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Why choose SLImmersion?

SLImmersion offers fully customized French language immersion programs designed specifically for academic institutions and professional organizations seeking impactful and high-quality language training. Our distinctive method blends personalized one-on-one lessons with practical conversation practice and full cultural immersion all hosted in the homes of certified, experienced teachers located across France. Whether for university students, professionals, or expatriates, our programs are tailored to help learners improve their French for academic advancement, business needs, or international mobility. We provide flexible learning options through intensive in-person homestays and optional private online lessons to support continued learning before or after the immersion. As a trusted provider, SLImmersion partners with institutions to deliver transformative language-learning experiences. Our immersive programs empower participants to develop real-world fluency, cross-cultural competence, and the confidence to use French in professional and personal settings around the globe.

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Overall Rating

5

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J’ai eu une vacances vraiment incroyable en Florensac avec Caroline et sa famille.

November 26, 2025by: Bronwyn D - Australia

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

Leur maison est belle et Caroline est un bonne guidée et proff. Les excursions et le nourriture préparée par Caroline m’a aide sentir totalement immersed dans la culture de française. Je le recommanderai l’expérience à toute.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewNovember 26, 2025

Merci infiniment pour ce magnifique retour ! Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour à Florensac auprès de Caroline et sa famille ait été une expérience si mémorable. Savoir que la maison, les excursions et la cuisine vous ont permis de vous sentir totalement immergée dans la culture française nous touche beaucoup. Votre recommandation nous fait chaud au cœur et nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour d’autres découvertes en France. 💛

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Immersion Homestay with teacher Dominique: Burzet, Ardeche

November 26, 2025by: Helen & Graham B - United Kingdom

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

We spent 6 nights with Dominique in her beautiful home in Burzet. The entire experience surpassed all our expectations! Dominique drew on her well-established professional teaching career to help us develop our French language skills and increase our confidence; she expertly navigated the balance between pushing us to try new things without overwhelming us. We appreciated the daily structure of revision, development and then preparation for whichever outing we had chosen, and on which Dominique always accompanied us. Our accommodation was lovely: a sensitively converted chapel with unique artistic touches, en suite bathroom and private terrace. Dominique is also an excellent chef and we were treated to all sorts of local cuisine, often eating on the outside terrace with magnificent views over the valley. We honestly could not recommend our home stay with Dominique more and plan to return. We both learnt a lot, but also had a LOT of fun.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewNovember 26, 2025

Thank you so much, Helen, for this heartfelt and thoughtful review. Your words truly capture the spirit of what we aim to offer : not just language learning, but a meaningful and human experience. It’s wonderful to hear how Dominique’s guidance, the shared moments, and the setting all came together to create something special for you and Graham. We're genuinely touched, and it would be a real pleasure to welcome you both back someday. Until then, take care, and keep having fun with your French!

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My stay with my professor and her husband was perfect.

November 26, 2025by: Laurel L - United States

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

We worked during the mornings on vocabulary and grammar and enjoyed excursions during the afternoon. We talked often about everything; current events, cooking, life in general. Meals were delicious and convivial. I know I have learned a lot and my experience could not have been better.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewNovember 26, 2025

Merci beaucoup, Laurel, pour ce magnifique témoignage Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour ait été une si belle expérience, entre apprentissage, découvertes et moments de partage autour de la table. C’est exactement l’esprit de nos immersions : progresser en français tout en vivant la langue au quotidien. Un grand merci pour votre confiance et à très bientôt, peut-être, pour une nouvelle immersion ! 🇫🇷✨

Estoy muy satisfecha de la experiéncia.

April 25, 2025by: Júlia Molins Saura - Spain

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

La organización fue muy atenta y eficiente. He tenido una immersión exprés totalmente adaptada a mis necesidades. Una aventura muy divertida y sobretodo enriquecedora! Muchas gracias S.I.immersion!!!!

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 12, 2025

Merci beaucoup Julia !! :D Je vous souhaite le meilleur pour les examens et tout le reste ! A très bientôt, j'espère. Celtina

C’était un séjour incroyable! Claude & Jean Paul sont tres chaleureux et accueillants.

April 25, 2025by: Micha Sommer - Netherlands

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

J’ai reçu un cours français que j’ai demandé. Claude est un professeur très expérimenté et sensible . Après le cours ils m’ont accompagné une exposition d’art. Une autre après midi Jean Paul m’a montré des quartiers inconnus . J’ai assisté àu cours de la langue super et en plus j’ai trouvé des nouvelles amis

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 12, 2025

Cher Micha, merci infiniment pour votre avis ! Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir une autre fois. Belle continuation. Celtina et toute l'équipe de S.L.Immersion

Mon sejour à Aix-en-Provence avec Béatrice etait une expérience inoubliable.

April 25, 2025by: Chia Yi Ong - Malaysia

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

Les leçons etaient interessants et utiles. J’aime beaucoup les dejeuners parce que Béatrice est une excellent chef et je pourrais continuer pratiquer mon français pendant notre conversations. Nous avons visité un champ de lavande, les jolis villages et la ville, où Béatrice a pris beaucoup de photos pour moi. Béatrice et son mari étaient des hôtes et des enseignants merveilleux.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 12, 2025

Merci infiniment pour votre avis Chia, nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau!

I can’t say strongly enough how wonderful my experience with S I Immersion was.

April 25, 2025by: Susan Olson - United States

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

I stayed for about a week each with two different teachers and their families. My French improved dramatically and I feel more confident in my language abilities. I also feel like I have new friends in my teachers. They were flexible, patient, kind, and fed me wonderful regional food as well. :) I could not have created such an experience on my own with a typical language school and I’m so happy I found this program. The cultural, historical, and language exposure I received was beyond my hopes. I highly recommend S.I.immersion and I look forward to participating again in the future.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 12, 2025

Chère Susan, merci de tout coeur pour votre commentaire. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir un prochaine fois encore !

I had a fantastic experience with a wonderful host and teacher Pascal.

April 25, 2025by: Wendy K - Australia

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

He and his partner could not have been more welcoming and generous. They were happy to cater for my dietary restrictions taking a lot of care to ensure everything was suitable. The lessons each morning were challenging but enjoyable. The outings in the afternoons were amazing. Pascal took what interested me into account when planning them and I was able to see a great sample of what Bretagne has to offer. I would definitely recommend a home stay experience with Pascal.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 12, 2025

Chère Wendy, Merci infiniment pour votre avis. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau!

J'ai eu une merveilleuse experience chez Marianne!

April 25, 2025by: Ashley Lester - Australia

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

Marianne et Olivier étaient charmant. J'ai appris beaucoup de français et Marianne est une enseignante magnifique et sympa! Le pays près de Saint Antoine l'Abbaye est vraiment impressionnante, et les petits villages de l'Isere sont jolis. Aussi, les fromages de la région sont délicieux! Merci beaucoup Marianne, Olivier et Celtina.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 12, 2025

Bonjour Ashley, merci infiniment pour votre message ! Nous sommes très heureux de vous avoir fait profité de l'immersion à la française chez Marianne, dans un des plus beaux villages de France. A très bientôt j'espère ! Celtina - S.L.Immersion

I would highly recommend SL Immersion.

April 25, 2025by: Brett Wyatt - United Kingdom

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

I spent a fantastic week with Sophie and her family. As an absolute beginner it was hard work but this has given me the foundation and belief in myself to continue learning. The accommodation and food was excellent, and I was made to feel like part of the family for the week I stayed. Merci Beaucoup !!

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 12, 2025

Bonjour Brett, Merci infiniment pour votre message. Nous sommes absolument ravis de vous avoir reçu en France ! We look forward to hearing from you soon! A très bientôt :)

This was a great experience on a number of counts.

April 25, 2025by: Paul McGuinness - New Zealand

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

For the formal tuition, you can't learn a huge amount of vocabulary and grammar in only a week but it gave me some invaluable leads as to where and how to concentrate my language learning efforts in future for best results. I didn't quite realize the extent of some of my weaknesses in French! The informal conversations provided an enjoyable and worthwhile immersion experience and it was useful to have a teacher constantly available for my many questions on everyday French. Francis and Isabelle were kind, considerate, and hospitable hosts.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 12, 2025

Bonjour Paul, J'espère que vous allez bien. Nous avons été ravis de vous accueillir en Bretagne ! Vous êtes toujours le bienvenu en France. A très bientôt, j'espère. Celtina et l'équipe S.L.Immersion

This was my third stay with S.L.immersion and I had another incredible experience - this time with Anne Laure in Bordeaux.

April 25, 2025by: Ian Mintram - United Kingdom

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

Anne Laure was an excellent teacher and made me feel at ease from the start of the stay. She very quickly established how best to improve my french in an enjoyable way . Bordeaux itself is a lovely city with a nice mix of the old and the new. It is very easy to walk anywhere in Bordeaux from Anne Laure’s apartment. I would also recommend a bike ride round Arcachon. I would thoroughly recommend Anne Laure as a host and teacher.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 12, 2025

Bonjour Ian, merci infiniment pour avoir partagé votre troisième expérience. C'est très précieux pour nous ! A très bientôt j'espère !

The experience chez Marie has been amazing.

April 25, 2025by: Inés Llorens - Spain

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

An extremely welcoming family that helped me to better know France and its culture. Marie is an excellent teacher, and my french has improved significantly after this experience. I would certainly recommend it to all those who want to learn French and to know more about this beautiful country.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 13, 2025

Merci infiniment Inès ! Nous sommes absolument ravies que vous ayez pu profiter de l'immersion authentique chez Marie. A bientôt j'espère. Nous vous souhaitons le meilleur pour vos projets ! Celtina

I spent a week with Claude and Jean Paul Gamelin in Normandy.

April 25, 2025by: Becky Citra - Canada

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

They are very warm and friendly. They made me feel very welcome in their home . The lessons were adapted perfectly to my needs. We went on some wonderful excursions and I learned a lot about the history of Normandy. They invited some of their friends to their house to meet me and give me the opportunity to talk to people with a variety of accents. It was a wonderful week!

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 12, 2025

Bonjour Becky, Merci infiniment pour votre avis ! Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau ! Chaleureusement Celtina from S.L.Immersion

My stay was very nice.

April 24, 2025by: Kate Howard - Canada

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

Laurence is a very good teacher and very patient and kind . Her knowledge is superb. I appreciated my room very much it was very comfortable. Laurence drive me to different villages and we went to the market to shop. Also we attended an art gallery, a beautiful concert with a choir from Argentina, , une soiree avec un poet et aussi une soiree avec un pianiste manifigue. Merci Laurence

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 13, 2025

Bonjour Kate, Merci infiniment pour votre message. Nous sommes absolument ravis de vous avoir reçu en Provence, vous êtes toujours la bienvenue en France ! We look forward to hearing from you soon! A très bientôt :)

A week’s immersion with Dominique in Burzet. Indescribable. But I will try anyway.

April 24, 2025by: Katherine Pacchiana - United States

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

The teacher: Extremely energetic, patient, smart, and fun! I learned so much. A bespoke experience, custom-made just for me. I arrived tongue-tied and departed tongue-twisting. Oh those voyelles nasales… Plus the most delicious food you can possibly imagine. The place: Stone villages for exploring, goats for cuddling, waterfalls for swimming… Not only will you be immersed in the language, but in a community where the locals truly blend in with nature -- creating a healthy, peaceful, and artistic way of life. Look no further. Immerse yourself here. Profiter de cela! Tout de suite!

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 13, 2025

Chère Katherine, Merci de tout cœur pour avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience immersive avec nous. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour de prochaines aventures ! Bien amicalement.

I stayed for two weeks with Claude and Jean Paul in Paris and it was an absolute dream.

April 24, 2025by: Stephen Gouthro - United States

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

Claude personally tailored each lesson not only to my linguistic needs, but also around subjects I was interested in. The excursion to the market was an unforgettable experience that I cannot get in the United States. I was very impressed with this immersion experience and learned a lot, I hope to do it again some day.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 13, 2025

Bonjour Stephen, Merci infiniment pour votre message. Nous sommes très heureuses que votre séjour ait été un rêve ! Nous espérons vous accueillir encore en séjour avec nous :)

I spent a most enjoyable and beneficial week of French immersion with Coralyne and her family.

April 24, 2025by: William Ledwidge - Ireland

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

They made me feel most welcome and at home. We make visits to local festivals and to beautiful Breton villages. I learned a lot about Breton (and French) culture and Breton food. Coralyne and her husband, Julien, are excellent cooks. What’s more I believe my ability in French greatly improved thanks to Coralyne’s efforts. I would highly recommend a stay with Coralyne to anyone seeking an enjoyable way to improve their French language skills.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 13, 2025

Cher William, Merci pour votre message, nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez passé un merveilleux séjour ! Nous espérons avoir la chance de vous faire découvrir encore d'autres régions en France et pratiquer votre français ! A très bientôt j'espère. Celtina et l'équipe S.L.Immersion

I spent a week in a tiny French visit with Claude and Jean-Paul.

April 24, 2025by: Corry DeNeef - Australia

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

They were excellent hosts. They went out of their way to allow me to taste local dishes and drinks (a big shout-out for pommeau!). They took me on excursions to experience the local scenery and culture, and tuned it to my interests (the history was easy but the timber mill was above and beyond!). Finally, and not least, Claude's lessons were in depth and clear and attuned to my needs.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 13, 2025

Bonjour Corry et merci beaucoup pour vos gentils mots ! We're thrilled that you had such a wonderful week with Claude and Jean-Paul. It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the local dishes, including pommeau, and that the excursions matched your interests so well – especially the unique visit to the timber mill! We’re also very pleased that Claude’s lessons were tailored to your needs, helping you make the most of your time. We hope to welcome you back for another enriching experience with us in the future! Bien chaleureusement Celtina, Claude et Jean-Paul

In August of 2024, I spent a week with Carol and her family.

April 24, 2025by: Elizabeth Allison - United States

Program: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

5

First, Carol has first rate accommodations- your own private bathroom, comfortable bed, plenty of storage, but best of all gorgeous views. From my balcony and bedroom windows I had picturesque views of the mountains, the village, and fields. I enjoyed just sitting on my bed and looking out. Carol is very well organized, an excellent teacher and a warm welcoming person. Her husband and children were delightful. The food was wonderful, and both Carol and her husband are good cooks. The chickens provided the fresh eggs for the meals, and the family buys fresh organic local produce. The excursions were well-planned and interesting. The first day we went Thonon to see the local celebration for the Olympic torch, but best of all we went to a re-enactment of a 1815 battle that took place in this area between Napoleon’s army and its enemies. Carol did a nice job of varying the activities — hikes, a visit to a mechanical music museum, a walking tour of Evian, a cheese making tour, and much more. She was also very solicitous and wanted to know what I wanted to do. When she found out that my family was coming to the area to pick me up, she even invited my family (my daughter and her fiance) over for supper. That was a special treat for me since this was the first time my family got to meet a homestay family. Bottom line - I had a great time and I learned a lot. I would definitely recommend this homestay.

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SLImmersion responded to this reviewAugust 13, 2025

Bonjour Elizabeth, Merci infiniment pour votre message. Le plaisir était partagé ! A très bientôt j'espère.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a typical immersion homestay look like?

A typical immersion homestay includes daily French lessons, shared meals with guided conversation, cultural activities, and free time—all in your teacher’s home.

What will my teacher provide?

Here's what your French immersion homestay includes:

  • A personalised stay
  • Courses tailored to your needs and level
  • Comfortable accommodation with a double room and bathroom
  • Guided conversations during meals and activities
  • The experience of real-life “à la française”
  • Tours and activities in our region to practice French in natural conversations
  • A certificate with your level at the end of the stay, plus a level test

What can I expect from my homestay?

Your teacher wants you to feel at home. You will be warmly welcomed and treated as one of the family. You will improve your French fast and have the most personalised tuition you have ever had. You will get more confidence in speaking and discover more about French culture.

I am vegetarian/allergic: do you cater to special diets?

Yes, we do. When you book your homestay, we’ll ask about your specific dietary needs, and your teacher will accommodate your meals accordingly.

What should I bring for class: a dictionary, book, and a computer?

Notebooks and pencils are provided. Books aren’t required in class, but your teacher may recommend some for purchase. Your teacher will provide everything you need.

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Léo Julia

Léo Julia

Interviewed in 2025

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

I spent 10 years in the hospitality industry, learning what it truly means to care for people and create meaningful experiences. After a while, I felt ready for a new challenge—one that still centered on human connection.

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Mary Malrieu

Mary Malrieu

Interviewed in 2025

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

At SLImmersion, I’m passionate about helping people discover the French language and culture through genuine, human-centered experiences.

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Candela Sanchez

Candela Sanchez

Interviewed in 2025

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

What inspired me was the versatility of the job, but above all, the fact that it had an international dimension and that I had the chance to talk to people from all over the world and get to know their culture. What also inspired me was being able to put into practice what I'd learnt at school and develop my skills.

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Janine Marsh

Janine Marsh

Participated in 2025

Alumni

It's a long story... three books long so far!

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