At Say Oui To Français, our small group French classes in Edinburgh are designed for curious adults who want a more human and immersive way to learn French. Through conversation, authentic materials, comic books, games, culture, and creative activities, students learn to use French naturally rather than simply memorising grammar rules.
Our students join for many different reasons : travel, relationships, work, moving abroad, personal growth, or simply the joy of learning something meaningful. Some are complete beginners, while others want to regain confidence and finally feel comfortable speaking French in real life.
With groups limited to 6 students, the atmosphere remains warm, interactive, and supportive. Over time, students become more confident speakers, understand authentic French more easily, and begin expressing themselves more spontaneously and naturally in the language.
"I would highly recommend Say Oui to Français. I chose to study with Jahnavi as the location of the class is great if you live in North Edinburgh and the timing coincided well with my work schedule/commute. After just 4 short months, I've improved drastically from being a total beginner to being able to write paragraphs about myself, my routine, and my flat. I am more confident in my reading and listening skills than when I started thanks to Jahnavi. She makes learning French fun and accessible using videos, comics, and games. If you're on the fence about signing up, just go for it!"
"Jahnavi is the kind of teacher you always wished you had. Learning French always felt so terrifying to me, until I came across Say Oui to Français. Nervous but very keen, I signed up and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I have made! I now believe I can learn and speak French and as a beginner, that feels like such a huge personal win!! All thanks to Jahnavi. It’s not only her unique approach that makes every class interesting and engaging and makes learning French fun (oui, actually fun!). It’s also her positive and always cheerful personality that made me feel very welcome from the very first class and created a safe space where making mistakes are simply part of the journey :) I could not recommend Jahnavi enough. Merci beaucoup, Jahnavi!"
This group class has been designed for students who are complete beginners or have learnt French years ago, but need to brush up their basics. You will learn to:
This course is perfect for you if you recognize yourself in one of these :
In this level, you'll learn to :
This group class has been tailored for Advanced Beginner Level students who can already communicate their immediate needs in French using the Present Tense (even if you still make mistakes sometimes), like asking and answering basic questions in the present tense, making sentences in the negative, talking about their likes, dislikes and routine,, but want to learn to talk about their activities in the past and the future with more precision and confidence.
Missouri, 1860. Simon is not exactly a model student. But when he discovers that turkeys are worth far more in Denver than they are at home, he comes up with a rather extraordinary plan: buy 1,000 turkeys and walk them nearly 1,000 kilometres across the American West!
What follows is a funny, heartwarming and action-packed adventure filled with unexpected encounters, unlikely friendships, difficult choices and plenty of obstacles along the way.
Adapted by Léonie Bischoff from the novel by Kathleen Karr, La Longue Marche des Dindes takes us on a colourful journey through 19th-century America while exploring themes of friendship, courage, prejudice, freedom, growing up and finding your own path.
P.S. you don’t need to understand every word, and you won’t be reading it alone.
🏆 An award-winning graphic novel: La Longue Marche des Dindes won the Fauve Jeunesse at the 2023 Angoulême International Comics Festival, one of the most prestigious comic book festivals in the world.
This workshop is designed for A1+ / early A2 French learners who already have the basics and are ready to start using French more confidently through stories and conversation.
It’s a good fit for you if you:
Over 10 weeks, we’ll journey through La Longue Marche des Dindes together : reading, talking, playing and discovering French along the way.
Each week, you’ll read a small, manageable section of the comic book before class (about 15 to 25 pages). Then, during our live sessions, we’ll bring the story to life through games, quizzes, role plays, creative activities and plenty of conversation in French.
Along the way, you’ll:
By the end of the 10 weeks, you won’t just have finished a whole graphic novel in French, you’ll have discovered that you’re capable of reading, understanding and talking about a real story in French.
Meet Esther: she’s 10 years old, opinionated, curious, brutally honest… and she has a LOT to say about the world around her.
Inspired by real conversations with a young girl, Riad Sattouf’s Les Cahiers d’Esther takes us into Esther’s everyday life in France through 52 funny, touching and sometimes surprisingly insightful stories.
School, friendships, family, crushes, celebrities, money, popularity, growing up and even major events happening in France, everything is filtered through Esther’s wonderfully unfiltered perspective.
But behind the humour lies a fascinating portrait of contemporary French society and, for you, a brilliant opportunity to discover how the French actually speak: everyday expressions, informal language, slang and plenty of cultural references.
Funny, accessible and packed with conversation starters, Les Cahiers d’Esther invites us to rediscover France, and the strange world of adults through the eyes of a 10-year-old.
This workshop is designed for B1+ intermediate French learners who are ready to move beyond textbook French and discover the language as it’s actually spoken.
And don’t be fooled by Esther’s age! Les Cahiers d’Esther has become a cult favourite in France among teenagers and adults alike, loved for its humour, sharp observations and wonderfully honest portrait of French society.
It’s perfect for you if you:
You don’t need to understand every word of the BD. That’s part of the adventure! You’ll receive guidance, vocabulary support and plenty of opportunities to explore the trickier bits together.
Most importantly, come ready to read, talk, laugh, share your ideas and experiment with your French.
Over 10 weeks, we’ll step into Esther’s world and use her hilarious, honest and sometimes surprising stories as a springboard to speak, explore and play with French.
Together, we’ll:
By the end of the workshop, you won’t just have read another French BD, you’ll have gained a better understanding of how French is actually spoken, discovered a wonderfully quirky snapshot of life in France, and become more confident discussing a wide range of everyday topics in French.
Is your current French level not available at the moment?
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My group classes are limited to 6 students maximum to ensure a supportive and personalised learning environment. This allows everyone to actively participate in conversations and interactive activities, while giving us space to adapt the course to each student’s pace, learning style, and individual goals.
Each session is designed to develop all four skills : listening, speaking, reading, and writing with a strong emphasis on real-life communication. Our classes are filled with games, role plays, creative tasks, and theatrical activities that help you put vocabulary and grammar into action right away.
We work with a variety of authentic French materials to immerse you in the language and culture:
The atmosphere is fun, friendly, and focused — perfect for building your confidence and fluency step by step.
A 30-min discovery call allows us to:
Once your slot is booked, you will receive an email with a Zoom link for our online meeting.
If you have any questions regarding the call, feel free to reach out prior to booking.
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