French Immersion in South of France
French Immersion program in South of France
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Learn French While Shopping

Go shopping, speak French, and live like a local.

Practice real-life French in Montpellier’s markets, bakeries, cafés, and local shops—guided one-to-one by your coach, Anne-Elisabeth Chéron.

Bring French to Life—Out in Town

This short, dynamic workshop takes you out of the classroom and into everyday situations. You will learn French while shopping at local markets and city stores, with immediate guidance and feedback.

At the Market
  • Greet vendors and make small talk.
  • Ask for quantities and prices with confidence.
  • Compare products and decide like a local.
At the Bakery
  • Order baguettes, croissants, and other French specialties.
  • Understand fast, friendly questions at the counter.
  • Mind polite forms: bonjour, s’il vous plaît, merci.
In Town
  • Shop for everyday items and ask for sizes or colors.
  • Handle payment, receipts, and simple returns.
  • Follow directions and navigate the city confidently.
Over Coffee
  • Order like a pro: un café, un crème, or un thé.
  • Chat about tastes, plans, and the day’s finds.
  • Review expressions over a warm drink.

Learning by Doing

No classroom, just real communication. You will learn to listen, speak, and interact in authentic, real-life settings. Your coach offers quick prompts, guides you with natural pronunciation, and helps you self-correct in the moment.

Speak: use key phrases to order, purchase items, and ask questions.
Listen: understand fast speech and common shortcuts.
Repeat: lock in sounds and rhythm through practice.
Enjoy: learn with purpose and in practical situations.

Typical length: 2–3 hours, one-to-one. Levels: from early intermediate to advanced; beginners welcome with gentle pacing.

Cultural Discovery

Shopping is a doorway to French culture. You will taste local olives, hear regional accents, and pick up idiomatic expressions that make conversations flow.

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Practical Outcomes

After this workshop you will:

Feel confident ordering in French.
Understand fast speech in daily situations.
Know the phrases you need for shopping and errands.
Connect with locals through polite, natural language.

Practical Details

We adapt the content to your goals and pace.

  • Format: one-to-one coaching, in town.
  • Location: Montpellier and nearby neighborhoods, close to the tram and Place de la Comédie.
  • Scheduling: weekdays or Saturday morning, depending on market days.

What Learners Say

We enjoyed very much everything about our stay with Anne-Elisabeth and her family; the warm welcome, excellent conversation over special meals, being included in family events and just overall having so much fun. The lessons were top notch and tailored to our interests and circumstances. They included everything: pronunciation, comprehension, grammar, dialogue, idioms and special usages. We leave feeling so much more confident with our French than when we got here.
Ruth & Andy
One of my favorite memories was walking through the town with you & talking together. I loved seeing the Mediterranean Sea. I have always pictured it and I can’t believe I got to see it in person.
Momo
Ce qui est peut-être le plus précieux pour moi est d’avoir surmonté ma timidité et de parler le français plus aisément que ce soit au restaurant ou en faisant des courses.
DotieUSA

Ready to Shop Like a Local—In French?

Add this workshop to your immersion program in Montpellier. The Mediterranean light, friendly vendors, and real conversations make learning stick.

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