"The course is going very well, and I'm happy with my trainer, and the progress I've made!"
French course in Edinburgh, Foot Locker Europe BV.
Language lessons across the UK & Ireland
Call us! 0203 650 19 50 / +353 1 574 3930
Did you know that French is the only language (besides English) that’s officially spoken on every continent? Much of West Africa, like Morocco, is French-speaking, as are parts of Canada in North America, French Guiana in South America and Vanuatu in Oceania. And French is common in many countries even where it is not an official language as well. The UK is no exception, with thousands of French speakers living in its capital cities, like Edinburgh.
In fact, more than 5,000 people residing in the city speak French. Start learning the language with us at Listen & Learn and soon you’ll be fluent enough to communicate with other learners and native speakers who also live in Edinburgh. One of the best ways to find them is to join the weekly meetings organised by groups like Edinbourg Francais, where you can make new friends who love the French language as much as you!
French is the international language of cooking, film, fashion, theatre, the visual arts and dance, but it’s also a language that inspires fear in learners because of its initially tricky pronunciation. For example, you may have realised that words like beaucop do not pronounce the final p, or that the x in roux is silent. How will you know when or how to avoid pronouncing these silent letters? Don’t worry, French rules for pronunciation are much more consistent than in English. So, if you can master English, you can easily get the hang of the most common pronunciation rules for French with a little practise and guidance from us.
Would you like to know more about this fascinating language and become proficient? Then contact us at Listen & Learn and we will prepare a course that adapts to your needs and preferences. Would you like to learn through classic French movies like Amélie? Check. Are you interested in acquiring the language by using songs? Just reach out and we will implement the methods that best resonate with you, so learning is always productive and engaging.
These French lessons fit a broader spectrum and can be useful for those who need different things from the language. Most beginner students will have a handle of survival French by the end of their lesson, which will provide them with enough French to communicate at least at a basic level during short trips to the country, but those who require more would benefit greatly from these sessions. Typical students have been those eager to travel all over the world, those buying overseas property, those with foreign spouses, aficionados of French culture and those who just wish to pass a particular French exam. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
French lessons of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn French to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette. Reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in the import/export business, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Even our most basic lesson for beginners will have the student finishing the lesson with basic telephone/e-mail skills in French, as well as survival French should a short stay in the country is needed. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Two or more people can benefit from studying French together as these French lessons are also offered to groups (Two-to-One French Lessons or Small Group In-Company French Lessons). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn does not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster French Lessons can be experienced by up to 12 people. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Our native speaker qualified French language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not available, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books are provided. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Two or more people can benefit studying French together as these French lessons are also offered to groups (Two-to-One French Lessons or Small Group In-Company French Lessons). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn does not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster French Lessons can be experienced by up to 12 people. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Games are great instruments to help children acquire a new language while having fun. Luckily, the internet is full of websites that offer language games for free, such as Hello World. This site is full of interactive activities and songs that help kids learn basic French vocabulary, such as the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colours. Most of the games are classical ones, like tic tac toe, listen and match, etc. There is also a section that features expressions, like greetings, thanking others or asking for food, where children can listen to recordings of real conversations and repeat them while completing exercises.
Check out the page here!Looking for children’s books in French with a great message to read to your kids? Histoire de Babar is a famous children’s book that tells the story of Babar, a young elephant whose mother is killed by a hunter. The baby escapes and visits different places looking for a new home. So, your kid will learn vocabulary related to the different places and people Babar visits, like the jungle (arbre: tree, feauille: leaf), the city (rue: street, bâtiment: building) and other families (mère: mother, père: father, fils: son, fille: daughter)!
Click here to know more about the books.Looking for a great animated series for your children to watch and acquire French vocabulary and structures? Rolie Polie Olie is a Canadian television series produced by the Disney Channel that follows the adventures of Olie, a little robot and his friends on the moon. The robot is composed of several geometric shapes, so it's a great opportunity for your children to learn new words, such as circle (cercle), sphere (sphère) or square (carré). Also, it is spoken using the Canadian accent, so the series is also helpful to become acquainted with French Canadian.
Learn more about the cartoon here!From our clients all over the world
Have a look at successful and satisfied clients.
My Listen & Learn tutor, Yann, made a huge effort to help me understand how the grammar works, and how to say things properly – these aren’t things you can learn from a book