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Bonjour! I’m Emilie from French Newcastle.

I’ve been teaching French for nearly 20 years, specialising in helping adults speak everyday French and understand French culture.

I split my time between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and my home country, France.

Online French Classes

Real-World French

Master standard spoken French for everyday conversations.

Extensive Speaking Practice

Boost your fluency with engaging, interactive conversations.

Cultural & Current Affairs

Explore French culture and current events for deeper context with curated videos and articles provided with glossaries.

Interactive Lessons

Participate in group discussions and join a community of French language enthusiasts.

 Flipped Classroom

Engage in immersive multimedia activities at home, including videos, articles, and interactive exercises focused on vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Practise independently anytime, anywhere  and at your own pace with approximately 2 hours of interactive exercises.

 Expert Feedback

Receive high-quality feedback from a native French speaker with 20 years of teaching experience and deep cultural insight.

Weekly online classes:

Explore engaging cultural themes: French-speaking personalities, geography, architecture, institutions, festivals, landmarks, music, cinema, and more.

Practice vocabulary, grammar, skills, and pronunciation through interactive online activities.

Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE French Evening Classes (B1/B2) – New term starts September 2025

Mondays, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM: ADVANCED French Evening Classes (from B2) – New term starts September 2025

Tuesdays, 9:30AM – 11:30AM : ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE French (B1+/B2)– New term starts September 2025

Wednesdays, 9:00AM – 11:00AM: ADVANCED French (from B2)– New term starts September 2025

Wednesdays, 1:00PM – 3:00PM : HIGHER ADVANCED French (from B2 and above)– New term starts September 2025

Wednesdays, 6:00PM – 7:00PM : INTERMEDIATE French Evening Classes (A2+/ B1) – New term starts September 2025

Interested in joining a French class or joining the waitlist?
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About

Bonjour! I’m Emilie.

I’m an easy-going, fully qualified teacher from the North-East of France. Since 2005, I have taught French and ran my own language school for 10 years. Having lived and worked in several countries, I understand the journey of learning a foreign language. I now split my time between the UK and France, spending half of each year in both countries.

My Goal

My objective is to help intermediaire and advanced adults learners feel comfortable and motivated to learn French as it’s spoken in the real world. To achieve this, I have developed a range of techniques and engaging activities.

My Background

I am a qualified linguist and modern language teacher specializing in teaching French at intermediate and advanced levels. Here are my qualifications:

  • PGCE Secondary French with German (Newcastle University)
  • Master in Linguistics (Université Nancy II)
  • Degree in Applied Languages (Université Nancy II)
  • Diploma in Interpreting
French and British Insights

With nearly two decades of experience in the UK, I offer valuable insights into French and British cultures, systems, and institutions. This perspective allows me to explain the nuances and similarities between the two countries, as well as the evolution of their languages.

My teaching style

Learning a language should be lifelong, fun, and engaging. In my classes, you are encouraged to focus on communication and adopt a trial-and-error approach to learning. Each lesson emphasizes speaking as much as possible to build your confidence in using French.

What my students say about me
  • “Emilie is an excellent teacher. Her lessons are always well-prepared, fun and challenging. I feel like I have made great progress with her help.” (John)
  • “Lessons are well-paced, enriching and fun, couldn’t ask for a better teacher” – (Marie)
  • “I have been taking French classes for over eight years and I can honestly say that Emilie is the best teacher I’ve ever had. Virtually 100 per cent attendance in her class every week – that says it all!” (Sandra)
  • “Emilie’s friendly, encouraging approach builds confidence in students but it is always underpinned by a deep and precise knowledge of French.” (Graham)
  • “Emilie’s approach to teaching is supportive, imaginative and enjoyable. It works!” (Arthur)
  • “Very enthusiastic and a lovely person. My confidence grew instantly and I owe her a lot. Would highly recommend.” (Callum)
  • “Emilie is an enthusiastic and well-organised teacher whose lessons are always interesting, informative and fun” (Steve)
  •  “I had conversation classes with Emilie and thought she was an excellent teacher! She`s really easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend to anybody of any level. Merci! :”) (Rachel)
  • “Since I started learning French I have had nine teachers. Emilie is the best by far. “ (John)
  • “Emilie has patiently helped me with pronunciation and has completely changed my approach to listening and speaking in French.” (Stephen)

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