FRENCH FOUNDATIONS
A 12-week journey to begin speaking French
A personalised 12-week program for complete beginners who want to build strong foundations, develop confidence, aand begin using French in everyday life.
No previous French experience required
3 private sessions per week · 36 sessions · Online worldwide & in Hong Kong
A calm and structured way to begin French
Beginning a new language can feel exciting but also overwhelming.
The French Foundations Journey gives you a clear and supportive structure from the very beginning, while adapting the learning to your goals, pace and everyday needs.
You don't need to know any French before you begin.
The aim is not simply to study French, but to start using it naturally in real-life situations.
Who this program is for
➤ Complete beginners
For learners starting French from the very beginning.
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➤ Future travellers, expatriates & international professionals
For learners preparing for life, work, or travel in French-speaking environments.
➤ Learners who want a structured start
A consistent and immersive approach for students who want to make French part of their everyday life.
Why three sessions a week?
Learning a language is not only about what happens during a lesson, it is about continuity.
With three sessions each week, French becomes a regular part of your life. You have more opportunities to practise, revisit, ask questions, make mistakes, and try again.
This creates a rhythm.
And rhythm is one of the things that makes language learning feel more natural over time.
How the French Foundations Journey works
3 private sessions per week
A consistent rhythm designed to help you practise regularly and build momentum from the very beginning.
Personalised guidance
Every session is adapted to your starting point, goals, pace and learning style.
Practical communication focus
From the very first sessions, you use French through speaking, listening, pronunciation and real-life situations.
Structured foundations
Grammar and vocabulary are introduced progressively, giving you the structure you need to keep progressing.
Continuous support
Personalised resources, guidance and encouragement help you stay engaged throughout the journey.
What you will be able to do
By the end of the program, students often feel comfortable:
➤ introducing themselves naturally
➤ speaking about everyday life
➤ understanding common expressions
➤ asking and answering simple questions
➤ navigating travel and daily situations
➤ building simple conversations with confidence
Words from my students
Joyce Dick So
Historian specialising in early HK History
Learning French is always on my bucket list but life was always too busy. As I am now a full time student, learning is a priority and naturally I decided to pick up French. I remember telling Emilie when I first started that my only aim is to be able to read some historical papers in French...
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Denise Yue
I have to say that I feel so lucky to have Emilie as my French teacher. My job is very stressful, and by the end of the day, I’m always exhausted, learning French on top of that is really challenging. But with Emilie’s lessons, I’ve really enjoyed the process. I don’t feel tired or overwhelmed when learning with her...
Ivy Yuen
Emilie是一個充满熱誠的老師，生動的課堂令我對法語的興趣有增無減。
她會盡力解決我在法語課堂上面對的疑難，並通過有趣的方式，如遊戲、書寫、繪畫、會話、角色扮演等，鼓勵我及推動我学習。
半年時間，我已可掌握基本對答及書寫。...
A more personal beginner experience
Many beginners give up because learning French can often feel too rigid, too academic, or too intimidating.
French Smile offers a different approach.
Sessions are calm, supportive, and deeply personalised, designed to help students feel at ease and start speaking from the very beginning.
Progress develops through structure, repetition, encouragement, and meaningful communication, rather than pressure or perfection.
A first step in French
You don't need to know exactly what you want to achieve yet.
We start with a conversation together about where you are, why you want to learn French, and what you would like to be able to do with the language.
From there, we can see whether the French Foundations Journey is the right place for you to begin.
