Speak French confidently
in real-life situations
Practical online classes for expats in France (beginner to confident speaker)
+ 100 students taught
✳︎
French classes by a native speaker
✳︎
Certified teacher
✳︎
Practical & useful French
✳︎
+ 100 students taught ✳︎ French classes by a native speaker ✳︎ Certified teacher ✳︎ Practical & useful French ✳︎
French classes that feel like home, by a teacher who’s been in your shoes.
With only 4 students per group, you'll get plenty of speaking time in a relaxed, supportive environment, all while learning the practical, real-life French you actually need for your daily life.
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Group Classes
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1-1 Classes
With personalised sessions, you'll focus on the practical, real-life French that matters most to you, whether it's chatting with neighbours, navigating admin, or feeling confident at the market.
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Self-Study Course
Prefer to learn at your own pace? My Frenchie Essentials course is a practical, self-study course designed for expats who want to handle daily life in France with confidence.
A safe space to learn and build confidence
Speak from your very first class
Taught by a teacher who’s been an expat too
Small groups, you’re never just a number
Student reviews
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"Laurie is an amazing teacher. She is patient, clear and friendly. She manages to explain concepts to us using mostly French and breaks things down to make it easy to understand. The online classes are very interactive. We all chat together in French and have a lot of fun together!"
— Naomi, IRL
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"I'm really enjoying the lessons and like the fact that Laurie uses lots of different online tools. It makes the lessons interactive and varied so we don't get bored. Laurie definitely encourages us to speak in French all the time and I'm learning loads of new vocabulary. Having a maximum number of 4 in a group is a great idea as it means that everyone gets a turn to practice but we all learn new things from each other."
— Lisa, UK
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"Laurie is a really good teacher. Her lessons are fun, interactive and there's plenty of opportunity for speaking. Her explanations of grammar are clear and concise. I have only been having lessons for 2 months and already my confidence has grown so much and I have learnt a lot as well. I wish I'd have found her sooner!"
—Louise C, UK
Is this you?
You freeze up every time you walk into a bakery
Your neighbours talk and you catch maybe half of it
You just arrived in France and daily life feels overwhelming
You're already settled but still feel stuck in the same situations
You want to actually use French, not just study it
Your schedule is busy and you need flexibility
This is for you if…
This isn’t for you if…
You're looking for a grammar-heavy, textbook approach
You're not willing to practice a little between sessions
You're already at an advanced level
Meet Laurie, your French teacher.
My name is Laurie. I’m a certified French teacher, but more importantly, I’ve spent years as an expat in England and Spain. I know what it feels like to freeze up, to smile and nod without understanding, and to wonder if you’ll ever truly belong.
That’s why I created my online school, Frenchie Classes: practical, friendly French for expats who want to truly live their life in France, not just get by.
Student Testimonials
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Discover my podcast, the Frenchie Pod
A podcast for expats in France - especially beginners - who want to learn practical French, understand locals better, and feel more confident in everyday situations.
👉 Each episode gives you useful vocabulary and ready-to-use phrases, cultural insights, and honest conversations about the expat experience. No textbook French, no pressure, just real-life language and support.