*Approximate level: A1/A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 15th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Thursday at 5 pm for 8 weeks** until the 5th of March. 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”* briefly with 5 verbs (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. 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 ?”
- “Je voudrais aller en France mais je n’ai pas de vacances disponibles…”

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.

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

Place: 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

**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 8 weeks

EDINBURGH - THURSDAY LEVEL 2 BEGINNER

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

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 6th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 6 pm** for 7 weeks until the 17th of February. 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 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 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 on 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

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 7 weeks at 6 pm.

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY LEVEL 0 BEGINNER COURSE

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

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 7th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 7:30 pm** for 7 weeks until the 18th of February. 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 (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 and future tense (with *aller*).

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 add 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.

📚 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.*

Bonjour French Classes - EDINBURGH - LEVEL 1+ BEGINNER FRENCH

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

EDINBURGH - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 1+ BEGINNER FRENCH

*Approximate level: A0+/A1 (more advanced than just a level 1).*

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

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 9th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Friday at 5 pm** for 8 weeks until the 13th of March (*plus two weeks off on the 13th and 20th of February with material/exercises to keep the routine during the wee pause*). 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 some 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. This group is more advanced than just a level 1. You’ll learn how to use **the past tense in French** in this term (je suis allé, j’ai fait, etc) so you should feel quite comfortable with your present tense.

Overall, you should be able to create sentences like (when you speak):

- “Quand est-ce que tu vas en France ?”
- “Je ne travaille pas demain, alors je vais au cinéma.”
- “Qu’est-ce que tu fais aujourd’hui ?”
- “Quelle boisson est-ce que tu préfères ?”

then this is the right level for you. If you are not there yet, a level 0 might be better for you, or just a 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 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 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 book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bonjour French Classes - EDINBURGH - LEVEL 1 BEGINNER COURSE

Bruntsfield - Practice your French with Emma every Friday for 8 weeks at 5 pm.

EDINBURGH - FRIDAY LEVEL 1+ BEGINNER COURSE

*Approximate level: A0+*

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

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 9th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Friday at 6:15 pm** for 8 weeks until the 13th of March (*plus two weeks off on the 13th and 20th of February with material/exercises to keep the routine during the wee pause).* 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.

*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 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 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 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

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

*Approximate level: A0+/A1*

*Note: This group is more beginner-friendly than the level 1+.*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 12th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 5 pm for 8 weeks** until the 2nd of March. 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.

🤔***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.

🗣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 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 on 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

**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 Monday at 5 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - MONDAY LEVEL 1 BEGINNERS COURSE

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

*Approximate level: B1*

📆 Calendar:  IN-PERSON: From the 12th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 7:15 pm** for 8 weeks until the 9th of March (*plus one week off on the 16th of February with material/exercises to keep the routine during the wee pause).* 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) 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 book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*

Bonjour French Classes - MONDAY - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH CLASSES

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

MONDAY - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH CLASSES

*Approximate level: A1*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 13th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 5 pm for 8 weeks** until the 3rd of March. 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 (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 and future tense (with *aller*).

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 add 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.

📚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!

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

Place: 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

**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 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY LEVEL 1+ BEGINNER

*Approximate level: B1* 

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 14th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 6:05 pm for 8 weeks** until the 4th of March. 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) 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.

🗣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**.

The class is open for **only 6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly unsure 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 on 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

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 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - WEDNESDAY INTERMEDIATE FRENCH

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

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 15th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Thursday at 5 pm** for 8 weeks until the 12th of March (*plus one week off on the 19th of February with material/exercises to keep the routine during the wee pause).* 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 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 on 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

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 - THURSDAY LEVEL 0 BEGINNER COURSE

Stockbridge - Learn French with Emma every Thursday for 8 weeks at 5 pm.

EDINBURGH - THURSDAY LEVEL 0 BEGINNER COURSE

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

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 15th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Thursday at 7:30 pm** for 8 weeks until the 12th of March (*plus one week off on the 19th of February with material/exercises to keep the routine during the wee pause).* 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.

*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 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.*

Stockbridge - Learn French with Emma every Thursday for 8 weeks at 7:30 pm.

EDINBURGH - THURSDAY LEVEL 1 BEGINNER COURSE

*Approximate level: A2+*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 15th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Thursday at 7:20 pm for 8 weeks** until the 5th of March. 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 to move to the next step! **Indeed, we are starting to only speak in French during the class…**

*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.

📚 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 is open for only **6 students** to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly 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 on 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

**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 7:20 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - THURSDAY LEVEL 3+ IMPROVERS

*Approximate level: B2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 13th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 6:05 pm for 8 weeks** until the 3rd of March. 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.

🗣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**.

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 on 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

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 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY ADVANCED FRENCH

*Approximate level: Early A2*

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

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 13th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 7:10 pm for 8 weeks** until the 3rd of March. 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 a bit of the conditional tense also, such as “je pourrais, tu serais, je voudrais, je devrais”, but don’t worry, no need to master it 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. 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. 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 ?”
- “Je voudrais aller en France mais je n’ai pas de vacances disponibles… Mes parents aimeraient visiter Paris.”

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 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 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 the class. You'll get all the materials on 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

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 7:10 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY LEVEL 2+ BEGINNERS

*Approximate level: B2 and beyond*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 12th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 7:15 pm for 8 weeks** until the 2nd of March. 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.

🗣 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: 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).

The class is open for **only** 6 students to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly unsure 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 on 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

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 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - MONDAY ADVANCED COURSE

*Approximate level: A2+*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 14th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 5 pm for 8 weeks** until the 4th of March. 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 to move to the next step! **Indeed, the goal is to only speak in French during the class…**

*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.

🗣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 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 the class. You'll get all the materials on 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

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 5 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 3 IMPROVERS

*Approximate level: A1/A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 12th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 6:10 pm for 8 weeks** until the 2nd of March. 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 with 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”* briefly with 5 verbs (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. 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 ?”
- “Je voudrais aller en France mais je n’ai pas de vacances disponibles…”

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.

🗣 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 on a printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll 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

**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 Monday at 6:10 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - MONDAY LEVEL 2 BEGINNER COURSE

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

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 7th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 6:15 pm** for 7 weeks until the 18th of February. 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 with 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), 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 7 weeks at 6:15 pm!

EDINBURGH - LEVEL 2 BEGINNER FRENCH

*Approximate level: B1+*

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

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 6th of January, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 7:15 pm** for 7 weeks until the 17th of February. 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) 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 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.

📚 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, 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 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**. You might even get a free treat from La Barantine...

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

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.*