Who are we?
Learning French in a different way
Fleur (France-Langue-Europe-Rencontres interculturelles) was founded in 1996 with the desire to put a different concept of language learning into practice.
Annick, born in France and living and working in both Germany and France, is in charge of the linguistic and cultural program. She will impart the love for her native language with enthusiasm and lets you discover the culture of her country and the ‘French mentality’.
Annick graduated from university and had extensive professional training. She has a lot of experience in teaching French as foreign language, training teachers and leading language workshops. She disposes of a large variety of methods which enable her to adapt each course to suit your needs and to choose the best method or activity to guide and encourage you.
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Annick’s method:
- Clear and attainable goals
- Active pedagogy based on communication
- Mobilization of communication skills
- Development of the creative potential
- Learning in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere
- Emotional release
- Stimulation of concentration and memorization
- Learning by doing
- Reconciliation of emotion and intellect
- Learning with all senses
- Use of games and music
Eduardo Lacala, Italian, is in charge of the management and organization at 'La maison de Fleur'. He is attentive to any questions you might have and will take care of your well-being. This Italian Francophile, who studied fine arts in Naples and worked as an art teacher in Milan, is now lives in France and Germany since his marriage with Annick. He has been giving cooking courses over the last 13 years.
Eduardo is a gifted cook. In his kitchen he prepares excellent dinners using fresh produce. During his cooking courses and gourmet workshops, he will share this passion with you, unveil his recipes, and give you his cooking tips. Eduardo often participates in cooking workshops (e.g. with Hans Haas, the Michelin starred chef of the restaurant Tantris in Munich) so he can keep you up to date with new ways of cooking and recipes.
As a qualified sommelier, he will introduce you to the art of wine tasting. He will take you to St Emilion, Bergerac or Cahors and will introduce you to wine-producers. Eduardo is a member of the slow food organization since 1998.
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