Wandrille doesn’t spoil her fun. Admittedly, he’s not yet ready to announce Shakespeare, but he already feels at ease with his patrons, who speak only English with him. Normal, a 14-year-old boy whose family lives in Valence (Drôme), is in a wonderful setting on a language trip to France, and has two young teachers with whom he shares all the daily activities.
Learn without knowing
In the United Kingdom, before the arrival of Covid, Daniel and Jake were PE teachers, but their initial training was in both general and pedagogy, and they mastered all aspects of school support. More than a year established in Lapeyrouse (Puy-de-Dôme), young people from 11 to 16 years old are welcome to give them the best lessons: you learn without realizing it.
In full immersion, Wandril prepares and carries his meals with his guests after shopping, like all those before him in the beautiful castle of Bruges; Stroll Caring for canine and feline animals; playing cards or monopoly; garden; Wash, also gives – and what he “wishes” – a hand in the renovation work that Jack imposes on the property. It must be said that Wandril is a history buff and the 16th century castle has everything to inspire him.If he is shopping and DIY, cooking, walking, playing with his hosts Daniel and Jake, Wandril needs to rest for two hours a day, during his lessons, in a friendly atmosphere.
With or without subjects
Wandril is there for a week, and he has an average level of English – a 12, he admits – but, being the hyperactive type, he finds less appeal in being solely devoted to lectures. Nevertheless, the teenager follows two hours of lessons every day in order not to detract from traditional education. Courses, precisely, “not compulsory”, Jack indicates, boarders can simply stay in the family according to the chosen formula; Come alone or together.
The consistency of the formula, the reassuring attention of his young teachers who ensure that “they lose their jobs” act as motivation for the boy. Danielle and Jake head towards integration in their adopted country.
British comedy
The young couple, who live in Auvergne with Jack’s father Graham, are among more than seventy families listed by the English in France. (see below). Originally, the organization worked to lend a hand to British families newly settled in France and generally overwhelmed by French administration.
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Today it has many different profiles, many authors, but not limited to: former Royal Air Force pilot; a director; A nurse; A librarian,… He resides mainly in the west and center of France.
At Lapeyrouse, all the activities on the menu for the Hudson family, who manage the guest rooms, have humor, and this “so British” discipline will enhance the understanding of less well-off students. The cherry on the cherry cake, right?. 
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Since 2011, English in France A total of 3,000 available facilities were listed – in total immersion with British families settled in France. To date, there are 72 host homes that welcome students of all levels, from children and teenagers (the majority of enrolments) to adults (10%). The aim is to consolidate or deepen your knowledge of English or to prepare for an exam (bac, Cambridge B2 certificate, etc.).
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