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Fall in love with French this November
…one conversation at a time
Join our Apéro event with our CEO Isabelle on 11 November 2025 at 6:30 pm (Atelier 9, Nyon) !
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Speak Up With Confidence in French & in English
with our CEO, Isabelle
Become an autonomous French or English speaker with Isabelle's coachings!
Have these goals been on your list for a while?
Despite being key to speaking and being understood properly, basic French/English diction rules are rarely taught to French learners. But what if there was a simple, accessible and fun way to improve your French/English pronunciation ?
Meet Isabelle Nicolas, our CEO
Originally from Québec, Canada, Isabelle was born into a franco-belgian family and Suisse romande has become her home for the past 10+ years. Trained as a professional opera singer, her passion for the arts and languages led her to become an ambassador of the French language and francophone culture, i.e. a French Teacher!
When she did her Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Opera and Languages at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, she took a class which changed her life and has been extremely useful for her job as a teacher : French Diction for English Speakers. Her students call her the Diction Doctor as she loves finding, creating and sharing pronunciation tips which help their speaking skills get to the next level.
With Isabelle, not only will you refine your conversation and your pronunciation skills, but you will also better understand the culture and etiquette of Suisse romande to make your integration process smoother and more accessible.
As a fully bilingual professional with over 15 years of experience, Isabelle also offers tailored English coaching for francophones who want to elevate their language skills. Whether you're looking to improve your pronunciation, gain more confidence in speaking, or navigate the subtleties of English-speaking cultures, Isabelle’s empathetic approach and practical tips will help you reach your personal and professional goals.
Le secret de la magie des cours avec Isabelle? Bienveillance, écoute et plein de petites astuces efficaces qui amélioreront votre façon de parler français ou anglais!
A sneak peek into learning with Isabelle
See the screenshots below and watch the video to better understand how efficient Isabelle' s pronunciation, cultural and confidence tips could be for you!
Make the Most of Your Precious Time
As a busy mum of two, Isabelle knows how precious and valuable your free time is and that is why she has prepared a special diction program which will only focus on what you really need. Finally feel more comfortable when speaking French or English, thanks to Isabelle's simple pronunciation hacks!
Every session with her will focus on your specific needs as well as the most common pronunciation challenges English and French-speaking learners experience.
Flex your French muscles in an unconventional, yet memorable way and get ready for your upcoming exams or simply enjoy your life in French/English to the fullest!
Here are a few examples of topics Isabelle would be delighted to work on with you :
- 1Les sons spécifiques au français: le “r, u, s vs z, é, e, è, en, on, in, un, etc.”
- 2Les sons spécifiques à l'anglais: “r, h, schwa, i vs ee, ough, exceptions, etc.”
- 3Les nasales: en, in, on, un
- 4Les terminaisons sonores des temps de verbes (Pronunciation is key to be understood here: je mange, j'ai mangé, je mangeais, je mangerai, je mangerais! / I read (present like reed / past like red))
- 5Les virelangues et proverbes les plus utilisés dans la vie quotidienne et sur le marché du travail en anglais et en français
- 7Les faux amis entre le français et l'anglais (Did you know that médiocre & mediocre really doesn't mean the same?)
- 8Le rythme et la mélodie de la phrase en français/anglais (Each language has its own rhythm and music. Let's hack this together!)
- 9Thèmes propres à la Suisse et à la francophonie : étiquette dans le monde des affaires et du marché de l'emploi, la gastronomie, la musique, la littérature, la poésie, fêtes et traditions, et bien plus encore!
- 10Thèmes propres au monde anglophone : étiquette dans le monde des affaires et du marché de l'emploi, comment rester poli sans le vous, comment bien utiliser les modal verbs (would, could, should, etc.), word fillers, et bien plus encore!
Who are Isabelle's confidence coachings perfect for?
- French/English speakers of level A2 and above
- Busy professionals who wish to improve their language skills quickly and efficiently to further their career
- Francophiles who would like to learn more about the culture behind the Canadian/Amercian/British English and Swiss/French/Belgian/Quebec French as well as the diction etiquette (Do's & Don'ts!)
I was comfortable in asking questions and I especially found the strategies Isabelle gave me very helpful! Linking the correct sounds to words I can pronounce correctly in English was so simple, yet really efficient. The pace was great, I now just need to spend time reviewing and practicing on my own. My favorite part of all was being able to apply the tip I learned from the lessons-- and that is to spell my name!
Starr Benyon
Isabelle is a fantastic teacher and I am delighted I found her to help me progress with French. Her lessons are fun, relevant and interesting. Her style is extremely unique – she is incredibly patient and puts you at ease from the first encounter. Any areas of uncertainty are picked up immediately and her preparation for the next lesson includes these areas. She puts a lot of thought into her lessons and goes the extra mile even when the lesson has finished. I highly recommend her as a language teacher.
Adam Fairfoot -
Business Quality & Risk Manager
Isabelle and I worked together at educom GmbH while she was a Business Language Coach. I had the opportunity to sit in on her lessons which were well-structured, job relevant and communicative. She uses up-to-date teaching methods and creates a supportive learning environment that engage her learners. Isabelle is a top-notch coach, always gracious and cheerful, and would be a great addition to any team.
Jessica Rajandran -
Business Developer Specialized in Training and Development, Learning, and Onboarding
Private French & English Confidence Coachings
Private coachings with Isabelle last 90 minutes and can take place online on Zoom or at our language space located at Atelier 9 (Rue du Vieux-Marché 9), in Nyon.
French Up My Life!
You already have level A2+ and would like to get rid of recurrent mistakes once and for all.
What's included in the package?
- 10 x 90 minute private lessons with Isabelle*
- 1 x Accompaniment at a professional event (up to 3 hours)
- Support via Whatsapp whenever needed, Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM
- Validity : 6 months
- Access to all our e-courses
- Online on Zoom or face to face in Nyon
La vie est belle
You already have level A2+ and would like to feel fully confident when speaking French/English.
What's included in the package?
- 30 x 90 minute private lessons with Isabelle*
- 3 x Accompaniments at a professional event (up to 3 hours)
- Support via Whatsapp whenever needed, Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM
- Validity: 12 months
- Access to all our e-courses
- Online on Zoom or face to face in Nyon
- Private lessons: *Up to 5 lessons for the 1-month program / 10 lessons for the 3-month program / 20 lessons for the 6-month program, to be scheduled at your own convenience via our online reservation system or with the help of our team. Online lessons for levels A2 and higher and with a special focus on French pronunciation. You can start booking your private lessons following your online purchase.*
- 24 hours cancellation/rescheduling policy: Cancellation and rescheduling of your online lessons must be done at least 24 hours before the scheduled time. Each lesson can only be rescheduled once.
- Contract start date: The start date of your contract corresponds to the date of your first lesson booked and the validity is for 1, 3 or 6 months later, according to the chosen program. Contract extension is not possible.
- Bonus access to our e-courses: *Immediate access following your online purchase.*
Group F2F Lessons with Isabelle in Nyon
Once a month, Isabelle hosts Apéro events, where learners can meet, mingle, and practice their French with her guidance! A place where language learning meets good company.
Book Isabelle for a Swiss Integration Workshop or Speaking Engagement
Support your international employees or community members in their Swiss integration journey with Isabelle’s unique workshops that combine language, culture, and music. She’s also available as a guest speaker or singer to share the fun of learning French through song.
Click here to contact her via email, or connect on WhatsApp at 076 368 42 52.
What our Clients Are Saying About Working With Isabelle
More than 600 French/English learners like you made the choice to trust our high quality services since 2015.
What our Clients Are Saying About Working With Isabelle
More than 500 French learners like you made the choice to trust our high quality services since 2015.
I have done and tried many French lessons but it was only with Isabelle that I really learned very fast and in a very fun and relaxed way. If you’re preparing for your naturalization in Switzerland or would like to learn to speak and improve your French fast, I highly recommend the personalized online classes of Prêt à Parler.
Cindy Valera - Lifestyle Blogger, Author and Digital Curator
HER CLASSES WERE THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD!
Isabelle is a wonderful teacher with lots of humour. Her classes were the best I have ever had! She has such an interesting personality and I felt I could talk with her for hours about a very wide range of subjects. Her teaching method was really good, even when we had to talk about grammar! I really enjoyed her classes and was quite upset every time the course was over!
Tina Gericke - (Bertelsmann)
I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER NOW!
Working with Isabelle was a very interesting and efficient experience. Isabelle is a highly qualified teacher who can immediately understand the needs and struggles that busy professionals have when learning a new language. It was my first experience with a private coach and I wanted to improve my spoken and written French skills. I feel so much better now! Isabelle was able to personalize my lessons which were designed to meet my specific work requirements. She made me feel comfortable and gave me the right tools so I can speak much more freely than before. She always made sure to correct my mistakes with tact and consideration, the best way to learn and improve. I highly recommend Isabelle’s private coaching services.
Laura - Landscape Architect
when I struggled for words or didn’t understand a question, she would explain ina different way but always in French
I arrived in Geneva two years ago to start a job in a French speaking firm with a very basic level of French. My private lessons with Isabelle totally changed my approach to learning French. She gave me a lot of confidence speaking French as we discussed topics that were actually relevant to my job and life in Geneva. Isabelle is a fantastic teacher, calm and patient and when I struggled for words or didn’t understand a question, she would explain a different way but always in French. It is a great feeling to be able to work it out all in French without having to switch over to English!
Tessa McChesney - Architect
EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATION
Isabelle is a superb teacher of the highest professional standards. I approached Isabelle to provide private, custom tailored business French language development lessons and she exceeded my expectation. She was able to focus on my immediate mandate to improve my French skills while always remaining alert to any gaps in my grammar requiring attention and thus dynamically incorporating revision of such into our lessons. I greatly appreciated her charm and presentation skills in delivering the lessons which provided for achieving measurable progress through the course while always remaining stimulating. I highly recommend Isabelle as a teacher and connoisseur of languages.
Christine Evans - Private Investment Manager
THE RIGHT CHOICE IF YOU NEED FLEXIBILITY
French lessons with Isabelle is the right choice if you need flexibility, if you want to adapt the class to meet your exact needs, and if you want to enjoy your class! I had no experience with online learning before and was a bit skeptical about it all. It ended up being one of the best decisions I recently made! Following the recent birth of my child, I contacted Isabelle because I had to prepare for an important job interview in French. Not only did she prepare me well for the interview with regards to the language requirements, but she also acted as a coach, motivating me and building my self-confidence over the 10 classes we had together. The best thing? I finally got the job I was aiming for!
Brigitte Dietrich - Senior Finance Officer (International Labour Organization, UN)
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