why french conversation class

I wanted to create a relaxed environment where people can practice their spoken French. The aim is to provide confidence in every day situations for:

  • Planned trips to France

  • People looking to emigrate or purchase holiday properties

  • Working with French colleagues or meeting new people.

  • Studying for French Language qualifications

  • Teachers starting the new National Curriculum including Foreign Languages from the age of 7 or parents looking to help their children.

  • People who enjoy speaking French and just want to practice.

I structure each class to put people together with similar abilities so groups range from complete beginners through to fluent speakers.

Class sizes are limited to 7 so that everyone can get involved and becomes part of the group. We break half way through each lesson which provides an opportunity for everyone to get to know each other. I also include games as part of the lesson and on occasion an opportunity to ask questions directly to my French neighbour in La Rochelle over a Zoom call .

what we cover

For beginners classes are structured to cover everyday situations such as:

  • Greetings, introductions, saying how you are feeling.

  • Ordering things from the bakery

  • Buying things from the market / supermarket

  • Ordering at a cafe / restaurant

  •  Understanding and giving simple directions

  • Describing your local area

  • Talking about family members

  • Talking about hobbies

  • Talking about the weather

  • Months of the year and birthdays

For more experienced speakers we will pick a current topic each week to discuss and through group discussion we will explore new areas of spoken French.