Your Written Testimonials about our Intensive French Immersion Courses in Visé Belgium (since 2020)

French Immersion is the best way to make real progress.

Anneliese (USA)

Jean-Luc has created a wonderful teaching method at DialoguE that involves the use of "phrases clés" – key phrases that I can focus on even after the class has finished. This helps to anchor what was learned.

Having private lessons is the key to learning a foreign language, because my individual language needs are met. I have found that studying in a method of French Immersion is the best way to make real progress.

Claudine provides lovely meals, deserving of her own Michelin star, and accommodations are comfortable. You will be warmly welcomed.

Wonderful French Immersion Program

Scott (USA)

Hi, my name is Scott and today is the last day of my week that I'm spending here with Jean-Luc and Claudine at Dialogue.

I studied French a long time ago, but I haven't really studied it in the last 20 years and wanted to give a good refresh. And I'm so happy that I found this program. As you can imagine, there's no substitute for being completely immersed in the language in order to learn at a fast rate.

Here I've spoken only French for this past week during the lessons with Jean-Luc and during the meals with him and Claudine. It's been a wonderful program. Jean-Luc's standards are high and we've worked very hard together, but yet he's very warm, very approachable and makes me feel very comfortable in speaking, knowing that I'm going to make lots of mistakes, but he corrects me very gently and I feel like my progress has been extraordinary during this past week.

Jean-Luc and Claudine have very warmly welcomed me into their home. The meals have been wonderful. The living situation is very, very comfortable. So I just can't say enough good things about the week I've had here.

And I would highly encourage you to do the program if you want to rapidly improve your branch.

Special ability to spot what is missing in a student’s French communication

Jeff Hill

Oregon (USA)

A critical component part of language learning is the ability to hear and repeat sounds that do not exist in our native language. Without this ability it is not possible comfortably communicate in the language because we will not hear to understand or speak in a way to be understood.

I have been coming to DialoguE for many years because Jean-Luc Godard and his team have a special ability to spot what is missing in a student’s French communication and proceed to correct it.

When you arrive in Visé your language will be assessed, and you will quickly focus on important areas for maximum improvement in the shortest possible time.

You will work in your areas of interest and build the necessary vocabulary and idioms to communicate. This may be very basic communication for trains, stores and cafés so you can easily participate in everyday conversations.

You will add whatever areas interest you. I have given several legal presentations in France and Belgium and each time I have come to DialoguE in advance to perfect my presentation and prepare for questions that I anticipated.

You will come away from DialoguE with recordings that you can work with, register in your memory as permanant and expand on.

The leaders of DialoguE are Jean-Luc and Claudine Godard. You will not find a more delightful and helpful couple than the Godards. They have a vast knowledge of francophone culture and history and a very broad interest in their international visitors. Claudine is an outstanding cook, and you will eat very well during your stay.

Visé is easy to get to and is a good hub for local travel and exploration. I would be happy to talk to you further about DialoguE. If you ask Jean-Luc he will give you my contact information. Good luck on your language journey.

Jeff Hill. USA

My French improved a lot

Margaret Nomentana

Painter

My stay at Dialogue was even better than I had hoped it would be. I had a wonderful time, meeting interesting people, and feeling constantly challenged.

You have developed a program that really works, for all levels of ability.

My French improved a lot, and I am anticipating having it improve even more, during my next visit to DialoguE. I will return in 2025.

Thank you for the innovative approach to language learning, the wonderful teachers, and for making me feel so at home. Please feel free to give out my name and phone number to anyone interested in learning more about DialoguE, as I'll be happy to help spread the word.

Again many thanks to you and Claudine.

Excellent fully immersive program in French

Maria K.

It's an excellent fully immersive program in French.

The approach is very systematic and fully personalized in the same time.

What I especially liked is how all connections between the grammar cases were shown, explained and incentivized to be absorbed through the interactive memory exercises.

The content of the course fully reflects the real life experience.

I strongly (and with pleasure!) recommend the course to make a breakthrough in learning French.

Thank you Jean-Luc and Dialogue Languages.

In 5 days, I was able to move to the next level in understanding and speaking French

IP

During my third immersion I made significant progress.

With Jean-Luc’s effective method, targeting my goals, I was able to move to the next level in understanding and speaking French.

Jean-Luc quickly finds your individual challenges, creates rigorous exercises and lets you improve fast. He prepares for each lesson with you, nothing is left to chance! His individual approach and smart repetition - that is what makes a difference for me.

Thank you Jean-Luc for creating such a great program that helped me reach new heights.

My week in French "Chez Dialogue"

Intense, probing, revealing and challenging

K M

Intense, probing, revealing and challenging - my week Chez Dialogue was all of the above!

Jean-Luc rapidly honed in on my (many) deficiencies and worked towards remedying them.

Despite choosing the “super-intensive” course (8 private lessons per day), I did not find my days overly taxing due to the variety of exercises and activities planned by Jean-Luc.

There is no substitute for an intense one-on-one truly bespoke course which is individualised to your needs, preferences, level and deficiencies and delivered by an expert, patient and charming teacher.

The week passed extremely quickly in the delightful company of Jean-Luc and Claudine.

They are excellent and thoughtful hosts and Claudine is an excellent chef.

I look forward to returning soon and plan to continue my French odyssey online with Jean-Luc.

Significant progress, to an extent I could never imagine before

IP

USA

Having spent numerous hours learning French grammar and listening to podcasts, I still could not understand the spoken language or express myself comfortably.

This time the light bulb went off - I realized how important it was to focus on pronunciation in order to improve my comprehension.

Only with Jean-Luc’s support and persistance, I was able to see the possibilities in front of me.

By the end of the 5th day I definitely felt significant progress, to an extent I could never imagine before.

I can’t wait to return!

Dialogue French Immersion the Perfect Solution

Rev. Rob Vaughn

Ph.D.

I was frustrated as a French language beginner trying to get a good foundation with classes that had a lot of students.

Experience with other languages taught me the value of an immersion experience and I found Dialogue to be the perfect solution.

Their ability to offer one-on-one instruction, perfectly tailored to my individual needs and skill, was a huge advantage over other French immersion programs I explored.

In March 2022, my wife and I spent 7 days enjoying the incredible hospitality of Claudine & Jean-Luc Godard while advancing our French. The relaxed atmosphere, excellent facilities, superb food and the delightful context of Vise, Belgium created a wonderful environment for learning.

Jean-Luc is especially skilled as a language educator, picking up on conversation and turning it into a most useful lesson whether it occurred during class time or around the dinner table. His ability to tailor instruction and his unlimited patience with an almost absolute beginner made the entire experience a real joy.

My learning goals were met and gave me confidence in exploring the next phase of language learning.

When we left, we both felt we were leaving new friends who had become partners in our journey to advance our knowledge of French language and culture.

Dialogue is a program we anticipate returning to in the future.

The method at Dialogue is the best

David Dinklage

Neuropsychologist

The method at Dialogue is the best.

I have been trying to learn French off and on for 20 years. I have tried all kinds of instruction that always ended with me becoming discouraged and giving up for a couple of years.

My partner is Belgian and I am pretty sure she had given up any hope that I would learn. My comprehension was so poor that any French conversation was too frustrating for both of us.

After the two week immersion program, for the first time, I am having real conversations in French. My partner was amazed after the first week when I had a long telephone conversation with her in French.

The combination of full immersion, individualized instruction, and DialoguE's specific methods are all equally important to my success. It is hard work, but the atmosphere is very relaxed and Jean Luc and his wife Claudine are wonderful, gracious hosts. The food is delicious.

I will be back for more, it was a fantastic experience for me.

After a few French lessons, it's becoming easier to understand spoken language

Thank you for helping me reach my dreams!

I. P.

Studying French is a passion of mine. I love learning about French history, culture, people, and of course the cuisine!

It takes a considerable amount of effort, patience, and perseverance to learn another language and even to recognize your own progress. I discovered that the key to learning a language is consistency, personal commitment to creating a daily habit and sticking to it, allowing yourself to stay motivated, even when you feel like you are not making progress.

Using the right method and having the right teacher, who supports you every step of the way, makes all the difference in the world. With our busy lives it's not easy to find time to attend classes or immersion programs.

After discovering the unique teaching method at Dialogue years ago, I was happy to find the online option.

Jean-Luc's rigorous teaching, clear explanations, and never-ending patience are helping me make progress fast.

Our lessons on Zoom allow me to learn as effectively as face to face, without any constraints. Even after a few lessons I already feel that it's becoming easier to understand spoken language, differentiate difficult sounds, and even communicate. My facial muscles are waking up and starting to do their job!

Thank you Jean-Luc for your wonderful support and guidance! Thank you for helping me reach my dreams!

My ears opened in one week

M. A.

Journalist

I feel like my ears opened more in one week than they had in years of self study and language classes.

My French pronunciation improved dramatically along with my oral comprehension in French

Sondra Singleton, Ed. D.

Pensacola, FL 32506

I attended DialoguE for 2 weeks since I am retired and wanted to recall the French that I learned in high school.

My two weeks at DialoguE exceeded all of my expectations!

As an educator, I was very impressed with the curriculum that Jean-Luc designed that engages the student and provides repetition to develop 'muscle memory' so that phrases become automatic, eliminating bad habits.

I engaged in 6 lessons per day as well as attended 2 lessons on the weekend.

My pronunciation improved dramatically along with my oral comprehension.

I realized that the quality of instruction exceeded even the caliber of what one would receive at the collegiate level and is unparalleled as it is taught in a one-to-one setting.

I would encourage anyone to attend DialoguE as it was an extraordinary experience! I will definitely attend again.

Significant progress in my pronunciation, oral comprehension, and overall fluency

Intensive Week of FRENCH Discussion and Training ONLINE

Clifford C (Attorney)

Although I was not able to travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, M. Godard provided me with an intensive week of french discussion and training online that was well worth my time.

He made effective use of the technology at hand, but in a way that was transparent and ensured that we focused on my specific language learning needs.

We identified early on several key skills to focus on for the week, and each lesson addressed one or more of these items for emphasis.

By the end of the week, I felt that I had made significant progress in my pronunciation, oral comprehension, and overall fluency -- my primary goals for these lessons.

I look forward to working again with M. Godard in the future, hopefully with the added benefit of full immersion.

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