Booking a session
Meet our tutors
Claire Guittard. She began teaching French to English speakers shortly after moving from Paris to the UK 30 years ago. These days, she’s tackling Spanish at B2 level and discovering first-hand the challenges of learning a foreign language for the second time around.
Founder of French in the Midlands, she created Parlez Français, a method that helps learners speak in full sentences from the very beginning. She is also the author of a French short-story book for learners.
She now focuses exclusively on teaching small groups of 3 to 5 students, ensuring everyone gets plenty of opportunities to speak and participate.
Anne-Claude Ducout. She is French, based near Paris, and started her career as a professional translator/interpreter.
She is fluent in English and German, and (more importantly) genuinely enjoys teaching – some of my students are already studying with her and really enjoy their lessons!
She is available for one-to-one lessons.
Stéphanie Taberner. Originally from France and now living in Leicestershire, Stéphanie has enjoyed a varied international life that has taken her to the USA, Africa and eventually the UK.
Fluent in English and Spanish, she has extensive customer service experience and even spent time as Mayor of Haywards Heath. These days, she teaches French because she genuinely enjoys helping others discover the language and culture she loves.
She is available for one-to-one lessons.
Both Anne-Claude and Stéphanie are friendly, patient and encouraging teachers, and they fully embrace the teaching approach I use: speaking in complete sentences from the very beginning, focusing on natural, everyday French rather than textbook phrases, and giving students plenty of opportunities to speak.
This means you’ll benefit from the same method, structure and learning experience, whichever tutor you choose.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
1. Book your assessment with me (Claire Guittard) so I can assess your level and explain how things work.
2. I’ll give you the calendar link to Anne-Claude or Stéphanie so you can book an initial lesson. There is no obligation to continue if you are not happy!
4. Agree to start lessons.
5. Pay and start learning!
PS. As we are fully focused on teaching spoken French, we DO NOT offer exam preparation!
Conversational French for Adults
One-on-One Lessons
30 minutes – £19
45 minutes – £26
Couples Lessons (cost per lesson)
30 minutes – £20
Small Group Classes
60 to 75 minutes – £17 per person for 3-5 people
You will need to book your assessment prior to starting and will be offered a group slot according to your level.
What they have experienced
Cancellation Policy
Late cancellations and no-shows greatly affect our small business, therefore our cancellation policy is as follows:
- If you cancel your lesson with over 24 hours’ notice – there will be no charge.
- If you cancel your lesson within 24 hours of your session time – I will make every effort to book another lesson for you at a different time that week, but if it is not possible the full lesson fee will be payable.
Contact Me
If you have any questions, please get in touch with me to discuss.
- Email: [email protected]
- Mobile/WhatsApp: 07890 642087
Ready to get your feet wet?
Want to get a feel for the lessons before taking the plunge?
Book your 15-minute assessment now, available through Zoom.