Speaking Practice Sessions
Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to speaking French. The aim of this masterclass 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 ten or less to facilitate speaking
- Worksheets to follow along during the lesson
- One-hour live class
Upcoming Sessions
Beginner Speaking Practice L1 - Tuesdays at 4pm (23rd January - 26th of March)
The Level 1 Winter Masterclasses take place once a week over a 10 week period, beginning Tuesday 23 January and ending Tuesday 26 March.
Designed to kickstart your confidence in speaking French, these lessons complement and develop upon the A1 level topics found in Alexa’s Complete French Course, with a special emphasis on fostering conversational skills. During the course we’ll cover a range of everyday speaking scenarios, encountering topics such as
- the weather
- dates
- hobbies
- eating at a restaurant
- asking directions
Class sizes are small to ensure all students get the opportunity to practise their speaking skills and ask questions. This means that spaces are limited and fill up quickly, so sign up now if you want to learn the essentials of communicating in French from one of our qualified French teachers.
Refunds are available up to 14 days from the date of purchase. Dates are subject to change should the teacher become unavailable; the lesson will not be cancelled but rescheduled to a more convenient date.
By signing up for our speaking practice sessions, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to our Code of Conduct. This commitment ensures a positive and respectful environment for all participants. Please familiarise yourself with the guidelines outlined in our Code of Conduct, as they play a crucial role in fostering a collaborative and inclusive community.
Beginner Speaking Practice L2 - Thursdays at 11am (25th January - 28th of March)
The Level 2 Winter Masterclasses take place once a week over a 10 week period, beginning Thursday 25 January and ending Thursday 28 March.
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 fostering conversational skills. During the course we’ll cover a range of everyday speaking scenarios, encountering topics such as
- shopping
- holidays
- home
- talking about your past
- transport
Class sizes are small to ensure all students get the opportunity to practise their speaking skills and ask questions. This means that spaces are limited and fill up quickly, so sign up now if you want to learn the essentials of communicating in French from one of our qualified French teachers.
Refunds are available up to 14 days from the date of purchase. Dates are subject to change should the teacher become unavailable; the lesson will not be cancelled but rescheduled to a more convenient date.
By signing up for our speaking practice sessions, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to our Code of Conduct. This commitment ensures a positive and respectful environment for all participants. Please familiarise yourself with the guidelines outlined in our Code of Conduct, as they play a crucial role in fostering a collaborative and inclusive community.
Registration opens at 10am GMT on 11th December, 2023
Intensive Speaking Practice - 12pm - 2:25pm GMT (15th - 19th January)
The January Intensive masterclass classes take place over five days from 15 to 19 January. Each class begins at 12:00 and finishes at 2:15 GMT, including a 15 minute break.
Perfect for revising or quickly building confidence in your speaking skills, these lessons complement and develop upon the A1 level topics found in Alexa’s Complete French Course. During the course we’ll cover a range of everyday speaking scenarios, encountering topics such as
- the weather
- dates
- hobbies
- eating at a restaurant
- asking directions
Class sizes are small to ensure all students get the opportunity to practise their speaking skills and ask questions. This means that spaces are limited and fill up quickly, so sign up now if you want to learn the essentials of communicating in French from one of our qualified French teachers.
Refunds are available up to 14 days from the date of purchase. Dates are subject to change should the teacher become unavailable; the lesson will not be cancelled but rescheduled to a more convenient date.
By signing up for our speaking practice sessions, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to our Code of Conduct. This commitment ensures a positive and respectful environment for all participants. Please familiarise yourself with the guidelines outlined in our Code of Conduct, as they play a crucial role in fostering a collaborative and inclusive community.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many classes are in the masterclass?
Ten.
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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