50+French course

  • 15 lessons per week (12 hours), morning: 9.30-10.45 / 11.00-12.00, afternoon: cultural and leisure activities : 6 afternoons, 2 evenings, 1 Saturday, 1 goodbye lunch on the last Friday at 12h30
  • Duration: 2 weeks
  • Dates: 50+ courses take place on the 06/05 – 26/08 – 28/10/2024
  • Levels accepted : A2 or above

Sample of 2 weeks of 50+ course

  • Monday
  • 3 lessons

    9.30-12.00

    (2.15 of lessons and 15 minutes break)

  • 13.30-15.30

    Visit to Nice old-town to learn about its history and visit its picturesque places.

  • Tuesday
  • 3 lessons

    9.30-12.00

    (2.15 of lessons and 15 minutes break)

  • 13.30-16

    Visit to a museum in Nice (MAMAC, Crypte, Musée de la Photographic ou Musée Chagall)

  • Wednesday
  • 3 lessons

    9.30-12.00

    (2.15 of lessons and 15 minutes break)

  • 18-20

    Tasting of regional products, discovering niçois gastronomy or wine tasting

  • Thursday
  • 3 lessons

    9.30-12.00

    (2.15 of lessons and 15 minutes break)

  • 13.30-18

    Visite to Antibes and the Musée Picasso

  • Friday
  • 3 lessons

    9.30-12.00

    (2.15 of lessons and 15 minutes break)

  • Free
  • Saturday
  • 10h – 17 :
    Day in Monaco and visit of the Oceanographic Museum
  • OR visit of Cannes and the Lérins Island
    – The lunch is not included on Saturday

Week 2 :

  • Monday
  • 3 lessons

    9.30-12.00

    (2.15 of lessons and 15 minutes break)

  • 13h30-17h30 :

    Visit of villa Kerylos OR Villa Rothschild

  • Tuesday
  • 3 lessons

    9.30-12.00

    (2.15 of lessons and 15 minutes break)

  • 20h30- 21h30 : Food tasting OR evening at the theater
  • Wednesday
  • 3 lessons

    9.30-12.00

    (2.15 of lessons and 15 minutes break)

  • 14h-16h : Discover the Pétanque game
  • Thursday
  • 3 lessons

    9.30-12.00

    (2.15 of lessons and 15 minutes break)

  • 13h30 – 16h30 :
    Visit of Villefranche-sur-mer and Musée Cocteau
  • Friday
  • 3 lessons

    9.30-12.00

    (2.15 of lessons and 15 minutes break)

  • 12h30 : Good bye lunch with all your group and your teachers

50+ Course content

This stay combines practising the French language with the discovery of different cultural aspects of the country. It is offered to “lovers” of France who, with the experience of age, would not be satisfied with a “standard” course that is often aimed at young university students.

The course

The lessons are themed around the cultural and leisure activity of the afternoon. They are developed around “playful” activities, debates, role play, news articles… from different medias, press and videos etc…

Emphasis is put on practising the language, communication and comprehension. The main aim is to help each student to reach the highest possible level of expression and communication in the French language.

Course Objectives

  • To bring together the practise of the French language and the discovery of different aspects of the country.
  • To help you develop your written and oral skills to allow you to communicate with French speakers in a wide range of real-life situations.
  • To allow you to develop or improve your language skills: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, with an intercultural awareness.

Methodological Approach

  • A communicative, practical and dynamic method as defined in the CECRL.
  • Varied and interactive activities based on authentic texts to prepare you for real-life communication outside of the classroom.
  • Engaging study materials: written, audio or video.
  • A teaching style that integrates new technology.
  • The pleasure of being able to have fun with a language.

Teaching Program

  • A diagnostic test to determine your language level.
  • Your teacher can give you advice on your learning or extra exercises.
  • The person responsible for your teaching will review your learning process and offer you individualised help.
  • An evaluation at the end of the program to record your progress and determine your individual level.

Certificates

  • A certificate at the end of the course showing the level of the course you have taken.
  • An extra certificate at the end of the course if you wish to do a final evaluation and receive a specific summary of your level in all 4 skills.

How your first day takes place

9.20Arrival at the school (2 rue d’Angleterre, 06000 Nice). The alpha.b team will show you to your testing room.
9.30-10.45Presentation of alpha.b by the class teacher – There is the chance that we will test your level if there are more than 10 participants.
10.45-11Break
11-12.00Teaching activities, learning French, oral communication
12.00-13.15Lunch break

We can recommend different places near the school where you can benefit from a discount on showing your alpha.b student card.

13.30-15.30Visit to Nice with a guide from the school

Testimonials

I have been coming to the Club 50 in alpha.b since several years and it’s always a pleasure to be here. I love going to class in the morning and chat with the other students. At noon, we always have lunch all together. In the afternoon, we have interesting visits, every day is something new to discover. We went to Monaco, Cannes, St Tropez and we had some wine and food tastings. Time flies in alpha.b !

It’s the 11th time I am coming to alpha.b. When I started in 2007, I did not speak French at all. But it has changed so much ever since ! In the morning we have a very fun and nice teacher. In the afternoon, we have excursions like Monaco, St  Tropez, we also visit museums : Chagall, Modern Art, we have tastings : French food, wine and cheese … We really spend 2 unforgettable weeks with the Club 50. We share so many experiences with them that after 2 weeks, they are no longer colleagues, they became friends !

FAQ

How do the 50+ excursions work?

All excursions take place by bus or train with a teacher or the activities leader from the school (there is no accompanying member of staff if the activity is on a Sunday).

Visits to towns or villages that take place on foot are only for short distances at a gentle pace and with a coffee break…

The classes and activities are exclusively for seniors except for the activity on Saturday which is open to all students.

All the activities are done in French by your activities leader.

Where can I stay?

Alpha.b has its own accommodation service and offers you the possibility of staying with a host-family (half-board or without meals), in a 2 or 4 stars residence or in a hotel.

For 50+ participants, your accommodation is willingly selected near the school (less than 1km on foot).

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