*Approximate level: B2 and beyond*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 7th of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 7:15 pm for 7 weeks** until the 19th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

 This is **a conversation-based class** for students who are already very comfortable speaking French and want to take their language to a more natural and nuanced level. At this stage, you’re not afraid to speak, you understand most things a native speaker says (even at near-normal speed), and you're able to express your ideas in depth (even if you still make mistakes).

In this class, **we speak French all the time**. We’ll dig into more complex structures, idiomatic expressions, and subtle differences in meaning. You’ll also learn how to sound more French in the way you express yourself; less textbook, more real life. Our discussions go deeper and cover a variety of themes, from culture and society to daily life and personal opinions. It’s a great space to fine-tune your skills, get feedback, and enjoy chatting in French in a small group where everyone is motivated to push themselves. Is this class for you? If you feel it's too much, I would recommend the intermediate one!

🤔 ***Not sure whether to choose the intermediate level or advanced?*** If you feel confident speaking French, can comfortably engage in conversation without relying on English, and can understand most of what a native speaker says at their near-normal speed, I’d recommend the advanced class.

The improvers class, however, is better suited for those who need a bit more support. We take things slower, use English as needed, and work on building both confidence and vocabulary.

📚That's the overall idea, but as you know, language learning is fluid and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Louise from Lyon, a really experienced native French teacher.

🗣 You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

☕We'll meet in a French cosy café in Bruntsfield after it’s closed (La Barantine), which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

📌 Location: La Barantine Bruntsfield, a French bakery & coffee shop booked just for us, oui oui! (202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF).

The class is open for **only** 6 students to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly so everyone can practice and ask questions.

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

*Note the **Cancellation Policy for our group course**: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts, and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

SOLD OUT EDINBURGH - MONDAY ADVANCED COURSE

John Penley

When I was at school I never looked forward to French classes but the way Louise teaches is much more engaging and the French she teaches is very useful and totally practical!

Juliet Gold

 Thoroughly enjoyable class. Louise is really encouraging and fun to learn with. Very supportive.

Bruntsfield - Join Louise every Monday at 7:15 pm for 7 weeks!

EDINBURGH - MONDAY ADVANCED COURSE

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*Please note that this group class is in La Barantine **Stockbridge** with Emma*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 24th of August, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 6 pm** for 8 weeks until the 12th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This level is for students who have already learnt some basic French before, and they are able to use some basic verbs in French, and can turn the sentences into a negative (je ne peux pas, je ne suis pas…) or turn them into a question (est-ce que je peux… est-ce que tu vas…?). Therefore, you are beginners, but you still have some basic knowledge of the French language. Students in this group should start feeling comfortable with the future tense using “aller” as well, such as “je vais visiter Paris, nous allons manger des croissants…'“. Plus, in the previous term, we covered an introduction to ++the past tense++ (j’ai fait, je suis allé, j’ai pris etc); therefore, you need to have seen it or be aware of how to do it.

🤔***Unsure whether to choose Level 0 or Level 1?*** As a general idea, here’s my advice: if you're deciding between these two levels, keep in mind that for Level 1, you should already feel “comfortable “ forming questions and answers in French. You should know at least a few key verbs, and while you might still make mistakes, especially with small connecting words, you can create sentences like:

- Quand est-ce que je peux aller en France ?
- Je ne vais pas en France parce que je travaille demain.
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis

Therefore, for Level 1, you shouldn’t be completely new to French (learning French in school 30 years ago doesn't really count haha). You should already have some confidence in speaking and be capable of forming basic sentences. On the other hand, if you’ve learned some French at school or through Duolingo but struggle to ask or answer simple questions correctly, I’d recommend starting with Level 0.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher, from Belgium.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open for only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly to ensure everyone can practice and ask questions.

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Stockbridge after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class.

You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Stockbridge - 27B Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HU

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts, and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bonjour French Classes - EDINBURGH - LEVEL 0 BEGINNER COURSE

EDINBURGH - LEVEL 0 BEGINNER COURSE

Komal Gandhi

Super fun class, love the format, Emma was incredible my helpful, welcoming, and encouraging! 

Learn French with Emma every Monday for 8 weeks at 6 pm in Stockbridge.

EDINBURGH - MONDAY LEVEL 1+ BEGINNER COURSE

*Please note that this group class is in La Barantine Stockbridge with Emma.*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 27th of August, you’ll have an hour class **every Thursday at 6 pm** for 8 weeks until the 15th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

**Level 0:** Designed for new French learners or those constructing basic sentences, even after using tools like Duolingo for several months and learning French in school.

Over the 8 weeks, you’ll learn to:

- Introduce yourself
- Use essential verbs
- Ask questions
- Express likes and dislikes
- Make well-structured sentences
- Order food and drinks
- Make reservations

Here’s my advice: if you're deciding between these two levels, keep in mind that for Level 1, you should already feel comfortable forming questions and answers in French. You should know at least a few key verbs (perhaps 5–10), and while you might still make mistakes, especially with small connecting words, you can create sentences like:

- Quand est-ce que je peux aller en France ?
- Je ne vais pas en France parce que je travaille demain.
- Pourquoi est-ce que tu dois habiter à Paris ?
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis

Therefore, for Level 1, you shouldn’t be completely new to French; you should already have a bit of confidence speaking and be capable of forming basic sentences. On the other hand, if you’ve learned some French at school or through Duolingo but struggle to ask or answer simple questions correctly, I’d recommend starting with Level 0.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher, from Belgium.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly so everyone can practice and ask questions.

☕We'll meet in the famous French cosy café **La Barantine in Stockbridge** after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Stockbridge - 27B Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HU

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a block of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY LEVEL 0 BEGINNER COURSE

Gavin Simpson

Really enjoyed my 1st level 0 block of classes. Classes are relaxed and good fun. Feel I have been reminded of what I should have learned in O-grade French many years ago. Great setting ( 
Love le pain), atmosphere and really enjoyable class. Thanks to Szymon who is patient and a fun teacher. Tres Bon 👍😊🇫🇷

Stockbridge - Learn French with Emma every Thursday for 8 weeks at 6 pm.

EDINBURGH - THURSDAY LEVEL 0 BEGINNER COURSE

*Please note that this group class is in La Barantine Stockbridge with Szymon*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 18th of August, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 6 pm** for 8 weeks until the 6th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This level is for students who have already learnt some basic French before, and they are able to use some basic verbs in French, and can turn the sentences into a negative (je ne peux pas, je ne suis pas…) or turn them into a question (est-ce que je peux… est-ce que tu vas…?). Therefore, you are beginners, but you still have some basic knowledge of the French language. Students in this group should start feeling comfortable with the future tense using “aller” as well, such as “je vais visiter Paris, nous allons manger des croissants…'“. Plus, in the previous term, we covered an introduction to **the past tense** (j’ai fait, je suis allé, j’ai pris etc); therefore, you need to have seen it or be aware of how to do it.

🤔***Unsure whether to choose Level 0 or Level 1?*** As a general idea, here’s my advice: if you're deciding between these two levels, keep in mind that for Level 1, you should already feel “comfortable “ forming questions and answers in French. You should know at least a few key verbs, and while you might still make mistakes, especially with small connecting words, you can create sentences like:

- Quand est-ce que je peux aller en France ?
- Je ne vais pas en France parce que je travaille demain.
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis

Therefore, for Level 1, you shouldn’t be completely new to French (learning French in school 30 years ago doesn't really count haha). You should already have some confidence in speaking and be capable of forming basic sentences. On the other hand, if you’ve learned some French at school or through Duolingo but struggle to ask or answer simple questions correctly, I’d recommend starting with Level 0 or a petit level 1.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Szymon, from Nantes in France, a really experienced native French teacher.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly so everyone can practice and ask questions.

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café **La Barantine in Stockbridge** after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Stockbridge - 27B Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HU

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts, and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bonjour French Classes - EDINBURGH - LEVEL 0 BEGINNER: French Course

EDINBURGH - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 0 BEGINNER COURSE

Mikey Rothwell

Szymon is an excellent teacher, made us all feel very welcome and comfortable practicing speaking French aloud -- something I haven't done since school!

Stockbridge - Join Szymon every Tuesday for 8 weeks at 6 pm.

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY LEVEL 1+ BEGINNER COURSE

*Please note that this group class is in La Barantine, **Bruntsfield** with Emma*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 28th of August, you’ll have an hour class **every Friday at 6:15 pm** for 8 weeks until the 16th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This level is for students who have already learnt some basic French before, and they are able to use some basic verbs in French, and can turn the sentences into a negative (je ne peux pas, je ne suis pas…) or turn them into a question (est-ce que je peux… est-ce que tu vas…?). Therefore, you are beginners, but you still have some basic knowledge of the French language. Students in this group should start feeling comfortable with the future tense using “aller” as well, such as “je vais visiter Paris, nous allons manger des croissants…'“. Plus, in the previous term, we covered an introduction to **the past tense** (j’ai fait, je suis allé, j’ai pris etc); therefore, you need to have seen it or be aware of how to join this class.

*Hesitating between level 0 and 1?*

Here’s my advice: if you're deciding between these two levels, keep in mind that for Level 1, you should already feel comfortable forming questions and answers in French. You should know at least a few key verbs (perhaps 5–10), and while you might still make mistakes, especially with small connecting words, you can create sentences like:

- Quand est-ce que je peux aller en France ?
- Je ne vais pas en France parce que je travaille demain.
- Pourquoi est-ce que tu dois habiter à Paris ?
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis

Therefore, for Level 1, you shouldn’t be completely new to French; you should already have a bit of confidence speaking and be capable of forming basic sentences. On the other hand, if you’ve learned some French at school or through Duolingo but struggle to ask or answer simple questions correctly, I’d recommend starting with Level 0.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher from Belgium.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly to ensure everyone can practice and ask questions.

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Bruntsfield after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class.

You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in the famous La Barantine Bruntsfield, a French bakery & coffee shop booked just for us, oui oui! (202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF).

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a block of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Mark Cashman

Emma was fantastic in creating a safe space for everyone to practise pronunciation. It was also great to learn some key fundamentals of French that you would have never picked up or learnt from Duolingo. Such a valuable space to learn French in an interactive and practical way. 

Bruntsfield - Learn French with Emma every Friday for 8 weeks at 6:15 pm.

EDINBURGH - FRIDAY LEVEL 1+ BEGINNER COURSE

*Please note that this group class is in La Barantine Stockbridge with Szymon.*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 18th of August, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 7:15 pm** for 8 weeks until the 6th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This level is for students who have already learnt some basic French before, and they are able to use verbs as (I/you can, I/you want, I/you go, I/you am, I/you have). You can turn the sentences into a negative (je ne peux pas, je ne suis pas…) or turn them into a question (est-ce que je peux… est-ce que tu vas…?). Therefore, you are still really beginners, but still have some basic knowledge of the French language.

As an idea: Some of the students at this level just finished Level 0. 

*Not sure if you should pick level 0 or level 1?*

Here’s my advice: if you're deciding between these two levels, keep in mind that for Level 1, you should already feel comfortable forming questions and answers in French. You should know at least a few key verbs (perhaps 5–10), and while you might still make mistakes, especially with small connecting words, you can create sentences like:

- Quand est-ce que je peux aller en France ?
- Je ne vais pas en France parce que je travaille demain.
- Pourquoi est-ce que tu dois habiter à Paris ?
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis

Therefore, for Level 1, you shouldn’t be completely new to French; you should already have a bit of confidence speaking and be capable of forming basic sentences. On the other hand, if you’ve learned some French at school or through Duolingo but struggle to ask or answer simple questions correctly, I’d recommend starting with Level 0.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Szymon, from Nantes in France, a really experienced native French teacher.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open for only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly so everyone can practice and ask questions.

☕We'll meet in the famous French cosy café **La Barantine in Stockbridge** after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Stockbridge - 27B Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HU

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a block of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Stockbridge - Learn French with Szymon every Tuesday for 8 weeks at 7:15 pm.

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY PETIT LEVEL 1 BEGINNER COURSE

These relaxed **one-off summer classes** are designed to get you speaking. Through engaging activities, discussions and plenty of conversation **in French**, you'll build confidence and refresh vocabulary to be ready for your next trip (or just to have fun).

Keep your French active over the summer!

***Who is this class for?**

This class is designed for Intermediate students (B1+).

In this group, we speak **mostly in French**, so you'll need to be ready for it!

At this level, you're moving towards more natural conversations. You probably understand much more French than you feel able to say. You can hold a conversation, but sometimes you pause because you can't quite find the right word or expression. That's completely normal, and exactly what we'll work on in these sessions.

***What's on the programme?**

Each session will be different. The idea, rather than revising grammar, we'll practise the French you'll actually need when you speak French. Through fun speaking activities and role-plays, we'll pick up new vocabulary, discover useful everyday expressions and work on speaking more fluently and confidently. And more importantly: having fun while speaking French!

*(And much more! We always adapt the class to the group's needs, so expect a little flexibility along the way.)*

***What's included?**

- 1 hour 15 minutes of speaking-focused French
- Learning materials to take home
- A delicious French treat from La Barantine
- Small groups only

To make sure everyone gets lots of speaking practice, each class is limited to just **6 students.**

***Dates & Prices**

You can book:

- One class
- Or at leat two classes and enjoy a little summer discount

***Teacher**

The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher, from Belgium.

You'll be learning from a native French Speaker, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

***Location**

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Bruntsfield after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So our classes are all about learning and having a good time together.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Bruntsfield: 202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF

***Cancellation Policy**

You can cancel your participation 48 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.

On Wednesday: Travel to France without leaving Edinburgh, in Bruntsfield with Emma. :)

Intermédiaire+ - Summer French Conversation Club (Wednesday)

These relaxed **one-off summer classes** are the perfect way to brush up on your French in a friendly small group while putting yourself into real-life French situations.

Rather than revising grammar for the sake of it, we'll practise the French you'll actually need when you're in France. Through fun speaking activities and role-plays, you'll build confidence and refresh key vocabulary to be ready for your next trip (or just to have fun)!

***Who is this class for?**

This class is designed for Level 1 students. You should already be able to:

- Introduce yourself and have simple conversations.
- Ask and answer everyday questions.
- Talk about your likes, dislikes and preferences.
- Use common verbs confidently in the present tense.
- Feel reasonably comfortable communicating in familiar situations.

If you've completed our Level 1 course (or have a similar level), this class is perfect for you. Please note: this class is not for absolute beginners!

***What's on the programme?**

Each session focuses on practical situations you'll almost certainly encounter during a trip to France.

- Thursday 13th of August – Getting around France

Asking for directions

Taking public transport

Useful travel vocabulary and expressions

*(And much more! We always adapt the class to the group's needs, so expect a little flexibility along the way.)*

- Tuesday 20th of August – Eating out & everyday life

Booking into a hotel/restaurant

Shopping at the supermarket

Visiting a bakery or local market

Understanding authentic French interactions

*(Again, we'll adapt activities depending on the group, making sure everyone gets the most out of the session.)*

Throughout the class, we'll naturally revise key grammar and vocabulary as we speak, helping you feel more confident and spontaneous.

***What's included?**

- 1 hour 15 minutes of speaking-focused French
- Learning materials to take home
- A delicious French treat from La Barantine
- Small groups only

To make sure everyone gets lots of speaking practice, each class is limited to just 6 students.

***Dates & Prices**

You can book:

- One class
- Or both classes and enjoy a little summer discount

***Teacher**

The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher, from Belgium.

You'll be learning from a native French Speaker, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

***Location**

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Stockbridge after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about learning and having a good time together.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Stockbridge - 27B Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HU

***Cancellation Policy**

You can cancel your participation 48 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.

On Thursday - Travel to France without leaving Edinburgh! Join us in Stockbridge with Emma for a French refresher class. :)

Level 1+ - Summer French Workshop (Thursday)

These relaxed **one-off summer workshops** are the perfect opportunity to refresh what you already know in a friendly small group.

Rather than learning new concepts, we'll revisit the French you've already learned through fun speaking activities, games and guided conversations. You'll reactivate useful vocabulary, practise expressing yourself more naturally and rebuild your confidence in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.

Join us whether you're heading to France or simply want to keep your French ticking over during the summer!

***Who is this class for?**

This group is ideal for **advanced beginners (A2)**, students who can already manage simple conversations and are starting to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in French, even if it’s slowly. You should already be familiar and be able to speak in the present tense, the past tense (passé composé), the near future (futur proche), and the conditional tense, **even if they’re not perfect yet**. Mostly, the idea is you could go towards a slow discussion class only in French.

***What's on the programme?**

Each session will be different and built around practical speaking activities designed to help you reactivate the French you already know.

Together we'll:

- revise useful vocabulary and everyday expressions
- practise speaking through games and interactive activities
- have guided conversations in a small group (6 students only)
- refresh the language you'll need for everyday situations and holidays in France

Expect lots of speaking and a gentle refresher!

***What's included?**

- 1 hour of speaking-focused French
- Learning materials to take home
- A delicious French treat from La Barantine
- Small groups only

To make sure everyone gets lots of speaking practice, each class is limited to just **6 students.**

***Teacher**

The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher, from Belgium.

On Thursday, the class will be conducted by Szymon, a really experienced native French teacher from Nantes.

You'll be learning from a native French Speaker, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

***Dates & Prices**

You can book:

- One class
- Or at least two classes and enjoy a little summer discount

***Location**

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Bruntsfield after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So our classes are all about learning and having a good time together.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Bruntsfield: 202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF

***Cancellation Policy**

You can cancel your participation 48 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Speak French without leaving Edinburgh in Bruntsfield for a French refresher class. :)

Level 2+ - Summer French Refresher

These relaxed **one-off summer classes** are designed to get you speaking. Through engaging activities, discussions and plenty of **conversation in French**, you'll build confidence and refresh vocabulary to be ready for your next trip (or just to have fun).

Keep your French active over the summer!

***Who is this class for?**

This class is designed for Improvers students (A2+) or Level 3 with us.

This level is for students who are **no longer scared of speaking French**; you're jumping in, even if you’re still searching for the right words and **making regular mistakes**. You’ve already learned the present, past (passé composé & imparfait), conditionnel and future tenses, even if you’re still figuring out how to use them perfectly.

In this group, we really start pushing the conversation further: talking about memories, plans, ideas, and preferences with more variety and vocabulary. *The pace is gentle*, and there's plenty of space to ask questions and build confidence, but we’re aiming to move to the next step! **Indeed, the goal is to only speak in French during the class - so expect that.**

***What's on the programme?**

Each session will be different. The idea, rather than revising grammar, we'll practise the French you'll actually need when you speak French. Through fun speaking activities and role-plays, we'll pick up new vocabulary, discover useful everyday expressions and work on speaking more fluently and confidently. And more importantly: having fun while speaking French!

*(And much more! We always adapt the class to the group's needs, so expect a little flexibility along the way.)*

***What's included?**

- 1 hour or 1h15 of speaking-focused French
- Learning materials to take home
- A delicious French treat from La Barantine
- Small groups only

To make sure everyone gets lots of speaking practice, each class is limited to just **6 students.**

***Dates & Prices**

You can book:

- One class
- Or at leat two classes and enjoy a little summer discount

***Teacher**

The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher, from Belgium.

You'll be learning from a native French Speaker, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

***Location**

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Bruntsfield after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So our classes are all about learning and having a good time together.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Bruntsfield: 202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF

***Cancellation Policy**

You can cancel your participation 48 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Improvers+ Level 3 - Summer French Discussion Class (Wednesday)

These relaxed **one-off summer workshops** are the perfect opportunity to refresh what you already know in a friendly small group.

Rather than learning new concepts, we'll revisit the French you've already learned through fun speaking activities, games and guided conversations. You'll reactivate useful vocabulary, practise expressing yourself more naturally and rebuild your confidence in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.

Join us whether you're heading to France or simply want to keep your French ticking over during the summer!

***Who is this class for?**

This group is ideal for **advanced beginners**, students who can already manage simple conversations and are starting to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in French, even if it’s slowly. You should already be familiar and be able to speak in the present tense, the past tense (passé composé), “the conditional tense” and the near future (futur proche), **even if they’re not perfect yet**. You start feeling a bit more comfortable towards a class mostly in French (but still speaking slowly).

If you've completed our Level 2 course (or have a similar level), this class is perfect for you.

***What's on the programme?**

Each session will be different and built around practical speaking activities designed to help you reactivate the French you already know.

Together we'll:

- revise useful vocabulary and everyday expressions
- practise speaking through games and interactive activities
- have guided conversations in a small group (6 students only)
- refresh the language you'll need for everyday situations and holidays in France

Expect lots of speaking and a gentle refresher!

***What's included?**

- 1 hour of speaking-focused French
- Learning materials to take home
- A delicious French treat from La Barantine
- Small groups only

To make sure everyone gets lots of speaking practice, each class is limited to just **6 students.**

***Teacher**

On Monday, the class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher, from Belgium.

On Thursday, the class will be conducted by Szymon, a really experienced native French teacher from Nantes.

You'll be learning from a native French Speaker, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

***Dates & Prices**

You can book:

- One class either on Monday or Thursday
- Or at leat two classes and enjoy a little summer discount

***Location**

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Bruntsfield after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So our classes are all about learning and having a good time together.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Bruntsfield: 202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF

***Cancellation Policy**

You can cancel your participation 48 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Level 2 - Summer French Refresher

*Please note that this group class is in La Barantine **Stockbridge** with Emma*

*Approximate level: B1+/B2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 24th of August, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 7:15 pm** for 8 weeks until the 12th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

In this group, **we speak only in French** (so you need to be ready for it), but we slow things down when needed and switch to English occasionally to explain trickier concepts. We focus on everyday French: **the way people actually talk**, and we take time to build your vocabulary, fix common mistakes, and work on your listening and speaking confidence.

At this level, students are moving towards **more natural conversations**. You’ve learned most of the core tenses (present, passé composé, imparfait, future, conditionnel) and can use them, even if not always perfectly. **You probably understand a lot more than you can say**, and while you can hold a conversation, you sometimes struggle to find the right word. That’s absolutely fine; this class is here to help with exactly that.

You don’t need to be fluent yet, but you should already feel comfortable listening and speaking French with others.

***Not sure whether to choose the intermediate level or the advanced?***

If you feel confident speaking French, can comfortably engage in conversation without relying on English, and can understand most of what a native speaker says at their near-normal speed, I’d recommend the advanced class. You’re still learning, making mistakes, and growing your vocabulary, but you can hold conversations and follow along.

The intermediate class, however, is better suited for those who need a bit more support. We take things a bit slower, use English as needed, and work on building both confidence and vocabulary.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher from Belgium.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Stockbridge after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class.

You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Stockbridge - 27B Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HU

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a block of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Stockbridge - Practise your French with Emma every Monday for 8 weeks at 7:15 pm.

EDINBURGH - MONDAY INTERMEDIATE+ FRENCH COURSE

*Approximate level: A1*

*Note this level is more advanced than a simple level 1.*

📆 Calendar: ONLINE: From the 25th of August, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 12:30 pm** for 8 weeks until the 13th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me as **you’ll have the replay of each class,** so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

At this level, students should have a **solid foundation** in basic French communication. They can comfortably introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, and use some simple everyday verbs in the present tense (to go, to do, to like, to want, to come, can). They are also able to navigate common interactions, such as ordering in a restaurant and expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences. At this level, you should be comfortable with your present, future and past tense, as we'll add the conditional to your répertoire!

Students in this group should have already learnt the basics of ***le passé composé,*** which is a past tense in French (j'ai fait, je suis allé, j'ai pris etc). During this term, you'll practise it, and so much more.

**🤔Unsure whether to choose Level 0 or Level 1**? Here’s my advice: if you're deciding between these two levels, keep in mind that for Level 1, you should already feel comfortable forming questions and answers in French. You should know at least a few key verbs (perhaps 5–10), and while you might still make mistakes, especially with small connecting words, you can create sentences like:

- Quand est-ce que je peux aller en France ?
- Je ne vais pas en France parce que je dois travailler demain.
- Pourquoi est-ce que tu es allé habiter à Paris ? Est ce que tu as mangé des escargots ?
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis parce que je suis malade.
- Quand est ce que vous allez regarder le football ?

Therefore, for Level 1, you shouldn’t be completely new to French; you should already have a bit of confidence speaking and be capable of forming basic sentences. On the other hand, if you’ve learned some French at school or through Duolingo but struggle to ask or answer simple questions correctly, I’d recommend starting with Level 0 or maybe a petit level 1.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is to speak it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker,** **Emma**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, we’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly to ensure everyone can practice and ask questions.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials and **the replay of the class** in an online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: online - you won't need to download anything

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a block of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Join our online course for beginners every Tuesday at 12:30 pm for 8 weeks!

ONLINE LEVEL 1+: FRENCH BEGINNER COURSE

*Approximate level: Around A2*

📆 Calendar: ONLINE: From the 25th of August, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 3 pm** for 8 weeks until the 13th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me as **you’ll have the replay of each class,** so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This group is ideal for **advanced beginners**, students who can already manage simple conversations and are starting to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in French, even if it’s slowly. You should already be familiar and be able to speak with the present tense, the past tense (passé composé) and the near future (futur proche) and a bit of conditional (je pourrais, je devrais, j’aimerais), even if they’re not perfect yet.

We’ll continue working on those tenses and practise speaking more fluently in longer sentences. Expect to still make lots of mistakes (that's totally normal), but also to start enjoying the feeling of really communicating in French. We are starting to **speak only in French** (slowly) during the class, so you need to be aware of it! 

You might be able to say things like:

- *“Le week-end dernier, je suis allée au restaurant avec mes amis. J'étais heureux. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu as fait ?”*
- *“Demain, je vais partir en France et je vais retourner au travail la semaine prochaine. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu vas faire demain ?”*

If that sounds like you (even if you still have to think a lot before you speak) this is the right level. Plus, at this level, students should be able to take the **initiative** to learn more words!

🤔**If you're unsure whether to pick Level 1 or Level 2:**

Choose Level 2 if you've already used the past tense a little and want to push yourself to speak more and move beyond beginner conversations. If you're not there yet, Level 1 is a safer and more supportive place to start.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker,** **Emma**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, we’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly to ensure everyone can practice and ask questions.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials and **the replay of the class** in an online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: online - you won't need to download anything

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a block of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Join our online course for advanced beginners every Tuesday at 3 pm!

ONLINE LEVEL 2+: French Beginner Course

These relaxed **one-off summer workshops** are the perfect opportunity to refresh what you already know in a friendly small group.

Rather than learning new concepts, we'll revisit the French you've already learned through fun speaking activities, games and guided conversations. You'll reactivate useful vocabulary, practise expressing yourself more naturally and rebuild your confidence in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.

Join us whether you're heading to France or simply want to keep your French ticking over during the summer!

***Who is this class for?**

This level is for students who have already learnt some basic French before, and they are able to use some basic verbs in French, and can turn the sentences into a negative (je ne peux pas, je ne suis pas…) or turn them into a question (est-ce que je peux… est-ce que tu vas…?). Therefore, you are beginners, but you still have some basic knowledge of the French language. Students in this group should start feeling comfortable with the future tense using “aller” as well, such as “je vais visiter Paris, nous allons manger des croissants…'“ and the past tense (j’ai fait, je suis allé, j’ai pris etc). Don’t worry, you don’t need to be perfect but still be aware of it and understand it.

If you've completed our Level 1+ course (or have a similar level), this class is perfect for you.

***What's on the programme?**

Each session will be different and built around practical speaking activities designed to help you reactivate the French you already know.

Together we'll:

- revise useful vocabulary and everyday expressions
- practise speaking through games and interactive activities
- have guided conversations in a small group (6 students only)
- refresh the language you'll need for everyday situations and holidays in France

Expect lots of speaking and a gentle refresher!

***What's included?**

- 1 hour of speaking-focused French
- Learning materials to take home
- A delicious French treat from La Barantine
- Small groups only

To make sure everyone gets lots of speaking practice, each class is limited to just **6 students.**

***Teacher**

The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher, from Belgium.

On Thursday, the class will be conducted by Szymon, a really experienced native French teacher from Nantes.

You'll be learning from a native French Speaker, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

***Dates & Prices**

You can book:

- One class
- Or at least two classes and enjoy a little summer discount

***Location**

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Bruntsfield after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So our classes are all about learning and having a good time together.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Bruntsfield: 202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF

***Cancellation Policy**

You can cancel your participation 48 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Level 1+ - Summer French Refresher

*Please note that this group class is in La Barantine **Stockbridge** with Emma*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 27th of August, you’ll have an hour class **every Thursday at 7:15 pm** for 8 weeks until the 15th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This level is for students who have already learnt some basic French before, and they are able to use verbs as (I/you can, I/you want, I/you go, I/you am, I/you have). You can turn the sentences into a negative (je ne peux pas, je ne suis pas…) or turn them into a question (est-ce que je peux… est-ce que tu vas…?). Therefore, you are still really beginners, but still have some basic knowledge of the French language.

As an idea: Some of the students at this level just finished Level 0.

*Hesitating between level 0 and 1?*

Here’s my advice: if you're deciding between these two levels, keep in mind that for Level 1, you should already feel comfortable forming questions and answers in French. You should know at least a few key verbs (perhaps 5–10), and while you might still make mistakes, especially with small connecting words, you can create sentences like:

- Quand est-ce que je peux aller en France ?
- Je ne vais pas en France parce que je travaille demain.
- Pourquoi est-ce que tu dois habiter à Paris ?
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis

Therefore, for Level 1, you shouldn’t be completely new to French; you should already have a bit of confidence speaking and be capable of forming basic sentences. On the other hand, if you’ve learned some French at school or through Duolingo but struggle to ask or answer simple questions correctly, I’d recommend starting with Level 0.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher, from Belgium.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly to ensure everyone can practice and ask questions.

☕We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Stockbridge after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class.

You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Stockbridge - 27B Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HU

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a block of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Stockbridge - Learn French with Emma every Thursday for 8 weeks at 7:15 pm.

EDINBURGH - THURSDAY PETIT LEVEL 1 BEGINNER COURSE

*Approximate level: A1+/A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 10th of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Thursday at 5 pm for 7 weeks** until the 22th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This group is ideal for **advanced beginners**, students who can already manage simple conversations and are starting to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in French, even if it’s slowly. You should already be familiar and be able to speak in the present tense, the past tense (passé composé) and the near future (futur proche), **even if they’re not perfect yet**. In previous blocks, we started covering *“the conditional tense”* with a few verbs ( i.e: je serais, j’aurais, je voudrais, je pourrais, je devrais), so it would be good for you to know them.

We’ll continue working on those tenses and practise speaking more fluently in longer sentences. Expect to still make lots of mistakes (that's totally normal), but also to start enjoying the feeling of really communicating in French. You might be able to say things like:

- “Le week-end dernier, je suis allée au restaurant avec mes amis, nous avons regardé un film au cinéma. On a pris le bus à 19h15. Mes amis m’ont recommandé ce film. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu as fait ?”
- “Demain, je vais partir en France et je vais retourner au travail la semaine prochaine. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu vas faire demain ?”
- “Je voudrais aller en France mais je n’ai pas de vacances disponibles… Je pourrais aller à Paris en mai, peut être.”

If that sounds like you (even if you still have to think a lot before you speak) this is the right level.

🤔***Unsure whether to choose Level 1 or Level 2?***

Choose Level 2 if you've already used the past tense a little and want to push yourself to speak more and move beyond beginner conversations. If you're not there yet, Level 1 is a safer and more supportive place to start.

📚That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, **with a maximum of 6 students**, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by **Louise** from Lyon in France, a really experienced native French teacher.

🗣 You'll learn from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

☕We'll meet in a French cosy café in Bruntsfield after it’s closed (La Barantine), which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

📌 Location: La Barantine Bruntsfield, a French bakery & coffee shop booked just for us, oui oui! (202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF).

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

**Ready?**

*Please note our **Cancellation Policy for our group course**: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bruntsfield - Join Louise every Thursday at 5 pm for 7 weeks!

EDINBURGH - THURSDAY LEVEL 2 BEGINNER

*Approximate level: A2+ towards B1*

*Note that this level is less advanced than a simple ”intermediate”. :)*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 10th of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Thursday at 7:15 pm for 7 weeks** until the 22th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

In this group, **we are trying to speak “only” in French** (so you need to be ready for it), but we slow things down when needed and switch to English to explain trickier concepts. We focus on everyday French: **the way people actually talk**, and we take time to build your vocabulary, fix common mistakes, and work on your listening and speaking confidence.

At this level, students are moving towards **more natural conversations**. You’ve learned most of the core tenses (present, passé composé, imparfait, future, conditionnel) and can use them, even if not always perfectly. **You probably understand a lot more than you can say**, and while you can hold a conversation, you sometimes struggle to find the right word. That’s absolutely fine; this class is here to help with exactly that.

You don’t need to be fluent at all, but you should already feel comfortable listening and speaking French with others.

🤔 ***Not sure whether to choose the intermediate level or the advanced?*** If you feel confident speaking French, can comfortably engage in conversation without relying on English, and can understand most of what a native speaker says at their near-normal speed, I’d recommend the advanced class.

The intermediate class, however, is better suited for those who need a bit more support. We take things slower, use English as needed, and work on building both confidence and vocabulary.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by **Louise** from Lyon in France, a really experienced native French teacher.

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly to ensure everyone can practice and ask questions.

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

☕We'll meet in a French cosy café in Bruntsfield after it’s closed (La Barantine), which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

📌 Location: La Barantine Bruntsfield, a French bakery & coffee shop booked just for us, oui oui! (202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF).

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

**Ready?**

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bruntsfield - Join Louise every Thursday at 7:15 pm for 7 weeks!

EDINBURGH - THURSDAY PETIT INTERMEDIATE

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 23rd of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 12:15 pm for 6 weeks** until the 28th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

**Level 0:** Designed for new French learners or those constructing basic sentences, even after using tools like Duolingo for several months and learning French in school.

Over the 8 weeks, you’ll learn to:

- Introduce yourself
- Use essential verbs
- Ask questions
- Express likes and dislikes
- Make well-structured sentences
- Order food and drinks
- Make reservations

Here’s my advice: if you're deciding between these two levels, keep in mind that for Level 1, you should already feel comfortable forming questions and answers in French. You should know at least a few key verbs (perhaps 5–10), and while you might still make mistakes, especially with small connecting words, you can create sentences like:

- Quand est-ce que je peux aller en France ?
- Je ne vais pas en France parce que je travaille demain.
- Pourquoi est-ce que tu dois habiter à Paris ?
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis

Therefore, for Level 1, you shouldn’t be completely new to French; you should already have a bit of confidence speaking and be capable of forming basic sentences. On the other hand, if you’ve learned some French at school or through Duolingo but struggle to ask or answer simple questions correctly, I’d recommend starting with Level 0.

📚That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Lauriane, a really experienced French teacher.

🗣 You'll learn from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: YMCA Broughty Ferry - 151 Brook Street, Dundee, DD5 1DJ

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

Ps: At least 3 students have to be confirmed for the class to go ahead. Thanks for your understanding.

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Learn French and join Lauriane every Wednesday for 6 weeks.

DUNDEE - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 0 BEGINNER COURSE

*Approximate level: A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 23rd of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 1:30 pm for 6 weeks** until the 28th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This level is for students who are **no longer scared of speaking**; you're jumping in, even if you’re still searching for the right words and making regular mistakes. You’ve already learned the present, past (passé composé), and future tenses, and you've probably seen the imparfait and conditionnel, even if you’re still figuring out how to use them.

In this group, we really start pushing the conversation further: talking about memories, plans, ideas, and preferences with more variety and vocabulary. The pace is gentle, and there's plenty of space to ask questions and build confidence, but we’re aiming for fluidity.

🤔**If you're unsure whether to pick Level 2 or Level 3:**

If you can talk in detail about what you did last weekend, what you're doing tomorrow, or what you would like to do next year (even with mistakes), you’re probably ready for Level 3. If that still feels too far away and scary, then Level 2 will help you get there.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Lauriane, a really experienced French teacher. Be ready to learn proper French! :)

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly to ensure everyone can practice and ask questions.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

**A quick note about level tests**

You might have done an online test that says you're B1 or even B2—but just a small heads-up: online tests often focus on grammar or vocabulary, and they don’t always reflect your speaking ability.

In our courses, the main focus is on spoken French. So even if you've learned lots of grammar or done well on paper, it’s totally normal to find speaking much harder. That’s why I always recommend choosing a level based on how confidently you can talk in French, especially in real-life situations, not just what you’ve studied or what a test says.

📌 Location: YMCA Broughty Ferry - 151 Brook Street, Dundee, DD5 1DJ

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

*Also, for the class to go ahead, at least 3 students have to be confirmed. Thanks for your understanding.*

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Practise your French and join Lauriane every Wednesday at 1:30 pm for 6 weeks!

DUNDEE - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 3 PETIT IMPROVERS

*Approximate level: A2+/B1*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 23rd of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 3 pm for 6 weeks** until the 28th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

At this level, students are moving towards more natural conversations. You’ve learned most of the core tenses (present, passé composé, imparfait, futur) and can use them, even if not always perfectly. You probably understand a lot more than you can say, and while you can hold a conversation, you sometimes struggle to find the right word. That’s absolutely fine; this class is here to help with exactly that.

In this group, **we speak mostly in French** (so you need to be ready for it), but we slow things down when needed and switch to English occasionally to explain trickier concepts. We focus on everyday French (the way people actually talk), and we take time to build your vocabulary, fix common mistakes, and work on your listening and speaking confidence.

You don’t need to be fluent yet, but you should already feel comfortable listening and speaking French with others.

📚That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Lauriane a really experienced French teacher. Be ready to learn some proper French!

🗣 You'll learn from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: YMCA Broughty Ferry - 151 Brook Street, Dundee, DD5 1DJ

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

*Ps: At least 3 students have to be confirmed for the class to go ahead. Thanks for your understanding.*

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Practise your French and join Lauriane every Wednesday at 3 pm for 6 weeks in Broughty Ferry.

DUNDEE - WEDNESDAY INTERMEDIATE FRENCH

*Approximate level: A1+ towards A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 23rd of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 4:15 pm for 6 weeks** until the 28th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This group is ideal for **advanced beginners**, students who can already manage simple conversations and are starting to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in French, even if it’s slowly. You should already be familiar and be able to speak in the present tense, the past tense (passé composé & imparfait) and the near future (futur proche), **even if they’re not perfect yet**. You’ve learnt *“the conditional tense”* with a few verbs ( i.e: je serais, j’aurais, je voudrais, je pourrais, je devrais), even if you don’t master them!

We’ll continue working on those tenses and practise speaking more fluently in longer sentences. Expect to still make lots of mistakes (that's totally normal), but also to start enjoying the feeling of really communicating in French.

You might be able to say things like:

- *“Le week-end dernier, je suis allée au restaurant avec mes amis. J'étais heureux. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu as fait ?”*
- *“Demain, je vais partir en France et je vais retourner au travail la semaine prochaine. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu vas faire demain ?”*

If that sounds like you, even if you still have to think a lot before you speak, this is the right level. Plus, at this level, students should be able to take the **initiative** to learn more words!

🤔**If you're unsure whether to pick Level 1 or Level 2:**

Choose Level 2 if you've already used the past tense a little and want to push yourself to speak more and move beyond beginner conversations. If you're not there yet, Level 1 is a safer and more supportive place to start.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Lauriane a really experienced French teacher.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open for only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly ensure everyone can practice and ask questions.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

**A quick note about level tests**

You might have done an online test that says you're B1 or even B2—but just a small heads-up: online tests often focus on grammar or vocabulary, and they don’t always reflect your speaking ability.

In our courses, the main focus is on spoken French. So even if you've learned lots of grammar or done well on paper, it’s totally normal to find speaking much harder. That’s why I always recommend choosing a level based on how confidently you can talk in French, especially in real-life situations, not just what you’ve studied or what a test says.

📌 Location: YMCA Broughty Ferry - 151 Brook Street, Dundee, DD5 1DJ

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

*Also, for the class to go ahead, at least 3 students have to be confirmed. Thanks for your understanding.*

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts, and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Practise your French and join Lauriane every Wednesday at 4:15 pm for 6 weeks!

DUNDEE - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 2 BEGINNER

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 23rd of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 5:45 pm for 6 weeks** until the 28th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

Level 1 is for students who have already done a bit of French and feel comfortable with basic questions and answers. You should be able to introduce yourself, say a few things about your life, and use common verbs like aller, faire, vouloir, pouvoir, devoir, etc, even if you still make mistakes or hesitate sometimes.

For a better understanding of this level, in this class, you’ll meet some students **who completed the level 0 - beginner course.**

*Hesitating between level 0 and 1?*

Here’s my advice: if you're deciding between these two levels, keep in mind that for Level 1, you should already feel comfortable forming questions and answers in French. You should know at least a few key verbs (perhaps 5–10), and while you might still make mistakes, especially with small connecting words, you can create sentences like:

- Quand est-ce que je peux aller en France ?
- Je ne vais pas en France parce que je travaille demain.
- Pourquoi est-ce que tu dois habiter à Paris ?
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis

Therefore, for Level 1, you shouldn’t be completely new to French; you should already have a bit of confidence speaking and be capable of forming basic sentences. On the other hand, if you’ve learned some French at school or through Duolingo but struggle to ask or answer simple questions correctly, I’d recommend starting with Level 0.

📚That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Lauriane, a really experienced French teacher.

🗣 You'll learn from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: YMCA Broughty Ferry - 151 Brook Street, Dundee, DD5 1DJ

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

Ps: At least 3 students have to be confirmed for the class to go ahead. Thanks for your understanding.

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

DUNDEE - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 1 BEGINNER COURSE

*Approximate level: A1+/petit A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 23rd of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 7 pm for 6 weeks** until the 28th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This group is ideal for **advanced beginners**, students who can already manage simple conversations and are starting to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in French, even if it’s slowly. You should already be familiar and be able to speak in the present tense, the past tense (passé composé & imparfait) and the near future (futur proche), **even if they’re not perfect yet**. You’ve learnt *“the conditional tense”* with a few verbs ( i.e: je serais, j’aurais, je voudrais, je pourrais, je devrais), even if you don’t master them!

We’ll continue working on tenses and practise speaking more fluently in longer sentences. Expect to still make lots of mistakes (that's totally normal), but also to start enjoying the feeling of really communicating in French. You might be able to say things like:

- “Le week-end dernier, je suis allée au restaurant avec mes amis, nous avons regardé un film au cinéma. On a pris le bus à 19h15. Mes amis m’ont recommandé ce film. Et toi, qu'est-ce que tu as fait ?”
- “Demain, je vais partir en France et je vais retourner au travail la semaine prochaine. Et toi, qu'est-ce que tu vas faire demain ?”
- “Je voudrais aller en France mais je n’ai pas de vacances disponibles… Je pourrais aller à Paris en mai, peut-être.”

If that sounds like you (even if you still have to think a lot before you speak) this is the right level.

🤔**If you're unsure whether to pick Level 1 or Level 2:**

Choose Level 2 if you've already used the past tense a little and want to push yourself to speak more and move beyond beginner conversations. If you're not there yet, Level 1 is a safer and more supportive place to start.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Lauriane, a really experienced French teacher.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly so everyone can practice and ask questions.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: YMCA Broughty Ferry - 151 Brook Street, Dundee, DD5 1DJ

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

*Also, for the class to go ahead, at least 3 students have to be confirmed. Thanks for your understanding.*

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Practise your French and join Lauriane every Wednesday at 7 pm for 6 weeks!

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 25th of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Friday at 4 pm for 6 weeks** until the 30th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

**Level 0:** Designed for new French learners or those constructing basic sentences, even after using tools like Duolingo for several months and learning French in school.

Over the 8 weeks, you’ll learn to:

- Introduce yourself
- Use essential verbs
- Ask questions
- Express likes and dislikes
- Make well-structured sentences
- Order food and drinks
- Make reservations

Here’s my advice: if you're deciding between these two levels, keep in mind that for Level 1, you should already feel comfortable forming questions and answers in French. You should know at least a few key verbs (perhaps 5–10), and while you might still make mistakes, especially with small connecting words, you can create sentences like:

- Quand est-ce que je peux aller en France ?
- Je ne vais pas en France parce que je travaille demain.
- Pourquoi est-ce que tu dois habiter à Paris ?
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis

Therefore, for Level 1, you shouldn’t be completely new to French; you should already have a bit of confidence speaking and be capable of forming basic sentences. On the other hand, if you’ve learned some French at school or through Duolingo but struggle to ask or answer simple questions correctly, I’d recommend starting with Level 0.

📚That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Lauriane, a really experienced French teacher.

🗣 You'll learn from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: YMCA Broughty Ferry - 151 Brook Street, Dundee, DD5 1DJ

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

Ps: At least 3 students have to be confirmed for the class to go ahead. Thanks for your understanding.

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Learn French and join Lauriane every Friday for 6 weeks.

DUNDEE - FRIDAY LEVEL 0 BEGINNER COURSE

*Approximate level: Early A2*

*Note that this level is a bit more advanced than a “simple” level 2. :)*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 10th of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Thursday at 6:10 pm for 7 weeks** until the 22th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This group is ideal for **advanced beginners**, students who can already manage simple conversations and are starting to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in French, even if it’s slowly. You should already be familiar and be able to speak in the present tense, the past tense (passé composé) and the near future (futur proche), **even if they’re not perfect yet**. You’ve learnt  *“the conditional tense”* with a few verbs ( i.e: je serais, j’aurais, je voudrais, je pourrais, je devrais), even if you don’t master them!

We’ll continue working on those tenses and practise speaking more fluently in longer sentences. Expect to still make lots of mistakes (that's totally normal), but also to start enjoying the feeling of really communicating in French. You might be able to say things like:

- “Le week-end dernier, je suis allée au restaurant avec mes amis, nous avons regardé un film au cinéma. On a pris le bus à 19h15. Mes amis m’ont recommandé ce film. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu as fait ?”
- “Demain, je vais partir en France et je vais retourner au travail la semaine prochaine. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu vas faire demain ?”
- “Je voudrais aller en France mais je n’ai pas de vacances disponibles… Je pourrais aller à Paris en mai, peut-être.”

If that sounds like you (even if you still have to think a lot before you speak) this is the right level.

🤔***Unsure whether to choose Level 1 or Level 2?***

Choose Level 2 if you've already used the past tense a little and want to push yourself to speak more and move beyond beginner conversations. If you're not there yet, Level 1 is a safer and more supportive place to start, or a simple level 2.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a **maximum of 6 students**, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by **Louise** from Lyon in France, a really experienced native French teacher.

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly so everyone can practice and ask questions.

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

☕We'll meet in a French cosy café in Bruntsfield after it’s closed (La Barantine), which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

📌 Location: La Barantine Bruntsfield, a French bakery & coffee shop booked just for us, oui oui! (202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF).

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bruntsfield: Join Louise every Thursday at 6:10 pm for 7 weeks!

EDINBURGH - THURSDAY LEVEL 2+ BEGINNERS

*Approximate level: B2 and beyond*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 8th of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 6:05 pm for 7 weeks** until the 20th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This is **a conversation-based class** for students who are already very comfortable speaking French and want to take their language to a more natural and nuanced level. At this stage, you’re not afraid to speak, you understand most things a native speaker says (even at near-normal speed), and you're able to express your ideas in depth, even if you still make mistakes.

In this class, **we speak French all the time**. We’ll dig into more complex structures, idiomatic expressions, and subtle differences in meaning. You’ll also learn how to sound more French in the way you express yourself—less textbook, more real life. Our discussions go deeper and cover a variety of themes, from culture and society to daily life and personal opinions. It’s a great space to fine-tune your skills, get feedback, and enjoy chatting in French in a small group where everyone is motivated to push themselves. Is this class for you? If you feel it's too much, I would recommend the intermediate one!

🤔 ***Not sure whether to choose the intermediate level or the advanced?*** If you feel confident speaking French, can comfortably engage in conversation without relying on English, and can understand most of what a native speaker says at their near-normal speed, I’d recommend the advanced class.

The improvers class, however, is better suited for those who need a bit more support. We take things slower, use English as needed, and work on building both confidence and vocabulary.

📚That's the overall idea, but as you know, language learning is fluid and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by **Louise** from Lyon in France, a really experienced native French teacher.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open to **only 6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly to ensure everyone can practice and ask questions.

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

☕We'll meet in a **French cosy café** in Bruntsfield after it’s closed (La Barantine), which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

📌 Location: La Barantine Bruntsfield, a French bakery & coffee shop booked just for us, oui oui! (202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF).

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy for our group course***: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Bruntsfield - Join Louise every Tuesday at 6:05 pm for 7 weeks!

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY ADVANCED FRENCH

*Approximate level: B1+*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 9th of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 6:05 pm for 7 weeks** until the 21st of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

In this group, **we speak mostly in French** (so you need to be ready for it), but we slow things down when needed and switch to English occasionally to explain trickier concepts. We focus on everyday French: **the way people actually talk**, and we take time to build your vocabulary, fix common mistakes, and work on your listening and speaking confidence.

At this level, students are moving towards **more natural conversations**. You’ve learned most of the core tenses (present, passé composé, imparfait, future, conditionnel, subjonctif) and can use them, even if not always perfectly. **You probably understand a lot more than you can say**, and while you can hold a conversation, you sometimes struggle to find the right word. That’s absolutely fine; this class is here to help with exactly that.

You don’t need to be fluent yet, but you should already feel comfortable listening and speaking French with others.

***Not sure whether to choose the intermediate level or the advanced?***

If you feel confident speaking French, can comfortably engage in conversation without relying on English, and can understand most of what a native speaker says at their near-normal speed, I’d recommend the advanced class. You’re still learning, making mistakes, and growing your vocabulary, but you can hold conversations and follow along.

The intermediate class, however, is better suited for those who need a bit more support. We take things a bit slower, use English as needed, and work on building both confidence and vocabulary.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by **Louise** from Lyon in France, a really experienced native French teacher.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly so everyone can practice and ask questions.

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

☕We'll meet in a French cosy café in Bruntsfield after it’s closed (La Barantine), which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in the famous La Barantine Bruntsfield, a French bakery & coffee shop booked just for us, oui oui! (202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF).

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bruntsfield - Join Louise every Wednesday at 6:05 pm for 7 weeks!

EDINBURGH - WEDNESDAY INTERMEDIATE+ FRENCH

*Approximate level: A2*

*Note that this level is more advanced than a “simple” level 2. :)*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 8th of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 7:10 pm for 7 weeks** until the 20th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This group is ideal for **advanced beginners**, students who can already manage simple conversations and are starting to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in French, even if it’s slowly. You should already be familiar and be able to speak in the present tense, the past tense (passé composé & imparfait) and the near future (futur proche), **even if they’re not perfect yet**. You’ve learnt *“the conditional tense”* with a few verbs ( i.e: je serais, j’aurais, je voudrais, je pourrais, je devrais), even if you don’t master them!

We are starting with this class to go more towards a class **mostly** in **slow French**. :)

We’ll continue working on tenses and practise speaking more fluently in longer sentences. Expect to still make lots of mistakes (that's totally normal), but also to start enjoying the feeling of really communicating in French. You might be able to say things like:

- “Le week-end dernier, je suis allée au restaurant avec mes amis, nous avons regardé un film au cinéma. On a pris le bus à 19h15. Mes amis m’ont recommandé ce film. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu as fait ?”
- “Demain, je vais partir en France et je vais retourner au travail la semaine prochaine. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu vas faire demain ?”
- “Je voudrais aller en France mais je n’ai pas de vacances disponibles… Je pourrais aller à Paris en mai, peut-être.”

If that sounds like you (even if you still have to think a lot before you speak) this is the right level.

🤔***Unsure whether to choose Level 1 or Level 2?***

Choose Level 2 if you've already used the past tense a little and want to push yourself to speak more and move beyond beginner conversations. If you're not there yet, Level 1 is a safer and more supportive place to start, or a simple Level 2.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by **Louise** from Lyon in France, a really experienced native French teacher.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open for only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly so everyone can practice and ask questions.

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

☕We'll meet in a French cosy café in Bruntsfield after it’s closed (La Barantine), which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

📌 Location: La Barantine Bruntsfield, a French bakery & coffee shop booked just for us, oui oui! (202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF).

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a block of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bruntsfield- Join Louise every Tuesday at 7:10 pm for 7 weeks!

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY LEVEL 2+ BEGINNERS

*Approximate level: A0*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 7th of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 5 pm for 7 weeks** until the 19th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

**Level 0:** Designed for new French learners or those constructing basic sentences, even after using tools like Duolingo for several months and learning French in school.

Over the 7 weeks, you’ll learn to:

- Introduce yourself
- Use essential verbs
- Ask questions
- Express likes and dislikes
- Make well-structured sentences
- Order food and drinks
- Make reservations

🤔***Unsure whether to choose Level 0 or Level 1?*** As a general idea, here’s my advice: if you're deciding between these two levels, keep in mind that for Level 1, you should already feel “comfortable “ forming questions and answers in French. You should know at least a few key verbs, and while you might still make mistakes, especially with small connecting words, you can create sentences like:

- Quand est-ce que je peux aller en France ?
- Je ne vais pas en France parce que je travaille demain.
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis

Therefore, for Level 1, you shouldn’t be completely new to French (learning French in school 30 years ago doesn't really count haha). You should already have some confidence in speaking and be capable of forming basic sentences. On the other hand, if you’ve learned some French at school or through Duolingo but struggle to ask or answer simple questions correctly, I’d recommend starting with Level 0 or a petit level 1.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Louise from Lyon, a really experienced native French teacher. 

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly so everyone can practice and ask questions.

☕We'll meet in a French cosy café in Bruntsfield after it’s closed (La Barantine), which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson. The people who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: La Barantine Bruntsfield, a French bakery & coffee shop booked just for us, oui oui! (202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF).

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

**Ready?**

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a block of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bruntsfield - Join Louise every Monday at 5 pm for 7 weeks!

EDINBURGH - MONDAY LEVEL 0 BEGINNER COURSE

*Approximate level: A2+/B1*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 9th of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 5 pm for 7 weeks** until the 21st of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This level is for students who are **no longer scared of speaking**; you're jumping in, even if you’re still searching for the right words and **making regular mistakes**. You’ve already learned the present, past, conditional, and future tenses, and you've seen the subjunctive briefly, even if you’re still figuring out how to use them.

In this group, we really start pushing the conversation further: talking about memories, plans, ideas, and preferences with more variety and vocabulary. *The pace is gentle*, and there's plenty of space to ask questions and build confidence, but we’re aiming to move to the next step! **Indeed, the goal is to only speak in French during the class… And we started doing it!**

*Not sure which level to choose?*

If you can discuss what you did last weekend, what you're doing tomorrow, or what you would like to do next year (even with mistakes), ask questions and start feeling confident, you’re probably ready for Level 3. If that still feels too far away and scary, then Level 2 will help you get there.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by **Louise** from Lyon in France, a really experienced native French teacher.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open for only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly so everyone can practice and ask questions.

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

☕We'll meet in a French cosy café in Bruntsfield after it’s closed (La Barantine), which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in the famous La Barantine Bruntsfield, a French bakery & coffee shop booked just for us, oui oui! (202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF).

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a block of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bruntsfield - Join Louise every Wednesday at 5 pm for 7 weeks!

EDINBURGH - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 3+ IMPROVERS

*Approximate level: A1+/A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 7th of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 6:10 pm for 7 weeks** until the 19th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This group is ideal for **advanced beginners**, students who can already manage simple conversations and are starting to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in French, even if it’s slowly. You should already be familiar and be able to speak in the present tense, the past tense (passé composé) and the near future (futur proche), **even if they’re not perfect yet**. In the previous block, we started covering *“the conditional tense”* with a few verbs ( i.e: je serais, j’aurais, je voudrais, je pourrais, je devrais), so it would be good for you to know them.

We’ll continue working on those tenses and practise speaking more fluently in longer sentences. Expect to still make lots of mistakes (that's totally normal), but also to start enjoying the feeling of really communicating in French. You might be able to say things like:

- “Le week-end dernier, je suis allée au restaurant avec mes amis, nous avons regardé un film au cinéma. On a pris le bus à 19h15. Mes amis m’ont recommandé ce film. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu as fait ?”
- “Demain, je vais partir en France et je vais retourner au travail la semaine prochaine. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu vas faire demain ?”
- “Je voudrais aller en France mais je n’ai pas de vacances disponibles… Je pourrais aller à Paris en mai, peut être.”

If that sounds like you (even if you still have to think a lot before you speak) this is the right level.

🤔***Unsure whether to choose Level 1 or Level 2?***

Choose Level 2 if you've already started using different tenses, understand a bit more complex sentences and want to push yourself to speak more and move beyond beginner conversations. If you're not there yet, Level 1 is a safer and more supportive place to start.

📚That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is to speak it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Louise from Lyon in France, a really experienced native French teacher.

🗣 You'll learn from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

We'll meet in **a French cosy café in Bruntsfield** after it’s closed (La Barantine), which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll be in a French café booked **just for us**, oui oui: La Barantine 202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

**Ready?**

*Please note our **Cancellation Policy for our group course**: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a block of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bruntsfield - Join Louise every Monday at 6:10 pm for 7 weeks!

EDINBURGH - MONDAY LEVEL 2 BEGINNER COURSE

*Please note that this group class is in La Barantine **Stockbridge** with Szymon*

*This group is more advanced than a simple level 2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 19th of August, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 6:15 pm** for 8 weeks until the 7th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This group is ideal for **advanced beginners**, students who can already manage simple conversations and are starting to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in French, even if it’s slowly. You should already be familiar and be able to speak in the present tense, the past tense (passé composé) and the near future (futur proche), **even if they’re not perfect yet**. With this group, we started to learn as well about **the "conditionnel"** (just with a few verbs like: je pourrais, je voudrais, je serais etc), so you need to be aware of the tense without mastering it.

We’ll continue working on those tenses and practise speaking more fluently in longer sentences. Expect to still make lots of mistakes (that's totally normal), but also to start enjoying the feeling of really communicating in French. You might be able to say things like:

- “Le week-end dernier, je suis allée au restaurant avec mes amis. J'étais heureux. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu as fait ?”
- “Demain, je vais partir en France et je vais retourner au travail la semaine prochaine. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu vas faire demain ?”

If that sounds like you (even if you still have to think a lot before you speak) this is the right level.

🤔***Unsure whether to choose Level 1 or Level 2?***

Choose Level 2 if you've already used the past tense a little and want to push yourself to speak more and move beyond beginner conversations. If you're not there yet, Level 1 is a safer and more supportive place to start.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Szymon a really experienced native French teacher from Nantes.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open for only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly unsure everyone can practice and ask questions.

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Stockbridge after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class.

You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Stockbridge - 27B Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HU

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts, and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Stockbridge - Practise your French with Szymon every Wednesday for 8 weeks at 6:15 pm!

EDINBURGH - LEVEL 2+ BEGINNER FRENCH

*Approximate level: A1+*

*Note that this level is more advanced than a simple Level 1!*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 8th of September, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 5 pm for 7 weeks** until the 20th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

At this level, students should have a **solid foundation** in basic French communication. They can comfortably introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, and use some simple everyday verbs in the present tense. They are also able to navigate common interactions, such as ordering in a restaurant and expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences. At this level, you should be comfortable with your present and future tense (with *aller*).

**Note:** Students in this group should be feeling comfortable enough to use ***le passé composé,*** which is a past tense in French (j'ai fait, j'ai pris etc). During this term, we will keep working on it and **the reflexive verbs** (se réveiller, se laver, se coucher) to your *répertoire*, so it’s important you feel pretty good with your past tense, future tense (je vais manger, tu vas faire…) and présent (while still making mistakes)!

**🤔Unsure whether to choose Level 0 or Level 1**? Here’s my advice: if you're deciding between these two levels, keep in mind that for Level 1, you should already feel comfortable forming questions and answers in French. You should know at least a few key verbs (perhaps 5–10), and while you might still make mistakes, especially with small connecting words, you can create sentences like:

- Quand est-ce que je peux aller en France ?
- Je ne vais pas en France parce que je dois travailler demain.
- Pourquoi est-ce que tu es allé habiter à Paris ? Est ce que tu as mangé des escargots ?
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis parce que je suis malade.
- Quand est ce que vous allez regarder le football ?

Therefore, for Level 1, you shouldn’t be completely new to French; you should already have a bit of confidence speaking and be capable of forming basic sentences. On the other hand, if you’ve learned some French at school or through Duolingo but struggle to ask or answer simple questions correctly, I’d recommend starting with Level 0 or maybe a petit level 1.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by **Louise** from Lyon in France, a really experienced native French teacher.

📚That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🗣 You'll learn from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken—not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

Every class includes **homework** and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

☕We'll meet in a French cosy café in Bruntsfield after it’s closed (La Barantine), which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated—not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

📌 Location: La Barantine Bruntsfield, a French bakery & coffee shop booked just for us, oui oui! (202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF).

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

**Ready?**

*Please note our **Cancellation Policy for our group course**: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts, and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bruntsfield - Join Louise every Tuesday at 5 pm for 7 weeks!

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY LEVEL 1+ BEGINNER

*Approximate level: A2+*

*Please note that this group class is in La Barantine, **Bruntsfield** with Emma.*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 26th of August, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 7:30 pm** for 8 weeks until the 14th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This level is for students who are **no longer scared of speaking**; you're jumping in, even if you’re still searching for the right words and **making regular mistakes**. You’ve already learned the present, past (passé composé), and future tenses, and you've probably seen the imparfait and conditionnel, even if you’re still figuring out how to use them perfectly.

In this group, we really start pushing the conversation further: talking about memories, plans, ideas, and preferences with more variety and vocabulary. *The pace is gentle*, and there's plenty of space to ask questions and build confidence, but we’re aiming to move to the next step! Indeed, our goal is to **speak only in French** in this class… :)

*Not sure which level to choose?*

If you can discuss pretty easily what you did last weekend, what you're doing tomorrow, or what you would like to do next year (even with mistakes), if you can have some discussion, even at a slow pace, about different subjects, you’re probably ready for Level 3. If that still feels too far away and scary, then Level 2 will help you get there.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is to speak it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher, from Belgium.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly to ensure everyone can practice and ask questions.

We'll meet in a French cosy café in Bruntsfield after it’s closed (La Barantine), which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson. The people who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in the famous La Barantine Bruntsfield, a French bakery & coffee shop booked just for us, oui oui! (202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF).

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

**Ready?**

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts, and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Practise your French with Emma every Wednesday for 8 weeks at 7:30 pm in Bruntsfield.

EDINBURGH - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 3 IMPROVERS

*Please note that this group class is in La Barantine **Stockbridge** with Szymon*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 19th of August, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 7:30 pm** for 8 weeks until the 7th of October. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me, so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

This group is ideal for **advanced beginners**, students who can already manage simple conversations and are starting to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in French, even if it’s slowly. You should already be familiar and be able to speak in the present tense, the past tense (passé composé) and the near future (futur proche), **even if they’re not perfect yet**. With this group, we started to learn as well about **the "conditionnel"** (just with a few verbs like: je pourrais, je voudrais, je serais etc), so you need to be aware of the tense without mastering it.

We’ll continue working on those tenses and practise speaking more fluently in longer sentences. Expect to still make lots of mistakes (that's totally normal), but also to start enjoying the feeling of really communicating in French. You might be able to say things like:

- “Le week-end dernier, je suis allée au restaurant avec mes amis. J'étais heureux. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu as fait ?”
- “Demain, je vais partir en France et je vais retourner au travail la semaine prochaine. Et toi, qu'est ce que tu vas faire demain ?”

If that sounds like you (even if you still have to think a lot before you speak) this is the right level.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, **language learning is fluid** and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is to speak it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Szymon, a really experienced native French teacher from Nantes.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker**, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open to only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly so everyone can practice and ask questions.

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Stockbridge after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about **learning and having a good time together**.

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class.

You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Stockbridge - 27B Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HU

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

Ready?

***Note the Cancellation Policy*** *for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that, because it's a block of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bonjour French Classes - EDINBURGH - LEVEL 1+ BEGINNER FRENCH

Stockbridge - Practise your French with Szymon every Wednesday for 8  weeks at 7:30 pm!

EDINBURGH - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 2 BEGINNER FRENCH

Immerse yourself in the language, culture, and beauty of the French South coast for a week. This is your opportunity to truly live like a local, improve your French, and create "magique" memories.

*Date:*  From Wednesday the 20th to the 27th May, we’ll be staying in Hyères, in the south of France, to get loads of sunlight and warmth.

**Regarding level:** This experience is not designed for proper beginners. You should already feel fairly comfortable speaking French, even if you make mistakes. Rather than a specific level, what matters most is whether you feel ready for this kind of immersion. If you’re unsure, just ask me, I’m very happy to chat and see together if it’s a good fit for you.

What Awaits You?

- **Morning Classes**: Interactive lessons tailored to your level, designed to boost your confidence and fluency.
- **Afternoon Adventures**: Cultural activities like vineyard tours, French markets, bike rides, scenic walks, and charming village explorations.
- **Food & Conversations**: Relax with delicious meals and French chats, surrounded by fellow learners and native speakers.
- **Small Group**: Maximum of 9 students per week (you’ll be divided into two houses, a few minutes’ walk from each other).

Your French Immersion Includes:

- 🏠 Accommodation in a private room for seven nights in a beautiful house by the sea. Share the house with other students for round-the-clock French practice.
- 🧠 Around 15 hours of classes tailored to your level (don’t worry, it won’t all be sitting at a desk)
- 🗣 More than 25 hours of French conversation/practice: Daily meals, activities, and conversations with teachers and local
- 🍷 Cultural Activities: Vineyard visits, scenic boat trips, French markets, village tours, bike rides, and more.
- 🍽 Delicious French meals, including breakfast and lunch, to keep the immersion going through food and conversation. Plus, one dinner in a local restaurant (included in the price).

**Pricing**

£2050

Please review the Terms and Conditions documents to see what's included or not.

Immerse yourself in the language, culture, and beauty of the French South coast for a week.

French Retreat 2026

These relaxed **one-off summer workshops** are the perfect opportunity to refresh what you already know in a friendly small group.

Rather than learning new concepts, we'll revisit the French you've already learned through fun speaking activities, games and guided conversations. You'll reactivate useful vocabulary, practise expressing yourself more naturally and rebuild your confidence in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.

Join us whether you're heading to France or simply want to keep your French ticking over during the summer!

***Who is this class for?**

This group is ideal for **advanced beginners**, students who can already manage simple conversations and are starting to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in French, even if it’s slowly. You should already be familiar and be able to speak in the present tense, the past tense (passé composé), “the conditional tense” and the near future (futur proche), **even if they’re not perfect yet**. You start feeling a bit more comfortable towards a class mostly in French (but still speaking slowly).

If you've completed our Level 2 course (or have a similar level), this class is perfect for you. 

***What's on the programme?**

Each session will be different and built around practical speaking activities designed to help you reactivate the French you already know.

Together we'll:

- revise useful vocabulary and everyday expressions
- practise speaking through games and interactive activities
- have guided conversations in a small group (6 students only)
- refresh the language you'll need for everyday situations and holidays in France

Expect lots of speaking and a gentle refresher!

***What's included?**

- 1 hour 15 minutes of speaking-focused French
- Learning materials to take home
- A delicious French treat from La Barantine
- Small groups only

To make sure everyone gets lots of speaking practice, each class is limited to just **6 students.**

***Dates & Prices**

You can book:

- One class
- Or both classes and enjoy a little summer discount

***Teacher**

The class will be conducted by Szymon, a really experienced native French teacher from Nantes.

You'll be learning from a native French Speaker, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

***Location**

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Stockbridge after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about learning and having a good time together.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Stockbridge - 27B Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HU

***Cancellation Policy**

You can cancel your participation 48 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Speak French without leaving Edinburgh! Join us in Stockbridge with Szymon for a French refresher class. :)

Level 2 - Summer French Refresher (Wednesday)

These relaxed **one-off summer classes** are the perfect way to reinforce the foundations you've learnt in a friendly small group while practising French in real-life situations.

Rather than learning lots of new concepts, we'll help you use the French you already know. Through fun speaking activities, role-plays and practical situations, you'll gain confidence, build vocabulary and become more comfortable speaking French in everyday situations.

The aim isn't to be perfect: it's to get talking!

***Who is this class for?**

This class is designed for students who have recently completed **Level 0** (or have a similar level). You should already be able to:

- Introduce yourself.
- Ask and answer simple everyday questions.
- Use common verbs in the present tense.
- Talk about yourself, your family and your hobbies.
- Order simple food and drinks or buy basic items in a shop.

If you've just finished our **Level 0 course**, this is the perfect next step!

**Please note:** this class isn't suitable for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of French.

***What's on the programme?**

Each session is based on practical situations you'll almost certainly come across during a trip to France.

- **Thursday 13th August – Getting Around France**

Asking for directions

Taking public transport

Understanding simple signs and information

Useful travel vocabulary and everyday expressions

*(And much more! We always adapt the class to the group's needs, so expect a little flexibility along the way.)*

- **Thursday 20th August – Eating Out & Everyday Life**

Booking a hotel or restaurant

Visiting a bakery or local market

Ordering food and drinks with confidence

Understanding simple everyday conversations

*(Again, we'll adapt activities depending on the group, making sure everyone gets the most out of the session.)*

***What's included?**

- 1 hour 15 minutes of speaking-focused French
- Learning materials to take home
- A delicious French treat from La Barantine
- Small groups only

To make sure everyone gets lots of speaking practice, each class is limited to **just 6 students.**

***Dates & Prices**

You can book:

- One class
- Or both classes and enjoy a little summer discount

***Teacher**

The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher, from Belgium.

You'll be learning from a native French Speaker, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

***Location**

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Stockbridge after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about learning and having a good time together.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Stockbridge - 27B Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HU

***Cancellation Policy**

You can cancel your participation 48 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Level 0+ - Summer French Starter Workshop (Thursday)

These relaxed **one-off summer classes** are designed to get you speaking. Through engaging activities, discussions and plenty of conversation **in French**, you'll build confidence and refresh vocabulary to be ready for your next trip (or just to have fun).

Keep your French active over the summer!

***Who is this class for?**

This class is designed for Advanced students (B2 and beyond).

In this group, we speak **only in French**, so you'll need to be ready for it!

This is **a conversation-based class** for students who are already very comfortable speaking French and want to take their language to a more natural and nuanced level. At this stage, you’re not afraid to speak, you understand most things a native speaker says (even at near-normal speed), and you're able to express your ideas in depth (even if you still make mistakes).

***What's on the programme?**

Each session will be different. The idea, rather than revising grammar, we'll practise the French you'll actually need when you speak French. Through fun speaking activities and discussion, we'll pick up new vocabulary, discover useful everyday expressions and work on speaking more fluently and confidently. And more importantly: having fun while speaking French!

*(And much more! We always adapt the class to the group's needs, so expect a little flexibility along the way.)*

***What's included?**

- 1 hour of speaking-focused French
- Learning materials to take home
- A delicious French treat from La Barantine
- Small groups only

To make sure everyone gets lots of speaking practice, each class is limited to just **6 students.**

***Teacher**

The class will be conducted by Emma, a really experienced native French teacher, from Belgium.

You'll be learning from a native French Speaker, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

***Dates & Prices**

You can book:

- One class either on Monday or Wednesday
- Or at leat two classes and enjoy a little summer discount

***Location**

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Bruntsfield after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson - indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach such as formal institutions. Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So our classes are all about learning and having a good time together.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Bruntsfield: 202 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF

***Cancellation Policy**

You can cancel your participation 48 hours before the course starts and get a full refund. After that the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Voyage en France sans quitter Edinburgh, Bruntsfield avec Emma. :)

Advanced - Summer French Conversation Club

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH SUMMER WORKBOOK

These classes have been great fun to be a part of. The content of each class is interesting and engaging and often it doesn’t really feel like a class at all - but I always learn something new. Bravo Louise, tes classes sont superbe 👍 

Yann Maidment

Excellent resource - accessible in your own time, at pace decided by oneself. good variety of content & presenters.
Great games/puzzles to finish with!

This cahier de vacances is not refundable or transferable.

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