Frequently asked questions

Online via Zoom or Google Meet for French lessons and French conversation practice. In‑person French group classes run only at the Kathleen Syme Library in Carlton, Melbourne (Australia). No private in‑person lessons.

For online French lessons and French conversation groups: stable internet, a laptop or tablet with camera and mic, and headphones recommended for clearer audio. We send the Zoom or Google Meet link. Book a free 15‑minute chat to test your setup.

Small. Usually 3–6 learners to maximise speaking time in French group classes and French conversation groups.

Yes. For French lessons and French conversation groups you’ll receive slides, vocabulary lists, model answers and practice tasks, plus targeted corrections.

In French private lessons you get a plan for your goals, lesson notes and homework, plus targeted corrections between sessions when useful.

Groups for different comfort levels, from “getting back into it” to “I want a challenge” Online weekly 60 minutes, or in‑person fortnightly 90 minutes (Kathleen Syme Library, Carlton) Speaking practice on real‑life topics and current resources (e.g. Louvre "robbery", travel, work, study) Small groups (usually 3–6) so you speak a lot and get personal feedback Live corrections on pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, delivered kindly and clearly Quick phrases and vocabulary you can reuse immediately Optional short homework if you want extra practice Simple notes and a short recap after class so you can review Book a free 15‑minute chat to find the right group and time.

10 online sessions on Zoom, 40 minutes each Small groups of 3–4 students for plenty of speaking time A clear theme each week with a set of prep questions Personalised feedback and question correction between sessions Conversation practice across key oral topics: introducing yourself, family and pets, high school, leisure and student jobs, sport and health, projects and hopes, talking about the past, French/Francophonie and me, news topics, open conversation and questions More details and registration: VCE French Conversation Workshop

Missed a French group class? We’ll send you the notes and materials. We don’t refund individual missed classes. We only run one group per level, so there’s usually no space for make‑ups.

Yes. For French lessons we can summarise your level, hours and topics covered on request. These letters are for information only and cannot be used to certify an official level or for any administrative purpose (e.g. visas, school enrolments, employer verification).

Yes. You’ll get slides, vocabulary lists, model answers and practice tasks. We also share recommended textbooks and resources when useful.

We teach mostly in French, with a supportive, communicative approach. All teachers are native French speakers. We also speak English well enough to explain clearly when needed and we use English briefly when it helps with clarity.