About Talk in French

Helping adults actually use the French they’ve learned.

Since 2013, Talk in French has helped learners all over the world. We don’t give you more grammar to learn by heart. We give you feedback and a clear plan, so the French you already know becomes French you can speak.

See how our program works → “Excellent” on Trustpilot

Frédéric Bibard, founder of Talk in French — Frédéric BibardFounder, Talk in French

Why Talk in French exists

Bonjour, I’m Frédéric, founder of Talk in French.

I started Talk in French in 2013. Back then, I was teaching French to learners, and I kept seeing the same problem. People could study French for years. Then a real conversation started, and they froze.

I knew that feeling. When I learned English, reading and writing were easy enough. Speaking was not. I would build a sentence in my head and check it twice. By the time it was ready, everyone had moved on.

What changed things wasn’t another grammar book. I spent months writing to a real person, and then I met him. The first hour was awkward. Then something clicked. I stopped translating in my head and started using the English I already had.

That is the idea Talk in French is built on. French is something you use, not just something you study. Since 2013, more than 10,000 students have learned with us.

FrédéricFounder, Talk in French

Most stuck learners don’t need more French lessons. They need help using the French they already know.

Our approach

Three things we believe about learning French.

These three ideas guide every lesson, correction and plan we make.

Use before perfection

It’s better to speak imperfect French today than to learn one more grammar rule you never use. First, be understood. Then get better.

Feedback beats repetition

Practice matters. But if you don’t know what to fix, you can stay at the same level for years. Someone has to spot the mistakes you keep making.

A clear plan beats more content

Most learners don’t need more books or apps. They already have too many. Knowing what to work on next is half the battle.

Meet the team

The people behind Talk in French.

The people who make your lessons, answer your messages and run the coaching program.

Frédéric BibardFounder

Started Talk in French in 2013.

SabrinaHead of Student Success

French linguist. Reviews your writing and keeps your plan on track.

AngélineFrench Content Creator

Writes and records the lessons, dialogues and exercises you learn from.

CarminaProgram Operations

Keeps the program running behind the scenes. She looks after your platform, your materials and your sessions. When something breaks, she fixes it.

Your coaches

Real teachers, not conversation partners.

Every coach is an experienced French teacher. Each one passed test lessons before joining. Most have university degrees in French or in teaching languages. They come from all over the French-speaking world, so you hear real accents and learn real culture.

SouriaMaster’s in French Linguistics
Teaching since 2014

FrançoisMaster’s in FLE, Montpellier
Trains EU staff in Brussels

CharlesDALF examiner
A1 to C2, 300+ students

JérômeUK-qualified teacher (PGCE, QTS)
Former Head of Languages

SaraDAEFLE, Alliance Française
Based in Paris

See how coaching works on the French Language Accelerator page.

13 years of Talk in French

Still here. Still run by real people.

Since 2013, we’ve helped learners around the world go from understanding French to actually speaking it. Our students review us in public, and we’re proud of what they say.

2013Founded by Frédéric Bibard

“Excellent”on Trustpilot, independent reviews

300,000+French books sold

10,000+students in our courses and programs

My sessions with Charles, my coach, are the highlight of my week. Not only do I have the opportunity to speak, but it serves as a focal point for the written and audio work I do during the week. It’s really motivating to have one other living person care about my progress.

You just cannot compare to immediate feedback from a coach. Jérôme has been extremely helpful in improving my pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary in our one-on-one sessions. I’ve also really appreciated the feedback on my essays from Sabrina.

Each session was meticulously planned and supplemented with extensive feedback on my achievements and what I needed to focus on. Best of all, my language skills and confidence have improved immensely.

These are real students’ experiences. Your results may be different. See all student results →

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Questions? Write to our team.

Send us a message. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can and point you to the best next step.

The French Language Accelerator

Ready to put your French into practice?

See how the French Language Accelerator helps you speak the French you already know.

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Questions? Write to us at contact@talkinfrench.com.