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We teach children and teens from ages 3 to 19. Mini French starts at age 3, group classes from age 6, and private lessons for all ages.

Yes — all lessons are fully online, delivered through secure platforms such as Zoom or Teams.

Lessons are taught by May, a qualified native French teacher, or another trained native French teacher working with Time4Languages.

We do not offer trial lessons, but you can start with a small package (5 lessons) before committing further.

  • Private lessons: 1 hour
  • Mini French (ages 3–5): 25 minutes
  • Group lessons: 1 hour

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