Question 1

Do I need to know French already to work with you?

Accepted Answer

Not at all! Many of my students arrive in France with little or no French. I regularly teach beginner expats who are learning French from scratch, and I’ll meet you where you are. Step by step, you’ll start speaking with confidence—even if you’re starting as a complete beginner.

Question 2

How do your lessons help me in real life as an expat?

Accepted Answer

We focus on the exact situations you face in daily life—chatting with neighbors, handling appointments, navigating admin, or ordering at a café—while building the skills that make them easier. This means working on pronunciation (so you’re understood and understand locals), cultural insight (to integrate and connect), and the methods that help you move from learning to acquisition (so you can recall words quickly when you need them). In short, my lessons are designed to help you speak French in real situations and feel at ease in your everyday expat life.

Question 3

What makes your coaching different from apps or group classes?

Accepted Answer

Most apps and group lessons follow a traditional teaching approach — fine for passing a test, but not designed for real-life fluency. In large groups, teachers can’t adapt the pace to each learner, and many people feel too intimidated to speak when others are more advanced. With me, you get personalized French tutoring with a native coach, adapted to your pace, needs, and goals. The biggest difference is that I don’t stop at learning. I show you how to move from learning to acquisition—so French sticks in your memory and comes out naturally when you need it in real situations. Alongside the language itself, we focus on what makes the difference for expats: Clear pronunciation — essential for being understood and understanding locals. Daily tasks & paperwork — from forms to appointments, so you can handle French admin without stress. Motivation support — to help you stay consistent and turn challenges into wins. Cultural insight — to make integration smoother and connection easier. In short: I don’t just teach French — I guide you to real-life fluency you can actually use.

Question 4

How soon will I feel more confident?

Accepted Answer

Many companies promise instant fluency. I promise something better: early wins, steady progress, and a growing confidence that you can become fluent in French. We all come with different profiles and challenges, and I adapt my teaching to your pace and goals. Progress varies from one learner to another, but anyone can learn a foreign language with the right approach and a willingness to invest time. The more often we meet, the faster your confidence grows — ideally between 2 and 4 lessons per week if you want quicker results. With consistency and practice between lessons, early wins appear fast. Others progress more gradually, but every step forward gives you more ease, more confidence to connect with people, and a stronger sense of belonging in your French life.