Learning a foreign language can be very daunting for many people. Confidence issues and retaining new language are often the major problems that people have reported to me. In this initial course I start with building up your confidence by busting a few language learning myths that many people have that hold them back from having a go. Then we start by building up the important building blocks of French by studying the alphabet and pronunciation. All of this is done in a fun and laid back way because learning is hindered if you are feeling tense and self-conscious. Then we tackle the dreaded gender issue - the fact that all nouns are either masculine or feminine in French. Again, we have fun learning how to remember which are which. Next, we study greetings and basic chit chat so that you're not tongue-tied meeting native French speakers. Finally, we dive into French numbers which often give people nightmares! By using fun pictures and associations the numbers should have more a chance to stick in your memories - and the numbers can then be used to learn dates and telling the time. The main thing is having fun whilst we learn. That way you're more likely to persevere when the going gets tough. 

As well as the videos that you can re-watch you will get written summaries so you can revise things at a glance. I provide you with the lyrics to French songs with the English translation - songs are a powerful way of learning because tunes stick - you never forget a tune you've heard a few times.

Here is a testimonial from Mark that says it all 'Learning a language as an adult was fairly daunting and I didn’t actually think I would take it in. Cecile makes learning fun, effortless and interesting and you’ll find you’ve actually learnt a lot of a new language without realising and thinking too much. It just sort of sticks! You’ll find yourself suddenly blurting out French words, you hadn’t even realised you knew.'

Come and learn in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're new to French, a little rusty or lacking in confidence this Fun Foundations Course will boost your confidence and French ability giving you the firm foundations you need to move onto more complicated French.