Conversation sessions are, as the name implies, face-to-face discussions between you and Emmanuelle. A reasonable knowledge of spoken French (intermediate and above) is however expected. Though informal, the session is structured around a pre-selected topic as the focus of the conversation, which can be supplemented by material from relevant newspapers and magazines. There is little homework involved except for reading the article sent to you beforehand.

Ideally the session is for one person only, but you could come with a friend or family member providing that he or she has a similar level of spoken French. Typcally each session is one hour long, but could be longer or shorter (30 mins minimum) to suit your particular circumstances. Conversation sessions can be booked either individually or, for example, in a block of six.

The crash course is an intensive lesson or programme of lessons that is tailored to your specific needs. Perhaps you are travelling to France or a French-speaking country at short notice for business or a holiday? Or perhaps you need to demonstrate a good level of French for an interview?

The frequency of the lessons will be determined by your initial level of French, the level you wish to attain and of course the time that you have available. Typically a minimum of two or three, 1-hour sessions per week is recommended. Again, as for the conversation sessions, you may come with a colleague, friend or family member providing that you have the same objectives and are at a similar level of spoken French.

Le Club du Poivrier is a French conversation club, facilitated by Emmanuelle, that meets twice a month at Malvern's brasserie Pepper & Oz. See the Pepper & Oz website for further information.

Emmanuelle is also a certified licensee for La Jolie Ronde, which is the UK's leading early language learning organisation recognised by government agencies for its famous and proven method of teaching languages to 5 to 11 year old children. Children learn through a diversity of oral and practical activities, with the addition of reading and writing as they progress. The emphasis is on songs, rhymes, stories, games and role playing, and on making familiar classroom/home activities part of the language learning process.

Emmanuelle is currently teaching at one of the local primary schools in Malvern, but external sessions unconnected with any school can also be organised given a sufficient number of children. If you are interested, please contact Emmanuelle for further details.