I had always dreamed of speaking French. I couldn’t quite explain why, but something about the language called to me, sparking a vision of myself speaking it fluently one day. Yet, those around me—especially my teachers—doubted I had what it would take. Gradually, I began to doubt myself too, choosing instead to study Economic History at university. But that dream kept sitting quietly and a little stubbornly in the background, never fully letting go.

In 2010, I first began testing my approach with a live evening class of adult learners. I was overjoyed with the results. Students began to see their learning in a new light, developing a confidence and skill that reached far beyond their expectations. Watching them unlock their potential reaffirmed that my approach worked. I’ve never looked back, and 10,000 hours later, I continue to refine and share my expertise. To date, I’ve helped over 987 people realize their dream of speaking French, seeing them go from hesitant beginners to empowered speakers.

If you’ve already spent time learning French—whether in school, through an app, or in an evening class—The French Room will help you make sense of all that effort and show you how to bring it into real conversation.

Here, you’ll find yourself surrounded by people like you—adults who understand what it’s like to be on this journey. Together, we celebrate every success, lift each other through the challenges, and share in the excitement of real progress.

I started my real French journey over 30 years ago. In between, I married a French man, enjoyed a career in the French wine industry, and worked entirely in French for a glass manufacturer, a chemical company, and even did a stint at the European Union! 

My language skills often impressed others, but I realised that anyone could reach this level of fluency—if they embraced French as a means of connection rather than an academic subject.

I wanted to create a place where others could experience that shift—a space where learners could go beyond textbooks and find their own flow with the language. It’s more than a language course; it’s a warm, flexible space where people like you can move beyond setbacks and discover real progress. I know firsthand the challenges of mastering conversation skills, navigating grammar and feeling like progress doesn’t always match the effort.

The French Room is just that: a flexible, encouraging environment where you can approach French as personally and naturally as you would listening to music.  Much like listening to music—what we study and how we approach it changes with our mood, energy and time. We also need variety and to increase or reduce the tempo. You can do all of this and a lot more at The French Room. It really is personally tailored to you and your aspirations.