Speak French with Confidence,
Every Day in France
Clear, practical lessons designed for English speakers.
Feel at ease ordering food, making appointments, and chatting with neighbours.
French Lessons By an Expert Tutor
Proven Success
Since September 2022, I’ve helped hundreds of adult students grow in confidence and make real progress towards their French-speaking goals.
20 Years of Experience
Before moving to France, I taught 11–18-year-olds in the UK for 20 years. I know the tricks and techniques that help people really memorise and use language successfully.
Helping More People
Now I’m bringing this same approach online. My digital course was created for English-speaking adults who spend time in France but can’t attend my in-person lessons.
Does this sound familiar?
You try to ask for something in French, but people don’t understand you.
You worry about seeming rude or ignorant when you can’t find the right words.
You’ve tried lessons before, but grammar-heavy teaching left you discouraged.
You feel stuck, depending on others instead of handling life independently.
Instead, imagine yourself…
Ordering confidently in cafés and restaurants.
Making appointments on the phone without stress.
Chatting with your neighbours and building real friendships.
Feeling at home in France, instead of like an outsider.
Choose a Learning Path
In-Person
Group Lessons
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Small, friendly groups (max 10 students) in Saint-Junien. Learn together in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
The French Essentials - Live well in France
(MINI COURSE)
Essential phrases and tools for daily life in France - simple, practical video lessons, guides, and PDFs to help you feel confident and independent.
Simple, Practical French
for Real Life in France
(COURSE)
6 comprehensive modules with clear video lessons, PDFs, audio practice, and companion workbook. Build real confidence as you learn at your own pace, from anywhere.
How Does It Work?
Getting started is simple:
Choose the course that suits you — join an in-person lesson or access the online course.
Receive your placement questionnaire or instant course login — so you know exactly where to begin.
Start learning right away — walk into class or open your first lesson and begin speaking with confidence.
Student Feedback:
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Fun, enjoyable and confidence-building!
Louisa is a brilliant teacher! She's very patient and encouraging, her lessons are relaxed, fun and enjoyable and her teaching methods really help to make new information stick. She has given us the confidence to use our growing knowledge of French in 'real life' and we thoroughly recommend her Little Language School.
Laura
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An excellent teacher who is kind and patient!
I joined Louisa’s French class in mid January and l am delighted to have found a really excellent teacher. The lessons are always interesting and there is an opportunity to speak, listen and join in the fun activities which all help to build confidence. I have made good progress and enjoy coming to the lessons each week. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her!
Hesham
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The digital course was exactly what we were looking for!
Being able to converse in French was a priority when we decided to move to our pretty French village from New Zealand in 2024. How to achieve it was the problem. Louisa Hoff’s Simple, Practical French Digital Course was the answer. It’s absolutely fantastic — easy to navigate, full of clear, practical content, and backed up with great resources and a brilliant workbook.
I love that I can start a new lesson or revisit an old one whenever it suits me. It really takes away the angst of learning a new language. I only wish I’d had something like this back when I was at school — it would have made everything feel so much more achievable and encouraged me to keep going. Taking part in the course has definitely built my confidence when speaking French. The mantra of ‘Keep It Simple’ is now a new rule in our household! Thank you, Louisa, for this wonderful tool.
- Helen and Graham
I am gaining confidence to speak and understanding the structure of the language.
I love going to my French lessons. Louisa is an inspirational teacher - I have learnt more in 9 weeks than a whole year in school. I am gaining confidence to speak and understanding the structure of the language which is good for me.
Katherine
I am learning useful, easy-to-remember ways to communicate in French.
Louisa is a dedicated and talented teacher, her passion for teaching and languages is evident by the fun and useful way she delivers the lessons. Right from the beginning I was learning useful easy to remember ways to communicate in my target language. I would highly recommend the Little Language School.
Chanon
About Your Tutor
Bonjour, je suis Louisa!
I’m a qualified French teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience in the UK, where I taught thousands of students aged 11–18. In 2022, I moved to France with my family and opened my own language school in Saint-Junien.
Since then, I’ve helped hundreds of adult students grow in confidence and make real progress towards their French-speaking goals. Having once been in your shoes, I know the frustrations of learning French, the awkward pauses, the fear of not being understood, and the way that grammar can sometimes feel overwhelming.
That’s why my mission is simple: to make French enjoyable, practical, and something you can actually use every single day. Whether you join my small in-person classes or my online digital course, you’ll benefit from the same proven methods that make learning stick.
Start Today with a Free French Cheat Sheet
Everyday greetings and polite phrases
How to ask for what you need in shops and restaurants
Simple phrases to handle tricky situations
Friendly ways to connect with neighbours
Ready to Finally Feel Confident Speaking French?
Choose your path: in-person lessons if you’re local, or my online digital course if you prefer to learn at your own pace.
Either way, you’ll start building the confidence and vocabulary you need to enjoy everyday life in France.
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