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Students success stories

Impact of our total French Immersion courses

Soline is an amazing conversationalist, and she kept the ball rolling by asking me questions, reacting, and following up with still more questions. I was impressed by her intellectual curiosity, warmth, and energy.

Our excursions were thoughtfully customized to my interests. I never felt criticized, but rather helped along by a friendly guiding hand. My French immersion experience was not only a language course but also a cultural immersion -- Soline and her family welcomed me into their home and lives. I am deeply grateful and will treasure this experience always.

Jim (US)

Jim

Brigid

David & Wendy

I had been dreaming of a French immersion for years and finally decided to treat myself. I wanted to stay somewhere beautiful and authentic, and I found Soline’s offer on the French Today site. I chose French in Context in Volvic — and I couldn’t have made a better choice.

Soline is an excellent teacher with the patience of a saint, and a warm, interesting person. I wanted to improve my French conversation, and she helped me with kindness and clarity. Her perfect accent and clear diction made understanding easy, and she always spoke at just the right pace. Thanks to her patience and encouragement, my confidence and French improved a lot.

Volvic and La Gite are charming — a lovely old town surrounded by forests and hills. Despite my dietary restrictions, Soline and her husband went out of their way to prepare delicious lunches every day.

Thank you, Soline! I hope to return one day and do it all again.

Brigid (Australie)

I spent a week in Volvic on a one-to-one French immersion with the wonderful Soline Sterbecq. It was my second stay — the first had been so enjoyable and rewarding that we came back!

Every morning we spoke French for over three hours, with Soline patiently correcting, explaining, and encouraging me. Our conversations ranged from travel and history to photography and cheese, always with plenty of laughter.

Soline’s flexible approach means every immersion is tailored to each learner’s goals. There’s simply no substitute for speaking French in France with such a kind, patient, and professional teacher. Both times I left full of enthusiasm and determination to keep improving.

David (UK)