Intensive 30 (EN)

Culture & Language Connections Inc.

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Course description

Customized private language coaching sessions in the afternoon to complement small group classes in the morning.
Accelerate your language learning through a holistic approach that targets weaknesses and builds on strengths. The ideal way to learn for those with very specific goals.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Start dates for beginners
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
23 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
10:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Lunch
01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Lesson
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Montreal to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(24 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 5 reviews
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"I gained French expressive abilities by attending classes on a schedule geared to my work schedule."

Zinta Mateus

I particularly liked that I worked with a different instructor each week allowing me to adapt to different approaches to language instruction and learning. I was thus required to adapt and listen to different pronunciation of French which allowed me to expand my listening skills. Each instructor tracked my development and was able to track my progress and language needs from week to week. I found the location of CLC both close to my work and home and therefore it was very convenient to attend classes. I chose to have private lessons and therefore was able to gear my learning to my personal needs (I was preparing for the French exam given by the Office). Private classes also allowed me to change the day and time of my classes when my work schedule required to be at work on a particular day. Each instructor provided engaging exercises geared to my level and needs. Often, it was hard to believe that the time for my 1 hour lesson had already elapsed.

I sometimes found the acoustics of the rooms challenging for listening. The open concept room set-up sometimes creates a noisy and distracting listening situation particularly for language learning. Such a set-up could be particularly hard for students who have a hearing loss, attention deficit, language processing difficulties, etc.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
111 weeks
Date of study
3 May 2014 - 23 Jun 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Tina Lee, International Client Services Coordinator at Culture & Language Connections Inc. responded to this review.
31 January 2017

Thank you Zinta for your valuable feedback! We are happy to learn that you have enjoyed the customized learning experience that we provide in private lessons. We will continue to work to improve our facilities.

"At CLC you will find fast learning, great teachers and exciting people from all over the world, all together on a great place."

Bernardo A.

Its just amazing how we learned French. I will never regret the time I spent in CLC. Time learning is always time well invested.
The teachers in CLC were amazingly patient and understanding. We highly recommend it.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
1 Sep 2017 - 26 Jan 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Tina Lee, International Client Services Coordinator at Culture & Language Connections Inc. responded to this review.
30 January 2017

Thank you Bernardo for your positive feedback! It is always a pleasure for us to be with our students because we learn a lot from them too and form memories with them that enrich our lives that much more.

"Excellent staff, teachers and a wonderful friendly supportive environment to learn a language"

Sally Watson

CLC ended up becoming more than a school to me and was the key to a whole new network of international friends.

I was really happy choosing CLC as my French language school in Montreal.

As promoted, the class sizes were small, usually no more than eight. The interactive nature of lessons means students develop communication skills, speaking and listening, rather than just the theory of written French.

While grammar is covered, the classes encourage engagement especially with written assignments to read in class. This is when you really get to learn more about others and their life circumstances in Montreal, leading to solid friendships.

Teachers and staff at CLC were professional, friendly, kind and patient which creates a warm atmosphere and helps the learning process!

It's a high quality school with good outcomes - my French progressed more than I anticipated and the tea time sessions where you can speak with others learning the language was also a great help!

Thank you CLC!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
62 weeks
Date of study
13 Jul 2015 - 19 Sep 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Tina Lee, International Client Services Coordinator at Culture & Language Connections Inc. responded to this review.
26 January 2017

Thank you Sally for your kind words! Our warm atmosphere is possible because of students like you that share and promote our values of being positive, open and respectful.

"Communal"

Chelsey Bondy

CLC is a very unique and special place for language learning. They take on a very community based approach with teachers who are friendly and knowledgeable. The lessons were short and succinct but also fun and revolved around each student's particular needs. They were also wonderful at introducing new arrivals to the area and try to have everyone in the school, no matter which language they are learning, to meet and mingle. Overall this school is a great place to improve your skills or practice new ones, you feel automatically at home.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
4 Jan 2016 - 25 Mar 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Tina Lee, International Client Services Coordinator at Culture & Language Connections Inc. responded to this review.
24 January 2017

Thank you Chelsey for your positive feedback! We are happy to be able to take care of everyone's needs so that we can all thrive together and make learning in Montreal a fruitful experience.

"CLC just like a big family"

Alan

1. About our class: we had a small class so each of us had the opportunity to practice English, and our teachers have enough time to correct our mistakes.

2. About our teachers: Each of our teacher's mother tongue is English so we can learn authentic English, our teacher was so kind, one of my grammar teachers invited me to his house to cook.

3. We had a lot of social activities, most of the activities were in contact with local residents, so it provided us a good platform to exercise our oral language.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
67 weeks
Date of study
1 Mar 2016 - 15 Jun 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Alexandra, Marketing Coordinator at Culture & Language Connections Inc. responded to this review.
24 January 2017

Alan, thank you so much for your kind review! We hope you come back to visit us soon!

housing

Housing

CLC offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

NZ$ 290
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Montreal
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 30 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 290
Receive an authentic experience of what it is really like to live in Canada and give yourself the opportunity to experience various aspects of Quebec culture! Staying with a host family will get you quickly acclimated to Montreal and make your transition to your new home a smooth and easy one. You will have your own private bedroom, fresh sheets, towels and you can chose between meal plans ranging from breakfast only to a full three meals a day.

We will make sure to place you with a family that matches your desired language of study. Your language skills are bound to improve as you will be completely immersed in either English or French!

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 322
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Montreal
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 30 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 322

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

NZ$ 361
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Montreal
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 361
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Montreal based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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