Mastering French By the Sea with Real French Classes in East Lothian
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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 2026.
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.
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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 Courses
See all →(New) Beginner 1 — Wednesday
18:00–19:15 · 14 Jan – 1 Apr 2026
Objectives: to build basic conversational French and learn essential expressions for travelling with confidence in France. This is a working outline, which will be adapted to suit your goals and preferences.
£180
per 12 week term
Beginner 2 — Monday
19:30–20:45 · 12 Jan – 30 Mar 2026
Continues from Beginner 1. Units 5–9: having a meal in a restaurant, asking and giving your age, place words and finding your way around town.
£180
per 12 week term
(New) Elementary 1 — Wednesday
19:30–20:45 · 14 Jan – 1 Apr 2026
Builds confidence in conversational French — talking about everyday topics, expanding vocabulary, and starting to use the past and future tenses.
£180
per 12 week term
Elementary 2 — Monday
19:30–20:45 · 12 Jan – 30 Mar 2026
Consolidates the perfect tense, introduces the imperative and modal verbs (vouloir, pouvoir, devoir), and explores the future tense.
£180
per 12 week term
Intermediate — Tuesday
19:30–20:45 · 13 Jan – 31 Mar 2026
Revisions of the present, past, and future tenses; richer vocabulary, idioms and colloquial expressions; topics ranging from eco-friendly homes to ordering meals.
£180
per 12 week term
Higher Intermediate — Monday
18:00–19:15 · 12 Jan – 30 Mar 2026
Bridge towards Advanced. Subjunctive triggers, reported speech in past tenses, and more complex relative clauses.
£180
per 12 week term