea?