Everyone learns French for different reasons and starts from a different place.

You may want to:

• Start from scratch and build the foundations needed to communicate in everyday situations.

• Develop your existing French so that you can begin holding simple conversations with greater ease.

• Speak more regularly to improve your fluency, expand your vocabulary and feel more confident expressing yourself.

• Work towards a specific goal, such as travelling, relocating, preparing for an exam or developing your professional and Business French.

Whatever your starting point or objective, we offer flexible and supportive learning options in Brighton & Hove and online - from personalised private tuition and structured beginners’ courses to professionally led conversation clubs.

French Conversation Clubs in Brighton - Advanced Beginner to Lower Intermediate levels

Practise speaking French in a friendly, inclusive and professionally guided environment.

Our conversation clubs combine structured speaking activities, engaging topics and personalised feedback, helping you develop your fluency without the pressure of a traditional classroom.

Tuesday evenings – The Sidewinder, Kemptown
7:00–8:30 pm
Following the success of our French Horn club, this new group has been launched in response to requests for a more local conversation club for learners in Kemptown, Hanover and Queen’s Park.

Suitable for Advanced Beginner to Lower Intermediate learners.

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Wednesday evenings – The French Horn, Seven Dials
7:00–8:30 pm
Our established weekly conversation club for Advanced Beginner to Lower Intermediate learners that has been running for nearly three years.

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Wednesday lunchtimes – Côte Brasserie, Central Brighton
1:00–2:00 pm
A sociable way for remote workers and professionals to break up their working day, step away from their desks and do something enjoyable and stimulating during their lunch break.

The group is also open to anyone who prefers learning and social activities during the day. Suitable for Advanced Beginner to Lower Intermediate learners.

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If you’re interested in joining one of our conversation clubs, you’re welcome to book a one-off taster session for the group of your choice.

You can also try a taster session at each club if you’d like to experience the different locations, times and group dynamics before deciding which one suits you best.

Small-Group French Courses at The Windmill, Brighton - Complete Beginners

Develop your French through a structured small-group programme combining essential vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and practical speaking activities.

Classes are limited to a maximum of eight participants, ensuring that every learner receives individual guidance, personalised feedback and plenty of opportunities to practise.

Courses take place on Monday evenings in the private function room at The Windmill in Brighton. This provides a dedicated learning space while retaining the friendly and relaxed atmosphere of a local pub.

Upcoming Early A1 Course -  Only two places remaining
Monday evenings, 7:00–9:00 pm, starting 21st September 2026
Suitable for complete beginners and learners with very limited French.

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Upcoming A1 Progression Course – January 2027
Designed for learners who already have some basic French and would like to continue developing their vocabulary, grammar and conversational confidence.

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Personalised Private Tuition - All levels

Our one-to-one and two-to-one lessons are designed around your level, interests and objectives.

You may be learning French for travel, relocation, work, family, personal enrichment or simply because you have always wanted to speak the language with greater confidence.

Lessons are available in person in Kemptown or online, with flexible five- and ten-hour programmes offering continuity and better value.

Not sure where to begin? Start with an initial assessment and taster session so that we can evaluate your current level, discuss your objectives and recommend the right learning plan.

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French Exam Preparation - GCSE, A-Level, DELF/DALF and TEF Canada

Lessons can target speaking, listening, grammar, writing, examination technique or any areas in which the learner needs additional confidence and support.

Exam preparation is available in Brighton or online.

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French Lessons Brighton and Hove is an established independent language school and network of qualified native French teachers, each bringing different areas of expertise. We offer personalised French tuition, small-group courses, exam preparation and conversation clubs in Brighton & Hove and online, supporting learners of all levels, backgrounds and walks of life, with different goals and learning needs.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to language teaching and learning. Rather than limiting language learning to the academic settings commonly associated with language schools, we create engaging and accessible experiences in welcoming local venues across Brighton & Hove, as well as online.

By bringing French into familiar, sociable spaces, we enable our learners to practise the language in informal, relaxed, real-life settings that feel less overwhelming and more engaging. We also organise social and cultural events celebrating the French language, French culture and the wider French-speaking world.

Any questions? 

Feel free to get in touch!

📞 Suzanne: +44(0)7958-374.901

🌐 www.FrenchLessonsBrightonAndHove.co.uk

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