This is not a traditional class. 
There’s no pressure to get everything right.
No heavy focus on grammar.
 

Instead, it’s a small, friendly group where you can:

• speak regularly

• build confidence week by week

• and start to feel more at ease using your French
   

We meet face to face, in a relaxed setting.

Each session is based on a short article about French culture - something to read beforehand, so you arrive with ideas, vocabulary, and something to say.
 

Then during the session, we simply… talk.

You’ll speak with different people each time, in a calm and supportive atmosphere.
No pressure, no performance - just real conversation.

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Over a few weeks, something shifts. You stop overthinking quite so much.
You find your words more easily. You begin to enjoy speaking again.


Ready to join? 
Spaces are limited to keep the group dynamic and ensure everyone speaks. 
Register your interest on this online form. 

Price: TBC once a venue is found. 
Location: Leigh on Sea 


In a snapshot: 
 

• 👥 Small group: 8–10 learners

• 📍 Face-to-face | Leigh on Sea 

• ⏱  60 minutes per week

• 📅 8 to 10-week commitment (depending on the time of the year)

• 🎯 Level-specific groups (A2–B1 or B1–B2) (and maybe lower / highter levels too)

• 💰 TBC once a venue is found. 

FAQs

I’m not sure about my level - is this right for me?
This group is designed for A2–B1 or B1–B2 learners. If you can understand simple conversations and express basic ideas, you’ll be absolutely fine.
If you’re unsure, feel free to message me — I’m happy to help you decide.

I feel nervous speaking French - will this be too much?
Not at all. The sessions are designed to be supportive and low-pressure.
We start with simple warm-ups, and you’ll speak in small groups, not in front of everyone all the time.
Most people feel more comfortable after just a couple of sessions.
 

Will everyone else be more advanced than me?
Groups are level-specific, so everyone is at a similar stage.
The aim is not perfection - it’s to practise and improve together.
 

What if I don’t have time to prepare?
Preparation is light. You’ll receive a short article and a few questions beforehand.
Even if you don’t have time to read everything, you’ll still be able to take part in the session.
 

What happens if I miss a session?
Life happens — that’s completely understandable.
While sessions aren’t recorded, you’ll still receive the article and materials, so you can keep up.
Because this is a small group, regular attendance is encouraged to get the most out of it.
 

Is this a class? Will there be grammar?
This is not a traditional class.
The focus is on speaking and real-life communication, not grammar lessons.
You’ll pick up useful vocabulary and expressions naturally through conversation.
 

Will I get to speak enough in a group of 8–10?
Yes - that’s a key part of the structure.
We use small-group conversations and rotating partners, so everyone speaks in every session.
 

Can I join part-way through?
To keep the group dynamic strong, the programme runs in fixed blocks (8–10 weeks).
New participants join at the start of each block.
You can fill in this form to be added to the waiting list. 
 

What if I don’t know what to say?
You’ll always have:

• a topic

• key vocabulary

• guiding questions

You’re never expected to “perform” — just to take part at your own pace.
 

How is this different from other French classes?
This is a small, consistent group focused on conversation.
You’ll speak more, feel more comfortable, and gradually become more confident using French in real-life situations.