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Spring 2023

Join us for French Lessons During 2023.

Whether you are a complete beginner or simply want to ‘Brush Up’ on your French for a Summer Vacation, French Lesson Cardiff can help.

Penelope will be pleased to discuss with you the best tutorial program to suit your specific requirements.

Please enquire/send a direct message to Penelope to book your slots now available 6 days a week on 07815042999.  Merci!

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Winter/Spring 2020-21

Fun & Inspiring French Tutorials During Lockdown. Covid – Safe.

Throughout the pandemic, Penelope has been teaching French continuously via either Zoom or Skype. These have been proven to be most effective and extremely popular.

In addition, the French Club continues to run for advanced beginners every Sunday evening at 6 pm and every Wednesday evening at 7 pm via Zoom. 

As of April 1st 2021, Penelope will be introducing her 121 tutorials entitled, ‘Walk and Talk in French’ around the lake for students of all levels and capabilities.

Please enquire/send a direct message to Penelope to book your slots now available 6 days a week on 07815042999.  Merci!

 

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Summer – 2018

We sometimes work in two, role playing…at the butcher, at the bank, at the hotel etc..

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One Wednesday a Month –  Authentic French Dining with French Recipes – Mmm, C’est delicieux!!

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All pupils enjoy going to the ‘Black Cat’ for Authentic French Cuisine, French Music and French Wine.
The Café Du Chat Noir, Wellfield Arcade, Cardiff.

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 Bastille Day: A good time was had by all. Music in the Garden, prosecco flowed !

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Spring – 2016

Good News: French Lesson Cardiff is Pleased to Announce the Spring Familiarisation Trip to Juan-les-Pins in the South of France.

April 30th – May 2nd 2016.

Click Here for Details

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Winter 2015/2016

10th February 2016  ~VALENTINE’S DAY – is  fast approaching!  Join us for a 3 course French Meal at a competitive cost of £12 per head. French Food, French Music, French Conversation and …..lots of FUN!!
At ….The Café Du Chat Noir,Wellfield Arcade, Cardiff at 7pm.

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Winter 2015/2016

 

ARE YOU DATING  A FRENCHMAN OR FRENCHWOMAN ?

  • Need help in getting the most out of your relationship in French ?

  •  Look no further – We can help!  Contact us for a 6 Lesson Crash Course in how to navigate ‘French Waters’, ‘French Expressions’, ‘Travelling in France’, etc !!

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Winter 2015/2016

Here we are, ready to attack the New Year celebrating all that is wonderful
about the French language and culture….watch this space !!

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Summer 2015

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 18th JULY ~ BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATIONS at the newly refurbished restaurant “Fish and fields”, Wedal Road Cardiff. All pupils warmly invited to celebrate France’s National Holiday on Saturday 18th July, 2015,  from 7pm onwards.

 

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 24TH JULY ~ GARDEN PARTY  to say farewell to pupils Andrew and Leann Griffiths. All pupils and partners warmly invited!! French Songs, French Food, including a poetry recital.  On Friday 24th July 2015 @ 61 Ty Draw Road, Roath Park from 7.30pm onwards.

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Summer 2015

Welcoming Anne Mclaren our “floriste extraordinaire” back into the fold! ” Re-bienvenue” Anne!

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Spring 2015

 

Vivienne Sharman Lewis gave the Ladies Intermediate French Group a wonderful insight to the new to Wales, fashion label “CaptainTortue”!! Great fun was had by all, fashion tips exchanged. Next excitement, the Intermediate Group has been invited to the “Captain Tortue” Fashion show at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on July 1st. Watch this space!!

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Spring 2015

Children’s Summer School Opening August 2015

French Lessons Cardiff is pleased to announce the opening of our Summer School. Please click here for further details or see our Children’s Tutorials Page.

 

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Spring 2015

 

 

Our French Intermediate Group coming together for our weekly Wednesday evening meeting. This time we discussed current events, the Charente Maritime area of France. We also welcomed newcomer Toby Crook, celebrated Jeanette’s Birthday and heralded the third trip to France, Nice on the Riviera this time!! Pictures of our trip will be posted in May.

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Sping 2015

Early Bird Special Offer. Only Valid Until End April- So Hurry!!!

  • Book 2 x 1-2-1 lessons in the same week, you pay just £30 total. A saving of £10!

  • Alternatively, book a 6 week course@2 lessons per week, you pay just £150. A saving of £90!! (Full payment required at time of booking).

  • Each lesson is tailored to suit your specific goals and needs.

 

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Summer  2014

   Skype Lessons are here!!        

 

 

  • French Lessons Cardiff are proud to announce that lessons on Skype on a 1-2-1 basis are now available.

  • Learn French  in the comfort of your own home.

  • Very competitive rates and flexible times.

  • Ideal for business people, busy parents and after school tuition.

  • Contact Penny Garland for details.

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Summer  2014

            A group of professional people from all walks of life, from academia, to PR, to working for S4C, to working with young  students, wishing to improve their French skills, whilst sharing their passion for speaking French and sharing their knowledge of all that is rich in knowing more about the French way of life…..Great fun and laughter abound!…..

 

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  April 2013

French Circle News……

The French Circle will now be held on Saturday Mornings  starting  11th May at 10:30 am.

A ‘NEW’ French Film Club will also be included where students can rent French Films for just £2.00. These will be reviewed and discussed at meetings.

The First Film will be ‘Le Vieux Fusil’ with Philippe Noiret and Romy Schneider which dates back to 1975.

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      April 2013

Biji Matthew & Jobitha Chacko, both careworkers, calling each week in preparation for their
‘Test d’évaluation de français’ in order to emigrate to Québec, Canada. Fun & Hard Work..!

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The dynamic fivesome who come every Monday evening.
We talk about everything in French from French cuisine, French fashion,
underwear, skiing, properties etc etc. Great Fun !!!  “C’est chouette”

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Here we are enjoying the French club which is held twice weekly.

 

 

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‘To all my pupils past present and future, may I wish you all a blessed and Happy Christmas and New Year’.

 

Exciting news – lessons recommence on 7th January and they will be more varied and spiced up than last year!  Bring a friend along for a taster lesson and you will get two lessons for the price of one.  Also, I am planning on doing guided tours of Paris, taking in all the various places of interest, the top sites to explore with a guided commentary and lots, lots more.  If you are interested, please let me know.  I am planning on doing something with my pupils for Valentine’s Day…. It should be fun!!
We shall go into all the little side streets – Montmartre, Notre Dame, ile Saint Louis, Tuileries Gardens, Place de la Concorde and lots lots more.  I am proposing to take FIVE pupils to start off with and see how it goes…. Let me know… Lots of things to look forward to for 2013.

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‘Here is a photograph of me setting out my stall in preparation for my Christmas party
for all my pupils at Ten Maryport Coffee Shop in Cardiff.
A good time was had. French music, French delicacies, wine and a lot of fun!’

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Here we are enjoying the French club which is held twice weekly.

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Here we are enjoying the French club which is held twice weekly.  We are all at different levels with our expertise in French but we have a great time, and welcome new members regardless of ability.  Cost, a mere £3.00 for coffee, tea, biscuits enjoying ourselves talking about France, the different regions and speaking French.  The more French is spoken, the better.  Please contact Penny for more details.Hope to see you  

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Celebrating Bastille Day 2012

We celebrated Bastille Day with an informal “Get Together” of existing students and friends with Wine, Food, Music and great  Conversation.

 

A fabulous time was had by all !!!