Michel is a fantastic teacher- funny, encouraging, patient, and flexible
My husband, Vince, and I spent a wonderful week with Michel this summer! Belle-Île is a magical place- beautiful, wild, and tranquil at the same time. In the mornings, I would study with Michel while Vince relaxed or explored. Michel is a fantastic teacher- funny, encouraging, patient, and flexible, and we were able to focus on any grammatical points that I had questions about or that he noticed me struggling with as we spoke. We used a variety of texts, Maupassant stories, popular songs, and magazine articles to enhance our lessons.
Afternoons were for exploring the island, visiting gardens, discovering beaches, napping, and bike rides. In the evening, the only sounds in our quiet hamlet were the bleating of sheep and goats and, in the distance, the ocean waves.
On Belle-Île we really felt we were off the beaten path, and I had many opportunities to use and practice French. The peaceful pace of the day allowed for time for homework for further practice. Our home for our stay was comfortable and Michel’s cooking was excellent. This was the perfect immersion experience, and we would love to return one day!