French lessons that help you feel at home, wherever home is now.
One-to-one online French lessons for expatriate women. We practise real conversation and explore French culture, daily life and traditions together, so you can speak with confidence at the school gate, at the table and with your neighbors.
- One-to-one lessons
- 100% online
- Native French teacher
You're capable, curious, and still lost for words.
You understand more French than you can say out loud, and it's frustrating.
You freeze at school pick-up or in small talk with neighbors, even when you know the words.
You've tried apps and textbooks, but nothing sticks to your real, everyday life.
You want to feel like yourself in French, not a smaller, quieter version of you.
Hi, I'm Manaelle.
I grew up in a small village in the Alsatian mountains and worked in a bilingual nursery, where I saw how much the language barrier can isolate parents. That's when I decided to teach French to expatriates.
Today I help women and families feel confident, connected and at home in their new life, through real conversation, French culture and a lot of kindness.
Read more about meLessons built around your real life.
We start with your real life
We find where you need French most.
A personalised plan
Lessons shaped around your goals and your pace.
Real conversation
Natural practice, without fear of mistakes.
Culture, not just language
Traditions, humor and everyday habits.
What students say.
She lets the conversation flow naturally and steps in with guidance only when it truly helps. It's made a huge difference in my confidence.
Terri Hanson M., student
Her approach focuses on real conversation rather than heavy rules, which has been key to building my confidence.
Lauren C., student
We’ve absolutely loved our French lessons with Manaelle. She is warm, funny and endlessly patient, and somehow manages to make every lesson feel like fun rather than ‘school’. Could not recommend her enough. 😊
Mary Yiannouzis, Google review
Let's start with a conversation.
A free 20-minute call, no pressure. Just a chance to talk about where you are and where you'd like to be in French.
Book a Free Discovery Call