Great infos about summer jobs at Duxford museum Duxfordflyer. And the gliding clubs too, MartinCh. I will try there. As you mention, French fast jets jocks are required to pass an ELP test when they join the air force !( some I heard failed only on that subject !) but on the civilian side, RT courses in English is only just starting.
It is indeed exellent to practice the language in an aeronautical environement !
Live ATC.net is great ! it gives a good idea of what lays ahead as far as RT is concerned, but also a good training.
I was amazed to hear communication in Orly sometimes in French ! Could that cause problem to other aircrafts in the circuit ?