Hilde Frafjord Johnson
Former Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the
United Nations in South Sudan
Former Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Former Minister of International Development of Norway
Excellent teaching method, which helps
advance progress alternating comprehension, vocabulary and conversation.
The adaptation of course to individual needs and requirements is done in
a good way.
The teaching itself is excellent and very much according to what would
help me maximize my output.
All in all, an excellent experience!
Christy Feig
Former Director of Communications at World Health Organization (WHO)
Former Director of International Communications at American Red Cross
Former senior medical producer for CNN
The programme was an excellent way to
strengthen my French.
There is only so much one can learn in a week, but the one on one
approach is the best way to maximize the gain.
Bernard is an incredible patient teacher. He gives every student the
time they need for their issues and adjusts as needed.
I would strongly advise this course to others.
Veronique made the evenings delightful and gave us the most wonderful
food throughout the week.
The accommodations are perfect, just perfect. The dogs provide excellent
companionship for walking the country side.
To sum it up, a week at Dialogue is good for the mind and
good for the soul!
This week here in Kerfiac with the Dialogue
program went way beyond my expectations.
It was more than just a language program. I felt as if I was visiting
relatives that I had just met for the first time.
Bernard and Veronique were warm and welcoming and very at ease with
sharing their lives with me and others in out pursuit of learning their
language – French.
I really enjoyed the format of the program – I would call it structured
fluidity. There were definite systems in place in how to approach
teaching the language, but tailored to your own needs and ability and
then fluid as to your own wants and interests.
I took the very intensive program and I was never bored.
I have taken other courses and this one is the most practical approach
(and fastest) that I have experienced
Ms Rita Rozzi (USA)
I cannot speak more highly of this programme.
When I arrived, I could barely express myself as I had forgotten all of
my french and I couldn't even understand the notices on the train here!
It has only been two weeks but I'm already experiencing the strongest
sensation of feeling like the week have flown by, yet being home seems
like a month ago!
The friendliness and the hospitality of the Hénusse family cannot be
overemphasized.
Despite having difficult dietary restrictions, I was catered for not
only in terms of gluten free, but INCREDIBLE food that I was ever
suspicious or nervous of eating.
I feel honored to have been able to share in the daily routine of his
wonderful family .
As for the lessons themselves, they were specially personalized,
interesting, fun and flexible. Both Bernard and Christophe proved to be
excellent teachers, adapting the programme to suit my needs and evoluing
abilities.
The methods themselves cannot be faulted – even with the trickiest
nuances of grammar, I was never bored and I was always able to
understand their explanations.
6 lessons per day was perfect for me as it was intensive enough to
immerse me in the language, but gave me enough break time to relax,
watch French films, listen to my “phrases-clés” and allow what I'd
learned to sink in, before using it at dinner.
All-in-all, the course exceeded every expectation I had, and I'll really
going to miss the family. I truly appreciate all that they have done for
me.
Ms T. C. (UK)
Student
My five days at Dialogue-Kerfiac have been
marvelous !
I have trained a tremendous amount. I am more confident with my
pronunciation, my vocabulary is greatly increased and my grammar is
certainly better than it was on Monday.
I believe, the Dialogue method has been and will continue to be quite
sucessful for me as I can see how I will be able to regularly
incorporate the “phrases-clé” into my daily life.
M Henusse and Christophe were encouraging and made the training
interesting and fun.
I appreciate that there was time for walks in the beautiful , pastoral
countryside, and that I could enjoy Ms Henusse's garden.
Mme Henusse is a fabulous cook and a generous person willing to
patiently converse with me at meals.
They were kind hosts as well as excellent teachers.
I hope to return every year
Ms Susan Duffy (USA)
Physician
Overall, an excellent and very professionally
organized program.
Working with audio visual material (both general and specific to my
profession) was both useful and enjoyable.
The Phrases clé / CD to take home is a very good idea.
The accommodation, food, atmosphere was delightful.
Bernard is extremely patient and precise and having the talk active /
pretty and excellent chef Veronique is a big plus (not to forget the
lovely Theo !).
Many many thanks for a delightful but much too short stay !
Ms Danielle Hannon (Australia)
Humanitarian worker UNHCR
The week was extremely useful. Because the
program was completely personalized, it focused on subjects that
interested me. Also because the program was very fluid, we were able to
move quickly to areas that have been causing me trouble with the
language.
I accomplished more in one week at Dialogue that I could have doing any
other type of learning. Personalized one-to-one learning in an
environment of total immersion is the best way I have found of learning
a language quickly.
My instructors were very knowledgeable, and their understanding of the
English language also helped because they understood some of the
cultural and grammatical reasons for some of the mistakes I have been
making in French.
Thank you for a very successful week !
Merci Bernard, Christophe et Véronique pour une très agréable semaine.
Ms V. S. (Canada)
Analyst
1st Testimonial
My language skills were quickly assessed at the outset and the training
very well tailored according to my needs.
The highly professional approach coupled with the warm, welcoming
atmosphere at Kerfiac provided a setting in which I could benefit to the
This is a truly exceptional and rewarding approach to learning French in
preparation for use in the real world.
I chose the “very intensive week” with one-on-one tutoring; it was
indeed just that-very intensive ! But this is the way to go, without
doubt.
The delicious meals were the icing on the cake !
Thanks to Bernard, Marie and Véronique.
2nd Testimonial (in reply to a request for
a reference)
I was really impressed by the course. It is very professionally
organized. Intense, indeed yes. If that is what you want, that is what
you get! For me there was no better substitute than one-on-one
immersion.
At the outset Bernard and his colleague(s) assess your strengths and
weaknesses and tailor the sessions according to your needs and specific
requirements, whether it be everyday conversation or specialist business
language, oral, aural or written.
The location is a delight, a rural idyll with no distractions - I found
long walks at the end of the day's sessions a good way to unwind.
The family environment, mealtimes (delicious food - Véronique is a
wonderful cook) and accommodation is very welcoming and in effect an
extension of the classroom sessions, but at the same time offers you the
privacy you may need to simply relax or do homework.
If that is not enough to whet your appetite, let me know and I will tell
you more!
Mr Michael Nathan (UK)
Scientist from the WHO
Week 1
Thank you for a really excellent week !
Technical:
I was initially attracted by the Dialogue technique as described on the
web. It sounded good and after 15 years of stagnation with my French, I
thought it worth a try. Naturally, I was a bit skeptical, but in fact it
greatly exceeded my expectations. I feel I may have made a real
breakthrough !
The teaching methods of both instructors were of a very high standard
and delivered with extraordinary patience.
Hospitality:
Outstanding! B & V were very welcoming and helpful. V’s cooking was
everything one would hope for a French country holiday. Absolutely
delicious and in large quantities !
Overall:
Excellent 9/10
Very good value !
There is a better than 90% chance that I will return and would strongly
recommend it to my friends.
Week 2
Once again very good.
The technical basis of the instruction is very effective and the
standard of instruction was very high.
As Bernard knew I wanted to be pushed and the level of motivation and
challenge was very well judged.
I had highs and lows in my own performance, but the important thing was
that the level of challenge, motivation and support remained high which
is a considerably accolade to both my instructors and the helpful role
that Véronique played.
Once again the food and social aspects of the stay were of a very high
standard.
Il will certainly recommend Dialogue and would be delighted if I am able
to return.
Mr S.P. (UK)
Defense Company – Manager
I feel that the whole week has been extremely
fruitful and has exceeded my expectations on many levels.
I am extremely content with the progress I have made and feel that the
method of recording the key phrases has been an integral part of my
learning experience.
In addition, I am much more aware of the musical nature of French and I
am now able to target specific areas of the language for improvement,
such as fluency via practicing and controlling pace, intonation and the
rhythm of spoken French.
Culturally speaking, the course has been outstanding, giving me an
invaluable insight into the cultural nuances involved in the French
customer service industry.
Furthermore, I have made a lot of progress regarding key vocabulary
related to work and I now have a solid base from which I can work from,
in all areas, to improve my capability in French in the future.
Mr R.H. (UK)
Automotive Industry – Customer service
My week at Dialogue-France was truly an
enlightening and educative experience.
Bernard and Florent were excellent patient and thorough teachers. They
encouraged me to try my hardest but never pushed me too hard.
Bernard, Véronique and Théo made me feel completely at home in the
beautiful house and Véronique’s marvelous cooking kept me thoroughly
satisfied.
If all the Dialogue courses are like this one, I will definitely be
picking up Spanish, German and anything else that you offer !
Thank you for a fantastic week!
Ms Y.B STUDENT (Nigeria)
This was a well spent week. The setting is
quiet and very attractive. I truly felt welcomed by the Hénusse family
and I felt that they went out of their way to make me comfortable – They
even drove me to the coast to see la Manche (a.k.a. the English
Channel).
The lessons were intensive without being oppressive – The same can be
said of the immersion between lessons.
Though I felt my oral comprehension took 2 big step forward “I have
reached” a point where progress in oral expression is slow. I think use
of my phrases-clés will help to automatisms.
Before I came for this week, I could only catch snatches of TV-Cine. –
Now I can listen to TV and understand the most of what I hear. Also,
sole of the grammatical work (+clarification) in the daily lessons have
speeded up my reading quite a bit.
I enjoyed myself a great deal. Not the least of the attractions are the
animals – 5 cats, 4 hens + 2 lovely dogs who took me in a long walk
almost every day and made certain I found my way home.
Ms Ann Hoefer (USA)
Physician
I found the lessons and the method really good
– particularly the tapping into what I already knew + then working on
phrases to express my ideas. The question and answer format was good for
comprehension + speaking + to focus on subjects of interest.
Marie was a great teacher, gentle but persistent with my errors.
The pronunciation exercises were useful + I do feel that I’ve a better
understanding of how to hear and make the different sounds.
Ms Ariane Rummery (Australia)
UN Official
I am deeply pleased with my progress at
DialogueE-France. It is reasonable progress and encourages me. Above
all, I take away a method that teaches me how to study myself and to
make further progress via at-home study or with support of another
program.
The professors were extremely attentive and I was impressed with the
preparation and the customization of my classes.
The facilities are utterly charming and I was always made to feel warm
and welcome among the family. The diversion of animals and landscape was
a delight and the care and talent of the cooking made our meal times the
wonderful respites they became.
Ms Laura Wenke (USA)
Marketing Manager
I have enjoyed every minute of the total
experience.
Meeting all the family, friends and neighbours.
Eating excellent food and attempting to follow very interesting
conversations.
It has been a joy to be here in Kerfiac and I have been allowed to be
part of the family.
I did not appreciate how important it was for me to be totally immersed
in the culture.
I have learnt more than structures, vocabulary and pronunciation as I
have learnt about the way of life en France and how important it is to
use the correct and proper language.
I have had the opportunity to visit many countries around the world
through work and leisure and I would say that this past 2 weeks will be
one of my fondest memories.
It has been a great privilege to have worked with Florent and Bernard.
I appreciate all the hard work that would have been done to give me the
best education for learning French.
I believe that the method is excellent and I have reflected that in the
survey.
…
Véronique is an excellent cook and the meals were excellent.
Mr Robert Abel (UK)
Telecommunication Consulting - Director
I had a wonderful time in Kerfiac !
I was looking for great teachers, great culture, great food and great
fun and I found it all in Kerfiac.
The language experience was very intense, but it was what I needed to
improve my language ability.
I always felt welcome and very much a part of the family.
No questions were left unanswered and the wine never stopped flowing !
Mr B.C. (USA)
Economist
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