“La Saint Valentin” or Valentine’s Day is celebrated all over the world. Chloé and I made this video last year but the language of love is eternal so here […]
About Me
My journey through language, culture & love
Find out more how I can help you on your language journey.
Neurolanguage Coaching®
Learning language, the YOU way
Neurolanguage coaching® is an innovative, fresh approach to help you progress in language learning.
Coffee Break Learning
Casual conversations to improve fluency
These 60 minute sessions are aimed at developing your French or English. You will learn every-day language relevant to your life in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Learning to be French
All the latest posts from my vlog series – Learning to be French.
Chez le médecin!
Watch this short video showing you how to go the doctor’s in French! As you’ll see, it’s a video from quite some time ago and one of the very […]
To throw in the towel /give up
Oui, “je donne ma langue au chat”! This popular French expression is how you say “I give up/in” or idiomatically in English, “Throw in the towel!” (when you don’t […]
La rentrée après les vacances
Below are a few phrases to set you up at the school gates after the summer holidays! It can be tricky making small talk, I understand, but if you […]
Learning a foreign language when you are living in the country is easy, isn’t it?
Learning another language is not the easiest task and many people abandon once they realise the complexity of the task. It takes a lot of time and I don’t […]
Living abroad – the integration debate!
Living across cultures – is it necessary to integrate? Have you ever dreamed of abandoning your mundane life and moving to foreign shores? Do you feel you’re stuck in […]
“Language is not a genetic gift, it is a social gift. Learning a new language is becoming a member of the club – the community of speakers of that language.”
Frank Smith
What My Students Say
"I started learning french with Karen 16 months ago and have progressed from a beginner to B1 level (autonomous conversation level). This was unimaginable at the beginning but with Karen's encouragement, kindness and talent for teaching I have achieved the unimaginable. I've never felt I was good at languages, yet Karen helped me unlock the magic in learning a language. I've never felt 'stupid' when learning with Karen, I feel she is more a companion on my journey; I couldn't have wished for a better companion."
- Helen Raemers
"I really love my French lessons with Karen. Since starting lessons with her my French has improved immensely and I am now confident to handle situations that previously were beyond me! She makes the lessons both fun and relevant so not only am I learning things that are useful but I am also able to practice my new knowledge outside the lesson."
- Alice Edwards
"Karen is a fantastic coach! She has given me the confidence and tools to progress in the french language. I love my lessons with her and always come away from them feeling great and that I can do this!"
- Helen Jerram
"I have been learning French with Karen for several years both on a one to one basis and as part of a group. She is clear in her explanations, uses examples that are relevant and useful and we always have a laugh!"
- Kirsty Trotter
"We have been learning French for many years and have tried numerous teachers, courses and techniques with varying degrees of success. We have now been learning with Karen in person and via Zoom for around three years and we have made significant progress. We find Karen’s lessons fun, constructive and interesting and hope to continue learning with Karen for many more years to come."
- Lucy and Mike
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- Jeremy Middleton