WATCH TO SPEAK FRENCH

A 6-session French speaking workshop built around short French film clips

A2–B1 • 6 live Zoom sessions • 60 min/week • Max. 4 learners • €149

Starts January 12, 2027 • Tuesdays, 4:00–5:00 pm (Paris Time)

Watch a short French film clip before class, then use it to tell stories, react, share opinions, and speak more French.

80% speaking · 20% targeted support

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You understand French — now you need to use it
THE PROBLEM
You understand more French than you can speak.
You know vocabulary.
You can understand quite a lot.
But when it’s your turn to speak, you hesitate, search for words or stop after one short sentence.
THE SOLUTION
A film scene gives you something concrete to talk about.
  • a story
  • characters
  • emotions
  • opinions
  • situations to react to
So you never arrive wondering:
“What am I supposed to say?”
The video gives you the topic.
The class turns it into conversation.
I WANT TO SPEAK MORE FRENCH
How “Watch to Speak” works
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Before class

Receive your short French film clip one week before each session, with and without French subtitles.

Use simple preparation prompts and useful expressions to get ready. You can prepare your ideas before speaking.

Watch it as many times as you need - at your own pace.

You do not need to understand every word.
At A2, a simple answer is enough to begin: “Ça me rappelle mes vacances…” I help you develop it during class.

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During class
We use the clip to:
  • retell what happened
  • react to the characters
  • share opinions
  • agree or disagree
  • talk about similar experiences
  • practise useful French structures
The film is the starting point.
You are the conversation.

20% input - 80% speaking

This is not a film analysis class.

And it is not a listening comprehension course.

The film is simply a conversation trigger.

You’ll practise the French you actually need to:

tell stories · express opinions · react naturally · compare experiences · speak for longer

JOIN THE 6-SESSION WORKSHOP
6 weeks · 6 scenes · 6 conversations
Each week, a different French film or TV scene gives us a new topic to talk about.
WEEK 1
Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain — film poster
Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain
Memories & emotions
Childhood, memories and experiences from the past.
WEEK 2
Les Vacances du Petit Nicolas — film poster
Les Vacances du Petit Nicolas
Holidays & unexpected situations
Trips, funny experiences and things that don’t go according to plan.
WEEK 3
La Dégustation — film poster
La Dégustation
Asking for advice & making choices
Ask for help, explain what you’re looking for, compare options and make a choice through everyday role-plays.
WEEK 4
Tokyo Fiancée — film poster
Tokyo Fiancée
Life stories & choices
Your background, important life stages and personal decisions.
WEEK 5
Bienvenue à bord — film poster
Bienvenue à bord
Work & awkward situations
React to behaviour, give advice and discuss what could have been done differently.
WEEK 6
Fais pas ci, fais pas ça — series poster
Fais pas ci, fais pas ça
Good manners & cultural differences
Compare social customs, prepare for an invitation and disagree tactfully while practising useful future forms.
Six different stories. Six reasons to speak French.
SAVE MY SEAT
Useful French you can reuse everywhere
Instead of learning random vocabulary, you’ll practise high-frequency expressions you can use in real conversations.
MEMORY
Ça me rappelle…
That reminds me of…
MEMORY
Je me souviens de…
I remember…
OPINION
À mon avis…
In my opinion…
REACTION
À sa place, je…
If I were him/her…
ADVICE
Il aurait dû…
He should have…
These are the structures that help you move beyond short, basic answers.
Is Watch to Speak for you?
This workshop is a good fit if:
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You are around A2–B1 level
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You understand more French than you can speak
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You want to become more spontaneous
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You want structured conversation without grammar-heavy lessons
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You prefer having a clear topic before speaking
What’s included
✓ 6 live Zoom sessions · 60 minutes per week
✓ A2–B1 level
✓ Maximum 4 learners
✓ Film clips + preparation prompts
✓ Useful vocabulary & speaking structures
✓ Targeted corrections
JOIN "WATCH TO SPEAK" — €149

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to understand the whole film clip?

No. You only need to understand enough to follow the situation and join the conversation.

Will we watch the film during class?

The main clip is watched before class so we can spend most of the session speaking.

Will you correct my mistakes?

Yes, but without interrupting you constantly. The priority is fluency and communication.

Is this a traditional conversation class?

No. Every session has a shared film scene, a clear topic and useful structures to help you speak.

What happens if I miss a session?

Each session is recorded, and you will receive the recording as well as the PDF materials.

Why only 4 participants?

Because speaking requires time. With a maximum of 4 participants, everyone has the opportunity to share ideas, practice, and receive personalized guidance.

Watch - React - Discuss - Speak

WATCH TO SPEAK

6 sessions · A2–B1 · Max. 4 learners · €149

Tuesdays · 4:00–5:00 pm · Paris time

January 12, 19, 26 · February 2, 9, 16, 2027

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