Live and learn French in Montpellier, a bright Mediterranean city known for its limestone streets, café terraces, and easy access to the beach. One-on-one coaching with Anne-Elisabeth – host, French teacher, and coach with 20+ years’ experience.
Why immersion works so well
Immersion accelerates progress because you use French in real life, all day. You think in French, make quick choices, and get immediate support from your coach.
24/7 French environment: lessons, meals, and local life – French becomes your daily language
Targeted feedback: systematic correction and clear priorities so you improve fast
Real contexts: markets, museums, tram rides, and seaside walks build confidence
Confidence first: guided practice reduces hesitation and “translating in your head”
Total immersion builds real skills fast. You hear, speak, and think in French from breakfast to dinner – progress feels natural, confidence grows, and learning becomes a pleasure.
Saint Guilhem le Désert: Voted most beautiful French village
Why choose immersion over schools or apps?
Real-life immersion
Undivided attention
Constant speaking and listening practice
Personalized path
Flexible and responsive
Motivation that lasts
Classroom or apps
Divided attention
Limited speaking and listening practice
Fixed syllabus
Vocabulary without context
Motivation drops off
Personalized 1 on 1 Coaching
Your coach, Anne-Elisabeth, tailors every lesson and activity to your goals and pace, with clear, practical feedback
Real-Life French, All Day
Share our Montpellier home while staying in your own fully private, comfortable, air conditioned apartment – practising French from breakfast to dinner, at the market, in cafés, and on the tram
Culture that Boosts Retention
Hands-on experiences-shopping fresh produce, cooking, and exploring sun-warmed streets
testimonials
EXCELLENT
Based on 27 reviews
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Caroll Hamilton
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I recently completed a 5-day French immersion with Anne-Elizabeth and it exceeded my expectations! It was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life!
From the moment she picked me up at the airport, we spoke only French. And even though I was SO nervous at first, after having spent so many years out of practice, she was patient and kind and corrected me all along the way. She really helped to build my confidence in the language.
Our morning lessons were centered around real conversation — sharing my story, discussing what I did during my free time. Through our conversations, she identified mistakes I was making and areas of improvement, and she corrected me in real time, and then built lessons around that. She’s a wonderful teacher.
What really stood out was her warmth and hospitality. Lunches with her and her husband were so enjoyable, and she also took me around to show me parts of town. One day we went hiking, which was one of my favorite memories of the week!
I arrived nervous, but I left with confidence and a much stronger grasp of the language. I’m very grateful for this experience and highly recommend it!!!
Even if you’re nervous, or this is completely out of your comfort zone, do it! You won’t regret it!
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Diana Kerr
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I did my first French emersion experience with Anne-Elizabeth, and I am so glad that I did. My confidence to speak, and ability to engage in conversations has improved greatly under her guidance. I found Anne-Elizabeth quickly worked out what I needed to focus on and how I learn, she was flexible with her teaching style -in all a great teacher. I will always treasure the memories of sharing meals with her family on the garden terrace. And both Michel and Anne-Elizabeth did all they could to make my stay a great experience. Thank you to them all for a great time. I wish I could have stayed longer! - from Australia.
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Nasrin Falsafi
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J'ai trouvé l'immersion française très utile. J'ai appris à étudier plus efficacement. C'était un programme de la langue et de la culture françaises. C'est un excellent programme.
La maison est très proche du tramway. J'ai pu visiter Montpellier beaucoup plus facilement. J'ai aussi apprécié visiter certains villages proches. Anne-Élisabethe et son mari m'ont fait sentir comme à la maison. La nourriture était également excellente. Son mari est un excellent cuisinier.
MERCI BEAUCOUP
Nasrin
Juin 2025
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maria gontarczyk
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I spent 1 week with Anne-Elisabeth and I wish we could stay longer! I believe that I really profited by having time there. I liked the style - we were doing lots of exercises, listening to texts and then commenting on the context, answering questions and discussing relevant issues that arose in the course of the exercise. We discussed many tricky (for me) issues that I came across before and could not work out the answers to myself. I learnt a lot, in my opinion that hopefully will form a solid base for my future efforts. Last but not least - Anne-Elisabeth has a great cook for a husband and lunches prepared by him we're a real treat and sometimes a great show when it happened to be a "flambé" dish! We also had a couple of great trips that I am always looking forward to as I am a Francophile and the area around Montpelier is great to visit. When it is done in great company is a real treat! I and my partner, (who did not learn French) we had a great time and we are very thankful to Anne-Elisabeth for this time. Maria and Phil
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Ray Kau
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My husband and I were searching for a school in the Montpelier area where we could improve our French grammar, comprehension and speaking ability. We were fortunate to find Anne-Elizabeth (The French Language Coach). She and her husband, Michel live in Castelnau-le-Lez/Montpellier, just a two minute walk to a short tram ride to the Place de la Comédie/center of Montpellier. We took immersion classes with her over a two week period and greatly improved our French speaking ability. Anne-Elizabeth clearly explains grammatical nuances and patiently corrects French pronunciation. She emphasizes everyday phrases and promotes conversation so that the experience is totally interactive. She identified our weaknesses and focused on correcting them. Anne-Elizabeth is an excellent teacher - knowledgeable, diligent and extremely capable. She and Michel (a great cook) are a delightful couple and we became good friends over our meals and conversations together. My husband and I highly recommend Anne-Elizabeth and hope to return next year.
Mary and Ray
San Diego CA
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David Bowen
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My experience with Anne-Elisabeth in Montpellier echoes the other Google reviewers and was most enjoyable. Anne-Elisabeth is a patient and thorough teacher, with a variety of teaching materials to create interest. Her house is located a short tram ride from the city centre. She and Michel are easy and interesting company , making the highlight of my stay our dinners together and the conversation that resulted. Michel and Anne-Elisabeth both contributed to the preparation of very tasty meals. There is much to do and see in the Montpellier area, not least the beautiful city centre blending old and new architectural styles. Our excursions to Maguelone and Aigues Mortes were stimulating and historically fascinating. In summary I would not hesitate to recommend Anne-Elisabeth’s Immersion Stay.
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Janet Tavener
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I really enjoyed my stay with Anne-Elisabeth and Michel earlier this month. Anne-Elisabeth is an excellent teacher and she and her husband Michel are very hospitable and made me feel very welcome. Montpellier is a beautiful city to visit and it is easy to get around using the tram system.
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Richard Hert
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I just finished a great week of French immersion with Anne-Elizabeth. She is an excellent teacher. At the end of our week together my French was most definitely improved. She and her husband Michel are superb hosts and I felt like I was part of the family. I strongly recommend doing immersion with Anne-Elizabeth
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Mark Sableman
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We’ve tried French immersion classes before, but for my wife and me, our two weeks with Anne-Elisabeth were the best—more immersion, more tailored learning, more fun, more effective. It wasn’t just the lessons; each day included Michel’s wonderful multi-course French meals, and accompanying conversations, and we learned as well when they guided us on afternoon expeditions. Learning time merged with fun time, as we enjoyed our hosts’ friendship. On our own trips to Montpellier and Castelnau-le-Lez, we spoke French with confidence, using Anne-Elisabeth’s tips and stock phrases, and, of course, her many reminders about gender, tenses, pronunciations, and customs. We heartily recommend this program.
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Michael Field
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Je pense que vous êtes un professeur excellent et exubérant et j'ai apprécié passer du temps avec vous. . Vous êtes particulièrement sensible aux besoins des élèves pour faire la transition subtile vers le français parlé. I would recommend Anne-Elizabeth. She is a teacher who emphasizes the critical aspects of conversational French and will help you be more confident and accomplished . In addition you will enjoy sharing some meals with her and her husband Michel.The situation is casual and the atmosphere extremely convivial. You can't imagine a situation more compelling
Michael Field
Nov 2024
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Proposed excursions
Practice French in inspiring places around Montpellier. We learn while walking limestone streets, tasting market olives, and watching the sea.