EDINBURGH - TUESDAY INTERMEDIATE FRENCH COURSE

Approximate level: B1+

Please note that this group class is in La Barantine Stockbridge with Szymon

📆 Calendar: IN-PERSON: From the 10th of March, you’ll have an hour class every Tuesday at 7:15 pm for 8 weeks until the 28th of April. If you miss a class, you’ll still get the material and some explanations from me so then no excuse to keep practising your French every week!

In this group, we speak mostly in French (so you need to be ready for it), but we slow things down when needed and switch to English occasionally to explain trickier concepts. We focus on everyday French: the way people actually talk, and we take time to build your vocabulary, fix common mistakes, and work on your listening and speaking confidence.

At this level, students are moving towards more natural conversations. You’ve learned most of the core tenses (present, passé composé, imparfait, future, conditionnel) and can use them, even if not always perfectly. You probably understand a lot more than you can say, and while you can hold a conversation, you sometimes struggle to find the right word. That’s absolutely fine, this class is here to help with exactly that.

You don’t need to be fluent yet, but you should already feel comfortable listening and speaking French with others.

Not sure whether to choose the intermediate level or advanced?

If you feel confident speaking French, can comfortably engage in conversation without relying on English, and can understand most of what a native speaker says at their near-normal speed, I’d recommend the advanced class. You’re still learning, making mistakes, and growing your vocabulary, but you can hold conversations and follow along.

The intermediate class, however, is better suited for those who need a bit more support. We take things a bit slower, use English as needed, and work on building both confidence and vocabulary.

📚 That's the overall idea, but as you know, language learning is fluid and can vary from one student to another. That’s why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 students, to ensure we can adjust to each student’s level and make sure everyone gets plenty of speaking time. The key to learning a language is by speaking it, so our main focus is simple: speak, speak, and speak.

🧑‍🏫 The class will be conducted by Szymon from Nantes, a really experienced native French teacher.

🗣You'll be learning from a native French Speaker, so you’ll experience how French is truly spoken, not from an app or a textbook. A quick heads-up: you won’t be learning the typical phrases like “Parlez-vous français ?” or “Voulez-vous visiter le musée ?” because that’s not how we really talk. But don’t worry, I’ll explain all of that during the course and help you sound like a real French speaker!

The class is open for only 6 students to keep the class small and cosy, but mostly to ensure everyone can practice and ask questions.

We'll meet in the famous French cosy café La Barantine in Stockbridge after it’s closed, which makes it feel more like hanging out than a formal lesson. Indeed, don't expect a "rigid" approach, such as formal institutions! Students who come are super friendly and motivated, not just to learn French, but to enjoy some time with interesting and nice people. So my classes are all about learning and having a good time together. You might even get a free treat from La Barantine...

Every class includes homework and different types of exercises to help you keep a good routine outside of the class. You'll get all the materials in a printed and online version, before/after each class, meaning you don't need to buy a book.

📌 Location: We’ll meet in La Barantine Stockbridge - 27B Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HU

Need more information? Send me an email at [louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com](mailto:louise@bonjour-frenchclasses.com)

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Note the Cancellation Policy for our group course: You can cancel your participation 72 hours before the course starts, and get a full refund. After that, because it's a book of classes held at the same time every week, the course is non-refundable and non-transferable.