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Language and cultural immersion

1 week matin B2 lundi au vendredi 9h – 13h 30h/month

The Language and Culture Immersion course is an intensive one-week program (30 hours) designed for teachers who want to teach French as a foreign language in a different way. It combines teaching training, observation of real-life classrooms, and active discovery of Lyon’s culture, offering a comprehensive and practical approach to teaching French as a foreign language.

Part of the Alliance Française de Lyon’s FLE training program for teachers, this unique course combines professional learning, exchanges with FLE experts, and immersion in local cultural life, with events and activities offered throughout the year.

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Methodology

18 h – Training course: « Le français au sens propre » (FASP)
- Creating sequences from authentic documents
- Integration of digital technology and gamification
- Raising awareness of ecology and environmental responsibility in French as a foreign language
8 h – In-person classroom observation internship
- Active observation of FLE classes
- Discovering the practices of experienced tutor-trainers
- Sessions incorporating FASP files
Outings and cultural activities
- Participation in cultural events organized by the Alliance Française in Lyon
- Discovering Lyon’s heritage and cultural life
- Events and activities tied to the local cultural calendar

This approach allows learning to be anchored in real-life situations, which is essential for teaching French as a foreign language effectively.

Prerequisites

Being a teacher of French as a foreign language/French as a second language or a language trainer
Have initial experience teaching French as a foreign language
Be comfortable with the basic use of digital tools

Course materials

Teaching materials used in class by trainers
Teaching sheets for the “Le français au sens propre” program

Teaching tools

In order to offer a modern and interactive experience, the course includes:

Interactive whiteboard
Apolearn: online learning platform featuring resources, videos, and exercises
Wooclap: quizzes and interactive activities to boost participation

Level test

There is no placement test to enroll in this course.

Choosing the Alliance Française de Lyon

At the Alliance Française in Lyon, learning French is above all a cultural immersion and a human experience. Our teachers are all certified FLE experts with Master’s degrees, who use a communicative and action-oriented approach. From day one, learners are encouraged to speak and interact in order to progress naturally in French.

The courses use the textbooks Défi actuel (A1-A2) and Défi (B1-B2), available in a hybrid edition (student’s book + online activity book with videos, tutorials and pronunciation exercises). Our online educational tool centralizes materials, exercises, and videos for a comprehensive, interactive experience.

Our experienced teachers ensure a coherent progression with clear objectives and final tasks for each session. Learners develop skills that they can use in their daily and professional lives.

Learning French with the Alliance Française de Lyon is much more than just taking a class: it’s about experiencing the language on a daily basis, making rapid progress, and discovering the richness of Francophone culture.

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Please note

Recommended registration: at least 45 days before the start of the course.
Processing time: 3 business days maximum.
To start on the first day, register no later than the previous Tuesday.
Regular attendance and personal work are essential for success in the program.