RESOURCE GUIDE - CultureShock! A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette: France - page 262

it comes to practicing French conversation, nothing is better
than the one-on-one language learning experience. Find a
native French speaker who has studied both his language
and yours, and treat yourself at least a month of classes. If
you feel more comfortable, join with a friend to take lessons
together, but keep the group very small. You will really notice
the difference.
Alliance Française
Main branch at: 101, boulevard Raspail; 75270 Paris (6 eme )
Tel: [phone]; email: [e-mail]
Website: www.alliancefr.org;
Alliance Française can be found in many cities throughout
France. They generally have decent teachers and a fair
price, although the class size (22 max.) can be intimidating
for some. The resource library, language lab and cultural
events are among the many perks.
Berlitz
Main branch at: 15, rue Louis le Grand; 75002 Paris
Tel: [phone]
Website: www.berlitz.com
Berlitz has 16 schools located in France, six of which
are scattered throughout Paris. They teach languages
'instinctively' in small groups or individual classes. More
expensive than other schools, it's good for businessmen
or women who would like to learn the language quickly.
They also offer translation services.
Cours de Civilization Française de la Sorbonne
47, rue des Écoles; 75005 Paris
Tel: [phone]
Website: www.fle.fr/sorbonne/
Probably the most rigorous language classes offered in
Paris. This school uses a traditional teaching method with
an emphasis on written texts and history of literature, as
well as regular tests on grammar and vocabulary. Class
size is generally between 15 and 25.
Institut Catholique de Paris
21, rue d'Assas; 75006 Paris
Tel: [phone]; email: [e-mail]; www.icp.fr
The Institut Catholique receives high marks from its students.