the french escape
You will make speaking French a second nature.
Bonjour, I’m Cédric and I’m very happy to meet you.
I specialize in helping culturally ambitious Americans build the skills to speak high-quality French from day one, through expert tools and personalized coaching.
Imagine yourself speaking French with ease, engaging in meaningful conversations
You dream of exploring French culture, making friends, traveling, or even relocating one day—but starting as a beginner feels overwhelming.
With expert tools and a step-by-step approach, I’ll help you turn those aspirations into reality. From day one, you’ll build confidence, master high-quality French, and open the door to a world of new opportunities.
A Powerful Escape
Learning French can be more than acquiring a new language—it’s about discovering a world of opportunities. Together, we’ll set off on a journey that’s both enjoyable and rewarding, unlocking new perspectives and experiences along the way.
Bad Accent or Impressive Pronunciation?
Start on the right foot. Mastering a pronunciation that earns admiration will be a total game-changer.
Master French with Expert Tools
Through tailored techniques and precise feedback, I’ll guide you to an intuitive mastery of French grammar and syntax. With a focus on clarity and quality, you’ll gain the skills to speak confidently, express yourself with ease, and truly make French your own.
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What’s the Right Online Class for Me?
GROUP LESSONS
Learning in a group of just 3-6 students combines the best of personalized attention and dynamic interaction. You’ll benefit from tailored feedback while also practicing in real conversations with peers—perfect for building confidence and fluency. The small size ensures a supportive and engaging environment, where everyone’s voice is heard, and progress is shared.
- Community and Collaboration: Practice speaking in a supportive environment with like-minded peers.
- Diverse Perspectives: Learn from group interactions and different viewpoints.
- Balance of Attention: Enjoy personalized feedback while benefiting from group dynamics.
PRIVATE 1:1 LESSONS
1:1 classes are the ultimate personalized learning experience. Every lesson is tailored to your goals, pace, and interests, ensuring maximum progress. You’ll receive undivided attention, detailed feedback, and lessons designed specifically to address your needs—whether it’s perfecting pronunciation, mastering grammar, or building confidence in conversation. It’s your time to shine!
- Fully Customized Lessons: Tailored to your goals, pace, and interests.
- Focused Feedback: Get detailed, specific guidance to refine your French.
- Accelerated Progress: Maximize learning efficiency with undivided attention.
get the best out of your time
Why Does it Work Better?
Choosing the right language class is not easy. Many courses see learning a language as if it were about knowing rules and exceptions, and try to use old recipes, with very disappointing results. I’m here to help you succeed, not to let you down.
Speaking First
Speaking is your goal. You’re not going to get there by reading texts or writing exercises. I’ll always make speaking come first, and you’ll see the rest will be much easier to learn then.
Skills Need Practice
To have meaningful conversations in French, it has to come naturally to you, and that’s not just memorized knowledge: you’ll need lots of practice and precise feedback.
Science and Tools
Neuroscience and the science of Expertise have shown us how we learn, and how we should be taught. I apply these findings to language teaching thanks to efficient Silent Way tools.
Enjoy the Journey
Studying is tedious, but practicing a skill is captivating and fun. You’ll get a sense of learning and progress from your first lesson on, and stay committed!
testimonials
What They Say
I have been working with Cedric for about 8 months and the transformation has been amazing. I had a little French background when we started but I was too timid to even say a few words. Now I feel confident to speak in paragraphs. Cedric’s method of teaching has really opened up the language for me. I strongly recommend.
Gary Newman
USA (52 lessons)
I started with Cedric as a complete beginner in French. I was looking for a teacher that would be extremely picky with pronunciation and Cedric truly delivers. He constantly gives me feedback on anything I mispronounce or if my intonation is off. Learning with Cedric’s special method (Silent Way/Pronunciation Science) eliminates the usual guesswork involved with simply listening to and imitating audio. I leave our lessons excited about what I’ve learned. Cedric quickly answers my questions and reviews my notes outside of class.
Sarah
USA (40 lessons)
Cedric is not only helping me with my confidence in speaking/comprehending French, he is very knowledgeable about the structure of both French grammar and English grammar. The recommended exercises and external resources that he recommends are also very helpful. Importantly, he is very patient; he doesn’t rush, or assign too much work that is
overwhelming. I’ve greatly improved thanks to Cedric.
Clayton Shedd
USA (22 lessons)