SPA, Belgium
Located in the heart of the European Community,
CERAN LINGUA Belgium is nestled in the unspoiled
countryside of the Ardennes Forest. A few minutes from Spa,
world famous since medieval times for the healing powers of its
mineral waters, CERAN LINGUA offers the ideal setting for
study with ample opportunities for relaxation during the
weekend.
French Language Courses for Professionals and
Adults at CERAN LINGUA in Spa, Belgium
CERAN LINGUA language
centers, located in various countries worldwide,
provide highly effective residential on-campus full
immersion programs for both adults and young
learners.
CERAN LINGUA French courses are designed
for motivated people who need to learn a language as
quickly and efficiently as possible. The 66 hours
per week of complete immersion in the target
language along with a highly personalized approach
to French language training and the
CERAN LINGUA methodology will ensure that you make
the maximum progress in the minimum amount of time!
Every day from 8 am to 10.30 pm you can
concentrate on a single objective: progressing, daring to
communicate and expressing yourself freely in the target
language - Living in the target
language. All
programs consist of nine French learning activities, each
lasting 45 minutes, five days a week. These structured and
systematic learning sessions are complemented by a great variety
of opportunities for practicing the language during breaks,
meals and evening sessions led by our trainers. This approach
ensures that you consolidate your knowledge and gain real
communication skills that take full account of the cultural
dimension of learning a foreign language. All in all, this adds
up to at least 35 hours of French lessons per week,
reinforced by a further 35 hours of practice supervised
by our trainers, learning how to "be" and "do", in the target
language.
The exclusive use of French throughout the day
forms CERAN concept of complete immersion. From breakfast until
the end of the evening, and every minute in between, you benefit
from the constant support of CERAN trainers and facilitators.
Genuine immersion means
you acquire a foreign language fast.
Progress is immediate and quantifiable.
Whether you are a total beginner or
already at ease in the target language,
each stage of the course builds your
confidence. So push your knowledge
further, faster and with lasting
results. The CERAN method helps you to
overcome your fears, with a learning
system based on listening and dialogue.
Just as music cannot be reduced to
theory alone, we take an overall view of
the target language, with its specific
frequencies and unique culture. This is
what we offer at CERAN centers.
Speed, results and confidence in your
language use.
The Ceran French Language school is
located in the Ardennes Forest, just a few minutes from Spa.
The building houses the school as well as the on-site residence.
At the center you will find outdoor tennis courts, squash courts
and table tennis which are available for your use. Near the
center: Golf, mini-golf, mountain biking, kayaking, horse
riding, walking and cross-country skiing are available.
The CERAN LINGUA reception staff will advise you about fees
and assist you with reservations.
Why Choose CERAN LINGUA:
AN EFFICIENT CONCEPT : A residential package
on our own premises, giving us total control over all practical aspects of
your stay and allowing you to concentrate fully on your learning objectives.
Complete French immersion, with constant coaching from our trainers,
to encourage the practice of what you have learned in real communication
situations and to accelerate your progress.
QUALITY GUARANTEE : The CERAN group guarantees an identical level of
quality in all its centers. Our methodology and techniques are constantly
being revised and improved by analyzing continuously our clients' needs and
levels of satisfaction. The methodology is applied in all our centers by
contracted trainers who are native-speakers and who are subject to
continuous quality checks.
MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY: CERAN LINGUA offers a high degree of
flexibility, welcoming students of all levels of linguistic competence every
week throughout the year. You can choose a group, combination or private
program organized into four modules that are specially adapted to your level
and needs.
French Language Courses at CERAN LINGUA in Spa, Belgium
CERAN LINGUA offers French Courses
in flexible one-week modules starting every Sunday
evening and lasting until Friday afternoon. You may enroll for as many
consecutive on-week modules as your schedule permits. The center is
open all year-round except for the last week of December and first week of
January. You can therefore choose the dates that best fit your
schedule. Your objectives and groups may change each week, allowing
you to focus on a variety of topics during your stay. Minimum age: 21. Length of lessons: 45 min.
French Language Courses Prices 2010:
Application fee for all programs: USD 100. Please see
general application procedures.
French Group Course (P) ---
45 French lessons per wk.
Maximum of 4 students per class:
1 week module: USD
3,590.00
The French Group
course includes: 4 mini-group French lessons, 1 phonetic training lesson, 2
supervised French language laboratory periods, and
2 supervised study periods every day from Monday to Friday. It also
includes all course materials, on-site accommodations, full board and
evening activities.
Combination French Group Course Plus Private (P1)
--- 45 French lessons per wk.
Maximum of 4 students per class:
1 week module: USD
4,290.00
The French Group
course includes: 4 mini-group French lessons, 1 private French lesson, 1
phonetic training lesson, 2 supervised French language laboratory periods,
and 1 supervised study periods every day from Monday to Friday. It
also includes all course materials, on-site accommodations, full board and
evening activities. * See daily schedule sample for this program below.
Combination French Group Course Plus Private (P2)
--- 45 French lessons per wk.
Maximum of 4 students per class:
1 week module: USD
4,890.00
The French Group
course includes: 4 mini-group French lessons, 2 private French lessons, 1
phonetic training lesson, 1 supervised French language laboratory periods,
and 1 supervised study periods every day from Monday to Friday. It
also includes all course materials, on-site accommodations, full board and
evening activities.
Super Intensive Private French Course (P6)
--- 45 French lessons per wk.
1 week module: USD 5,790.00
The French Group
course includes: 6 private French lessons, 1 phonetic training lesson, 1
supervised French language laboratory periods, and 1 supervised study
periods every day from Monday to Friday. It also includes all course
materials, on-site accommodations, full board and evening activities.
NOTES:
Special rates: 15% reduction for your partner if you
study at the same time at the same CERAN center.
Starting Dates 2010: Every Sunday (programs end on Friday
evening!)
Holidays 2010 -
The CERAN LINGUA center is open all year round,
including public holidays, except for the last week of December and first
week of January,
Sample of the Daily
Schedule for the P1 Combination French Group Course:
The following
schedule will give you an idea of the intensity of
the Ceran Lingua Programs.
| Morning |
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8.15 -
9.00
9.00 - 9.45
9.45 - 10.30
10.30 - 11.00
11.00 - 12.30
12.30 - 14.00 |
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breakfast with
trainers conducted in the target
language
1 phonetic training
1 private lesson
break with trainers conducted in the
target language
2 small-group lessons
lunch with trainers conducted in the
target language |
| Afternoon |
|
|
14.00 -
15.30
15.30 - 16.00
16.00 - 16.45
16.45 - 17.30
17.30 - 18.15
18.15 - 19.00 |
|
2 small-group lessons
break with trainers conducted in the
target language
1 language laboratory session
1 written language workshop
1 language laboratory session
free time |
| Evening |
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19.00 -
20.00
20.00 - 22.00 |
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dinner with trainers
conducted in the target language
Socio-cultural activity with a trainer
conducted in the target language |
Accommodations:
The prices listed above include
accommodation in individual rooms in the CERAN
center or, if not available, in a nearby hotel of
equivalent category. All of our rooms have
air-conditioning and are equipped with a cassette
player. The telephones are equipped with an alarm
device for wake up calls and internet access is
available through your personal telephone line. All
bedrooms have a bathroom en suite.
All meals from Sunday night until
Friday evening are included. Teachers join
students for all meals in order to further increase
their exposure to the language.
For those students enrolling in
more than one weekly module at a time, weekend
accommodations are not included but may be available
upon request as a Bed & Breakfast option and subject
to availability. Please contact us for details and
pricing.
Activities
Every evening, we offer a different event. You are invited
to take part but only if you wish. The topics can be of different
nature: introduce yourself, watch TV news, welcome French guests but also
get to know better the French and Provence culture. Every week, local
guests will join us to share an evening together.
Arrival at the Center and Airport Transfers
We recommend that you arrive at the center on
Sunday between 5.00 and 7.00 p.m.
Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged upon
request at additional charge. One-way transfers to Spa are priced at:
- Brussels Zaventem Airport and Brussels
South (Midi) Station: 165 €uros
- Liège Guillemins Station: 80 €uros
- Verviers Station: 65 €uros
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating
foreign currency rates.
What former students have to say about this program:
“CERAN is the language-learning centre par excellence, where a
language bath leads to the hoped-for results and linguistic self-confidence
makes huge steps forward.”
Marnix J.
The fact that one can live at the school made
things much more natural, just like the sharing of
breakfast, lunch and dinners, as well as the
coffee-breaks.”
Dr. De Tata, San Francisco.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating
foreign currency rates.
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