Teaching Method

«L'approche communicative»

Isabelle Dupond teaches the French language with a method carefully designed to prepare you for real communication. Because language is interactive, your lessons focus on language in context, with an emphasis on the social and cultural dimensions of the French language.

Grammar and structural language rules get their due, of course, but not in isolation. Over the course of your lessons with Isabelle, you will master the language through the everyday challenges you'll encounter in Paris: introducing yourself or a friend, giving advice, making a complaint, etc.

Tailored to your needs

Your specific language needs always take priority, and every lesson is custom-tailored to your abilities, motivations and interests.

Teaching materials taken from daily French culture

Some of the tools you will use to learn authentic French:

  • Newspaper articles
  • Film, video and television clips
  • Radio programs
  • Advertisements

Learn the language by speaking it

Isabelle's lessons are an immersive experience in which only French is spoken. Never fear, beginners: you'll find the environment supportive and encouraging.

Isabelle's detailed written notes of your mistakes and trouble spots gives you a kind of custom textbook for study and improvement. Throughout, her patient but exacting pronunciation drills will hone your accent and intonation to improve your powers of expression.