Travel Preparation

When in France, don't be just another tourist

Learn greetings and basic travel expressions in French,

Feel comfortable ordering in restaurants, navigating public transportation, or asking for directions,

Prepare for medical emergencies, or to travel with children,

Discover life in Paris after the Eiffel Tower and the Mona Lisa,

Get insider tips that only a French native can share.

Preparing for your trip will save you time and money, and make for a more pleasant travel experience. Veronique is an experienced traveler. She knows France and goes back every year.

Travel Preparation Workshops

Learn basic travel French and get valuable insights into local customs with our fun, informative travel workshops.

Learn basic travel French and get valuable insights into local customs with our fun, informative travel workshops,

Our travel workshops are conveniently held at local community colleges that offer competitive prices and the flexibility of online registration,

Our programs are designed with working adults in mind: They are fast-paced, practical, and are held on Saturdays,

Participants go home with valuable resources to help them remember it all and prepare for their upcoming trip.

Frites in Normandy
(Frites or French Fries originated
in Belgium, not France)

Survival French Workshop

May 22, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Bellevue WA, $39

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.

When in Paris

May 22, 1:30 PM - 4:30 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.

Survival French Workshop

Personalized home workshops.
Host a travel workshop in your home for friends and fellow travelers. Customized programs focus on specific needs and itineraries. Program fee includes instruction, customized handouts, an optional slide show, and travel documents to help you plan your trip.

If you'd like be notified when the workshops are available just let us know by filling this form and we will contact you then.

Do not hesitate to contact us for any question or suggestions about new or upcoming workshops.