50+French course
15 lessons (11h15) per week from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Cultural activities in the afternoon.
Course duration 50+ : 2 weeks.
€1250 for 2 weeks
- 15 lessons per week (11h15)
- Morning: 9:30-10:45 / 11:00-12:00
- Afternoon: Cultural and leisure activities: 6 afternoons + 2 evenings + 1 Saturday + 1 farewell meal on the last Friday at 12:30 PM
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Dates: The 50+ course will take place on 05/05 – 25/08 – 27/10/2025
- Levels accepted: A2 or higher
Introduction
- Starting from level A2
- Group of 6-8 people (maximum 10)
- 2-week program, 15 lessons per week from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (with a 15-minute break from 10:45 to 11:00)
- Activities on 6 afternoons, 2 evenings, 1 Saturday, and a farewell lunch on the last Friday
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.
Sample of 2 weeks of 50+ course
- Monday
- 3 lessons
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(2h15 of classes and a 15-minute break)- If there are more than 2 classes, a short placement test will be conducted.
- 13.30-15.30
Visit to Nice old-town to learn about its history and visit its picturesque places.
- Tuesday
- 3 lessons
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(2h15 of class and a 15-minute break) - 13.30-16
Visit to a museum in Nice (MAMAC, Crypte, Musée de la Photographic ou Musée Chagall)
- Wednesday
- 3 lessons
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(2h15 of class and a 15-minute break) - 18h-20h
Tasting of regional products, discovering niçois gastronomy or wine tasting
- Thursday
- 3 lessons
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(2h15 of class and a 15-minute break) - 13.30-18.00
Visite to Antibes and the Musée Picasso
- Friday
- 3 lessons
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(2h15 of class and a 15-minute break) - Free
- Saturday
- 10.00 – 17.00
Day trip to Monaco and visit to its Oceanographic Museum. - OR visit of Cannes and the Lérins Island
– The lunch is not included on Saturday
Week 2 :
- Monday
- 3 lessons
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(2h15 of classes and a 15-minute break)- If there are more than 2 classes, a short placement test will be conducted.
- 13.30-17.30 :
Visit of villa Kerylos OR Villa Rothschild
- Tuesday
- 3 lessons
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(2h15 of classes and a 15-minute break) - 20.30- 21.30 : Dégustations ou soirée au théâtre
- Wednesday
- 3 lessons
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(2h15 of classes and a 15-minute break) - 14.00-16.00 : Discover the Pétanque game
- Thursday
- 3 lessons
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(2h15 of classes and a 15-minute break) - 13.30 – 16.30 :
Visit of Villefranche-sur-mer and Musée Cocteau
- Friday
- 3 lessons
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(2h15 of classes and a 15-minute break) - 12.30 : 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.
How your first day takes place
| 9.20 | Arrival at the school (2 rue d’Angleterre, 06000 Nice). The alpha.b team will show you to your testing room. |
| 9.30 – 10.45 | Presentation 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- 11.00 | Break |
| 11.00 – 12.00 | Teaching activities, learning French, oral communication |
| 12.00 – 13.30 | Lunch break
We can recommend different places near the school where you can benefit from a discount on showing your alpha.b student card. |
| 13.30-15.30 | Visit 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 star residence, in a hotel or in a shared apartment.
For 50+ participants, your accommodation is willingly selected near the school (less than 1km on foot).
