Tackling American cinema is a monumental task, given its sheer richness, which puts even its fiercest competitors to shame. But during your language study trip to the U.S., LEC takes a look back at a centuries-old industry that still has some wonderful surprises in store…
Improve Your English Through Film
One of the best ways to improve your English—aside from regular class attendance and, of course, a language study trip to the U.S.—is to watch English-language films in their original versions; for this, nothing beats a film from British cinemaor a feature film straight out of Hollywood!
A language study trip to the U.S. to (re)discover Steven Spielberg and Orson Welles
From D. W. Griffith to Steven Spielberg, including Orson Welles, Martin Scorsese, and Quentin Tarantino, many filmmakers have left their unique mark on the world of cinema. A language study trip to the U.S. might be the perfect opportunity for you to watch or rewatch the great masterpieces of this well-oiled machine: Citizen Kane, Casablanca, The Godfather, Gone with the Wind, and The Wizard of Oz are all cult classics just waiting for you…
American films are becoming increasingly popular in France
To get ready for your trip to the Land of Uncle Sam, fire up your DVD players or head to the movie theaters! It’s easy: according to a study by BMF Business, American films are becoming increasingly popular with French moviegoers, with a 22% increase in attendance between 2007 and 2012.