Testimonials

I want to express my deepest appreciation for the quality French language training I got at CERAN Provence. Individual and small group lessons and interaction provided by professional and dedicated teachers, language materials that are simple and calibrated as building bricks of the language, a 24 hour open language lab with the able guidance of trainers, evening group programs and sorties that forced one to utilize what learned and improvise as well, a home-like atmosphere with teachers and staff always there patiently, untiringly guiding them with the language as they chat, eat and exchange experiences and ideas with them ... all these combined provided a total immersion into the language and culture that helped me acquire the base, the take off point in the French language in an incredibly short time. Not all that was learned was immediately absorbed; I am realising the full benefit of what I acquired in CERAN as I continue to interact and work in the French language in a Francophone country. My profound thanks and commendation to the program, and most importantly the untiring and able staff of CERAN in Avignon.
Haile Menkerios
Assistant Secretary General, UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General for the Democratic Republic of Congo

The teachers were committed to providing the best instruction and tailoring it to our needs. They motivated us and encouraged us throughout this very demanding and rewarding program. My expectations were greatly exceeded. I highly recommend the CERAN course to anyone who is serious about learning a language. Read more >>
Maureen Clinesmith
Senior Manager, Daimler Chrysler Financial Services AG

I enjoyed my two weeks at CERAN and felt the time there was well spent. The staff with whom I interacted were all very good, and the instructional methods were suited to my personal learning habits. As a result, I felt I made good progress in a relatively short amount of time. The accommodations were comfortable (I particularly appreciated having internet access), and the food was not only good but also very plentiful (too plentiful, in fact!).

Michael Morris
Lead Agricultural Economist, World Bank

The pedagogical program was FABULOUS. (…) I found myself dreaming at night in my target language. I'd say that's pretty successful. I was much more able to communicate in Paris the following two weeks. I have tools to continue training myself, until I can get back there. Read more >>
Robin Holland
Vice-President, Totally Games, CA, Mother of Kiara (11) and Allegra (12), Studied together at CERAN Belgium and CERAN JUNIORS Belgium

I believe I learned roughly the equivalent of three years of high school French in two weeks. When the program was over, I really felt I had accomplished something important. Read more >>
Michele Inan
Deputy Attorney General, California Attorney General's Office, San Francisco, California

I have used the Ceran Lingua program on the different occasions for a total of 5 weeks immersion time. In my life I have studied in a number of intensive immersion program, 12 weeks total to date, as well as attended numerous small group size classes etc for multiple languages. I can honestly state that the Ceran Lingua method, through the varying methods (1-4 student class size), individual focus, language lab programs and conversational exposure with the variety inspired by the rotation of individuals leads to the fastest and most rewarding progress in a language for the time committed. In short, I find it to be the most effective program anywhere in the world I have encountered.  I would recommend the Ceran Lingua program for anybody with a serious interest in learning a language, no matter what knowledge level.
Nathan Muncaster
Director, Global Business Development, Polyguard Product

Ceran offered my husband and myself an excellent way to kick-start our stay in France. After two weeks, we were able to understand more than we ever could after years of high-school French. And although the days are intense, the teachers have a delightful way of combining real learning with much humor.
And the other students are also an essential part of the experience. The first week, we met people from England who will remain friends for life. And  in the second week, although there were only 5 students, four continents were represented. It is truly an international experience within the confines of a small town outside of Avignon.
And although it was easier to gain weight than learn French ( the cook is fabulous), we highly recommend Ceran Provence, and hope to continue our study there in years to come.
Georgia Murray
Boston, MA

This experience exceeded my most optimistic expectations.  I have very, very little talent at languages (I'm mostly a math and science wonk), but I have been working on drills and pronunciation for months, and I think I fit in very well with the other students. It was so much fun meeting everybody, instructors and students; I must find a way to do this again.
Dr. Jim Davis
California

From Sunday evening until Friday afternoon it was for me a unique experience in learning. Experienced and energetic teachers guided small classes in the mornings, never more than four of us. Read more >>
David Barnes
Perrysburg, OH

Because the classes are small, the teachers work closely and attentively with students: within the framework of a class, they address the needs of individual students. Moreover I had the opportunity to continue using new material the whole day. For that reason, I improved my French in less than a week. Read more >>
David Kenosian
Pennsylvania

However, the "method of teaching" has a lot to do with how the student will react to the language teaching. The CERAN method is unique in that approaches the teaching in a "natural" way, as I said above, "as a child learns at home". Read more >>
J.C. De Tata, M.D.
San Francisco, CA

The CERAN method is exceptionally well designed for a ‘complete’ language learning experience. It caters for complete beginners all the way through to those just looking to perfect their fluency in their chosen language. Read more >>
Zu Rafalat
L'Oréal Paris

CERAN is the language-learning centre par excellence, where a language bath leads to the hoped-for results and linguistic self-confidence makes huge steps forward. Read more >>
Marnix Janssens
Expectra Group