Practice in the class :

The approach adopted in this course is an analysis of the language in terms of capacities (comprehension, production, interaction and mediation). The control of the capacities must allow the trainee to communicate in everyday life situations, according to the language level of each class. The acquired linguistical elements are treated in the perspective of written and oral communication. The trainee is brought to apprehend the reality of French and French-speaking culture, the language style and register, the code of social relations … and he/she can convey and exchange information related to his/her own environment in an intercultural approach.

Beginning with the B1 level there is the choice between specialization in written or oral communication.

Written specialization : This course allows the student to learn or to improve, according to the language level, how to collect, process, restore, transmit and give information. Practical work is based on written documents (articles, essays, questionnaires…). Students acquiring linguistic skills in a pragmatic context. With a variety of texts the student has to seize the whole of the text as well as the details, the implicit aspects and abstractions, must establish correctly the bonds of dependence between complex ideas with the use of words or expressions in order to articulate them effectively, seize the majority of the illustrated or idiomatic expressions and resort selective reading. Improvement of writing skills: to write with effectiveness and precision a variety of texts, to effectively synthesize ideas and information drawn from a written source, to ensure the cohesion of a text. Consolidation of written French grammar and lexical exercises.

Practice in the French class :

The aim of this course is to acquire abilities of communication in daily social exchanges, according to the language level of each class. It is based on rigorous and solid grammatical progression, systematic activities in concrete contexts and specific work on the control of lexical contents. Emphasis is put on interactive exercices among the students in the class, reflection on the language and acquisition of automatisms. Use of written, recorded and visual documents favouring comprehension and expression. Practice of linguistical capibilities in comprehension and production. According to the language level, work on the know-how regarding French and French-speaking culture.

Football program with "Michel Hidalgo International Football Academy - Sport International Organisation" :

What is included in the program :
- Registration and administrative following up
- Registration and training with a football club in Cannes or in the area, 3 to 5 training sessions per week (according to the age category)
- Individual physical training with a highly qualified coach (BE-FFF) 2 sessions per week of improvement training and specific
- Registration at a professional local gym and fitness club with a free access to the complex and the various offered courses
- Gym training program and following up
- Football equipments : 2 jerseys, 2 shorts, 2 socks, 1 t-shirt
- Bus card for the shuttle to the fields and gym
- Following up and sports coordination services

Program :

• Individual physical training with specific workshops on the different positions (fundamentals and specific work on improvement)
• Futsal, beach soccer(possibility to participate at tournaments)
• Thourough work of endurance and tenacity
• Evaluation tests
• Daily gym training (program established according to the age category, the physic and needs of each player)

The following SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT must be provided by the student :
- Football Boots, 2 pairs- Hard Ground (moulded studs) and soft ground (metal/long studs)
- Football Flats or Indoor soccer shoes 
- Running Shoes
- Shin guards & tape (players will not be permitted to train/play without them)
- Football gear for training (minimum 2 sets)
- Sports gear for personal training (minimum 2 sets)
- Football shoe polish, shoe brush, etc (players are expected to maintain high standards at all times)
- Flask
- Flip flop and towel

NB : please do not arrive with brand new boots as this could create injury and cause problems during the first sessions. Please make sure you have worn your footwear a few times prior to arrival.

For more details about the International Academy of Football Michel Hidalgo, click on the following link : www.hidalgo-football-academy.fr/en