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	Speak French Join the group of Seattle residents who have been studying French with Veronique, a native language instructor, since 1998. Veronique has successfully helped hundreds of students and travelers improve their proficiency in French, and prepare for their business or leisure trips to France. Discover our French language instruction programs.
	Experience France as a Native If you live in the Seattle area, our fun, fast-paced, and informative travel workshops offer a crash course in French travel. They take you all over France and highlight major sites and attractions. In addition, our workshops provide unique insights into the French culture and mindset, and essential travel tips. Find out more about current and upcoming workshops.
	New Workshops in Bellevue Sign up today, seats are going fast... Prepare for your next vacation in the "City of Light" Topics presented include: Paris history; overview of the 20 "Arrondissements" (districts); "Rive Droite" or "Rive Gauche"; best time to visit; what to pack and to wear; choosing hotels and restaurants; money matters; specialty shopping; getting around on foot, by car or subway. You will receive valuable travel and cultural tips to help you "blend in", as well as an extensive list of resources (books, travel guides, and websites). Please bring your favorite Paris map for easier orientation. May 22, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Bellevue WA - $39 Planning a trip to France? This fast-paced class prepares you for almost anything French and focuses on pronunciation basics and essential travel expressions. Learn greetings; read a French menu and order food; ask the hotel receptionist for help; discuss sizes and prices with a salesperson... At the end of this session, you will feel more confident speaking French and interacting with the locals. May 22, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Bellevue WA - $39 Explore our website and discover our services. Contact me if you have any questions. A bientot! Veronique.

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What previous workshop attendees say...

“We had a blast. Great trip. Perfect weather. Took lots of pictures and enough video to bore anyone to tears (…) We would love to get together with you and show you the experience. We figure the expression “Une carafe d’eau s’il vous plait” that you taught us, probably saved us the cost of the lessons we took from you! Call us!”

- Brenda and Bob M., Kirkland, WA

“Bob and I had such a wonderful trip! Thanks for all your helpful hints. We used our feeble French to order delicious meals from "le menu," knew NOT to step on the beautiful grass in public gardens, and enjoyed the sun-worshipping crowds on the banks of the Seine. (…) I can't wait to go back!
We speak often of our class with you - how much it enhanced our trip and how delightful the time we spent with you.  Hopefully we'll meet again in the future...I'm still interested in continuing my French lessons!”

– Roberta G., Seattle WA

“Returned from beautiful Paris on Tuesday evening.  We had the best time.  I have to say that this was in large part because of your great lessons!  I did most of the talking since my friends did not study quite as much.  Everything you taught came in very handy from arriving in France, working with the concierge at the hotel, shopping and of course ordering food!  We also asked lots of directions - and understood the answers (…)  We got so good at saying Bonjour Madame/Monsieur and Au Revoir, merci! , that people did not automatically switch to English which, to us, was wonderful (…)."

– Natalie Y., Kirkland, WA

“You have a unique perspective on the differences and challenges American travelers may find in France, and you were very adept at preparing us for cultural, as well as linguistic ‘rough spots’.  Since you focused on the necessities of communicating, rather than perfect conjugation, I was able to maximize the benefits from your class (...) I Just wanted to let you know, now that my French adventure is over, how much fun I had in your class -- and how useful it proved to be in Paris, Beaune, and Arles!  There were a few hoteliers and restaurant owners who simply spoke no English -- my lessons came in very handy.  I was always able to convey my needs, for the most part (…)”

– Brian D., Bothell, WA