{"id":127,"date":"2025-09-03T21:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T21:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/?p=127"},"modified":"2026-06-03T21:57:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T21:57:25","slug":"learn-french-through-comic-books-in-edinburgh-why-my-students-keep-coming-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/blog\/learn-french-through-comic-books-in-edinburgh-why-my-students-keep-coming-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn French Through Comic Books in Edinburgh \u2013 Why My Students Keep Coming Back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did you know that 100% of the participants who attend my Learn French with Comic Books workshops in Edinburgh return for the next one?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might wonder, what makes them so special? Let me tell you why these workshops have become one of the most loved and effective ways to learn French in Edinburgh at\u00a0<strong>Say Oui To Fran\u00e7ais.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-e0514301802256861f0dddef03ae3492\" style=\"color:#20bfa9\">Forget Textbooks \u2014 Learn French Through Real Stories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-1-1024x1536.png 1024w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-1-1366x2048.png 1366w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-1-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-1-scaled.png 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My comic book workshops are nothing like traditional French classes. Instead of relying on dusty old textbooks and contrived dialogues, we dive into authentic French and Francophone comic books filled with beautiful, engaging, and thought-provoking stories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each book we explore is rich with emotion, humour, and cultural context. My students learn new vocabulary and grammar structures naturally, through the characters and conversations that unfold in the story.<br>They quickly realise that they\u2019re not just learning French from a book, they\u2019re learning the French that people actually speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Learning Without Realising You\u2019re Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-3-1024x924.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-contrast-border-color wp-image-130\" style=\"border-width:4px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-3-1024x924.png 1024w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-3-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-3-768x693.png 768w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-3-1536x1386.png 1536w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-3-600x541.png 600w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-5-3.png 1618w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s the best part: my students make progress almost effortlessly.<br>Because they\u2019re so engrossed in the story, grammar and vocabulary become intuitive. Through discussions, interactive games, and creative writing activities, they learn to express themselves confidently; often without even noticing how much they\u2019ve improved.<br>We also go beyond the comic itself, exploring authentic resources like podcasts, interviews, and press articles to deepen our understanding of the book\u2019s themes and cultural background.<br>And before they know it, their comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency have all levelled up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-fd7ccc6de99cfa6ae0c210c294ff12e4\" style=\"color:#20bfa9\">What My Students Achieved in a span of 8 weeks this summer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our summer workshop, we read La Longue Marche des Dindes together over eight weeks. Even though the group was at a beginner (A1 \/ A2) level, their progress was remarkable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By the end of 8 weeks, they had:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learned and used 50+ idiomatic expressions naturally in conversation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discovered French slang usually reserved for advanced learners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learned to talk about the future with ease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understood and used direct and indirect object pronouns (COD &amp; COI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gained vocabulary related to history, childhood, slavery and racism in the 19th century US<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learned to express emotions and opinions in authentic, nuanced ways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gained confidence in spontaneous conversations about their interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reimagined an alternative ending to the story and created their own comic strips &#8211; in French of course!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And all of that while reading a story in French!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here\u2019s What They Had to Say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-story-box\">\n    <div class=\"blog-story-quote-mark\">\u201c<\/div>\n    <p class=\"blog-story-text\">\n       Jahnavi&#8217;s classes are fantastic! I took part in a comic workshop this summer and my French improved so much and so quickly. I am amazed at the progress I made. I would definitely suggest taking part in a comic workshop with Jahnavi as you will be able to learn colloquial French even as a beginner. &#8211; Melina\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-story-box\">\n    <div class=\"blog-story-quote-mark\">\u201c<\/div>\n    <p class=\"blog-story-text\">\n       I took part in the Comic Book Workshop and absolutely loved it! The classes were always engaging, with many different fun activities, games and creative writing exercises. It was never boring \u2014 time just flew by! Jahnavi creates such a warm and welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas. The workshop not only helped me make progress in French but also brought me a lot of joy and motivation to read comics more. I would definitely recommend Jahnavi\u2019s classes to anyone who wants to improve their French in an enjoyable way &#8211; Dasha\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-story-box\">\n    <div class=\"blog-story-quote-mark\">\u201c<\/div>\n    <p class=\"blog-story-text\">\n       I\u2019m amazed by how much I learned these last couple of months. Jahnavi introduces games and exercises that make the time just FLY by because you\u2019re having such a good time\u2014 and before you know it, you find yourself levelling up massively in all your language skills! I would strongly recommend this for anyone learning French! If there were more teachers like Jahnavi and more language workshops like this available, many many more people would be bilingual\u2014or trilingual! &#8211; Sara\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>These comments remind me why I created this approach: to make learning French a joy, not a chore.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this sounds like the kind of learning experience you\u2019ve been looking for, you\u2019ll love what\u2019s coming next. This November, we are going to dive into two beautiful and heart-rending graphic novels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-4-1.jpeg\" alt=\"French classes for beginners in Edinburgh through comics \n\" class=\"wp-image-114 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-4-1.jpeg 760w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-4-1-228x300.jpeg 228w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-4-1-600x789.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Lebensborn by Isabelle Maroger<\/strong><br><br>A powerful and emotional story exploring the legacy of the Nazi Lebensborn program, a journey through memory, trauma, and identity. Perfect for learners looking to reach a Level A2 \/A2 +. 7-week workshop starting from 5th November 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/say-oui-to-francais.live.baluu.co.uk\/event\/level-a2---learn-french-with-comics---wednesdays---630-to-830-pm---inlet-leith---edinburgh-1758818343\" style=\"background-color:#fdf5bd\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2.Petit Pays by Ga\u00ebl Faye<\/strong><br><br>A tender and poetic coming-of-age story set in Burundi during the civil war. Ideal for lower and upper intermediate learners (Level B1 \/ B2). 6-week workshop starting from 10th November 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-4-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-4-2.jpeg 754w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-4-2-226x300.jpeg 226w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-4-2-600x796.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/say-oui-to-francais.live.baluu.co.uk\/event\/level-b1---learn-french-with-comics---mondays---600-to-800-pm---inlet-leith---edinburgh-1758818667\" style=\"background-color:#fdf5bd\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Each workshop includes:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Revision kit to brush up on essential concepts before the workshop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Guided reading and vocabulary support with comprehension questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Grammar and vocabulary in context<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Creative activities to improve conversation and writing skills in French<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Authentic cultural resources (videos, interviews, articles)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Personal feedback and progress recommendations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Join Us!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning French doesn\u2019t have to be dull or mechanical. It can be immersive, emotional, and fun.<br>If you\u2019re ready to experience this for yourself, join one of our upcoming comic book workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3b8eca09 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/say-oui-to-francais.live.baluu.co.uk\/events\" style=\"background-color:#fdf5bd\">Discover the Workshops Here!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or if you\u2019re not sure which one is right for your level,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sayouitofrancais.com\/index.php#calendly\">book a short discovery call.<\/a>\u00a0I\u2019ll help you find the perfect fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">Check other Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"border-width:4px;background-color:#faf9e2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default has-border-color has-accent-3-border-color has-background\">\n<li>Reading in French for Beginners and Intermediates: Why Comic Books Are a Game Changer! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sayouitofrancais.com\/freeresources.php#freeresources1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sayouitofrancais.com\/freeresources.php#freeresources1\">Download my free starter pack and discover the magic of learning French through comics <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sayouitofrancais.com\/comic.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sayouitofrancais.com\/comic.php\">Learn French with Comics : How does it work ? (FAQs) <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"French Teacher In Edinburgh\" class=\"wp-image-76 size-full\" style=\"object-position:69% 100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about3-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about3-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sayouitofrancais.com\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about3-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bonjour ! My name is Jahnavi, I\u2019m 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<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that 100% of the participants who attend my Learn French with Comic Books workshops in Edinburgh return for the next one? You might wonder, what makes them so special? 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