Speaking Practice Sessions
Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to speaking French. The aim of these classes is to help students practise their French speaking skills in small groups, growing their confidence and helping them learn to express themselves in cross-cultural conversations.
Whether you're a beginner taking your very first steps, or simply looking to polish your conversational skills, our masterclass range has something for everyone. Each session is meticulously designed to teach you new words and expressions, improve your pronunciation, and make speaking French second nature in a supportive and interactive environment alongside fellow learners.
What's Included
- Between five and ten sessions per block
- Small groups of twelve or less to facilitate speaking
- Worksheets to follow along during the lesson
- Live class with group activities
Level 1: Intensive Speaking Practice
Looking to take your French to the next level? You're in the right place.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently introduce yourself and engage in basic conversations on everyday topics. You’ll improve your pronunciation, expand your vocabulary, and gain the confidence to discuss subjects like the weather, hobbies, food, family, and navigating a town — all while mastering the present tense in context.
The course aims to develop both your fluency and understanding of foundational French, helping you connect with others in practical and meaningful ways.
Date: Monday 13th - Friday 17th of January, 2025
Time: 12pm - 2:15pm
2 HOURS PER DAY FOR 5 DAYS
Cost: $360 USD
Level 1: Beginner Speaking Practice
This Level 1 masterclass takes place once a week over a 10 week period. Designed to help you improve your speaking skills and equip you with essential knowledge, these lessons complement and develop upon the A1 level topics found in Alexa’s Complete French Course), through exercises, role plays and collaborative work with a special emphasis on fostering conversational skills.
Course Objectives:
This course will help you build the confidence to introduce yourself and engage in basic conversations on everyday topics. By the end, you’ll have improved your pronunciation, expanded your vocabulary, and developed the ability to discuss subjects like the weather, hobbies, food, family, and navigating a town—all while using the present tense in real-life contexts.
Our goal is to enhance both your fluency and understanding of foundational French, empowering you to connect with others in practical and meaningful ways. Let’s get started!
Date: 27th of January - 31st of March, 2025
Time: 1 pm (British Time)
One hour every Monday for ten weeks
Cost: $270 USD
Level 2: Beginner Speaking Practice
Designed to kickstart your confidence in speaking French, these lessons complement and develop upon the A1 and A2 level topics found in Alexa’s Complete French Course, with a special emphasis on developing conversational skills.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you'll build confidence and fluency in speaking French by engaging in conversations on a variety of everyday and practical topics. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to describe people and things, express your feelings, and discuss past experiences using the passé composé in context.
You’ll also gain the skills to navigate real-life situations, such as shopping, visiting the doctor, and traveling. Through interactive and collaborative activities, the course reinforces foundational grammar, expands your vocabulary, and enhances your ability to communicate effectively in French.
Date: 28th of January - 1st of April 2025
Time: 1 pm (British Time)
One hour every Tuesday for ten weeks.
Cost: $270 USD
Level 3: Elementary Speaking Practice
Designed to help you improve your speaking skills and equip you with essential knowledge, these lessons complement and develop upon the A2 and B1 level topics found in Alexa’s Complete French Course, with a special emphasis on fostering conversational skills.
Course Objectives:
To enhance your ability to engage in more complex conversations in French by building on your foundational skills. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently discuss a range of topics, including people, places, current events, and cultural activities such as art and cinema. You will refine your use of present and past tenses, master key verbs like devoir and pouvoir, and gain familiarity with using the future tense and prepositions in context.
This course is designed to strengthen your grammar, expand your vocabulary, and deepen your conversational fluency through dynamic exercises and role-play activities.
Date: 29th of January - 2nd of April 2025
Time: 1 pm (British Time)
One hour every Wednesday for ten weeks.
Level 4: Elementary Speaking Practice
This Level 4 masterclass is ideal for those with elementary French knowledge (CEFR A2), focusing on improving conversational skills and advancing to B1-level topics. It builds on Alexa’s Complete French Course with an emphasis on practical speaking proficiency.
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to help you develop conversational fluency in French, building on your elementary foundation and progressing toward intermediate proficiency. You’ll gain the confidence to discuss both everyday and more complex topics, navigate real-world scenarios, share opinions, and communicate about past, present, and future events using a range of tenses and moods, including the conditional.
You’ll explore diverse themes such as travel, the environment, sports, and global news, while also deepening your cultural understanding of French-speaking countries. Through interactive exercises and role-playing, this course will enhance your grammar, expand your vocabulary, and strengthen your ability to express yourself clearly and persuasively in French.
Date: 28th of January - 1st of April 2025
Time: 4 pm (British Time)
One hour every Tuesday for ten weeks.
Cost: $270 USD
Level 5: Intermediate Speaking Practice
These lessons are tailored to enhance your speaking skills and provide essential knowledge, expanding on B1 and B2 level topics from Alexa's Complete French Course. With a strong focus on fostering conversational fluency, they aim to help you confidently communicate in a variety of contexts.
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to help you engage in fluent and dynamic conversations in French by mastering intermediate-level topics and advancing your understanding of complex structures. By the end of the course, you’ll confidently discuss both abstract and practical themes such as social connections, consumerism, education, and city living, while effectively using advanced grammatical structures, including consistent verb tenses and the subjunctive mood.
You’ll develop the skills to debate, express nuanced opinions, and navigate a variety of real-life scenarios. Through role-playing and collaborative exercises, this course aims to refine your fluency, accuracy, and confidence in spoken French.
Date: 30th of January - 3rd of April 2025
Time: 12 pm (British Time)
One hour every Thursday for ten weeks.
Cost: $270 USD
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Disclaimer
The scheduled times and dates may be subject to change if a teacher should become unavailable for whatever reason. This also means that the beginning and end dates for the course may change slightly.
In the event that this happens, we will endeavour to let you know, along with the new timing for the class, as soon as possible.
If the timings no longer work for you, you will have up to 14 days after the date of purchase to request a refund. Masterclass courses cannot be exchanged or switched for any course at a later date or time.
Refund Eligibility:
- Full refunds will only be considered if requested within 14 days from the date of purchase.
- No refunds will be issued once the course has started.
- Refunds will be at the discretion of Learn French with Alexa 7 days before the start date of the masterclass.
- Masterclasses cannot be exchanged or switched to any other course at a later date or time
Documentary Evidence for Illness or Bereavement:
- In the case of illness or bereavement, supported documentary evidence from an official source must be provided before a refund can be considered.
- Documentary evidence may include a medical certificate or a death certificate.
Refunds in Exceptional Circumstances:
- Refunds in relation to exceptional circumstances are at the discretion of Learn French with Alexa.
- Exceptional circumstances may include technical issues beyond the control of the student, or any other situation deemed exceptional by Learn French with Alexa.
Modifications to the Refund Policy:
- Learn French with Alexa reserves the right to modify or update this refund policy at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website.
By signing up to the masterclass, you agree to abide by the code of conduct, as outlined here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will the masterclass courses help my French learning?
The masterclass is designed to help with French speaking practice.
How good does my French need to be to join the masterclass?
We recommend joining the masterclass appropriate to your CEFR level, as outlined below:
• Level 1 masterclass - A0/A1 level
• Level 2 masterclass - A1/A2 level
• Level 3 masterclass - A2/B1 level
• Level 4 masterclass - B1/B2 level
• Level 5 masterclass - B2/C1 level
• Level 6 masterclass - C1/C2 level
• Intensive masterclass - A0/A1 level
If you are unsure which French level you are at, please take our French Placement test.
Can I join this masterclass if I am a complete beginner?
Yes, you can join the Level 1 masterclass as a beginner. We encourage beginners to start The Complete French Course alongside the masterclass. The Complete French Course focuses on reading, writing and listening, while the masterclass provides you with an opportunity to practise your speaking skills
What if I can't attend a class?
No worries if you miss a class, feel free to jump back into the next class. There will be study guides available for each class so you won't feel left out.
Will I be reimbursed for the classes I've missed?
Unfortunately we can't offer reimbursements on missed classes within the speaking practice sessions. This is a continuous 10-week block designed to growing your confidence and learning to express yourself in cross-cultural conversations.
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