Mastering French By the Sea with Real French Classes in East Lothian
Join my fun conversational classes to learn Real French and meet new friends…
Small groups or one to one.
Connecting Locals with Exceptional French Learning
Immerse yourself in French culture and language in a truly unique environment by the sea! Picture learning in a relaxed garden setting during spring and summer, enjoying tea or coffee while perfecting your French.
Learn From a Native French Teacher
Education
Masters degree in applied foreign languages with business and management, France. Post Graduate Diploma of Education, University of Edinburgh.
Teacher
My unique conversational method will help you feel comfortable speaking “Real French” in everyday situations. I emphasise practical, real-life communication skills over memorisation.
Creator
I am currently in the process of making my beginners French method available free for those new to the language via an engaging video course. Coming soon in 2027.
Born and raised in the beautiful Loire Valley of France, I bring my deep connection to French culture and language into every class. With over 20 years of experience teaching in international language schools, institutes and secondary schools, you'll learn from a seasoned expert.
Our Classes
My conversational method will help you feel comfortable speaking “Real French” in everyday situations. I emphasise practical, real-life communication skills over memorisation via apps like Duolingo. Whilst these apps can be helpful for building vocabulary, a teacher who can help you utilise this vocabulary in context is where your use of the language will really start to develop in real life scenarios.
With small group classes or one to one tuition, you'll receive personalised attention and ample opportunity to practice, ensuring rapid progress in a supportive environment.
Explore the levels
Tailored French Learning Experiences
Dive into the captivating world of French language and culture with Real French Classes. Whether you're embarking on your French journey or looking to polish your advanced skills, our classes in stunning East Lothian offer a unique blend of language instruction enriched by local excursions. Experience learning that transcends the classroom—imagine practicing your conversational skills at vibrant markets or enjoying lessons with the backdrop of sandy beaches. Join us and turn your French aspirations into reality!
Upcoming Classes
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Higher Intermediate — Monday Evening
18:00–19:15 · 21 Sept – 7 Dec 2026
Aberlady - East Lothian
Covers: hindsight and expectations, storytelling with suspense, weighing up conflicting accounts, how the media frames a story and retelling events from different viewpoints.
Enrolment open
Evening class
Elementary — Monday Evening
19:15–20:30 · 21 Sept – 7 Dec 2026
Aberlady - East Lothian
Covers: fuller conversations about your daily life, describing people and places, food and shopping, free time, making social plans, transport and everyday French life.
Enrolment open
Evening class
Lower Intermediate - Tuesday Evening
18:00–19:15 · 22 Sept – 8 Dec 2026
Aberlady - East Lothian
Covers: bringing your stories to life — childhood memories, travel tales and anecdotes, comparing then and now, and telling what happened and what it was like.
Enrolment open
Evening class
Intermediate — Tuesday Evening
19:15–20:30 · 22 Sept – 8 Dec 2026
Aberlady - East Lothian
Covers: richer storytelling — what had already happened and why, passing on what people said, summarising the news, explaining processes and untangling complicated real-life problems.
Enrolment open
Daytime class
(New) Intermediate — Tuesday Morning
10:00–11:15 · 22 Sept – 8 Dec 2026
Aberlady - East Lothian
Covers: richer storytelling — what had already happened and why, passing on what people said, summarising the news, explaining processes and untangling complicated real-life problems.
Enrolment open
Daytime class
(New) Advanced — Tuesday Morning
11:15–12:30 · 22 Sept – 8 Dec 2026
Aberlady - East Lothian
Covers: crafting your stories, reading between the lines of French media, humour and idioms, debating current affairs, moving between casual and formal French and speaking with your own voice.
Enrolment open
Student feedback
What my students say
★★★★★
“Be prepared to speak! The classes are encouraging and you will learn in a supportive environment which is non-judgemental and very friendly.”
Student feedback★★★★★
“I would thoroughly recommend Real French Classes as learning in a small, friendly setting is great fun and really helps to build confidence. I have really enjoyed the past year Severine, and appreciate all your hard work in creating content and making the classes so much fun. Thanks very much! ”
Student feedback★★★★★
“Good fun and worth doing but be prepared to make your brain work!”
Student feedback