Join us for a weekend of intensive language immersion, while escaping to a beautiful location near Sydney. You will experience "convivialité à la française" - as you enjoy a range of games, conversation, language and cultural workshops and evening entertainment. Your French immersion package will include all meals, accomodation and a series of activities led by our qualified French teachers. Watch this space for details of upcoming French Immersion Weekends...


Previous French Immersion Weekends
Our most recent French Immersion Weekend took place on 29-30 May, in Robertson in the Southern Highlands. Thank you to all who participated and helped us create such a wonderful atmosphere!

Below are some comments from participating students...

-      “The opportunity to have several sessions in French in a few hours was great”.

-      “Evening entertainment très bien !!!”

-      “Un bon week-end !”

-      “A chance to meet and talk to like-minded people and a chance to look at my own level and set my next goals.”

-      “Food was fantastic the whole weekend – excellent quality and on time service”

-      “The AF staff were excellent. The venue was lovely. Food was good.”

-      “Games were good and well-presented”.

Who can participate?
French Immersion Weekend are recommended for adults only. Levels include lower-intermediate, intermediate and advanced.

What is included?
-  all meals
- accommodation
- a series of intensive language workshops and dynamic activities lead by our highly qualified French teachers.  

WHAT TO BRING? Daywear / nightwear, sunscreen, umbrella, lined exercise book & pen / pencil, walking shoes, toiletries, French dictionary, your instrument and an item if you are a musician, French accessories.

At the time of booking, you will be required to evaluate your level of French by selecting one of the following options: Advanced, Intermediate, Lower-Intermediate. Please note: group / level composition is subject to change according to reservations received.

GUIDE FOR ESTIMATION OF LANGUAGE COMPETENCY
French Immersion Weekend Group	Description	Alliance Française de Sydney level as of date of departure	CEFRL*
ADVANCED	Able to interpret complex text on both concrete and abstract topics. Interacts with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, making communication with native speakers possible without strain for either party. Produces clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects. Can give a viewpoint on a topical issue, discussing the pros and cons of various options.	Alter Ego 4 Civilisation / Grammaire 2	B2+
INTERMEDIATE	Intermediate level Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to topics such as personal background and interests, family life, shopping and employment. Can communicate in situations requiring a simple, direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Advanced-Intermediate Capable of dealing with various situations whilst travelling in French-speaking countries. Writes simple phrases about familiar topics. Able to describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes & ambitions. Able to briefly explain opinions & plans.	7+ (Connexions 2)	A2-B1
LOWER INTERMEDIATE	Lower intermediate Uses and understands familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Can introduce him/herself and others. Can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.	Level 5/6	A2

*Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

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Merci beaucoup et à bientôt !