The French Room Market Stall Project

Feb 3 / Ellie Louis

Introducing The French Room Market Stall Project: Your Chance to Step into a Real French-Speaking World

If you’ve ever wished you could think and speak in French like a native, now’s your moment. The French Room Market Stall Project is here—a fully immersive, real-world challenge designed exclusively for students in live classes.

For those who want to take their learning beyond the classroom, this is your chance to put your French into action, build confidence, and prove to yourself that you can do this. And if you’re planning to travel to Nîmes and Provence with Ellie in June, this project is the perfect way to prepare for real-life interactions in authentic French markets.



How Does the Market Stall Project Work?


This isn’t just a language exercise—it’s a true immersion experience. You’ll create and present your own market stall, just like traders in a bustling French marché. From choosing what to sell to interacting with customers (aka Ellie!), you’ll experience the rhythm and spontaneity of real French conversation.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Decide what you’ll sell on your stall and research the vocabulary and expressions you’ll need
Engage in discussions in The French Room Chat to refine your ideas and build fluency
Join student-led Zoom sessions to practice selling, describing your products and interacting naturally
Showcase your stall on Market Day, when Ellie will visit your stall as a customer—no scripts, just real conversation.

This is a unique opportunity to step out of traditional learning and into real communication, all in a supportive and structured environment.


How Bonjour Brilliance Will Give You Extra Support

If you’re a Bonjour Brilliance subscriber, you’ll get even more tailored help to make your market stall experience a success.

📅 In February, all the live Rendez-Vous Tutos will focus entirely on this markets. You’ll:

Watch a real market in Uzès, Provence and meet French stallholders in action
Pick up essential phrases, alternative product names and useful cultural tips
Learn what goes on behind the scenes in a market—perfect for making your stall more authentic
Gain confidence for Market Day by learning essential phrases and getting expert tips

The Tutos take place three times a week and you can watch recordings anytime.

If you’re not yet subscribed to Bonjour Brilliance, this is the perfect time to start your free 14-day trial (no card details required) and get the extra help you need.


Coming to Nîmes, Provence? This Is Essential Preparation

For students joining me in Nîmes and Provence in June, the Market Stall Project will give you the skills and confidence to interact naturally in the French markets you’ll visit in person.

The Uzès market, featured in the February Rendez-Vous Tutos, is one of the real markets you’ll visit with me on:
🗓 Wednesday 11th June
🗓 Wednesday 18th June

Imagine arriving in Provence and already feeling comfortable chatting with vendors, understanding what’s being said and responding with ease. That’s exactly what this project will prepare you for.

Not yet booked for this trip? See dates below including free trip prep meetings once a month until we go.


How to Take Part

Already in live classes? Start the Market Stall Project now 

- Not signed up for live classes yet? Join by 14th February to take part

- Want extra support? Get a free 14-day Bonjour Brilliance trial  

Travelling to Nîmes,Provence? Find out more about the trip 

This project is about stepping into the world of real French communication—and it’s going to be fun, practical, and incredibly rewarding.

Don’t miss this chance to transform your learning. Sign up, get involved, and take your French to the next level.

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