Lingualearn Launches French Courses that Combine Learning with Relaxation and Property Buying Assistance near La Rochelle, France

May 26, 2005 - Press Dispensary - Lingualearn (http://www.lingualearn.co.uk), the Brighton based language consultancy, is launching two tailor-made French packages that combine language learning with relaxation and property buying assistance. Aimed at those who wish to improve their French while immersed in French landscape and culture, the packages are based at the seaside resort of Châtelaillon-Plage between La Rochelle and Rochefort, France.

The first option, Lingualearn’s French and Leisure Holiday Packages
(http://www.lingualearn.co.uk/learners/adpages/chatelaillon_leisure.htm), provide an invitation to chill out on holiday and learn French. The courses feature a mixture of French tuition and guided visits, led by a tutor, to make the whole experience more effective and enjoyable. They are aimed at families who enjoy beach holidays and would like to give their children a taste of French language and culture, stressed-out executives who need French for their work, Francophiles, and cyclists who wish to explore the excellent network of cycle paths and tracks which traverse this part of France.

The second option, Lingualearn’s French, Leisure and Property Search Packages (http://www.lingualearn.co.uk/learners/adpages/chatelaillon_property.htm), offer a gentle introduction to the French language and culture as well as assistance with property buying in France. Designed for retired couples who are thinking of relocating to France and families looking for a place in the sun, the packages give a much-needed grounding in basic French and make the whole process of buying a property much easier.

All courses take place in Châtelaillon-Plage - a small seaside resort with a 3km sandy beach, mid-way between La Rochelle and Rochefort, France. These high quality, bespoke packages follow the same successful model Lingualearn has used across the UK - combining expert course design, a wide range of modern learning materials and high-calibre, native-speaking tutors.

Managing Director of Lingualearn, Dr Mike Freeman, comments: ‘With almost 75% of young Brits considering a move abroad, 10% within the next five years and France being the second most popular location*, more customers are likely to be crossing the channel to buy a property. Our new courses are in response to the growing number of requests from clients wanting to holiday and to buy properties in France.’

He adds: ‘We have located our new courses just outside La Rochelle because of the excellent communications with England, great facilities for holidaymakers, and the option of attending cultural and sporting events.’

Lingualearn’s French packages run every week throughout the year and are easy to reach using low cost flights from Southampton and Stansted, fast train services (TGV) from London and ferry services from Portsmouth to St Malo. Customers enrolling on courses at Châtelaillon-Plage can take advantage of events such as the ‘Francofolies’ folk, rock, pop and rap festival in July and ‘Grand Pavois’ sailing and boat show in September.

To book a course, complete the online forms on http://www.lingualearn.co.uk or contact Lingualearn on 01273 597169.

* according to data from the Fresh Start show.

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Notes for editors
Lingualearn, a Brighton-based company, is one of the largest language consultancies in the UK, with around 1,000 specialists on its books. It covers most languages and language needs for businesses, schools, colleges, universities and government agencies. It also provides language courses, translations, software, interpreting, business culture training, proof reading, multi-lingual documents and websites, language testing, international briefing, consultancy services, CDs, cassettes, CD-ROMs, and independent and expert advice on language learning, as well as the purchase of materials and equipment.

Lingualearn is registered by the UK government as a provider of selected digital resources. It is a member of Sussex Enterprise and adheres to the LNTO Code of Conduct for providers of professional language services.

For further information please contact:
Dr Mike Freeman, Managing Director, Lingualearn
Tel: 01273 597169
Email:
Site: www.lingualearn.co.uk