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If two people are travelling to France and only one wants lessons, start the enquiry by saying so. If both want to learn, send a brief for each person. The right French immersion stay for a couple depends on what each person wants from tuition, which parts of the day you want to share and what the host can arrange.
Make two lists: write down what you want to do together and what each person needs separately. Ask the teacher to match those lists to a lesson format, meal plan and written price for both travellers.
Decide which of three formats fits
Decide which of three formats fits
- Two learners with similar goals. Ask if you can share a lesson and how the teacher would make sure both people get time to speak and receive feedback. Tell the teacher if one of you tends to answer first.
- Two learners with different levels or interests. Ask about separate lesson slots or a mix of individual and shared time. Describe a task each person finds difficult so the teacher can see whether a shared activity makes sense.
- One learner and one accompanying guest. Ask which parts of the stay the guest can join, whether they would eat with the host, and how they might spend time while the lesson takes place.
These are planning options to discuss, since suitable arrangements depend on the teacher, the home and availability. See FITH’s programme page for the standard format and how to enquire about travel with friends or family.
Make a day that works for both of you
Make a day that works for both of you
Write down a shared activity you would both enjoy and one part of the day that each person would use differently. One learner might prefer correction and conversation in the morning while their partner visits a gallery or reads at the accommodation. Later, both might want to join a meal or an outing. Ask who guides the outing, whether it is in French and what is included for each person.
If both of you are learning, be clear about what you want to practise together. A pair can rehearse making a reservation, but one person may want help with comprehension and the other with pronunciation. Ask the teacher to plan the feedback each of you needs. The lesson guide explains how a teacher can work from your goals and recurring difficulties.
Get a quote written for the whole party
Get a quote written for the whole party
For each learner, check whether the lesson hours shown are individual or shared. For both guests, check sleeping arrangements, bathroom use, meals, guided activities and any separate charges. Ask whether the amount shown is a total for both or a figure for one person. If an extra guest amount is given, have the teacher explain its charging basis and what it includes for your dates.
A guest who does not study can still affect the room, meals and activities. Use the pricing reference as a starting point, then compare the actual proposal with the quote worksheet. Pay particular attention to items you would like to do together, such as a visit with admission or transport.
Give the teacher two clear briefs
Give the teacher two clear briefs
There are two of us. Person A would like [lesson goal and approximate level]. Person B would like [lessons and goal / accommodation only]. Together we would like [meals, activities or free time]. Can you confirm the suitable lesson format, accommodation and full price for both travellers?
Explore the teacher directory for the settings and guest spaces you both like. Then describe your plans to FITH. Include your dates and the parts of the day you want to share so the teacher can respond to the practical arrangement.
