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The language lab in figures

26
languages taught
100
language learning methods
5
self-training computer stations

Everything you need to learn a language

The language space is a service of the central library created to facilitate dialogue and integration in an international and multicultural context. It offers a variety of activities for learning or practicing one or more languages. Conversation groups and workshops in French as a foreign language complete the offer.

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THEY TALK ABOUT IT

I’d like to encourage anyone who wants to improve their level of French to go to the language centre. I’ve learnt a lot there, not only thanks to the self-study stations but also and above all in the conversation groups, which are the best place to get to know other residents and to lose your fear of speaking in French.

Sergio Alvarez Davo, resident at the Collège d'Espagne, sociology student

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Improve your French

The language centre offers French workshops run in a fun way by two teachers of French as a foreign language. French for beginners, pronunciation, French through games… The themes are varied. To sign up for a workshop, you must register with the language centre beforehand.

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Practice a language in a group

To improve your oral expression and meet other students, native volunteers will chat with you and get you to discuss topical subjects in French, English and Spanish.To sign up for a conversation group, you need to register with the language centre beforehand. View the schedule of conversation groups.

Book a place in a conversation group
Learn the language of your choice on your own

Language learning software (Altissia – for a fee, Assimil, etc.), specialist online magazines (Vocable, etc.) and other resources are available on our self-study workstations to help you make the most of your language learning. Visit the languages area to find out more!

Books to support you

Language methods, test preparation manuals, easy novels, bilingual novels, comic strips and board games in French are all available in the language centre to help you learn different languages and prepare for placement tests.

See the catalogue (FR)
Read at home

New for residents! They can now borrow books from the language centre to read at home. Each loan is limited to 2 documents for 3 weeks (extension possible).

Address and opening hours

ADRESS
Maison internationale
2nd floor – Access via the central library – Stairs opposite reception
PRM access via the 3rd floor
21 boulevard Jourdan 75014 Paris

OPENING HOURS

FROM MID-SEPTEMBER TO MID-JUNE
Monday and Thursday: 1pm-9pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 1pm-7pm

FROM MID-JUNE TO MID-SEPTEMBER
Monday to Friday: 12pm-7pm

Closed on public holidays

Registration and rates

REGISTRATION
Registration is free and compulsory in order to benefit from the language centre’s services.
Registration request by email

RESIDENT RATES
Free admission on presentation of proof of address.

EXTERNAL RATES
Prior registration at the central library is required for free access to the language lab.

Consult the central library rates here.

LIBRARIES IN HOUSES

Some houses also have libraries open to campus residents and sometimes to the general public: Collège d’Espagne, Hellenic Foundation, Maison de l’Italie, Maison du Maroc, Maison Heinrich Heine, Maison du Japon, Maison du Portugal-André de Gouveia, Maison de l’Argentine and Maison du Mexique.

DISCOVER ALL OF THE SERVICES OFFERED BY THE CITÉ INTERNATIONALE

Profit from a multitude of services to make your daily life easier: libraries, sports, study areas, language labs, dining areas, music studios, mobility support office, coworking area, theatre, psychological and social aid…

Any
questions?

The entire language lab team is at your disposal, both on-site and remotely, for any questions you may have about our operations or services. We are also open to any comments or suggestions you may have, so that we can continue to provide you with a high-quality service. We look forward to hearing from you and will get back to you as soon as possible.