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At Excuse My French, where I teach French lessons in Harrogate and online, conversation has always been at the heart of what I do. My goal as a tutor has never been to recreate a traditional classroom environment or to work through heavy textbooks. Instead, my focus is on helping students speak French more naturally, through real conversations, interesting themes, and a relaxed learning environment. All of my 1:1 students follow one of my conversational programmes, depending

Why French Immersion Learning Works Wonders You might wonder, why bother with immersion? Isn’t it easier to just memorise lists of words or do grammar exercises? Well, immersion learning flips the script. Instead of studying French about French, you live it. You surround yourself with the language in a natural way. This helps your brain absorb French like a sponge, making it easier to recall and use. Think about how you learned your first language. You didn’t memorise rules;

Immersing yourself in French-language entertainment is one of the most enjoyable and effective ways to build your listening skills and vocabulary — all while relaxing. Here are five current, must-watch titles, each with a learning twist to deepen your French experience. 5 Must-Watch French Shows for Language Learners Set in Paris, this comedy-drama follows four middle-aged male friends as they navigate love, career changes, and shifting gender norms. Why it works for French l

Today’s student spotlight is all about Lucy, who came to me aiming for an A in her A-Level French. After months of hard work, practice, and building her confidence, she went above and beyond — and achieved an A* ⭐. I couldn’t be prouder of her! 👩‍🎓 Why A-Level French? Lucy has been visiting France with her family since childhood: “I’ve always loved French culture. At school, French was my favourite subject, and I wanted to become more fluent in the language.” What she loves

A Bit About Me... I’m originally from the beautiful Loire Valley in France. I’ve always had a love for languages. After moving to the UK...