French for Fun South Downs
Bonjour! I'm Louise. Welcome to French for Fun South Downs and our lovely, lively French lessons for adults.
The focus is on communication, not perfection, and classes are small, relaxed and fun. There are no exams and there is no compulsory homework. The carefully structured programme has been designed for adult learners and each session focuses on building confidence and feeling comfortable chatting to others in French on a whole range of topics.
Taster sessions are available so that you can ‘try before you buy’ before you commit to a 10-week course. It is also possible to join mid-term.
If you have any questions, please get in touch and I will be happy to help. See below for a full list of our courses along with my contact details.
If you can’t see a course at your level or at a time that is convenient, it is still worth sending an email or completing an enquiry as courses can be added according to demand.
14/03/2026 -
French for Fun South Downs Free Taster
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French for Fun South Downs
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31/03/2026 -
Early Bird Easter Offer!
Looking forward to the Summer Term!
16/04/2026 -
Café Bavard – Coffee and catch-up in the Easter holidays
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Our Course Teachers
Bonjour! I studied French at the University of Manchester which included a year spent working in Clermont Ferrand among the volcanos of the Auvergne which is where I really fell in love with France and all things French.
After my degree I taught English at the University of Dijon for a couple of years before returning to the UK and obtaining a Modern Languages PGCE from Goldsmiths, University of London. I then spent 10 years teaching French in secondary schools in Kent, Sussex and Guernsey.
I took a break from teaching in 2005 and used my language skills in the corporate world for a couple of years. While working for a law firm in the City I met my now husband and we decided to move to France.
In 2007, on the day after our wedding, we set off across the channel in an ancient Triumph with a rather leaky tent and very little luggage to find a house. A few months later we settled next to a boulangerie in a village on the river Vienne near Poitiers. Our son was born the following year. We taught English and made a lot of French friends who we were very sad to leave when we came back to Sussex in 2013.
On our return I started teaching at a local Prep school which I left in July 2025. I have taught learners aged from 4 up to 84 from all sorts of backgrounds each with their own story. I love sharing my linguistic and cultural knowledge, getting to know my learners, building their confidence and seeing them progress.
1. Browse our fantastic courses
Search through our extensive range of courses to find the perfect course for you! Choose from Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate and Advanced courses.
2. Book onto a course that's convenient for you
If you don't see the perfect course for you, scroll to the bottom of the page to find your nearest language schools and ask the local franchisee if they could start a class on a day or time to suit you.
3. Start your exciting new journey
Some of our learners have been with us for 15 years! Be patient with yourself - the process of learning a language is never complete but each term you should be that bit more confident to use your newfound skills and get the most out of your travels.