A virtual language café, curated French experiences,
and a fun community about all things French.
The next best thing to living in France!
Join This Fun "En Français" Collective To:
- Gain confidence reading & speaking French
- Increase your French vocabulary quickly & easily
- Perfect your French pronunciation
- Connect with others who love France & all things French
- Get a taste of Nice & a sneak peek into less traveled streets
- Meet interesting people who live the French lifestyle
- Accomplish ALL these things in a fun, supportive social setting!
In this online monthly membership, you'll receive:
4-6 Monthly French Cafés (via Zoom)
We'll read a French book or a French newspaper article together to increase your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and grow your confidence. (Replays available to review at any time.)
1 Practice at Home Package
Each month you'll get these downloadable materials to deepen your learning of the French Café lesson:
- Pronunciation guide video of a native speaker reading the monthly selection
- Essential vocabulary learning from the monthly selection
- Audio of the monthly topic so you can read along
1 Pronunciation Spotlights and Q&A
Get all your culture and language questions answered so that you sound like a native speaker.
Access To A Private Student Portal & Facebook Community
An engaging, fun community of like-minded Francophiles to support and celebrate you.
French Language Resources
Cheatsheets, pronunciation tips, French playlists, etc. to support your ongoing learning.
French Café Society™ Is For You If:
- You love studying & learning about French culture with behind-the-scenes insights into French lifestyle
- You're Intermediate & want to take your French to the next level
- You appreciate the power of a learning community to help you stay focused & motivated
- You have always wanted to read your favorite French authors "dans le texte" (in French!)
So Much More Than a French Class!
The French Café Society is a fun community membership that will take your French pronunciation, reading comprehension and cultural IQ to the next level by exploring French literature & lifestyle...
And the best part? The FRENCH CAFE SOCIETY™ is NOT an extensive online course nor is it a time-consuming commitment. It's designed to gently fit your lifestyle, without being overwhelming or stressful. Just a comfortable space for you to grow organically as a confident French reader and speaker.
Let's explore a little bit of French magic together!
I provide for you:
- A fun, safe, non-judgmental learning environment
- Strategies to optimize & accelerate your French learning
- Practical advice from my 15+ years of teaching students from over 25 countries
- Support & motivation to achieve your French language goals
Bonjour, I'm Ida!
I'm a longtime French teacher, translator and I love sharing my passion of Paris where I grew up, and the Côte d'Azur where I have been living for the past 15 years. You might know me from my 3000+ live broadcasts where I take you for a stroll at the local marché, or explore my favorite boulangeries in the old streets of Nice.
I am married to a Niçois, mom to a teenager - and you can find me in my quartier walking a cute elderly capricieux dog - or, more likely, being walked by said dog.
A FRENCH LIFESTYLE CAFE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Ready to take your French to the next level and discuss French language and culture with Francophiles around the world?
Join me in the French Café Society
A simple, enjoyable, and cost-effective way to maintain momentum and accelerate your progress in French.
The online FRENCH CAFE SOCIETY will provide the inspiration and community you need, to see the results you want in French.
Join Us In the French Café Society & Get:
Motivation and Mindset
Creativity
Increased Self Confidence
Momentum
Connection & Fun
Pronunciation Feedback
BONUS !
BONUS 1
Monthly French Book Apéritif to discuss other books
Practice expressing your opinion in French
BONUS 2
Your Monthly Learning Checklist
What others are saying:
"Highly recommended!"
"I love reading a book with the other students and Ida. When I read French books by myself I can usually get the storyline but I miss the subtle meanings. Ida helps us understand what the author means and all the more subtle nuances of the language.
This is much more enjoyable. It also, of course, helps a lot with pronunciation and with vocabulary building. Highly recommended!"
~ Paolo, UK
"Makes the language come alive!"
"I like reading French by French authors because doing so improves my vocabulary but also I think it gives insight into the French - authors write about what they know or see or think they know - so you get a French person’s “take” on France. Also you get to know cultural and historical reference points.
Reading in French helps my French because over time, phrases and words, deep in by osmosis and I look up new words and am occasionally able to remember them."
~ Mandy, London
"A greater understanding"
"Merci beaucoup Ida!"
Pronunciation, reading, cultural norms... You name it – Ida was the ever-present lighthouse making sure I never strayed too far in the wrong direction.
Merci beaucoup Ida.
~ Marco, Brazil
"An excellent teacher"
"She is a pleasure to work with and an excellent teacher."
~ Kate, UK
"Ida makes the classes fun!"
"Ida makes the classes fun and takes any pressure off learning!"
~ Greg, USA
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if this is the right fit?
Is there a commitment or can I cancel anytime?
How are payments handled and are they recurring?
Can I get a refund?
Why is it in $?
What time will the calls be at?
Will everything be recorded? How long will I have access to the course materials?
But I don’t have much time / my schedule changes each week, what if I miss the live?
"Does not feel like learning!"
"Does not feel like learning - more like fun educative well spent time! Thank you!"
~ Anni, Riga
"In France!"
I am speaking to a French speaker who is actually in France on our calls!
~ Dr. Irene Bl., USA
"Top notch!"
"I have done a number of language courses and had different language teachers over the years and Ida is really top notch. Highly recommended!" ~ Kate C., New Zealand
"Friendly, open minded"
My favourite part about French lessons with Ida is being in a friendly, open minded environment.
~ Ieva, Latvia
