Speaking with the French
The courses (lasting a minimum of four days) in Paris, or in the country of George Sand, aim to practice French in reality, in direct contact with the French, Parisians, Provincials or serving
personnel.
I strongly recommend that, beyond my on-line courses, you also book at least one of my French in Action classes ! Because I design my on-line lessons with the prospect of us meeting in the field in order to practice French in real life.
The French in Action is, without a doubt, the best way to test yourself of how well you have achieved the French pronunciation. Will the French understand you ? Will they answer you back in French, or will they frown because they just cannot understand you !
And best of all : you will not be alone ; I will be there to support and to correct you there and then !
Furthermore, you will be able to apply directly the dialogues we have worked on on-line: in bakeries, cafes, restaurants, shops specialising in wines, cheeses, and on the markets.
French in Action will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in French life !
Go shopping on the Parisian markets.
The aim is that you will be able to communicate with the native French.
The French language will be alive !
And it will also be a pleasure when you will be able to talk to the shopkeepers when you want to buy something.
Paris is full of magnificent colourful markets.
I will introduce you to the best ones !
I will also introduce you, if you wish, to the pleasure of conversing in French in the wonderful Parisian tea rooms !
In fact, each language has its own charm: imagine having French breakfast together. Different from on-line conversations, these French rituals will help you integrate in a new way of conversing and speaking.
Appreciating Art
If you are an art lover, I will take you to observe and comment on the paintings and works of art in the most prestigious museums, as well as the less well known galleries and exhibitions of the French capital.
Do you know the Museum of Romantic Life, for example ?
I will be able to take you to those places in Paris, where the charm of the capital is most preserved.
Online, we will first prepare our visit, so that you will feel ready for the big day.
Going to the Theatre
I also will suggest to you that you go with me to available shows. And not just anywhere ! At the theatre !
But why the theatre ?
Because, I want you to hear the French intonation as it is practiced by lovers of the language, the actors, singers, magicians and comedians.
This will be a charming and striking moment, because you will have the opportunity to naturally
adopt to the musicality of the French language.
Women's outings
If you are fascinated, Madam, by fashion and haute couture, I will take you to the prestigious
clothing stores, such as Dior, Chanel, Courrège.
This will be an opportunity to practicing your French around fashion by communicating directly with
shopkeepers about colours, sizes, and styles. This will expand your vocabulary specific to this special
interest of yours.
Before practising French in Action, I will negotiate with you on-line what your favourite activities are,
so that we can prepare the wonderful experiences you are going to have !
Come and practice French in action during a course with me, and discover on the field my secrets to learn French.
