Espace Lyon-japon (ELJ) favours above all communication and inter-cultural understanding and this is what makes it a unique language school.
Our teachers are native French speakers and have a high awareness of the specific learning challenges of the Students. Each teacher ensures that every student attains a good understanding of the French language through progressive learning (unlike in conventional methods), and a variety of conversational activities.
We offer entertaining and engaging workshops in addition to our French and Japanese lessons. Students have the opportunity to participate in French writing lessons, discover French calligraphy, learn to read restaurant menus, and take part in French cooking workshops to learn the basics and various techniques of French cuisine using fresh local products. You can also experience food tasting workshops with the assistance of professionals to help you choose the right dishes, and class outings to experience the most magical places in Lyon.
ELJ is currently lists over 200 students of Japanese language as well as members active in our workshops, which include Japanese cooking, origami, ikebana, furoshiki and manga drawing. Our students taking French lessons are constantly in contact with them and can socialize in our lounge over a complimentary cup of tea.
Various cultural events are hosted at the ELJ: art exhibitions, meetings based around food tasting and cooking, festivals… there is at least one great event a month. Furthermore, everyone is welcome to suggest meeting event ideas.
Our students are asked to develop projects as part of their learning process, such as doing presentations in front of other students at the ELJ, organising a picnic, setting up an exhibition, or even a festival - anything that can create opportunities for everyone to practice their French in real life situations during their stay in Lyon.
Nationality and age mix
The nationality and age mix at Espace Lyon-Japon (E.L.J.) varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 25.
School location
ELJ is situated in the City center of Lyon, close to the 2 major subway lines that go directly to the train stations. It's just a 10 minutes walk to reach the European biggest innercity shopping center, the Part-Dieu train station and the train line the airport.
The school area is very dynamic due to the proximity of the main University campus in Lyon, The Parc de la Tête d'Or, the Museum of Contemporary art and the Lyon International Convention Center.
