French Coaching for Expats & U.S. Learners— Build Fluency, Confidence, and Thrive in France
Master daily life in France—and finally feel like you belong here.
Life in France can feel overwhelming — fast speech, endless paperwork, invisible social codes. My coaching combines language, pronunciation, and real-life support so you can finally feel at home.
Online • US-friendly hours • From $70/hr
500+ 5-star reviews & 10+ years of experience
How learning French changed their everyday life
Every student comes with a different story. Here are a few of them
From Au Pair Dream to Reality
“She equipped my daughter with such a solid language foundation that my daughter is now a thriving au pair in France.”
Janelle Johnson
(New Hartfoard, NY)
From Intimidated to Confident Conversations
“What once felt intimidating has become natural. I can handle conversations with my landlord, order easily in restaurants, and connect with French friends.”
Lucas Thornton
(Paris)
From Beginner to Intermediate in 6 Months
“I went from knowing almost no French to intermediate in 6 months. Chrystele laid a strong foundation for me to keep progresssing.”
Veronica Howard
(Normandy)
Why So Many Expats Struggle With French in France
Here are 6 of the most common struggles I hear from my students:
Many Americans arrive in France and still hear “Pardon ?” every time they speak. Not because they’re bad at languages — but because real-life French is fast, full of slang, and used in high-stakes situations they were never taught.
Daily speech is fast, full of slang and liaisons. Words blur together, leaving expats lost even if they know the vocab.
French Blurs Into One Long Word
At the doctor, bank, or social security office, one small mistake can mean missed coverage, billing errors, or wasted time. Every word matters — and that pressure makes French feel overwhelming..
High-Stakes Situations Feel Impossible in French
From tu vs. vous to when and how to say bonsoir, invisible rules make social life confusing and isolating. Without guidance, expats often feel distant, awkward, or isolated.
Small Talk Feels Like a Secret Code You Can’t Crack
Contracts, forms, and official emails are packed with stiff, formal French. Without help, expats feel powerless — dependent on others just to handle their own lives.
Bureaucracy Feels Like a Foreign Language
Even when you know the words, fear of sounding silly or being judged for your accent can freeze you in place. Over time, confidence erodes — and progress stalls.
Fear of Mistakes Silences You
Apps and classes help a little, but without a clear understanding of how real fluency develops, expats stay stuck at beginner or intermediate level for years.
No Clear Roadmap to Fluency
All of these struggles are normal — they happen when real life in France collides with the French we learned through methods made to pass tests, not to make the language stick in everyday life.
Here’s how I help you overcome these struggles — step by step, until French finally sticks and life in France starts feeling like home.
How to Make French Stick & Feel Connected with Locals— So Life in France Feels Like Home
You don’t need more grammar or vocabulary drills — you need a method that makes French become part of your real life, step by step, until it stays.
What You’ll Get in My Lessons
Make French Stick in Daily Life
I’ll coach you step by step to turn grammar and vocabulary into natural communication. With pronunciation at the core, you’ll be understood clearly and gain the confidence to use French outside the classroom.
Handle French Admin with Calm and Clarity
From understanding formal documents to drafting an email, I’ll guide you step by step and support you as you write — so you gain the skills to handle French admin on your own with confidence.
Ongoing Coaching & Support for Real-Life Challenges
I’ll help you decode the unspoken rules of French life (bonjour, tu/vous, etiquette) while coaching you to overcome the fear of mistakes. With support, you’ll feel connected, not isolated — and life in France will start to feel like home.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone — let’s take the first step together.
Online • US-friendly hours • From $70/h
Questions before you book?
Do I need to know French already to work with you?
Not at all! I often teach beginners learning French from scratch. I’ll meet you where you are and help you start speaking with confidence.
How do your lessons help me in real life as an expat?
We focus on the French you actually need—neighbors, cafés, admin, paperwork—plus pronunciation and cultural tips so you can use French in real situations right away.
What makes your coaching different from apps or group classes?
Apps and groups often teach rules for tests, not fluency. With me, you get personalized French tutoring with a native coach, focused on moving from learning to acquisition so French sticks when you need it. We also work on pronunciation, daily tasks, and culture to build real-life fluency step by step.
How soon will I feel more confident?
I don’t promise instant fluency. I promise early wins and steady progress. With consistency—ideally 2 to 4 lessons per week—you’ll notice results quickly and feel more at home in France.
How much does it cost?
Affordable private lessons — $70/hour for one student or $120/hour for two. You only book what you need, with secure online payment and no hidden fees.