How my private online French lessons work
An hour just for you, by video call, with a plan built around your real level and your goal. No travelling, no books to buy, and a schedule we agree on together.
My online French classes are live one-to-one lessons: not an app and not a recorded course. We talk, I correct your mistakes as they happen and I prepare each session based on what we did in the previous one.
Step by step, from purchase to your first lesson
Choose your pack
4, 8, 20 or 50 lessons of 60 minutes. Payment is handled by Stripe, the same payment platform used by thousands of online shops.
I get in touch within 24 hours
You receive an email from me to find out about your goal and availability and to set the date of your first lesson.
First lesson and level assessment
We chat, do a short written and oral test and agree on a plan with measurable objectives.
A plan that adapts
Every lesson has a clear objective, and we review the plan every few weeks based on your progress.
What happens in the first lesson?
The first lesson is about finding out exactly where you are. We have a short conversation, do a few comprehension exercises and you write a short text. From that I can identify your level on the Common European Framework of Reference (from A1 to C2) and, above all, the mistakes you keep making.
By the end of that lesson you will be clear on three things:
- Your real level in the four skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing.
- Your goal and a realistic timeframe: an exam, an interview, a meeting, a trip or simply speaking with confidence.
- The plan for the next lessons, with the grammar points and vocabulary we are going to prioritise.
What is a typical lesson like?
Each lesson lasts 60 minutes. The content changes depending on your goal, but the structure is usually this:
| Stage | Length | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 10 min | A chat about your week or about a prepared topic, to get your French going. |
| New material | 20 min | A grammar point, vocabulary or an exam technique, always based on real examples. |
| Practice | 20 min | Oral or written exercises, role-plays and instant correction. |
| Wrap-up | 10 min | A summary of what you have learnt, mistakes to watch out for and homework for the next lesson. |
During the lesson I write down, in a shared document, the sentences you get wrong along with the correct version. That document becomes your personal mistake log: it is the tool that speeds up progress more than anything else.
Which platform and materials do we use?
Lessons take place on Zoom or Google Meet, whichever you prefer. All you need is a computer or tablet with a camera, a microphone and a stable connection; you receive the link before each lesson.
All materials are included: grammar worksheets, exercises, audio, texts and sample exams, organised in a shared Google Drive folder. There is no need to buy any books. If you like working with a particular textbook, we can use that too.
How many lessons a week do I need?
It depends on your goal and your timeframe. Use this table as a guide:
| Your goal | Recommended pace | Pack that usually fits |
|---|---|---|
| Keep up your level or overcome your fear of speaking | 1 lesson a week | 4 or 8 lessons |
| Move up a level in a noticeable way | 2 lessons a week | 20 lessons |
| Prepare for the DELF or DALF in 2 or 3 months | 2 or 3 lessons a week | 20 or 50 lessons |
| A full course over the year | 1 or 2 lessons a week | 50 lessons |
Between lessons, it helps to spend at least 15 or 20 minutes a day on your French: going over your mistake log, listening to a podcast or doing your homework. I explain how to organise this in the article how to learn French with a realistic method.
Scheduling, changes and cancellations
We agree on times together based on your availability, and you can keep the same day and time every week or change it from week to week.
- Rescheduling or cancelling a lesson is free up to 24 hours beforehand. At shorter notice, the lesson is deducted from your pack.
- Each pack is valid from the date of purchase: 2 months for 4 lessons, 3 months for 8, 6 months for 20 and 12 months for 50.
- You can pay for your next pack whenever you like, with no registration fee and no commitment.
You'll find all the details in the terms and conditions.
Who are these lessons for?
For adults and professionals at any level, from complete beginner to C2. Most of my students want to prepare for the DELF or DALF, use French at work or simply find the courage to speak. As I speak English as well as French and Spanish, I can explain things in English whenever needed: you understand faster and make the most of every minute.
Frequently asked questions about the lessons
Are the lessons live or recorded?
Live, and just with you. They are not recorded courses: we talk throughout the lesson and I adapt the content to your answers.
What do I need to connect?
A computer or tablet with a camera, a microphone and an internet connection. It works with Zoom or Google Meet, with nothing complicated to install.
Do I need to buy books?
No. All materials are included and you'll find them in your shared folder: worksheets, exercises, audio and sample exams.
Is there homework?
Yes, but adapted to the time you have: between 15 and 30 minutes per lesson. I correct it and we go over it in the following lesson.
Can I start if I don't know any French at all?
Of course. We start with pronunciation, the most useful phrases and essential grammar. As an English speaker, you already know many French words without realising it.
What if I can't make a lesson?
Let me know at least 24 hours in advance and we'll reschedule it free of charge. At shorter notice, the lesson is deducted from your pack.
Shall we get started?
Choose your pack and I'll get in touch within 24 hours to arrange your first lesson. If you'd rather ask me a question first, send me a message.