Small group in conversation outdoors
Four Days · Upper-Intermediate Level · 5–8 November 2026

Speak English.
With confidence.

A residential English immersion for B/C-level professionals who want to present, negotiate and lead in English without hesitation. Six places per group, in the heart of Burgundy.

Dates
5–8 Nov 2026
Location
Vézelay, Burgundy
Group Size
6 maximum
Level
B/C, upper intermediate
Investment
€1,495
The Programme

Four days spent living in English, not simply studying it.

Coaching in presentation skills, negotiation and thinking on your feet is woven into every meal, break and informal moment, inside a private, historic setting built for focus.

The Experience

Structured sessions on presenting, negotiating and holding your own under questioning are paired with informal, unstructured time, so fluency builds naturally rather than by rote. By day four, participants can open a meeting, defend a position and read a room, entirely in English.

The Setting

A historic gîte just outside Vézelay, in the heart of Burgundy, an idyllic, private setting to focus entirely on the work at hand.

Fireside gathering in the evening
Notable Former Guests
Mick Jagger · President Nixon · Serge Gainsbourg
Your Trainer

Annemie Spoorenberg

A certified English teacher with 25 years’ experience, including more than a decade living in the UK.

She has spent 17 years training employees inside companies across France, plus clients in Italy, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

“I took classes with Annemie for several months in this beautiful Morvan region. Through the confidence she gives, her energy, and the variety of her teaching methods, she helped me truly progress in English.”

Thibault, former student, Morvan region
What’s Included

Everything is arranged, so the only thing to prepare is yourself.

4 nights’ accommodation

At Le Moulin des Marguerites

All meals & refreshments

Shared, in English, throughout

Coaching in groups of 6

Personalised, never generic

Take-home practice guide

To keep the momentum going

How to Register

Three steps to your place in Burgundy.

1

Fill in the form

A short registration form, so Annemie can understand your goals.

2

Book a call

A 30-minute introductory call with Annemie, to confirm it’s the right fit.

3

Confirm your place

Six places per group, confirmed on a first-come basis.

Registration closes 8 October 2026
Register your interest
For companies, email annemie@rather-english.com directly.