Fresh in France
Get the essentials right. Speak with confidence. Be understood.
An online French course for beginners that starts with the sounds, not just the words.
Imagine walking into a boulangerie, asking for what you’d like in French, and being understood.
No puzzled expression. No immediate switch to English. Just a little French conversation that actually works.
But perhaps you’ve had the opposite experience.
You’ve carefully learnt the words. You know exactly what you want to say. You open your mouth and give it your best shot.
And the person in front of you looks puzzled.
Or answers you in English.
Suddenly, your confidence takes a bit of a tumble.
Fresh in France is hosted inside The Sound More French Café. Simply join the Café for free, then head to the Classroom to purchase your course for $179. No paid membership required.
What if the problem isn’t that you don’t know enough French?
What if it’s simply that nobody has shown you how to make the sounds?
That’s where Fresh in France is different.
Judith and I have created a practical French course that puts pronunciation, listening and speaking confidence at the heart of learning, right from the very beginning.
Because you don’t need perfect French to have a successful conversation.
You need the essential French, the right sounds to make yourself understood, and the confidence to use it.
Why French pronunciation matters from day one
You can know exactly the right French words and still not be understood.
French and English don’t use exactly the same sounds. So when nobody shows you how to make a French sound, your English-speaking brain helpfully reaches for the closest one it knows.
The trouble is, what sounds almost identical to you might sound quite different to a French listener.
Without pronunciation guidance
You guess at unfamiliar French sounds, often using the nearest English equivalent.
You practise those approximations until they become habits.
Then come the puzzled looks, the requests to repeat yourself and the frustrating conversations that can gradually knock your confidence.
With pronunciation guidance
You discover how French sounds are actually formed, rather than having to guess.
You practise them correctly from the outset, before unhelpful habits become established.
And you build the foundations for smoother conversations, better understanding and growing confidence.
The aim isn’t a perfect French accent.
It’s to speak French in a way that helps you be understood.
Meet your Fresh in France teachers
Two teachers. Two areas of expertise. One shared goal: helping you speak French and be understood.
Frannie Fleming
Pronunciation and listening
I’ll help you discover how French sounds are formed, practise them in useful everyday phrases, and recognise them when French people speak to you.
Because knowing the words is one thing. Being understood when you say them is another!
Judith Keys
Confidence and putting French into practice
I will help you develop the confidence to use your French in real-life situations, even when you’re worried about making mistakes.
With manageable challenges, gentle encouragement, and opportunities to practise, I’ll help you move from knowing the French to actually using it.
Shape it. Say it. Hear it. Be understood.
Our approach helps you make French sounds, practise them in real phrases and recognise them when French people speak to you.
Fresh in France is hosted inside The Sound More French Café. Simply join the Café for free, then head to the Classroom to purchase your course for $179.
No paid membership required.
Imagine yourself at the boulangerie…
You’ve decided to be brave and order your croissants in French.
« Bonjour, je voudrais deux croissants, s’il vous plaît. »
You know the words, but will you be understood?
In Fresh in France, we don’t just give you the phrase and hope for the best.
We help you:
SHAPE IT: Discover how to make the French sounds in the phrase.
SAY IT: Practise putting those sounds together naturally.
HEAR IT: Learn to recognise what you might hear in reply.
And with Judith’s confidence-building activities, you’ll have opportunities to practise the exchange before trying it for real.
Imagine the satisfaction of walking out with your croissants and thinking, “I did it!”
Your French for real life
10 practical lessons. Everyday situations. French you’ll actually use.
LESSONS 01 + 02
First hellos & introductions
Greet people, introduce yourself and ask someone to repeat themselves.
LESSONS 03 + 04
Markets, cafés & boulangeries
Buy everyday essentials, order food and drink, and handle simple payments.
LESSONS 05 + 06
Neighbours & apéros
Make small talk, meet neighbours and enjoy simple social conversations.
LESSONS 07 + 08
Appointments & healthcare
Make bookings, handle dates and times, and explain simple health problems.
LESSONS 09 + 10
Directions & putting it all together
Ask for directions or help, then bring your essential French together for everyday life.
Everything you need to get started
Fresh in France gives you the tools, practice and support to start using your French with confidence.
✓ 10 practical recorded French lessons
✓ Shape, Say, Hear pronunciation workout video lessons
✓ Listening practice and real-life roleplays
✓ 5 live Practice Labs with Frannie and Judith
✓ Confidence Missions to help you put your French into practice
✓ Simple learning plans and progress trackers
✓ Lesson PDFs and transcripts
✓ Ongoing access to your course materials
Fresh in France is hosted inside The Sound More French Café. Simply join the Café for free, then head to the Classroom to purchase your course for $179. No paid membership required.
Your Fresh French Start
Your January 2027 Founding Cohort
4 January
Your Fresh Start Week is all about getting ready, not learning French just yet.
You’ll set three real-life goals, check your starting point, and make a simple plan for fitting French into your week, with our worksheets and tracker to help.
11 January
Your first lessons begin
Five weeks of practical French lessons (x2 per week), pronunciation practice and confidence-building, with live support.
Founding Cohort price
$179
Available until 15 December 2026
Standard price $229 from 16 December
Fresh in France is hosted inside The Sound More French Café. Join the Café for free, then head to the Classroom to purchase your course for $179. No paid Café membership required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know any French already?
Not at all. Fresh in France is designed for beginners. We’ll help you learn essential French phrases and how to pronounce them so that people understand you.
What if I’m nervous about speaking French?
You’re in exactly the right place. We combine pronunciation guidance with confidence-building activities, giving you opportunities to practise before trying out your French in real life.
Do I have to attend the live Practice Labs?
Not at all. Our five live Practice Labs are optional, but they’re a lovely opportunity to practise with Frannie and Judith in a friendly, supportive setting. They won’t be recorded, so you’ll need to join us live if you’d like to take part.
Do I need a paid Sound More French Café membership?
No. You can join the Café for free and purchase Fresh in France separately for a one-off payment of $179. No paid Café membership is required.
Fresh in France is hosted inside The Sound More French Café. Simply join the Café for free, then head to the Classroom to purchase your course for $179. No paid membership required.
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