French At Home, the UK’s leading online platform for French language tutoring, today announced the launch of its innovative new 'ParlonsPlus' conversation programme. Designed specifically to move learners beyond classroom theory and into real-world fluency, the service targets the common struggle faced by many students: converting passive knowledge into active, confident speaking.
For years, language students have mastered grammar books only to freeze up when faced with a native speaker. The 'ParlonsPlus' programme addresses this head-on, offering structured, small-group and one-on-one sessions exclusively dedicated to French conversation practice. These sessions are led by native French tutors and focus on engaging, real-life topics, current events, and cultural debates, providing the immersive environment necessary for rapid improvement in speaking and listening comprehension. The emphasis is entirely on spontaneous, fluid communication, ensuring learners build the muscle memory required for natural dialogue.
“We recognised a significant gap in the market,” said Eleanor Vane, Head of Curriculum Development at French At Home. “Our students have always valued our flexible, high-quality lessons, but the demand for dedicated, low-pressure French conversation practice was overwhelming. Language learning plateaus when students stop speaking. Our new programme is the engine that drives them past that stage. It’s about making mistakes, getting instant feedback, and, most importantly, building genuine confidence.”
The benefits of consistent French conversation practice extend far beyond just fluency. It aids in cultural understanding, improves a learner’s ability to use colloquialisms and idiomatic expressions, and sharpens listening skills against a background of natural speech pace and varying accents. The new sessions are available across all time zones, making them convenient for students with diverse schedules, from busy London professionals to students completing their academic studies.
"At French At Home, we believe that the true goal of language learning is connection. Our 'ParlonsPlus' programme isn't just about vocabulary; it's about facilitating genuine human interaction. By creating dedicated spaces for intensive French conversation practice, we are equipping our learners to engage authentically with the Francophone world. We are incredibly proud to launch a tool that we know will be instrumental in helping our users finally achieve the fluency they dream of."— Eleanor Vane, Head of Curriculum Development, French At Home
5) Even a tired brain relaxes by explaining short sentences from advertisements, room numbers, pieces of heard sentences – so turn learning into fun
6) Remember only what has been checked by the teacher.
Use newspapers, radio, films, books (including technical ones), visits to France as siege weapons.
9) Never let your fear of mistakes stop you from speaking French.
Effective learning of French language
When learning foreign languages on your own, reading dictionaries and phrasebooks is not enough to get the best results.
