You understand French.
So why can't you SPEAK it?

You've studied French. You know the grammar. You understand much more than you can say.But when it's your turn to speak, you freeze, overthink or can't find the words you know are somewhere in your head.You don't necessarily need more French.
You need to learn how to use the French you already know.

Does this sound familiar?

⏳ You understand the question… but need time to find your answer.💭 You know the word — until you actually need it.🧠 You translate or build the whole sentence in your head before saying it.😰 You're afraid of making mistakes, so you keep your answers short.🤐 And you keep thinking: “I'll speak when my French gets better.

The problem isn't necessarily how much French you know.
It's how easily you can access it when you need to speak.

So, how do we get you speaking?

Speak Before You're Ready

Stop waiting for perfect French. Practise communicating with the French you already have.

Get Corrected. Try Again.

Speak, receive targeted feedback and try again until better French becomes easier to access.

Feel Safe Making Mistakes

Make mistakes without embarrassment in a patient environment designed to keep you speaking.

And most importantly: we do it consistently.Speaking twice a week for 8 weeks gives you the repetition you need to stop treating French as something you study and start experiencing it as something you use.

I know this feeling because I've been there.

I studied Spanish for four years at school. Then I went to Seville — and realized I could barely speak.Over the years, learning different languages taught me something that completely changed the way I teach:🇪🇸 Spanish taught me that studying isn't speaking.
🇱🇧 My grandmother taught me how important it is to feel safe making mistakes.
🇵🇹 Portuguese taught me the value of speaking, being corrected and trying again.These experiences shaped the way I teach French today: a safe space, lots of speaking, the right corrections and enough repetition to make a difference.

🌍 Students worldwide  🇫🇷 Native French speaker  🗣️ 7+ years teaching online
📚 Speaks 7 languages  🎓 Master's Degree in Teaching French as a Foreign Language

Ready to get your French out of your head?

The 8-Week Private French Speaking Intensive
A personalized 1-to-1 program for learners who already know French but struggle to speak it.
8 WEEKS | 100% PRIVATE | 2× / WEEK | 18 HOURS 1-TO-1

1. Assess

Find your speaking blocks

We start with a 1-hour Speaking Assessment to understand where you get stuck and what you want to achieve.You'll receive your personalized 8-week speaking roadmap.

2. Speak

Speak. A lot.

For 8 weeks, we meet twice a week, 1-to-1.You'll speak, get targeted corrections and try again — until accessing your French starts becoming easier.

3. Practise

Keep practising between sessions

Send me voice recordings for personalized feedback and ask questions through private WhatsApp support.You'll also have access to additional texts and recordings for independent practice.

4. Measure

See how far you've come

We finish with another 1-hour Speaking Assessment.We'll compare where you started with where you are now — and identify exactly what has changed.

THE 8-WEEK PRIVATE
FRENCH SPEAKING INTENSIVE

For learners who already know French but struggle to speak it.

✅ 16 hours of private 1-to-1 speaking sessions
✅ 2 × 1-hour individual Speaking Assessments
✅ Your personalized 8-week speaking roadmap
✅ Personalized corrections and feedback
✅ Private WhatsApp support for 8 weeks
✅ Up to 2 voice recordings/week with feedback
✅ 2 months' access to my French practice library

Your investment
€1,300

for the complete 8-week private intensive.Pay in full: €1,300
2 payments: 2 × €650
4 payments: 4 × €325

We'll talk about your French, your speaking goals and see whether the intensive is the right fit for you.

You've spent enough time preparing to speak French.

Now it's time to speak it.

If you understand French but struggle to use it when it matters, let's talk.
Book a free 20-minute call to tell me about your French, your speaking blocks and what you'd like to change.

We'll see together whether the 8-Week Private French Speaking Intensive is the right fit for you.

French with Iris

Helping you speak the French you already know.

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