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Customised French courses for busy people

Francophone Express offers bespoke high - end French courses to expatriates and also to individuals and groups either via agreements with companies or privately. Many companies in and around Lausanne use our services, especially multinationals and international organisations, for all types of students : Vice-Presidents, Directors, Senior Managers, other professionals, for their spouses and children.

The right formula for every need

Choose between the following kinds of courses, each of which is certain to succeed. We will help you select the themes and specific situations that you will work on, and your growth will determine the speed of the course.
Classes can take place at your company, at home or virtually (advised now due to Covid-19).

Individual Courses

These sessions will be developed specifically for the needs of the individual and at a schedule that is convenient to them, having flexibility as necessary with busy timetables.

Semi-private Courses

As with the individual course, the schedules are adapted to you and your course partner. You will have many opportunities to talk and practice use of French. read more... This structure allows for a larger methodological choice (for instance role games) and creates more interaction and better dynamics. Having a learning partner can also be more motivating.
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Group Courses

For those who prefer greater interaction and wish to learn French in a vibrant setting, benefitting from the contributions of other participants. You have a shared objective and everyone learns from the groups' experience.

Intensive Courses

For more urgent needs, we also offer intensive courses. If you want to learn French quickly or get back up to speed, this is the best way. The courses are either individual or in very small groups. Such an intensive program is great for those wishing to quickly familiarise themselves to suit their professional or personal requirements.

Certification

For those who wish to receive an official diploma to obtain a job or a permit B/C or Swiss nationality, we can teach a course specific to the requirements of the Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) all levels (A1/A2/B1/B2) offered and recognized in Switzerland.

Online Courses

Due to COVID-19, and even after, for those who are traveling or want a fast way to learn from anywhere in the world, we offer comprehensive virtual online classes with a meticulous and individual approach targeting your own needs ; via Skype/Teams or any other platform you wish to use. Try it you won’t be disappointed !

What clients say about our French classes...

The opinions of our customers are very important to us. We are pleased to share them with you right here.

"The pace set in the class was excellent, I always felt like I was being challenged without being too difficult or getting bored. Isabelle also catered for me wanting to improve my formal French. read more...
Isabelle has proven to have been very accommodating while working together as I started my lessons at home, moved them to my place of work and then recently moving to virtual classes as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. The doubts I had about moving to virtual classes were immediately eased after one class as it was obvious Isabelle had made a great effort to transform her lessons to suit the virtual platform."
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Richard (Irish), Senior Project Manager, Medical company

"I have taken French classes with Isabelle and it has brought me further than I initially would have thought or planned. Isabelle approaches the lessons towards the needs of her students but ensures the necessary basics are covered to enable a good learning development. read more...
She prepares the lessons in such way that they fit the needs and circumstances of the student, which makes the learning very practical and applicable. Her positive attitude and energy make the lessons pleasant to follow. Overall, I believe Isabelle is a very professional yet open teacher which makes language learning easy and fun."
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Martijn (Dutch), Director Operations, Tobacco industry

"I really appreciated how Mrs Schelbeck structured her lessons with me, because we were able to revised all the grammar while at the same time have interesting and stimulating conversations. The classes were well prepared in advance and they were crafted to my needs and interests. Mrs Schelbeck is also open to any input from the student side." read more...

"Both my children of age 12 and 14 had lessons weekly with Mrs Schelbeck and they were fully entertained by her games and all the stimuli she could find to make the lesson smoother. Within this fun learning environment however an important role was always given to the grammar and the children learnt without efforts as they were enjoying the lesson. Overall Mrs Schelbeck is also committed and a positive person."
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Miriam (Italian), Senior Marketing Executive, Publicity company

"Isabelle was my amazing French teacher for more than three years. She customized an educational program that targeted my individual needs. Isabelle frequently assessed my development and adjusted the program as needed. read more...
She encouraged and challenged me by incorporating instructive games and other fun learning strategies. Her approach kept lessons varied. I highly recommend Isabelle to anyone looking for an excellent, dedicated teacher who really knows and cares about her students and their French acquisition."
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Michelle (American), Consultant, Education

"Isabelle has been engaged for our company to provide French classes to our employees in groups or individually. She trains all levels, from real beginner without any precognition up to advanced language skills, in groups or individually. On top of this she provides special coaching’s to her students when they prepare presentations. read more...
Isabelle adapts her teaching methods along with the capability of her students. She focuses on the specific needs and interests on speaking with a highly professional terminology. The lessons are well prepared and interesting, covering current topics from the news. The mix of methods (business and song texts, videos, articles, pod casts) focus on improving listening and talking skills and include grammar exercises. Overall, she demonstrates a sense of humor which makes the classes lively and fun. Many students have been working with her for many years now and they continuously improve their French language skills and understanding of the French culture."
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Sabine (German), HR Site Leader, Medical company

"Isabelle is a professional teacher who employs a skilled and systematic approach to teaching French. I can highly recommend her as one who can help anyone, regardless of their level of understanding and allow one to improve, converse very rapidly and with solid progress. She really helped me get to a practical and working level of French."

Tim G (British), Global Head of Merchandising, Trading company

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