Unravel FRENCH
FOR FRANCOPHILES, THINKERS, AND CULTURALLY CURIOUS MINDS
Private one-on-one sessions designed to help you move from academic French to real spoken French through conversation, listening training, cinema, and immersive language practice.
1-on-1 French Coaching for Everyday Conversations
Curated
Through my personalized coaching, I’ll work alongside you to develop an integrated plan to achieve IMMERSION—often combining the practices of LISTENING and SPEAKING and help you become more autonomous, expressive, and confident in French.
Supportive
In a judgement-free environment, you can focus on progress without the weight of external expectations. Get instant feedback from a Native speaker and apply from the comfort of your home, without the pressure of comparison.
Transformative
With each session, you’ll uncover small wins that lead to big breakthroughs, building momentum toward fluency. By embracing challenges at your own pace, you’ll experience consistent progress, mastering everyday French while gaining the confidence to connect naturally with native speakers. Together, we’ll turn practice into transformation.
I help French learners overcome communication barriers to engage confidently in social and professional settings
Mastering the French 'R': The Art of Not Pronouncing It
The French "R"—the sound that has perplexed learners for ages. Many of us think we need to roll it, force it, or produce a dramatic, throaty growl. But what if I told you the secret to mastering the French "R" is to try not to pronounce it at all?
Blog
Why Reading Out Loud in French Is Your Secret Weapon for Mastery
For anyone learning French, from dedicated beginners to advanced learners, there’s a powerful technique that’s often overlooked but invaluable: reading out loud.
How to Improve Your Listening Skills in French Without Subtitles: Start Small, Dream Big
Learning to listen to French without subtitles is a thrilling milestone—it feels like stepping into the heart of the language. But let’s be honest: jumping straight into the fast-paced dialogue and intricate plots of cinéma d'auteur is like trying to learn to drive a manual car in a Porsche. Sophisticated? Sure. Discouraging? Absolutely.
Instead, the secret lies in building your listening skills step by step.
What Clients are Saying
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"Sarah is wonderful! She is a knowledgable, engaging, and effective language tutor. Over the past 3+ years, Sarah's worked with me on a weekly basis, helping me to steadily improve my French comprehension in every way: from reading and speaking (including verlan!), to deeper cultural understandings and nuances. Thanks to Sarah I've also discovered new French authors, podcasts, and films. She makes me even more of a Francophile, and I can't recommend her highly enough. She will meet you where you at, then take you to all the places you wish to go on your journey of learning (and loving) French. Merci Sarah!"
Ines Novacic, Documentary Producer
"Sarah is the best! As a tutor, she is encouraging, attentive, caring, and deeply committed to her students. When we began working together I was essentially a beginner, but through our weekly hour-long sessions (first in person and now on Zoom), I've been able to improve greatly -- such that now, at an intermediate level, I can converse in French when I travel to Paris, watch French movies and tv shows with French subtitles, and read French novels. Over time, our work has progressed from basic grammar and vocabulary exercises, to translating French stories and contemporary French songs, and now to extended conversations; it's an indication of how well Sarah can tailor the course work to the individual needs and interests of the French learner. I recommend her most highly, and without hesitation!"
Matthew Goodman, Best Selling Author
"Sarah was recommended to me by a friend I trust, and he was so right! Our weekly hour-long Zoom lessons are totally entertaining and fun--and most important, are really improving my French. Sarah doesn't correct every mistake I make, so the conversation flows, but she catches the areas where I need improvement and we swing back to them later, with written exercises and verbal practice. I also like that she cares about pronunciation, and doesn't let me get away with those kinds of mistakes. I'm an intermediate speaker so I've already had quite a bit of experience studying French, and based on this experience, I rate Sarah as a terrific teacher who I highly recommend."
Susanna Porter, Literary Editor
"Sarah's classes are wonderful! She is a fantastic teacher and makes lessons fun and very constructive."
Hallie Bonnar, Co-Founder & Partner, New Fare
Get in Touch!
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with me to discuss your French conversation goals.
FAQ
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First things first, don't be nervous. We'll start with a free 15-minute consultation to determine your French conversation needs (and if we'll make great collaborators). You can book a completely refundable trial class.
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No prior experience is necessary! I offer classes for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced speakers. My personalized approach ensures you build confidence and improve at your own pace.
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Yes! I offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your busy lifestyle. Lessons are available during weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
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It really depending on your needs and skill level. If you are a complete beginner the first 3 classes are allocated to pronunciation rules, basic verbs and sentences to introduce yourself. Classes focus on improving your conversational skills and listening comprehension. I use engaging materials such as French TV shows, books and real-life dialogues to immerse you in the language, while also honing your speaking fluency and pronunciation.
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All lessons are conducted online via Zoom or your preferred video conferencing tool. This allows for flexibility in scheduling and convenience for learners anywhere in the U.S.
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Only if you ask for homework. You set the pace.
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Classes are mainly aimed at adults aged 18 and up, who are serious about improving their French conversation skills.
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You’ll need a computer, tablet or phone with internet access, a working microphone, and a webcam. Headphones with a built-in mic are recommended for better audio quality during the session.