Time4Languages

About Us

about us

Meet May

Bonjour! I’m May, the founder of Time4Languages.
I’m a native French speaker, born and educated in France. My parents are from Ghana, so I grew up in a warm, multicultural home where languages were part of everyday life — and that’s where my love for sharing them truly began.

I trained in the UK as a qualified Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) teacher, and I’ve taught in secondary schools across the UK. Today, I focus on online lessons, creating a friendly and supportive space where young learners can thrive. My sessions are fun, interactive, and designed to help students feel confident, capable, and excited about speaking French.

Alongside teaching, I also write French learning books to support children and teens on their language journey

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Our Method

Communication first — real French through speaking and listening.
Step-by-step progress — clear, structured learning.
Interactive lessons — games, stories and engaging activities.
Personalised support — lessons tailored to each learner with simple feedback.
Native input — natural French for strong pronunciation and listening.
Positive environment — relaxed, confidence-building lessons.
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our happy customers

Rated 5 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves her French lessons with Time4Languages. She used to be so shy about speaking, but now she’s confident and even practices around the house! The lessons are engaging, fun, and really well structured.

Jennifer

parent of a 10-year-old

Rated 5 out of 5
May has been fantastic with my teenage son. His school grades have improved and he actually looks forward to his lessons! The personalised approach makes such a big difference.
Nat

parent of a Year 10 student

Rated 5 out of 5
The Mini French sessions have been amazing for my little one. The songs and games keep her excited and she’s already using French words at home. Highly recommend!
Joel

parent of a 4-year-old

Advanced French & Culture (Ages 16+)

For older teens who want to go beyond exam content. Lessons explore culture, conversation, and real-life French through articles, videos, debates, and discussions. Perfect for those preparing for A-Levels, travel, work experience, or simply wanting to speak naturally.

Your teen will:

  • Develop conversational fluency and confidence
  • Explore French culture, current events, and real-life topics
  • Expand advanced vocabulary and expressions
  • Strengthen listening through authentic resources
  • Improve accuracy and flow in spoken French
  • Prepare for A-Level or future study abroad

Exam Success (Ages 14–16)

Focused GCSE preparation for students wanting to boost grades, confidence, or fluency. Lessons include exam-style tasks, vocabulary building, speaking practice, and personalised feedback tailored to each learner’s needs.

Your teen will:

  • Practise all four exam skills: speaking, listening, reading & writing
  • Work through exam-style questions with guidance
  • Improve accuracy and confidence in key grammar
  • Build topic-specific vocabulary
  • Learn exam strategies to maximise performance
  • Receive individual feedback to help them progress quickly

Teen French Foundation (Ages 12–13)

Perfect for learners starting secondary French or needing extra support. Lessons follow school-style topics and grammar but taught in a clearer, more engaging way. Ideal for developing confidence before GCSE-level content begins.

Your teen will:

  • Strengthen the grammar taught at school
  • Gain confidence speaking in full sentences
  • Expand vocabulary across real-life themes
  • Improve accuracy in writing and translation
  • Build good study habits for future exams

Junior French Builders (Ages 10–12)

A step up from the beginner stages, this course focuses on building solid foundations across speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students learn to express themselves more independently while expanding grammar and vocabulary.

Your child will:

  • Build stronger grammar foundations (verbs, gender, sentences)
  • Learn to express opinions in simple French
  • Develop reading and writing through short texts
  • Improve pronunciation and speaking confidence
  • Prepare gradually for secondary-level French

 Early Learners (Ages 7–9)

These lessons use visuals, repetition, and interactive activities to introduce essential vocabulary and simple grammar. Children begin forming short sentences, asking and answering simple questions, and understanding classroom instructions in French.

Your child will:

  • Learn key vocabulary for everyday topics
  • Start building short sentences with support
  • Practise speaking in friendly, pressure-free activities
  • Strengthen memory through games and repetition
  • Develop listening and reading skills through mini-stories

Mini Explorers (Ages 4–6)

A playful and nurturing introduction to French for young children. Each session is full of songs, movement, rhymes, and simple storytelling — helping little learners absorb French naturally.
Children begin to recognise everyday words, repeat short phrases, and develop strong listening skills. The focus is on fun, confidence, and curiosity, without any pressure.

Your child will:

  • Build early listening and pronunciation skills
  • Learn everyday words through songs and play
  • Recognise simple phrases used in class routines
  • Develop confidence joining in with French sounds
  • Enjoy a warm, relaxed, and imaginative atmosphere