PERSONALISED FRENCH COACHING DESIGNED AROUND YOU
From exam preparation to real-life fluency, every lesson is designed around your goals, your rhythm, and the way you learn best.
Private French coaching in Hong Kong and online
For IB, IGCSE, DELF, adults, beginners, and advanced learners worldwide.
Why students and adults choose
FRENCH SMILE ?
➤ Designed around you
Every lesson is tailored to your goals, personality, pace, and way of learning, so progress feels natural, meaningful, and sustainable.
➤ More than language learning
Discover French not only through grammar and vocabulary, but also through culture, conversation, and authentic expression.
➤ Personal guidance every step of the way
Benefit from thoughtful support, clear direction, and personalised coaching designed to help you grow in confidence.
➤ Learn from anywhere
Online lessons remain warm, engaging, and deeply personal, while offering the flexibility to learn wherever life takes you.
FRENCH SMILE
is designed for ...
➤ Students preparing for exams
IB, IGCSE, DELF, TEF and academic success through structured guidance and personalised support.
➤ Adults learning French from the beginning
A calm and encouraging approach to build strong foundations and make real, steady progress.
➤ Advanced learners refining fluency
For students and adults seeking more fluency, nuance, natural expression, and deeper cultural connection.
➤ Professionals and international clients
Flexible premium coaching designed for international lifestyles and demanding schedules.
Their experience with FRENCH SMILE
For over 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding students and adults from around the world — from Hong Kong to London, from complete beginners to experienced professionals.
Each journey is unique, but they often lead to the same outcome: greater confidence, meaningful progress, and a deeper connection to the French language and culture.
Skye Leckie
Philanthropist. Lover of life.
Emilie St Pe and I have been student/teacher since November 2023, and from the minute we met each other we got on, as she’s the most extraordinary teacher of the French language.
Her understanding of it is second to none, and her teaching skills are unbelievably professional.
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John Bond
Previously chairman of HSBC Hong Kong
Emilie is a brilliant teacher, she combines interesting stories and conversation in an engaging way.
So we learn and have fun at the same time.
She has a charming personality which makes our weekly French lessons a joy we look forward to eagerly. She has helped us improve in leaps and ...
Gracey Greco
Bids & Client Service, Christie's New York
I have been working with Emilie for many years, first in secondary school and now post-graduate, and I have never experienced a better tutor. Emilie is passionate about her work and really easy to get along with. She makes every class engaging by tailoring each ...
Your Journey
begins HERE
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Let’s connect
We begin with a conversation about your goals, level, and learning experience.
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Your personalised plan
Together, we create an approach designed around your rhythm, strengths, and objectives.
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Grow with confidence
Through thoughtful coaching and engaging lessons, you progress naturally and consistently.
Choose the path that fits your goals
Every journey is personalised, supportive, and designed around your goals, pace, and way of learning.
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Personalised Coaching Journeys
Private French coaching designed entirely around you.
One-to-one coaching is at the heart of French Smile. Build confidence, fluency, and a deeper connection to the language through a learning experience tailored to your goals and lifestyle.
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➤ Explore the Coaching Journeys.
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Structured support for IB, IGCSE, DELF, TEF and beyond.
Clear guidance, focused preparation, and personalised coaching to help students approach exams with confidence and achieve their goals.
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French Foundations journey
A personalised coaching journey for complete beginners.
An intensive beginner coaching journey designed for learners who want personalised support, clear structure, and meaningful progress from the very beginning.
➤ Explore the Foundations Journey
Beyond coaching
Experience French through culture, conversation, and meaningful moments.
Bordeaux immersion day
An immersive French experience combining language, culture, and art de vivre.
Experience French through conversation, gastronomy, markets, wine, and meaningful cultural moments in Bordeaux.
I created French Smile in 2013 from a simple belief: learning French should feel personal.
For me, French has never been just about grammar, vocabulary, or getting the “right” answer. It is a way of connecting to people, to culture, to places, and ultimately to yourself. That is what I wanted to bring into the way I teach.
Over the years, from Hong Kong to working with learners internationally, I have met students and adults from very different backgrounds and with very different reasons for learning French. Some want to speak with more confidence, some are preparing for a new chapter in a French-speaking country, while others simply want to feel more at ease expressing themselves...
My approach has grown with them. It is structured, but never rigid; thoughtful, but always practical; and rooted in the belief that good teaching should adapt to the person, not the other way around.
I create tailor-made coaching that combines guidance, challenge, creativity, and space to grow. Because learning French is not only about knowing more, it is about daring to use it, finding your own words, and gradually feeling that the language belongs to you.
That is what French Smile is about: a more human way of learning French, with curiosity, confidence, and joy along the way.
Explore French
LANGUAGE & CULTURE
Learning French also means discovering the culture, ideas, and everyday moments behind the language.
Through articles, conversations, and personal stories, the French Smile Journal invites you to explore French culture in a more intimate and meaningful way.
You’ll discover:
Traditions, daily life, language, and French inspiration.
➤ Conversations & inspirations
Personal stories, creative journeys, and meaningful exchanges around French culture.
Reflections and guidance to help learners express themselves more naturally and freely.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you offer online French coaching?
Yes — French Smile offers personalised online French coaching worldwide.
Sessions are designed to feel warm, interactive, and deeply personal, while giving you the flexibility to learn from anywhere.
2. Is this suitable for beginners?
Absolutely.
Every journey is adapted to your level, from complete beginners to advanced learners, with a calm and supportive approach designed to build confidence naturally over time.
3. Can I make progress in French in 3 months?
Yes — with consistency and personalised guidance, you can make meaningful progress in just a few months.
The French Foundations Journey is designed for beginners who want to build strong, structured foundations and start speaking French with confidence.
4. How do you help with French exams (GCSE, DELF, TEF)?
French Smile offers personalised exam coaching with clear structure, targeted practice, and focused guidance to help students feel confident and well-prepared.
5. How do I begin?
Simply get in touch.
We will discuss your goals, your level, and your experience with French, and explore which coaching journey feels right for you.