Learn French in Brest
Learn French in Brest, a beautiful port city in Brittany with one of France’s most beautiful natural harbours.
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Why learn French in Brest?
Brest is truly the ideal destination for anyone who is eager to immerse themselves in the French language and culture. This vibrant city remains largely untouched by the waves of mass tourism that often flood other popular locations, providing students with ample opportunities to practice their language skills in real-life situations. As you navigate the charming streets of Brest, you can savor the renowned cuisine of the region while also taking in the stunning landscapes that Brittany has to offer.
With its picturesque natural harbor, Brest has a rich history that has long been intertwined with the sea. Today, it serves as a vital research center for marine biology, making significant contributions to our understanding of oceanic ecosystems. The city is also home to an impressive aquarium and marine center, where visitors can explore the fascinating underwater world and learn about the diverse marine life that inhabits the waters of Brittany.
Every four years in July, Brest comes alive with the excitement of the international maritime festival, known as ‘Les Tonnerres de Brest.’ This spectacular event attracts an astounding 2,500 boats, 20,000 sailors, and a million visitors from around the globe, transforming the city into a bustling hub of maritime activity for an entire week.
During quieter times, you can take leisurely strolls along Brest’s lively quays, making your way to the historic castle. From this vantage point, you’ll be treated to charming views of a modern port, vibrant buoys bobbing in the water, and bustling shipyards that showcase the city’s ongoing connection to the sea. Whether you’re a language learner or simply a traveler seeking adventure, Brest offers a unique and enriching experience.
Our school in Brest
Our French language school in Brest occupies all 4 floors of a 19th century manor house, which is on the surrounded by beautiful wooded grounds, located on the banks of the River Elorn.
Fully renovated, the building has been converted into a state-of-the-art language learning centre with exceptional facilities, including 24 spacious and comfortable classrooms, a resource centre and library where magazines, books and other study materials are available for students, a courtyard where you can play table tennis, a cafeteria selling hot and cold drinks and snacks and a student Internet room with free Internet access. Wireless Internet access is also available throughout the school.
The premises of our language school in Brest are shared with French students studying on postgraduate courses, providing our language students with an excellent opportunity to meet native French speakers and speak French out of class.
Location of our school in Brest
What courses are available in Brest?
Available courses
For complete beginners in Brest, you can choose to take an Intensive course, which includes 19 lessons each week. This course has set start dates throughout the year, where you will study in small groups of a maximum of 4 students. Lessons take place Monday to Friday mornings with two afternoon sessions on a Tuesday and Thursday.
If you have studied French before you can choose any of the other courses on offer. The Intensive + Cultural lessons course offers you 19 lessons at week in the mornings, in groups of a maximum of 10. Two afternoons a week you will take part in cultural workshops to improve your communication skills in French.
Private lessons offering completely personalised tuition are also available, or we can arrange combined courses of Intensive + private lessons, giving you the opportunity to learn French both in a group and individually.
Accommodation options in Brest
Available accommodation
To speak and learn as much French as possible during their course, we would advise you to stay with a French host family, where you will practise your new language skills as you speak with your family. Host family accommodation is offered on a half-board basis, meaning that you can enjoy two delicious meals with your host, giving you even more opportunity to use your language skills!
Available activities in Brest
Like all our schools in France, our language school in Brest organises a cultural program to help students explore the area, learn more about Brittany and speak French outside the classroom. Activities include various visits, excursions to Mont St. Michel, St Malo, the Breton Islands, sailing, tennis, and other sports.
How to get to our school in Brest
Brest is well connected by air, bus and train. Students staying with a host family will receive a free transfer from Brest Airport or Train Station on arrival.
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Brest: Student reviews & feedback
Intensive + cultural lessons with Host family
Excellent teachers, both in terms of their methodology and motivational skills.
The hosts were very friendly and as a vegetarian I found the meals excellent.
Of the many courses I did through Apple Languages this school had the nicest building and best facilities, which included a restaurant with very cheap and tasty meals. It also has a wonderful view of the Penfeld river and it's scenic surroundings.
- J. Connor
Firstly I must say that I learned a lot and enjoyed it very much! The accommodation was really wonderful. Close to the school and kind and friendly. They made me very welcome.
- B. Castle
Course
Excellent tutor, small class size which was great and the level of tution was mached closely to what i was looking for
Accommodation
I was made very welcome and gained a lot from the conversation over the beakfast and dinner table
- J. Thompson
Course
It was very good - a stimulating teacher, friendly fellow students and I felt I was placed at the correct level. I was glad I did not join the Senior group as the level of their group was very mixed whereas with mine all the students were at a similar level. I was also glad that the course was almost totally discussion rather than hours of grammar!
Accommodation
The family I stayed with were charming - very friendly and helpful.
Extra
The whole experience was good. Your side of it was very efficient and everyone at your office very friendly - thank you.
- J. Hussell
Intensive 20 with Student Residence
The course content was excellent. Teachers were very approachable and there was a relaxed atmosphere in the classroom, yet I still felt I progressed a lot. I liked the fact that the teachers spoke about revelent and interesting subjects such as french history, geography, local sayings, politics, film, music etc...
- P. Clancy
Intensive 20 + Private lessons with Host Family
I enjoyed the course very much and should have booked two weeks not one. My accommodation was excellent with very comfortable facilities and charming, very helpful hosts. Teh school was very well run and the staff were very helpful.
- P. Beck
Lot of effort put in by teaching staff and great enthusiasm shown. Good handouts. Excellent interactive teaching techniques with lots of bright ideas. Course fun and amusing. I stayed with a family and in a lovely old house near the school, and it was extremely good value for money. They spoke French to me and provided good local food and a really comfortable room. It was delightful, and greatly added to the value of the course.
- T. Day
The course follows your level, you will be helped if you want to know more by taking extra (private) lessons. The accommodation was in a beautiful waterfront location.
- W. Noort
I thouroughly enjoyed my language course in Brest. The classes were small, well organised, varied and interesting. The school facilities were excellent and the staff were all very helpful.
- N. Plunkett
The course was good, the accommodation was of a simple standard but clean and okay.
- J. Holthusen
You really have the feeling you are learning a lot within a short period of time. My accommodation was great!
- S. Unglert
The teachers were very committed and worked energetically to provide an interesting and motivating course. The materials we used were engaging and useful. The class sizes were small and there was a good mix of nationalities which aided language acquisition. My family were fantastic. They catered to my every need, provided very interesting conversation and looked after me. Having two other students there with me was great, as I met people from countries I've never before had the opportunity to. Great food and great company. All great and thoroughly recommended.
- K. Smith
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Things to do in Brest
Brest is the perfect location to have a short break in France. Come and have a complete change of scenery, fill your lungs with fresh, Atlantic Ocean air and enjoy amazing landscapes off the west coast of France.
If you like fish and seafood, Brest is a place for you! Thanks to its coastal location, there are a lot of seafood restaurants where you can savour a delicious seafood platter with crabs, langoustines, oysters and typical French steamed mussels! If you prefer to observe fish than eat them, you can go to the Océanopolis. A lot of tourists and marine-life lovers come from all over the world in order to visit it! It is not just an aquarium: there are three pavilions dedicated to the polar, tropical and temperate marine ecosystems, you will have a complete immersion in an underwater universe to discover the flora and fauna of oceans, and have the opportunity to see some really interesting exhibitions about marine biodiversity. You can even touch some species if you want to!
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