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

*Date:* From Saturday the 30th of August until the 6th of September

**Regarding level:** The idea is to split the group into two: beginners in one house (max. 3 people) and intermediates in another (max. 3 people), so everyone gets to practice at their own level. For meals and classes, we’ll also be in two separate groups, with Gaby being with one group on some days and me on others, so you get to hear different voices. In the afternoons, we’ll all do the same activities together, but because it will involve chatting with French people who will naturally adjust to your level—so it shouldn't really matter!

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, canoe tours, 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 6/8 students per week (you might be divided into two houses 1-minute 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**
£1950

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 West coast for a week.

French Retreat 2025

*Approximate level: A0/A1*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 9th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 7:10 pm for 8 weeks** until the 28th of July. 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!

During these 8 weeks, you'll:

- Revise your present tense with devoir, pouvoir, vouloir etc
- Learn future tense with aller + infinitif
- Working on situations such as being lost in France, order at the bakery/shop
- Learn all about "in, on, next to, behind etc"

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 you need to be able to use common verbs like aller, faire, vouloir, pouvoir, devoir etc.—even if you still make mistakes or hesitate sometimes. **You should be able to form sentences!**

If you can create sentences like:

- “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?'

then this is the right place for you.

📚 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 Gabrielle a really experienced French teacher from the South of France. She'll bring you the sunshine in each of your classes.

🗣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.

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: 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)

If you want to make sure you are on the right level, you can contact Gabrielle at [gabrielle.frenchclasses@gmail.com](mailto:gabrielle.frenchclasses@gmail.com).

Ready?

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

***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 Gabrielle every Monday at 7:10 pm for 8 weeks!

DUNDEE - MONDAY PETIT LEVEL 1 BEGINNER

*Approximate level: A2+ to B1*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 10th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 6:05 pm for 8 weeks** until the 29th of July. 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.

🗣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.\*

Intermediate - Join Louise every Tuesday at 6:05 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY INTERMEDIATE FRENCH

*Approximate level: A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 11th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 1:30 pm for 8 weeks** until the 30th of July. 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 Gabrielle a really experienced French teacher from the South of France. She'll bring you the sunshine in each of your classes.

🗣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)

If you want to make sure you are on the right level, you can contact Gabrielle at [gabrielle.frenchclasses@gmail.com](mailto:gabrielle.frenchclasses@gmail.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 Gabrielle every Wednesday at 1:30 pm for 10 weeks!

DUNDEE - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 3 PETIT IMPROVERS

*Approximate level: A1+ towards A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 11th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 4:30 pm for 8 weeks** until the 30th of July. 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.

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 Gabrielle a really experienced French teacher from the South of France. She'll bring you the sunshine in each of your classes.

🗣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)

If you want to make sure you are on the right level, you can contact Gabrielle at [gabrielle.frenchclasses@gmail.com](mailto:gabrielle.frenchclasses@gmail.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 Gabrielle every Wednesday at 4 pm for 8 weeks!

DUNDEE - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 2 BEGINNER

*Approximate level: A2+ to B1*

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

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 24th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 7:15 pm** for 7 weeks until the 5th of August. 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 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**. 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 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 - TUESDAY PETIT IMPROVERS FRENCH COURSE (A2+/B1)

Join Szymon every Tuesday for 7 weeks at 7:15 pm in Stockbridge.

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY INTERMEDIATE FRENCH COURSE

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

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 25th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 6:15 pm** for 7 weeks until the 6th of August. 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 tense and future proche (je vais faire, tu vas manger), as we'll add the past tense to your répertoire!

During this term, you'll learn about ***le passé composé*** which is a past tense in French (j'ai fait, j'ai pris etc) and the reflexive verbs (se réveiller, se laver etc), 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 travaille demain.
- Pourquoi est-ce que tu dois habiter à Paris ?
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis
- 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.

🗣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.*

Practise your French with Szymon every Wednesday for 7 weeks at 6:15 pm in Edinburgh's city centre.

EDINBURGH - LEVEL 1 BEGINNER: French Course

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

7-week course: designed to prepare beginners to travel to France and have real conversations with French people.

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 25th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 7:30 pm** for 7 weeks until the 6th of August. 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?*** 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 (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 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

Join Szymon every Wednesday for 7 weeks at 7:30 pm in Stockbridge.

EDINBURGH - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 0 BEGINNER COURSE

*Approximate level: A1*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 12th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Thursday at 5 pm** for 8 weeks until the 31st of July. 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 **you need to be able to use common verbs** like aller, faire, vouloir, pouvoir, devoir etc.—even if you still make mistakes or hesitate sometimes.

If you can create sentences like:

- “Quand est-ce que tu vas en France ?”
- “Je ne dois pas travailler demain, alors je vais au cinéma.”
- "Qu'est ce que tu fais aujourd'hui?'

then this is the right place for you.

This course will help you speak more naturally and feel more in control when forming sentences. We’ll practise common everyday situations and build your confidence in real conversations.

If you're still unsure between Level 0 and Level 1, here’s a tip: Level 1 is best if you’re already used to building short sentences and asking basic questions without too much fear, if not you should start from 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 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.*

Level 1: Join Louise every Thursday at 5pm for 8 weeks

EDINBURGH - THURSDAY LEVEL 1 BEGINNER

*Approximate level: A1+ to early A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 12th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Thursday at 6:10 pm for 8 weeks** until the 31st of July. 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**.

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.

🗣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.*

Level 2: Join Louise every Thursday at 6:10 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - THURSDAY LEVEL 2 BEGINNERS

*Approximate level: A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 12th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Thursday at 7:20 pm for 8 weeks** until the 31st of July. 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!

*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), 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 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.*

Improvers: Join Louise every Thursday at 7:20 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - THURSDAY LEVEL 3 IMPROVERS

*Approximate level: A2+ to early B1*

*Note this group is a bit less advanced compared to the Tuesday intermediate, that's why I called them "petit intermediate".*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 11th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 6:05 pm for 8 weeks** until the 30th of July. 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.

🗣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.*

Petit Intermediate - Join Louise every Wednesday at 6:05 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - WEDNESDAY PETIT INTERMEDIATE FRENCH

*Approximate level: A1+ to early A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 10th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 7:10 pm for 8 weeks** until the 29th of July. 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**.

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.

🗣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.*

Level 2 - Join Louise every Tuesday at 7:10 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY LEVEL 2 BEGINNERS

*Approximate level: A1+ towards A2*

📆 Calendar: ONLINE: From the 11th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 7:30 pm for 8 weeks** until the 30th of July. If you miss a class, don't worry, you'll still get the replay of the class and the materials, so 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.

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.

🗣You'll be learning from a **native French Speaker** **Gabrielle**, 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.

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: online - you won't need to download anything

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.*

Join our online course for beginners every Wednesday at 7:30 pm!

ONLINE LEVEL 2: French Beginner Course

*Approximate level: A1*

📆 Calendar: ONLINE: From the 10th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 7:30 pm for 8 weeks** until the 29th of July. If you miss a class, don't worry, you'll still get the **replay** of the class and the materials, so 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 you need to be able to use common verbs like aller, faire, vouloir, pouvoir, devoir etc.—even if you still make mistakes or hesitate sometimes.

If you can create sentences like:

- “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?'

then this is the right place for you.

This course will help you speak more naturally and feel more in control when forming sentences. We’ll practise common everyday situations and build your confidence in real conversations.

If you're still **unsure between Level 0 and Level 1**, here’s a tip: Level 1 is best if you’re already used to building short sentences and asking basic questions without too much fear; if not, you should start from 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,** **Gabrielle**, 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.

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

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.*

Join our online course for beginners every Tuesday at 7:30 pm!

ONLINE LEVEL 1: FRENCH BEGINNER COURSE

*Approximate level: B2 and beyond*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 9th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 7:15 pm for 8 weeks** until the 28th of July. 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.*

Advanced - Join Louise every Monday at 7:15 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - MONDAY ADVANCED COURSE

*Approximate level: A1+ to A2*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 11th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Wednesday at 5 pm for 8 weeks** until the 30th of July. 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"** (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 ? Est ce que tu voudrais aller au cinéma demain ?”
- “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.

🗣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.*

Level 2+ - Join Louise every Wednesday at 5 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - WEDNESDAY LEVEL 2+ BEGINNER COURSE

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 9th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 6:10 pm for 8 weeks** until the 28th of July. 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 tense, as we'll add the past tense to your répertoire!

During this term, you'll learn about ***le passé composé*** which is a past tense in French (j'ai fait, j'ai pris etc) and the reflexive verbs (se réveiller, se laver etc), 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 travaille demain.
- Pourquoi est-ce que tu dois habiter à Paris ?
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis
- 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 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.*

Level 1: Join Louise every Monday at 6:10 pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - MONDAY LEVEL 1+ BEGINNER COURSE

*Approximate level: A1*

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 10th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Tuesday at 5 pm** for 8 weeks until the 29th of July. 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 **you need to be able to use common verbs** like aller, faire, vouloir, pouvoir, devoir etc.—even if you still make mistakes or hesitate sometimes.

If you can create sentences like:

- “Quand est-ce que tu vas en France ?”
- “Je ne dois pas travailler demain, alors je vais au cinéma.”
- "Qu'est ce que tu fais aujourd'hui?'

then this is the right place for you.

This course will help you speak more naturally and feel more in control when forming sentences. We’ll practise common everyday situations and build your confidence in real conversations.

If you're still unsure between Level 0 and Level 1, here’s a tip: Level 1 is best if you’re already used to building short sentences and asking basic questions without too much fear; if not, you should start from 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 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.*

Level 1: Join Louise every Tuesday at 5pm for 8 weeks!

EDINBURGH - TUESDAY LEVEL 1 BEGINNER

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 9th of June, you’ll have an hour class **every Monday at 6 pm for 8 weeks** until the 28th of July. 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 tense, as we'll add the past tense to your répertoire!

During this term, you'll learn about le passé composé (j'ai fait, j'ai pris etc) and the reflexive verbs (se réveuiller, se laver etc), 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 travaille demain.
- Pourquoi est-ce que tu dois habiter à Paris ?
- Je ne peux pas faire du sport avec mes amis
- 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.

📚 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 **Gabrielle a really experienced French teacher** from the South of France. She'll bring you the sunshine in each of your classes.

🗣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.

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:** 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)

If you want to make sure you are on the right level, you can contact Gabrielle at [gabrielle.frenchclasses@gmail.com](mailto:gabrielle.frenchclasses@gmail.com).

Ready?

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

*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.*

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