What if you weren’t just learning French… but also discovering its culture, History, and the stories that shaped it?

Grammar and vocabulary are essential. They’re the foundation, the building-blocks of every language. But languages are more than a collection of words and rules. They are windows into the minds, emotions, and experiences of the people who speak them.

At Say Oui To Français in Edinburgh, we believe that learning a language should be a holistic, meaningful, and inspiring experience. That’s why, instead of relying on textbooks or artificial dialogues, we learn French through authentic stories, in particular, through the art of French and Francophone comic books or bandes desinées.

Learning French through stories and art

My Learn French with Comic Books Workshops in Edinburgh are very different from traditional group French classes. Each session (6 to 8 weeks long), we explore a powerful graphic novel that weaves together language, history, and emotion; stories that help you feel, think, and connect.

In November, we’ll be diving into two unforgettable and thought-provoking works:

📖 Lebensborn by Isabelle Maroger: an autobiographical graphic novel that follows a woman’s journey as she uncovers her origins linked to the Nazi Lebensborn program. Through its raw honesty and delicate art, it invites us to reflect on memory, trauma, and the quest for identity.

• Level: A2
• Duration: 7 weeks (from 5th November to 17th December)
• Days and Timings: Every Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
• Location: Inlet Leith, 99 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH6 4ET
• Group size: Maximum 6 students

📘 Petit Pays by Gaël Faye : inspired by true events,this coming-of-age story explores childhood, exile, and the Rwandan genocide. Told through the eyes of a young boy, it’s a moving and poetic way to understand one of the darkest pages in modern history, while learning rich, expressive French.

• Level : B1 / B2
• Duration :6 weeks (from 10th November to 15th December)
• Days and Timings : Every Monday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• Location : Inlet Leith, 99 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH6 4ET
• Group size : Maximum 6 students

In my French workshops and classes in Edinburgh, my students don’t just read in French, they live the language. We explore words, idioms, and grammar in context, guided by emotion, curiosity, and empathy. We discuss, debate, and reflect together, all in French of course, in a warm, inclusive space where every learner’s perspective matters. You’ll leave each session not only with stronger French skills, but also with a deeper understanding of humanity, identity, and the complexity of our shared histories.

Ready to experience French differently?

If you’ve ever felt that traditional classes miss something, that spark of connection or creativity, this is your invitation to rediscover French through stories that stay with you long after you close the book.

Join us this November for an enriching journey through art, language, and memory. Places are limited to keep the experience personal and immersive.

Check other Resources

• Reading in French for Beginners and Intermediates: Why Comic Books Are a Game Changer!
• Download my free starter pack and discover the magic of learning French through comics
• Learn French with Comics : How does it work ? (FAQs)

Bonjour ! My name is Jahnavi, I’m a French teacher based in Edinburgh, UK. I work with adult learners in Leith and across Edinburgh city, as well as online. I offer personalised French lessons as well as small in-person group classes adapted to your energy, goals and learning styles