OuiCommunicate Personal French Coaching
We’re not just another “legacy school”. We’re a no-nonsense, progress first, forward-thinking French coaching service that enables adult learners master French by means of the highest level of bilingualism available.
Hi, my name’s Chris. I’m the owner of OuiCommunicate.
From absolute beginners to much further levels of French, I cover all your needs for structured learning, cross-cultural training and fluency improvement.
My coaching is enhanced by university qualifications, years of personal coaching, a full online learning platform and perfect English-to-French bilingualism.
Why choose OuiCommunicate? My qualifications speak for themselves
I bring a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world cultural understanding to your French learning journey.
My hard skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Literature at the French-speaking university ULB in Brussels.
- Master’s Degree in Literature and Linguistics at the Dutch-speaking university VUB in Brussels.
- Post-graduate Certificate in Education in Literature and Linguistics at the French-speaking university ULB in Brussels. Qualification to teach in schools.
- Qualified Teacher Status for the UK to teach Modern Foreign Languages in schools.
- Qualified English Teacher for the state of CT in the USA. (Soon French after LTI level test)
- Standard 120 Hour TEFL certificate to teach English as a Foreign language.
My soft skills
- Bi-cultural upbringing (English/French) towards perfect cultural and linguistic bilingualism.
- Extensive understanding of European, UK and USA cultures as a resident.
- 40 years’ exposure to the British, French and American cultures including nursery rhymes, music, novels, political events…in two languages.
- Successful learner of two foreign languages: Dutch and German as an adult (Masters)
- In-depth understanding of French from self-built academic resources (30 hours of video and 900 pages of PDF)
- Understanding of my students on a cultural level for a higher level of coaching.
Legacy French teaching is broken and it's time to change the plan.
The landscape of French learning might look crowded, but if you’ve tried to learn effectively, you know it’s often barren. Many places offer “French classes,” but far fewer genuinely teach you the language.
If you’ve experienced the underwhelming “legacy school” group classes, dabbled with online “tutor mills,” or even hoped an app would finally crack the code – and none of it truly worked – you’re not alone. You’re here because you’re looking for something genuinely effective, and we understand why.
You shouldn’t feel inept or guilty about not learning French properly. We know from experience that your struggles stem from fundamental flaws in traditional teaching methods, not from you.
This cycle of confusion, disappointment, and frustration is a narrative we’ve heard countless times. But with OuiCommunicate, that narrative changes today. You deserve a better path to French fluency.
Here at OuiCommunicate, we’ve identified the core issues with conventional French instruction:
Outdated French Teaching Methods: Many French teachers, especially from France, are often ill-equipped to teach their own language to foreign learners. Living in a monolingual environment, their teaching traditions are frequently rigid and outdated, failing to account for the unique challenges of non-native speakers.
Focus on Irrelevant Details: Your previous tutors likely overwhelmed you with marginal parts of the language, confusing you with “noise and trivia” instead of clarity. You’ve probably thought, “When will I ever use this word?” This happens when tutors lack a background in Linguistics and can’t see French as a cohesive system, unable to prioritize skills.
Lack of Cultural & Linguistic Understanding: If your French tutor wasn’t a native English speaker, they likely didn’t understand your learning background, your culture, or your language sufficiently. This often translates to a “This is how we do it in French; accept it” approach, without bridging the gap between your linguistic context and theirs.
Your Personalized French Coaching Options
OPTION A: Our 20 minute classes
Tired of long, ineffective classes where you only remember a fraction? Our 20-minute sessions put you at the center of a highly efficient learning experience. Instead of stretched-out hours, we focus on concentrated, impactful learning.
Here’s how it works:
We’ll assign you a personalized learning plan tailored to your current level and goals.
You’ll connect with your dedicated tutor for a live 20-minute video call for each session, ensuring focused instruction and immediate feedback.
This option is perfect for learners who thrive with consistent, bite-sized lessons that maximize retention and progress without overwhelming their schedule.
OPTION B: Exclusive, Fully Customized French Coaching (By Request Only)
This isn’t on the standard menu. Our Exclusive, Fully Customized French Coaching is for discerning individuals seeking a truly bespoke and intensive path to French mastery. If you’re looking for a highly personalized program designed to meet unique, ambitious goals, this option is for you.
We can craft a tailor-made program that might include:
High-intensity private classes for accelerated, step-by-step progress.
Specialized fluency enhancement.
Targeted accent and pronunciation refinement.
Integration of French into specific professional or personal contexts.
And any other specialized requirement for your ultimate linguistic success.
How do our standard 20 min classes work?
Step 1: You complete your exercises and use the instructional video for each topic
Example: Lesson on the Plural
Step 2: Use our "self-assessment" videos to make quite sure you've learned well
Example: Self-assessment on the Plural
Step 3: you've done the worksheet, watched the video, cleared the self-assessment, now meetup with your tutor
Unlimited email support is included.
What do the 20-min classes entail?
When I meet you for a 20 min class, I won’t be giving you a score. The goal is not even perfection either. I will ask you targeted questions to asess your understanding of each topic.
The expert teacher doesn’t need more than a snippet to evaluate French knowledge.
Most times, it is the students who dazzle me with their science, It is a beautiful thing to witness a student teach me about all they’ve learned!
Who requires a personal French coach?
At OuiCommunicate, our personal French coaching is designed for a specific kind of learner: the individual who values their time and demands an effective, results-driven approach.
This isn’t for those content with slow progress or generic solutions. Our clients are serious about getting the job done, whether they’re acquiring French from scratch or refining advanced skills. #
They’ve likely been disillusioned by crowded group classes, ineffective apps, or impersonal “tutor mills.” They’re looking for a different, higher-tier solution within the French learning industry.
Our ideal clients understand that nothing of value comes easily. They recognize that mastering French is a serious undertaking that requires their full involvement and a commitment to the process. They aren’t looking for a quick fix; they’re looking for mastery.
These are learners who are “coachable” and open to expert guidance. They recognize their own limitations and actively seek a professional who deeply understands the intricacies of the French language and how to effectively navigate the learning journey. They see French not as an endless, frustrating endeavor, but as a valuable skill they are determined to acquire and claim as their own.
Booking your free Guided Tour is the start to something better.
We’ve heard enough nightmare stories about French classes to know that this contact form is a crossroads.
You can go back to the old, or book a tour at the risk of discovering something much better.
We will meet on this website. Top of the page you will see CLASS. When you have the password, you will be able to log into our virtual class.
Even before that, we are happy to phone you to learn about your current level of French.
Phone or add us on Whatsapp: +1 860-339-6480
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