French Pronunciation & Conversation Lessons with our CEO, Isabelle
Simple hacks to master the art of French pronunciation and speak with confidence!
French Pronunciation & Conversation Lessons with our CEO, Isabelle
Master the art of French pronunciation and speak with confidence with Isabelle's tips and diction hacks!
Have these goals been on your list for a while?
Despite being key to speaking and being understood properly, basic French diction rules are rarely taught to French learners. But what if there was a simple, accessible and fun way to improve your French pronunciation ?
Meet Isabelle Nicolas , our CEO
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.
Le secret de la magie des cours avec Isabelle? Bienveillance, écoute et plein de petites astuces efficaces qui amélioreront votre façon de parler français!
A sneak peek into learning with Isabelle
See the screenshots below and watch the video to better understand how efficient Isabelle' s tips for your integration in Suisse romande could be for you!
Make the Most of Your Precious Time in French
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, 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-speaking learners experience when expressing themselves in French.
Flex your French muscles in an unconventional, yet memorable way and get ready for your upcoming exams or simply enjoy your life in French to the fullest!
Here are a few of the conversation and pronunciation topics Isabelle will be delighted to work on with you :
- 1Les sons spécifiques au français: le “r” et le “u”
- 2Les sons "s vs z"
- 3Les sons "é, e, è"
- 4Les nasales: en, in, on, un
- 5Les terminaisons sonores des temps de verbes (Pronunciation is key to be understood here: je mange, j'ai mangé, je mangeais, je mangerai, je mangerais!)
- 6Les virelangues et proverbes francophones les plus connus et utilisés dans la vie quotidienne et sur le marché du travail en Suisse
- 7Les faux amis entre le français et l'anglais (Did you know that médiocre & mediocre really doesn't mean the same?)
- 8Les liaisons (Learn why we hear a z when we pronounce Les enfants!)
- 9Le rythme et la mélodie de la phrase en français (Each language has its own rhythm and music. Let's hack this together!)
- 10Thèmes 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!
Who are Isabelle's pronunciation and conversation lessons perfect for?
- French learners of level A2 and above
- English-speaking members of the international community of Suisse romande and other French-speaking countries
- Busy professionals, parents and students who need to improve their French pronunciation quickly and efficiently.
- Francophiles who would like to learn more about the culture behind the French language 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 Pronunciation & Conversation Programs with Isabelle
Group settings are allowing for a maximum of 5 participants and can take place online, at your home, at your office or at our language space in Nyon.
Pardon My French!
You already have level A2 and would like to quickly tweak a few recurrent mistakes.
- Face-to-face sessions: CHF 600
What's included in the package?
- Duration: 1 month
- 5 group or private lessons with Isabelle*
- Access to all our e-courses
French Up My Life
You already have level A2 and would like to get rid of recurrent mistakes once and for all.
- Face-to-face sessions: CHF 1,150
What's included in the package?
- Duration: 3 months
- 10 group or private lessons with Isabelle*
- Access to all our e-courses
La vie est belle
You already have level A2 and would like to feel more confident when speaking French.
- Face-to-face sessions: CHF 2,200
- Can be paid in 3 monthly installments
What's included in the package?
- Duration: 6 months
- 20 group or private lessons with Isabelle*
- Access to all our e-courses
A la carte sessions : CHF 136 for face-to-face lessons in Nyon only (duration of the lesson is 60 minutes)
- 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.*
Would you like to hire Isabelle to give a workshop or to invite her as a guest speaker for your association, school or company?
Avec grand plaisir! Click here to contact her.
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.
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)
Experience the pleasure of learning with Isabelle!
Give yourself the right tools to speak French with a native-speaker confidence!
Are you hesitating before registering? Contact us.
You haven't found the right solution for your specific needs yet?
To enquire about our smaller packages, private lessons for couple, family, children (7-12) and teenagers (13-17), please contact us and let us know how we can help you.
You haven't found the right solution for your specific needs yet?
To enquire about our smaller packages, private lessons for couple, family, children (7-12) and teenagers (13-17), please contact us and let us know how we can help you.
Politiques de confidentialité | Gestion des données | Mentions légales | Copyright © 2015-2025 Prêt à Parler