Learn French Naturally -
Self-Paced, Small Groups, Private Coaching

For people who are determined to speak French

Ellie Louis - Owner The French Room

"I help you think and speak like a fluent French speaker."
Find your best option – independent study, live classes or a blend of both

Choose your learning path with Ellie

 Independent Study 
 Bonjour Brilliance

£19.99/mo (pay-as-you-go)
£199/yr (2 months free)

What’s included
• A growing library of step‑by‑step video tutorials, daily plans and cultural insights
• Study when it suits you, with flexible, on‑demand content
• Try it risk‑free: 14‑day free trial + 60‑day money‑back guarantee
• Cancel anytime — no pressure, no hassle
• Best for self‑motivated learners who want structure, progress, and freedom







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 Live Classes
 On Zoom
£16.00/class (30 class pass)
£19.50/class (pay-as-you-go)

Practice with fellow learners
• Small-group sessions (max 6) led by Ellie for real conversation and confidence
• Private 1:1 coaching available if you want more personalised support
• Pay-as-you-go flexibility — book and pay only for the sessions you attend (including with class passes)
• Try it risk‑free: start with PAYG, switch to a class pass when you’re ready
• Best for interactive learners who benefit from live feedback and shared progress

Private coaching rates
• £60/hour (pay‑as‑you‑go)
• £50/hour (with 30-class pass)



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Bonjour Brilliance+ Plus
Blended Package
£119/mo (pay-as-you-go)
£1190/yr (2 months free)

Combine the best of both
• Bonjour Brilliance self-study plus 2 hours of private coaching each month
(split into 15‑, 30‑ or 60‑minute sessions)
• Study when it suits you, with coaching to keep you on track
• Try it risk‑free: 14‑day trial + 60‑day money‑back guarantee on the self‑study portion
• Cancel anytime — flexible support without long-term commitment
• Best for learners who want independence with structure and personalised support




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"Of the French courses I have taken this is the best. The live group classes with Ellie made me work hard while being fun. And Bonjour Brilliance is well, brilliant." - Abbott Norris USA

Frequently asked questions (FAQS) >


These FAQs cover all major categories for The French Room: about, classes, events, pricing, learning experience, technical support, policies and contact

Fluency and confidence are closer than you think

The French Room helps learners like you 👨‍💻break through confidence barriers, master real-world communication and immerse themselves in authentic French experiences.

👩‍🎓Established in 2015

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5 Star Reviews

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The French Room: Top-Rated French Language School with 4.7 Trustpilot Rating

The French Room stands out with an impressive 4.7 Trustpilot rating, far surpassing the average French language school's 3.3 rating. Rest assured you are making a good choice.


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Why a Language School is right for you

  • Apps and podcasts are great for picking up words. But real fluency needs more than flashcards and grammar tips.

  • In a language school, you are immersed in French, guided by someone who can correct, encourage and adapt to you.

  • You build fluency by using the language, not just consuming it. That means live practice, personal feedback and human connection.

  • And that’s exactly what you will experience. Learning that is natural, personal and something to feel good about!

How You Learn at The French Room

Mix and match flexibly to suit your lifestyle 

You can tailor and combine 2 ways of learning and turn it into your own personal, French learning course.
*NB you can choose one of the options onl;y . There is no membershi[p requirement at The French Room.

Live Classes

  Join a Live Class with Ellie for Real Conversation and to meet other French speakers >

Independent Study

  Study with my Proven Independent Learning Program and build confidence and skill whilst securing your knowledge >

Choose the option with both included

  If you choose Bonjour Brilliance + Plus, you get all the access of the basic program with 60 mins of private coaching included. (Take your monthly hour in 15 min/ 30 min or 60 min sessions). >

63% of students recommend doing both live classes and independent study and say the flexibility is one of the things they love most about it.
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👨‍💻People say this works when nothing else has 💓 

It gets you really speaking French!

“Now people actually respond to me in French. This is the first thing that’s truly worked.”
Jo (UK)

Makes French part of my life

The flexibility and variety from grammar to cookery exceeds anything I could have imagined.
Nikki (UK)

French I can use in France

I’ve spent many years on and off trying to improve my French. The French Room has seen the best outcomes for the investment by far.  I’ve seen a massive difference when in France. 
NICKY (Australia)

After many failed attempts, I’ve finally found a model that works for me

Chris (UK)

It's life-changing!

It’s life-changing for my French and my confidence
Jackie (UK)

Easy to keep going

This is the only course I’ve stuck with—and the only one that’s worked.
Terri  (USA)

You can start by meeting me

Book a free 15-minute consultation with me here. We'll talk about your goals, where you're starting from, and I’ll help you find the best path forward — no pressure, no obligation.
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"Ellie just understood exactly what I needed in 15 minutes. She reminded me of the fluency I already have and that has completely changed how I think about my French and what I can do."
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The “Feel the Shift” Guarantee
Trial The Bonjour Brilliance Independent Study Program
14 Days FREE Plus 60 Day Money Back Guarantee

Works best when combined with live classes
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Here you will experience 3 Simple Principles that get you to French Fluency

  • Fluency is based on confidence, not perfection
  • Speaking, connecting and living French is real, sustainable learning.
  • Structured learning is the fastest route to real-world fluency.

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The French Room's 6 Level Fluency Scale

Level 1

Begin your adventure. 
Speak with confidence when travelling.

Level 2

Build momentum. Create simple sentences with ease.

Level 3

Join the conversation. 
Confident chats in French markets.

Level 4

Build fluency.
Express yourself with ease.

Level 5

Dive deeper.
Converse like a local.

Level 6

Embrace the culture.
Fluent discussions for life.
Find Out your French Room Fluency Level Here >

A popular, expert experience

> Learn with my guidance, benefit from my 35 years of studying French and 15 years of teaching it.

> Relax in structured lessons with a curated cultural experience —all at your pace.

> Join my highly popular live classes and Proven Independent Study Program.

> Discover that The French Room is not just a language school—it’s an experience that transforms you into a culturally immersed, confident French speaker.

Who learns at The French Room?

The French Room is an online language school, offering personalised, flexible and culturally immersive education for adults. With self-study programmes, live classes and enriching cultural activities, it’s designed for adults seeking to learn French for personal growth.

You can start by meeting me (Ellie)

Book a 15 minute Consultation with Me

Discover What’s Possible in Just 30 Hours of Private Coaching


Curious what real progress looks like from your very first French lesson?

Follow the journey of Anne, a complete beginner, as she experiences her first 15 private coaching sessions with Ellie. All classes at The French Room are with Ellie.

Listen in on real, unedited coaching sessions that reveal exactly how much can be achieved. One guided hour at a time.


🕒 30 hours transformation —one hour at a time.


Listen in on Anne’s sessions, access the detailed lesson breakdowns, and experience the structure, clarity, and confidence that guidance brings. The first 10 sessions are free, so you can try it for yourself—no pressure, just progress.

Whether you're curious about private coaching or want a motivating learning boost, this unique beginner pathway is the clearest window into what learning French can really feel like here.

Real sessions. Really worth a listen. Listen Here > 

👩‍🎓 Ellie Louis 

The French Room Owner and Sole Tutor. If you learn here you will be learning with me.

When I arrived in France at 21, I was embarrased to speak French, didn't understand much about what was happening around me and wondered what I had been learning at school for all those years, beacuse it sure didn't seem to be French life as it was unfolding around me in Lyon!

I found a way to speak and understand first, and read and write in French later. I was using the subjunctive within weeks. I learnt in the opposite way that you have probably ever been taught French, And it worked. I get asked how it is that I can speak such good English! (I am English with not a globule of French blood in me). 

My job in Lyon all those years ago was to teach adults English as a foreign language. I didn't know then that my true voaction in life was to teach French language and cultural fluency! But I've been doing it a while and really do find it all as fascinating now as I did when I first landed in Lyon all those years ago. (1991)

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