Tips & tricks on how to maximise your studying

Climbing Vocabulary

 | Chamonix, Study languages
In Chamonix, the summer is in full swing and the Climbing World Cup has just bagged itself some new World Champs and left town. Here’s some rock climbing themed vocabulary to put you in the mood for scaling those rocks yourself!! Many climbing terms that were first coined in the French language are also used […] Read more

La Variété Française

 | Insted, Study languages
There are many great ways to improve your French. No need to sweat for hours a day, cramming in as much as you possibly can from some bland textbook. How about spending short bursts of time studying and slowly immersing yourself in the language in other ways? Here are a few French musical artists you […] Read more

Student Accommodation in Chamonix

 | Chamonix, Insted, Study languages
It’s always good to plan ahead! Have you found your place to stay this upcoming Autumn and Winter? From studios to shared flats, seasonal lets or just a week of fun – our student accommodation may be just what you are looking for. We can help put a roof over your head so you can live […] Read more

Summer French Intensive Course & Evening Courses are coming soon!

 | Insted, Study languages
  At Insted Language School in Chamonix Mont Blanc, you can climb, hike, trail run, bike this summer whilst studying the French language. Our Intensive French course will begin on the 12th June 2017. Starting every Monday, you are welcome to join our groups for 1-10 weeks of intensive French classes. You can find details for pricing and […] Read more

10 common French words and expressions used in English

 | Study languages
It’s quite incredible just how much languages overlap! As people travel more and cultures blend together, ‘foreign’ words and expression are exchanged and adopted. Its natural to hear “ciao” outside of Italy as a form of greeting or parting and “bon appetit” is commonly heard outside of France as a salutation before eating a meal. Here […] Read more

Valentine’s Day – Some useful vocabulary!

 | Chamonix, Study languages
    St. Valentine’s Day was created to celebrate all things love related. Whether you are spending today with that special someone and having a romantic dinner for two, or you’re (happily) alone and heading to a local singles night! In Chamonix we have many restaurants to choose from should you wish to spoil your loved […] Read more

Students at Insted Pre-winter

French Evening Courses

 | Insted, Study languages
Want to learn French whilst having a full-time job or are you spending your days up the mountain? Maybe you made a new years resolution to tackle the French language for 2017, but don’t know where to start? Perhaps studying French during the evening might be the best solution for you? We have our next French evening intermediate […] Read more