Children & teenagers
Learn. Explore.
Grow in confidence.
First steps, school support, exam preparation and cultural discovery, with tasks and expectations suited to the learner’s age.
French for children & teens →French with Trevor Hunt
French for the life
you want to lead.
From your first conversation to a carefully argued essay: French that helps you connect, study and take part.
Paris · FranceBonjour !The Eiffel TowerBlue, white & a little joie de vivre.
French connects France, French-speaking Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as communities in Canada and across Africa. Explore the variety with a teacher based in Switzerland.
A course that fits your world.
Learn. Explore.
Adults
Your goals.
Your next conversation.
Everyday communication, work, travel, exams or a focused skill. A programme built around what you actually need to do.
French for adults →Lesson lengths & intensives
Your time. Your language.
30minutes
Conversation express
For a busy week: focused conversation, one or two feedback priorities and a useful phrase to take away.
Discuss this format →45minutes
The sweet spot
A balanced session with time to warm up, speak, receive feedback and put improvements into practice.
Discuss this format →60minutes
Conversation + analysis
More room to explore a topic, analyse language if desired and revisit pronunciation, grammar or register.
Discuss this format →90+minutes
Time to immerse
Longer sessions, half-day and full-day options, including weekends. Combine practical tasks, feedback and breaks.
Discuss this format →Intensive options can prepare you for life abroad or regular contact with colleagues, friends and family in the language. Frequency, availability and fees are agreed together.
Explore the session plans & weekend intensives →The learning focus
Language you can put to use.
A strong foundation
Clear pronunciation, useful grammar, confident conversation and the cultures of the French-speaking world.
A sharper skill
Pronunciation and connected speech; choosing past tenses; building a persuasive written argument.
A wider perspective
Explore authentic voices, everyday etiquette, regional variety and the ideas that shape the culture.
A goal beyond knowing the words
Build fluency in French.
For children & teenagers
Explain a school preference, give a reason and respond to a new question about it.
For adults
Handle an everyday request or professional exchange, then adapt it for a different person or situation.
We prepare, speak, receive selective feedback and try again. Later, we change the task and revisit the language to see what is becoming easier to use. Explore the fluency routine →
A little cultural curiosity
There is more than one way to count to ninety.
You may hear septante and nonante in Belgium and parts of Switzerland where France uses soixante-dix and quatre-vingt-dix. Regional variety is part of the language.
Try it: listen for regional vocabulary in a news clip. What changes—and what stays familiar?
Explore the word or usage: Académie française ↗
Free resources
Keep the language in your week.
TV5MONDE · Apprendre le français
Video-based exercises organised by level. A useful way to connect listening, vocabulary and real-world topics.
Visit resource ↗France Éducation international
Official information and preparation resources for DELF and DALF. Use the resources for your specific exam and level.
Visit resource ↗RFI · Le français facile
Podcasts, news with transcripts and listening exercises. Listen for the main message, then summarise a short passage aloud.
Visit resource ↗CAVILAM – Alliance Française
Free songs, activities and themed teaching materials. Families can explore suitable activities with a teacher’s guidance.
Visit resource ↗Institut français · IFprofs
Resources and professional learning for teachers of French. Useful for educators looking for activities to adapt to their learners.
Visit resource ↗OpenLearn · French
The Open University’s free language courses include French at several stages. Filter the catalogue by French and choose a manageable unit.
Visit resource ↗A language shared across borders
French has many places to call home.
Switzerland
Connect French with life in French-speaking Switzerland: conversations with colleagues, visits to the Romandie, everyday services and relationships across language regions.
Belgium
Include Belgian French and cultural perspectives in listening and conversation. Notice regional vocabulary without assuming that every French speaker uses the same expressions.
Luxembourg
Explore French in a multilingual setting, with scenarios around work, services and social life. Practise adapting to the people and context around you.
France & the wider world
France remains one part of a much wider French-speaking world. Learners can also explore voices from Canada and African countries, guided by their interests and goals.
Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs · Languages and dialects ↗ · Government of Luxembourg · Languages in Luxembourg ↗
Targeted support
Exam preparation, with a clear plan.
Choose the qualification to see the task demands and how preparation works. The course is matched to the learner’s age, level, awarding body and exam year.
Your complimentary 15-minute conversation
Let’s talk about your French.
Tell me your starting point, your interests and what you would like to achieve.