20/80 French Speaking Coaching

You know French. Now learn to keep the conversation going.

Find your words and give longer answers with guided speaking practice and personal feedback from Muriel.

8 weekly one-hour Zoom sessions · Up to 4 learners · Starts the week of January 11, 2027

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Choose your January group

€199 — One-time payment for all 8 sessions. All times are Paris time.

A1+/A2

You can hold simple exchanges and want help giving longer answers.

Mondays, 4:00–5:00 pm

Travel and discoveries

Recommend places, ask for directions and handle everyday travel conversations.

Dates and programme

All 8 dates
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22 · March 1, 2027

  • Explain where you would like to go and why.
  • Recommend places and share good addresses.
  • Ask about accommodation and facilities.
  • Order a meal and ask questions about food.
  • Ask for and explain directions.
  • Start a conversation with someone new.
  • Share a discovery or a surprise.
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Wednesdays, 5:15–6:15 pm

Everyday life, stories and plans

Give longer answers, tell simple stories and make plans together.

Dates and programme

All 8 dates
January 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24 · March 3, 2027

  • Express your preferences and react to someone else’s.
  • Describe your daily habits.
  • Talk about people and places that matter to you.
  • Compare life before and now.
  • Tell a simple story about an unexpected event.
  • Compare options and choose together.
  • Suggest an activity and make plans.
  • Ask follow-up questions and keep a conversation going.
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B1/B2

You can hold a conversation and want to speak with more ease and precision.

Mondays, 5:15–6:15 pm

Changes, challenges and relationships

Explain changes, handle misunderstandings and share your point of view with tact.

Dates and programme

All 8 dates
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22 · March 1, 2027

  • Defend a proposal and give examples.
  • Handle a complaint or a difficult situation.
  • Clear up a misunderstanding.
  • Explain how your life or habits have changed.
  • Pass on something someone has told you.
  • Explore alternatives and talk about regrets.
  • Say something honestly and tactfully.
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Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00 pm

Travel and discoveries

Share memorable journeys, discuss cultural differences and adapt when plans change.

Dates and programme

All 8 dates
January 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23 · March 2, 2027

  • What makes us want to travel.
  • Encounters that leave a lasting impression.
  • Cultural differences and unexpected experiences.
  • Places we love to recommend.
  • Plans that go wrong and how to adapt.
  • The compromises between comfort, budget and travel choices.
  • Finding something new close to home.
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Unsure of your level? Ask Muriel before you pay.

How each session works

We start with useful expressions and guided practice. Then you use them in conversations and role plays. After each session, you get a recap with examples and vocabulary to practise again.

New and returning learners are welcome.

What my students say

“After 6 weeks, I can already find my words more easily and speak with more confidence.”

Suki — France

“Now I can build sentences more naturally and keep a conversation going with confidence.”

Dania — Canada

“I feel much more confident putting several sentences together in a real conversation.”

Cliff — USA

Questions you may have

Already learning with Muriel?

Contact me before rebooking so we can check that your next programme brings new content.

Are the sessions in French?

Yes. I adapt my explanations, examples and prompts to the group’s level.

What if I miss a session?

You will receive the session recording and recap so you can review what the group practised.

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What my students say
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“After 6 weeks, I can already find my words more easily and speak with more confidence.”
The small group made a huge difference — it felt safe, supportive and much less intimidating.
Suki — France
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“Now I can build sentences more naturally and keep a conversation going with confidence.”
Before, I knew a lot of French words but couldn’t really use them. The structured approach and thematic vocabulary made the biggest difference.
Dania — Canada
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“After just six weeks, I gained much more confidence and a stronger understanding of French sentence structure.”
Learning French in chunks completely changed the way I learn and helped me speak more naturally.
Cindy — USA
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“I now feel much more confident speaking French.”
I’ve even been complimented on how well I speak French thanks to this method.
Xanthy — UK
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“After a few weeks, I could engage in real conversations with much more confidence and nuance.”
Before the coaching, I could only manage very simple conversations. The words would disappear when I needed them.
Graham — UK
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“I feel much more confident putting several sentences together in a real conversation.”
The small group, the practical sentence structures and Muriel’s guidance made a real difference.
Cliff — USA

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