Testimonials

Une expérience riche et immersive

J’ai eu la plus riche expérience chez Georgiana pour ma French Immersion Homestay.

Appréhensions et soutien pédagogique

Au début j’étais un peu inquiète parce que le niveau de mon Français est vraiment basique et du fait que je n’y passais que six jours pour cette expérience. Mais Georgiana est une enseignante très expérimentée et patiente et elle a planifié les cours en fonction de mes capacités et de mon objectif d’améliorer mes compétences orales. Ses méthodes sont rigoureuses et créatives, ce qui rend les cours intéressants et dynamiques.

Une famille investie et des échanges enrichissants

De plus, toute la famille était vraiment intéressée à m’aider à améliorer mon français et nous avons eu d’excellentes conversations pendant les repas et activités que nous avons eu ensemble.

Une cuisine délicieuse et soignée

Et en parlant de ça, la nourriture chez Georgiana est sensationnelle, toujours préparée avec des produits frais et avec un soin et une attention qui se ressentent dans le goût !

Un logement confortable et accueillant

Le logement est superbe : un studio privé et spacieux avec cuisine et salle de bain séparés de la chambre et accès à un beau jardin.

Une envie de revenir pour progresser encore

Je suis rentrée chez moi inspirée pour continuer à améliorer mon français et faire une autre immersion (plus longue !) avec Georgiana et sa belle famille dans un avenir proche.

A Warm Family Welcome

I spent a lovely week with Georgiana and her beautiful family. I even had the chance to spend time with her brother and his family, which was a real joy.

A Passionate Teacher

Georgiana is a dedicated teacher who constantly challenged me with French, pushing me to improve every day. Even her children contributed to my French immersion, making the experience feel more natural and engaging.

Cultural Exchange

We shared so much about our respective countries’ everyday lives. It was a true cultural exchange, enriching on both sides.

A Garden Full of Wonders

Georgiana’s garden is filled with vibrant flowers and useful herbs, and she eagerly shared her knowledge about them with me.

Divine Home Cooking

Her cooking is absolutely divine. I not only learned French but also discovered the art of delicious, home-cooked meals.

Exploring Saint Remy

Saint Remy is a charming small town, perfect for solo walks, and I found it easy to navigate.

Highly Recommended

I highly recommend this experience. Thank you, Georgiana!

Immersive French Experience in April 2024

I spent two weeks doing a French immersion program with Georgiana in April 2024. I had just retired to France and the two weeks of classwork, conversation, meals, and activities in French were the perfect introduction to ‘jumpstart’ my French language education.

Ideal Living Situation

The living situation was ideal. The apartment has a private entrance, a fully equipped kitchen, bath, and a spacious bedroom. It was an easy walk to a nearby park (that has a lake and outdoor body weight exercise equipment), the railway station, and the various shops in the town.

Full Board Option

I chose the option to have full board and was provided the basics to make breakfast myself. I had lunch with Georgiana and sometimes her husband, and dinner with the entire family. I really enjoyed the healthy food and having to understand and speak French outside of the morning class sessions.

Effective Morning Classes

The 3 hours of class each morning went by very fast and were full of the knowledge I needed to build the foundation for understanding and speaking French. Georgiana understood my poor French, corrected me in an easy-going way, and helped build my confidence to make myself understood. Also, she spoke in a way that allowed me to understand her even though French was new to me. During meals, both she and her husband conversed and corrected me and best of all, along with their children, made me feel very comfortable and part of the family.

Active Afternoon Activities

Outside of the class, I prefer ‘active’ activities and Georgiana and I biked places, hiked places, and played ping-pong outdoors – all additional opportunities to converse and improve.

Highly Recommended Immersion Program.

I cannot imagine a better immersion program than Georgiana’s.

Présentation

Je suis Viktor, un étudiant flamand de 19 ans. J’ai vécu avec Georgiana et sa famille pendant un mois pour apprendre le français en vue d’un examen important.

Vie Quotidienne et Activités

Pendant la semaine, nous avions des cours où elle m’aidait toujours très bien. En plus des cours, nous faisions aussi des activités comme de la pâtisserie, des jeux et du sport. Ces moments partagés m’ont permis d’améliorer mon français tout en m’amusant.

Apprentissage et Préparation à l’Examen

J’ai beaucoup appris pendant ce mois et j’ai gardé de bons souvenirs avec eux. Nous avons passé les trois premières semaines à apprendre les bases du français et la dernière semaine à préparer l’examen. Grâce à leur aide, j’ai réussi !

Gratitude et Recommandation

Ce succès n’aurait pas été possible sans eux. Je leur suis très reconnaissant et c’est une expérience que je n’oublierai jamais. Je recommande vraiment aux gens de leur rendre visite s’ils veulent apprendre le français !

Salutations. Viktor M.

A Memorable Stay in St Remy les Chevreuse

I spent a lovely 2 weeks at St Remy les Chevreuse with Georgiana and her family in January 2024.

Convenient Location and Excellent Connections

A lovely location just south of Versailles at the end of the RER so excellent connections to Paris, CDG airport, and Gare du Nord.

Quality Grammar Lessons with Georgiana

Excellent grammar lessons in the morning with Georgiana, former Sorbonne and speaks 4 languages, and activities in the afternoon.

Anticipation for Future Visits

Can’t wait to go again.

Robert Nicholls

An Enriching Immersion Experience

I am pleased to write a review about my immersion experience with Georgiana’s family in August 2023. I had a wonderful stay!

Continuing French Studies with Delight

I am a beginner of French (A1/A2 I started with the Alliance Française 2 years ago) and I was delighted to continue my studies with Georgiana. Plus, we had wonderful adventures at the farmers market and on a farm.

Exploring Rural Life near Paris

Her house is in a rural area on the outskirts of Paris, where she lives with her husband and her two twins. I had a great time visiting them and practicing my French. It was advanced because they only speak to me in French, but this was wonderful because I was able to improve!

Healthy Culinary Delights

Plus, Georgiana cooks very healthy food. I was able to restart a great diet with her when I stayed. She limits sugar, salt, and alcohol in her cooking and this was an extremely healthy experience for me (coming from the United States).

Homestay Recommendation

I highly recommend her homestay! I am almost 40 years old and this was a wonderful experience for me. Of note, if you have a more restrictive diet or prefer foods with more salt and sugar, this homestay may be more difficult at first for someone who might be older and more established in their dietary habits (no daily croissants or wine!), but really great for your overall health.

Comfortable Accommodations

My private bedroom/kitchen/bathroom was new and very clean. I can’t recommend them enough and hope to return for a second stay next summer! Thanks to Georgiana for her kindness and wonderful instruction.

Homestay Experience with Georgiana and Her Family

Georgiana and her family did everything they could to make our 15-year-old son’s 1-week homestay a special experience.

High-Quality Language Teaching

The quality of language teaching was high, with a personalized and productive approach that even included some homework.

Educational Immersive Experience

The immersive experience around the great meals was educational, as was the experience of being able to participate in family life (for example, reading to the family’s lovely children at bedtime).

Cultural Outings and Social Gatherings

Georgiana organized interesting cultural outings and memorable social gatherings with family members to provide fun interactions with children of similar ages.

Communication and Updates

She kept us informed of how the week was going with emails, photos, and videos.

Recommendation

We highly recommend a stay with Georgiana and believe we definitely made the right decision in enrolling our son in her program.

Experience French Culture Like Never Before

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Yvelines region with our French homestay experience. Practice your French daily while enjoying the serene countryside, rich history, and authentic culture of this enchanting area. Perfect for learners seeking a personalized, immersive approach to language and culture.