Time4Languages

Terms of Service

Last updated: 2025

These terms explain how lessons work at Time4Languages so everything runs smoothly for families and teachers.

  1. What We Provide
  • Online French lessons for children and teens.
  • Options include 1:1 lessons, small groups, and Mini French sessions.
  • Lessons may be taught by May or another qualified native French teacher working with Time4Languages. 

 

  1. Booking & Payments
  • Lessons and packages are paid for in advance.
  • A booking is confirmed once payment is received.
  • Packages (5, 10, or 20 lessons) should be used within 6 months.
  • Group and Mini French sessions are non-transferable to another learner.

 

  1. Cancelling or Rescheduling
  • Please give at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.
  • Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice cannot be refunded.
  • Missed lessons without notice cannot be rearranged.
  • Group lessons follow a fixed schedule and cannot be rescheduled individually.

 

  1. If a Teacher Cancels
  • If we need to cancel, we will reschedule your lesson at no extra cost.
  • In rare cases where lessons cannot continue (e.g., illness), unused lessons may be refunded.

 

  1. Technical Issues (Fair & Balanced)
  • If your child has technical difficulties, you receive one complimentary reschedule per term (around 12 weeks).
  • After this, repeated issues may mean the lesson cannot be refunded.
  • If Time4Languages or the teacher has technical issues, the lesson will be rescheduled or extended.

 

  1. Expectations During Lessons
  • Students should behave respectfully and be ready to learn.
  • A quiet, safe space is required for lessons.
  • An adult must be present in the home for under-18s.
  • Lessons may not be recorded without permission.

 

  1. Refunds
  • Once a package has started, refunds are normally not given.
  • Before the first lesson, unused packages may be refunded at our discretion.
  • Missed lessons, late cancellations, and repeated technical issues cannot be refunded.

 

  1. Privacy
  • We keep your information safe and only use it to arrange lessons.
  • We never share personal information with third parties.
  • See our full Privacy Policy for details.

 

  1. Changes to These Terms
  • If the terms change, we will update the document and notify parents when necessary.

 

  1. Contact Us

For questions or help, email: info@time4languages.com

We’re here to make your child’s French-learning experience positive, enjoyable, and stress-free!

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