French accents are hot and everyone working here has one. We're also in Italy, so all those rolled…read more'R's make it that much better when they speak to you in Italian.
I love (aka I have a slight obsession with) every one of my teachers. So far I've had Aimata, Veronique, and François: all excellent instructors. Lessons are strictly in French from the lowest level, unless someone has a pressing question. Thankfully and rightfully, they take full immersion seriously.
Yeah, there are some things I don't like, which are the prices and the other students. "Intense" courses (40 hours of contact in 4-5 weeks) cost above 400 euro, and there's a yearly membership fee that is discounted to university/high school students. Groups don't do it for me and listening to people repeat sentences and ask questions takes up a portion of the 3 hour long classes.
Despite this, I'm dedicated to this branch of Institut Francais because of my noticeably huge progress in learning. I look forward to coming here to get away from my busy schedule and work on my hobby (learning languages). Many people come here for work and I can tell they greatly value their lessons as well.
The membership card is cute and allows you to use the Mediatech, which is a library of French books and movies (oh là là). The membership also exclusively invites you to French film screenings (where you can bring a friend). All well spent money for a foreign film buff like me.
Francophile or not, if you're interested in learning French for college credit, work, or plain ol' pleasure, I say Saint Louis de France is the best place to learn French in Rome.