Experience the Pleasure of Speaking French

Would you like to finally enjoy making French part of your daily life? La Famille Prêt à Parler is here for you!

Experience the pleasure

 of Speaking French

Would you like to finally enjoy making French part of your daily life?
La Famille Prêt à Parler is here for you!

Choose Your Path to French Empowerment

  • Private lessons

  • Preparation program for the fide test

  • E-courses

I want to invest in high quality private lessons with an outstanding teacher for long-lasting results.

Are you an expat living, working or planning to move to a francophone country? If becoming proficient and comfortable in French for your daily and working life is important for you, then joining la Famille Prêt à Parler will be the perfect learning solution! We offer personalized, enjoyable, and efficient lessons to learners of 7 to 117 years young! We adapt to your specific needs, learning style and busy schedule. Choose your favorite Super Prof and start learning dès que possible!

Private Lessons

I want to invest in high quality private lessons with an outstanding teacher for long-lasting results.

Are you an expat living, working or planning to move to a francophone country? If becoming proficient and comfortable in French for your daily and working life is important for you, then joining la Famille Prêt à Parler will be the perfect learning solution! We offer personalized, enjoyable, and efficient lessons to learners of 7 to 117 years young! We adapt to your specific needs, learning style and busy schedule. Choose your favorite Super Prof and start learning dès que possible!

Preparation program for the fide test

I need to successfully prepare for the Swiss exam for my Permis C / Swiss Naturalisation; I need to pass the DELF/DALF exams

We have developed a special program to help you prepare for these very important exams. Prêt à Parler's Super Profs will make sure you acquire all the right language tools to feel confident and ready to pass these exams haut la main (with flying colours)!

Our preparation for the fide test programs of 6, 10 or 20 lessons were designed to make you feel confident to succeed at the various parts of the DELF/DALF and other French language oral and written exams.

Disclaimer: Prêt à Parler CH does not carry out fide tests and is not yet accredited for any of the fide procedures. However, our team of Super Profs has been helping our clients to successfully pass their fide test in Suisse romande since January 2019. Our online preparation program for the fide test, blog articles, social media posts and videos are meant to help fide applicants better understand and prepare for their exam.

E-courses

I want to learn independently, at my own pace, by following quality e-courses.

If you prefer to learn whenever and wherever you like, our e-courses will be the perfect learning solution for you. Whether you want to take your time to prepare for your French language exams, to brush up on your elementary French skills or to start learning from scratch, we have the ideal e-course for you! Our 4 signature e-courses were designed in-house by our team of Super Profs, IT & web design.

If you are a busy professional and/or parent who value a high quality, eco-friendly, fun, no-nonsense approach to learning French online, then it is high time you subscribe to our e-courses!

What we learn with joy, we never forget.

ALFRED MERCIER (1816-1894) - (French-speaking American poet, novelist and playwright, known for his advocacy for the preservation of the Creole language and culture.)

A Peek At Our Online Classes & E-Courses

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Would you like to finally be able to speak French?

Experience excellence with Prêt à Parler!

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Client Satisfaction
Customers served! 200 Delighted Learners
since 2015!
Customers served! 200   Bilingual Native
French Super Profs

Do you want to become part of La Famille Prêt à Parler and finally experience the joy, pride, and satisfaction of speaking French with confidence, but don't know where to start?

For more information contact our customer service champion, Lovely!

Lovely

  • info@pretaparler.ch

Delighting Our Clients Is Our Daily Mission

The best way to prepare for success is to combine our signature e-courses with private online French lessons with our Super Profs! We have helpead more than 350 expats like you since 2015. Our sastifaction rate is 100%!

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Sandra found a good balance between helping me improve my overall French language skills and preparing specifically for FIDE Exam.

I had a great experience with regards to preparing for the French FIDE exam in Switzerland. I would especially like to thank Sandra, my professor! Her approach worked very well for me as she made sure I focus on learning by doing. She tailored the course material according to my needs. Sandra found a good balance between helping me improve my overall French language skills and preparing specifically for FIDE Exam. Thanks once again to Sandra and Prêt à Parler team!

Manu Jindal

Ich fühle mich nach jeder Lektion besser für die anstehenden Prüfungen gerüstet

Prêt à Parler bietet einen hochstehenden Service an. Die IT Tools sind sehr hilfreich und leicht zu bedienen. Meine Lernfortschritte werden mir von meinem Umfeld bestätigt. Meine Lehrerin - Laurence - besticht durch Wissen, Freundlichkeit und Flexibilität. Ich fühle mich nach jeder Lektion besser für die anstehenden Prüfungen gerüstet.

Davide Boeri

I have tried other methods, but Prêt à Parler is the best!

I have tried other methods, but Prêt à Parler is the best! The programme and the material are engaging and the Super Profs are magnificent! Brice is absolutely brilliant! He has earned the title of being called a 'Super Prof'. He is knowledgeable, kind, charming, and patient and clearly, the student's stupidity does not phase him. He remains encouraging and supportive! I highly recommend improving your French online with Prêt à Parler. I passed A2 for Oral and B1 for Reading and Writing with the Exam Express Programme!

Sarah

I can happily say that I achieved B1 for both the oral and written exam.

To prepare for the FIDE exam, I decided to try out Prêt à Parler. BEST DECISION EVER! My super prof is Vincent and he helped me every step of the way. He is professional and incredibly patient, he really helped to make the process of learning and preparing fun and enjoyable. I can happily say that I achieved B1 for both the oral and written exam. I enjoyed learning with Prêt à Parler so much that I decided to continue with super prof Vincent to further strengthen my French.

I would highly recommend Prêt à Parler, other than Vincent, I’ve had interactions with Isabelle and Lovely and have found them to be incredibly helpful and professional.

Elizna van Zyl - Accountant

...and prepare me for the FIDE exam, which I took with confidence and passed on first try!

In just five Zoom sessions, Super Prof Yohann was able to efficiently assess my starting level and development areas and prepare me for the FIDE exam, which I took with confidence and passed on first try. Beyond FIDE exam prep, I would recommend Prêt à Parler to all expats in the Swiss Romande region as learning the local language will improve your quality of life and reduce the number of daily moments and insights "lost in translation".

Andrew Kim - International Launch Lead & GM Nordics at Blueprint Medicines

I was able to pass B1 level in both written and verbal communication, with very high scores!

Prêt à Parler exceeded all my expectations.

I decided to strengthen my French skills and got 5 classes of one-to-one coaching, before my Swiss FIDE exam. Aurore was my teacher. She was extremely attentive, listened to my needs, adjusted her style, and gave amazing tips & tricks for how to handle fide exams.

Thanks to outstanding Aurore's coaching, I was able to pass B1 level in both written and verbal communication, with very high scores! BIG THANKS to the full team, and highly recommended not only as a preparation for fide exams, but for overall improvement of French language skills.

Mindaugas Zeromskis - Global Brand Director at Procter & Gamble

My French improved considerably over the 4 months of lessons!

I would highly recommend Prêt à Parler for anyone wanting to learn or improve their French. It is an easy platform to use and being online, it is efficient for those that are time poor. Yohann was my teacher and he made the lessons enjoyable and relatable to my life, whilst preparing me well for the FIDE exam. My French improved considerably over the 4 months of lessons and I'm please to say I achieved a result of B1 in both the oral and written components!

Emma Martin

My Super Prof Yohann is simply a delight to work with!

I've had bad experiences with other teachers outside of Prêt à Parler who were not encouraging me to speak more. When mistakes were done, they were correcting with a demotivating manner. However my Super Prof Yohann is simply a delight to work with! He encourages me to speak up and when I make mistakes, he corrects them understandably, which motivates me to do better next time. He is simply amazing! Do not waste your precious family & work time with other institutions! PàP is the golden key to unlock your confidence and knowledge to speak French!

Aysegul Karsli - Global Brand Director P&G

I recommend anyone to book a trial lesson with Prêt à Parler

I've attempted normal conversation groups, but never advanced. I wasn't sure if Prêt à Parler would be similar, but was happy to know it wasn't! My Super Prof Laurence is amazing. I really enjoy our time together. She's very patient and positive - we also have a lot of fun. I recommend anyone to book a trial lesson with Prêt à Parler, you have nothing to lose! Classes are very interactive covering grammar, reading, listening, and speaking.

Tiffany Lee

They work with you in your own way

1-1 attention to learn a new language is extremely beneficial. They work with you in your own way, at your own pace. My Super Prof Yohann is very patient and flexible and is able to adapt easily depending on how I'm grasping something - or not!

Jacqui Edmiston

My Super Prof Laurence is amazing

My Super Prof Laurence is amazing, and always so thoroughly well prepared. I cannot imagine a better learning platform than Prêt à Parler, or a better teacher.

Tyler Clarke

I’m 100% happy with this service !

I started taking lessons with Prêt à Parler about 5 months ago and my French improved so much. Yohann, my French teacher is so patient, friendly and knows exactly what I need from him to improve after carefully evaluating my weakest points when it comes to speaking French. I’m 100% happy with this service !!

Maria Enderli - Homemaker and travel aficionado, Geneva

It's worth it! I feel coached vs told what to do/say, and I don't feel stupid for making mistakes now, it's just part of the learning curve...PaP takes the formality out of learning, and makes it fun!

Jodi Gillon - Europe Brand Capability at P&G, Geneva

The perfect solution for busy people

Prêt à Parler offers the perfect solution for busy people as the class can be done at home or in the office, it's flexible and adapted to your needs!

Astrid Pentz-Murr - Scientific Affairs Senior Officer at Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership, Geneva

I felt fully prepared for my FIDE exam which I passed with better grades than what I needed

I recommend Prêt à Parler to anyone who is thinking about taking French lessons. The fact that you can book your lessons online makes it super easy to be organised, especially when you are a busy working mom of 2. My french teacher Yohann was excellent - really kind, patient and encouraging. He went at an excellent pace and I felt fully prepared for my FIDE exam which I passed with better grades than what I needed. Isabelle is personable, professional and caring. Don't hesitate to book a language package with them.

Smita Singh - Marketing & Communications at EBU (Geneva)

Having attempted to learn French for countless times, I am glad to have finally found a system that works for me

I started my lessons with Prêt à Parler in the summer 2019; 6 months later, I successfully passed the Fide test with B1 in both oral (88%) and written (94%). The remote online lesson, to my positive surprise, is much more effective and focused than the other courses I had taken. The learning experience is engaging and personalized - thanks to my teacher Yohann, and this is supported by a small team who really cares and strives to make the experience better. I especially appreciate the flexibility in time scheduling, which I need due to my work and travel. Having attempted to learn French for countless times, I am glad to have finally found a system that works for me. Sincere and grand merci to my teacher and Isabelle / PàP team! Thank you for turning my French fear into a true pleasure!

Winnie Shiao - Strategic Insights Director, JTI (Geneva)

Supportive team, helped me and worked around my dyslexia

I wouldn't hesitate to contact Prêt à Parler. The team is supportive, reactive to your needs and goals and the whole experience has been a pleasure. My teachers were great, the styles were different but I felt both have worked to help me and work around my dyslexia.

Philippa Mills

Prêt a Parler is exactly what I needed to move forward with my French

Go on and take the plunge! You will not regret it. Prêt a Parler is exactly what I needed to move forward with my French. All in all the perfect choice for me. Yohann was amazing!

Maria Botero

My Super Prof was fantastic!

My Super Prof was fantastic! There is no better teacher than Yohann! It is easy and accessible to use Prêt à Parler to learn French on your own time with a great professor, to build your confidence in speaking French. It has helped me a lot.

Amy Muedin

The approach of Prêt à Parler is very different than any other language program

This program will make all the difference! The approach of Prêt à Parler is very different than any other language program (and I’ve done quite a few!). You can shape the content to a great extent, while learning the language in a fun way. Daniella was a real pleasure! She understands how to give space for the student to choose topics of interest and also include the student’s background and personal stories to be fully engaged in the lesson.

Nadine Abaza

Thanks to Prêt à Parler, I made great progress with regards to my French skills

I have been taking French lessons with Prêt à Parler and their great teachers since 2017. I moved smoothly from A1 to B2 level, and am now working to reach C1. Here is why I like working with Prêt à Parler:

  • Online lessons: When I switched from offline to online, I was afraid that the lessons would become impersonal and less interesting, but I was absolutely wrong. Lessons are still one-to-one and real-time; nothing is lost neither in content nor in the flow of the lessons. Prêt à Parler uses a reliable technology and the connection is smooth. There are several benefits to online lessons: notes are available straight after; lessons can be recorded, etc. Best of all: location doesn't matter. One can be travelling for business or leisure and still continue the lessons. One hour is one hour, nothing less or more. One just needs to pop-up the laptop at the scheduled time and off we go!
  • Instructors: Prêt à Parler's instructors not only have a high command of the French language, but they are also very friendly and have a wide variety of interest areas. During my lessons, we talk about many topics, from AI to politics, from environment to French cinema. In short, lessons are never boring, never limited to textbook conversations. I have also learned a great deal about French culture (food, music, wine, places to go, local customs, etc.)

To sum up, thanks to Prêt à Parler, I made great progress with regards to my French skills. I now find it much easier to integrate and feel like a local. Give it shot: nothing to lose, a lot to gain!

Melih Nurluel - Partner at Inveon, Digital Commerce Solutions (Geneva)

When I first met Isabelle, I was struck by her professionalism and no nonsense approach

I have done many different types of French courses before over the years and I often found them frustrating. Group sessions are often ineffective because there are always students who dominate the class and teachers often can't handle this effectively, meaning there is not much benefit to the rest of the class.

Individual classes also can be highly ineffective if they are not carefully structured and designed to lead to progress. When I first met Isabelle, I was struck by her professionalism and no nonsense approach and agreed to give her online classes through Prêt à Parler a try. After 2 months with one of her online teachers, I can honestly say that this is the best approach I've experienced to date. The classes take place using Zoom and you can do them at any time of the day wherever you are, which means there is no time wasted in getting to class, chatting to other students, etc. Every minute counts.

The teacher is very professional and uses a structured lesson plan - to help me focus on improving my business French. The classes have been very effective in improving my vocabulary, grammar and fluency in conversation. The system works very efficiently - the teacher takes notes online on a shared screen and you can view the lesson plan. In this way, the teacher takes all the notes and you receive a pdf with all the notes, as well as the video recording after each lesson. You also get set homework for the next course. Depending on your package, you get access to an online learning program of practical every day French to use in your own time. This is by far the most professional and effective French learning I've experienced in and outside of France, including some of the well-known language schools. I have no hesitation in recommending Prêt a Parler to anyone who is serious about learning to speak French.

Chené Koscielny - Founder and Editor-In-Chief at Things To Do In Geneva

I am very happy with teacher Yohann and also with Prêt à Parler.

I am very happy with Yohann as my professor, but also with you (Isabelle) and Prêt à Parler. I find everything so well organized and the systems in place very easy to use and manage (i.e. booking the classes and accessing to the files, webinars, etc.) I had originally contacted several private tutors and programs and none of them had a level of professionalism and organization that you have, which is something very important for me. As this type of learning is an investment, I want to get the most out of it and I really see your services and business in general as a valuable asset you should be very proud of!

Yohann is a really great, very professional and punctual Prof who explains things clearly. I feel super focused during my lesson. One hour goes by very fast, yet I feel like I learn more in that hour than I did previously in a 3-hour intensive classroom setting. It also helps that Yohann takes notes on the documents themselves while I focus on the content of the lesson” It prevents me from being distracted and too busy taking notes. This to me is very valuable. Thank you! You have truly answered my needs of progressing with my French.

Ema Stefanovska - Coordinator, IATA Training Operations at International Air Transport Association (Geneva)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why online learning?

Online learning is a great way for elementary to advanced students (A1-C2) to improve their language skills at a much faster pace than it is possible in face-to-face traditional lessons. This approach is especially convenient for busy professionals and full-time parents who have a limited amount of time to spend on language classes. Time always goes by very quickly when learning online with our outstanding trainers!

How long does a lesson last?

When learning online, 60 minutes is sufficient as it is a much more concentrated approach. It indeed eliminates most common distractions which occur during face-to-face lessons as it creates a more focused environment for the participant (especially when using headphones to block all surrounding noises.) 30 minutes is the minimum amount of time to learn and digest new information. The following 30 minutes give you time to put your new knowledge into practice and really start connecting the dots. 

How long does it take to be able to have a functional level of French?

Basic proficiency in French (i.e. level A2) normally takes between 3 to 6 months through full immersion, which means living in a French-speaking country and surrounding yourself almost entirely by French speakers. Realistically speaking, expats generally need between 9 months to 1 year to develop a good command of basic French and feel comfortable interacting in French in their everyday life.

It also depends on how much time and effort you put into learning French. Motivation is a huge factor in learning a language. Those who learn a language because they’re interested in communicating with others, traveling or experiencing another culture are more willing to handle the rigors of learning. Practicing everyday versus weekly and taking private lessons with a great teacher will inevitably speed up the process. Of course, someone who dedicates an hour a day will learn more than a person who commits to only 60 minutes a week.

Whether you are a real beginner and want to reach a basic level of A2 or your goal is to get to the next level of French and feel super confident when expressing yourself, we recommend investing in a long-term program of 12 months, with one, preferably two lessons per week. If you have a specific goal in mind (passing an exam like fide/DELF/DALF) or want to make some real improvement on a specific skill (conversation, pronunciation, email writing, preparation for a job interview, improving your verb tenses, etc.), we recommend dedicating 3 to 6 months (i.e. a minimum of 20 private lessons), especially if you do not have much time to practice outside your private lessons.

I must pass the A2/B1 French level test to get my Permis C / Swiss naturalisation. Can you help me prepare for this?

Absolutely! We have successfully prepared so many expats to pass this important test and have developed a an independent e-course and a special preparation program for the fide test especially designed for English-speaking expats who must pass the exam. If you are unsure of which program to choose, make sure to get in touch with us so we can better understand your specific needs and recommend the best program for you.

I am not sure if learning French online is for me. I think I prefer face-to-face lessons.

If you have never taken lessons online before, it is very normal to be a bit reluctant or skeptical about this learning method. As long as you have a fairly recent computer (best option), tablet or smartphone, a good internet connection, and the latest version of Zoom, we assure you that the experience will be very enjoyable. We would even dare to say that you might never want to attend another face-to-face lesson again! Click here to read more about the benefits of learning online.

We would be very happy to offer you a free discovery lesson to better understand our style of teaching and see if you feel comfortable with your new teacher. Contact us here for more information.

I am afraid to speak French because it seems so difficult to pronounce.

Your reaction is very normal and part of the challenge of learning a new language. Most English speaking expats are afraid to be ridiculed or misunderstood when speaking French.

The good news is that there are diction rules which can be easily integrated in your day to day conversation. Our coaches will provide you with the right tools to improve your French pronunciation from the very first class!

Why isn’t it taught anywhere else? Well, not many language schools are founded by opera singers like Isabelle! She indeed had to attend many diction classes (French, English, Italian, and German) as part of her degree in Music & Languages at McGill University (Montreal, Canada). Over the years, she has created special French pronunciation tips designed for English speaking expats who are struggling to speak French.

You still aren’t convinced? Watch one of Isabelle’s fun and useful pronunciation tip videos.

I would like to improve my French language skills, but don’t have the budget to afford private lessons at the moment. Do you offer an alternative?

Oui, bien sûr!

We created 4 signature e-courses to best answer our learner's independant learning needs:

  • French For Everyday Life: a great program for beginners or those who want to review the key grammar and vocabulary points from A0 to A2.
  • French Toolbox: Brush up on your French with our 80+ video recorded everyday and business French lessons. Perfect for learners of level A2 and above!
  • Preparation for the fide test e-course: Our very efficient step-by-step independant preparation program for the fide test.

We also offer great French learning materials in the "Free Resources" section of our website. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest news and promotions that we offer every month!

I don’t live in Switzerland. Can we still work together?

Absolutely! As we provide online learning, it is easy and a great pleasure to work with francophiles from all over the world!

Will I receive a certificate or diploma at the end of my course?

Prêt à Parler is currently in the process of becoming an official fide Exam Center. In the meantime, we provide Attestation de français, i.e. French Level Attestation, a document which is also very useful for many Permis C/Swiss naturalisation applicants.

Our Super Profs are fully committed to helping you reach the level you need. Previously, we have helped clients to successfully prepare for various French language exams including the DELF and DALF, everyday situations, job interviews, business meetings, conferences, and much more.

I’m a real beginner / I have had bad experience with French before / I am not good at learning foreign languages.

Learning a foreign language is a big challenge which most people will have to face in this day and age to feel more comfortable, confident and well integrated in the francophone world as well as to stay competitive on the professional market. It is a wonderful, mind-opening experience when done with an efficient methodology and a nurturing, positive, and encouraging coach by your side.

Prêt à Parler’s multilingual native French-speaking teachers have all lived abroad and therefore understand the challenge you are faced with when learning French for the first time. They can also use English as a support language, whenever and only when necessary.

Our understanding Super Profs often anticipate what you are trying to express and are dedicated to giving you the right tools to get you speaking from the very first class.

To learn more about our pricing and personalised services, please contact us.