Hybrid Group Program 

Swiss French
Integration Experience

... with our CEO Isabelle! Master Suisse Romande français  through a unique blend of online and face‑to‑face group lessons in Nyon. 

Swiss French Integration Experience Sessions

Our hybrid program is perfect for:

Permit/Naturalisation Applicants

Preparing for a Permis B, C, or naturalisation interview? These sessions will boost your speaking skills and help you navigate everyday conversations and Swiss cultural references with confidence.

Busy Professionals

Whether you need to feel more at ease in meetings, small talk with colleagues, or simply want to upgrade your French for daily life, this is an efficient, practical way to stay consistent and make real progress.

Parents & Entrepreneurs

Learn in a relaxed, supportive setting with like-minded learners. Build real-world vocabulary and confidence for smoother everyday interactions—in your community, at school, or in business.

Not your Typical French Class in Suisse Romande

Not Your Typical French Class

Our group sessions are designed to help you speak confidently in French on any topic! They are for learners of levels A2 and higher, who already have a solid base of French grammar and vocabulary but don’t have many opportunities to use it in real life.

But we’re not here to follow the same old textbook routines. Instead, we’ve created a learning space that’s flexible, social, and surprisingly effective—more like joining a lively conversation with friends than sitting in a classroom.

Why Swiss Integration Experience

Why Swiss French Integration Experience?

This unique hybrid group program is for motivated learners (A2/B1 and above) ready to improve their speaking skills and cultural understanding of life in Suisse Romande.

  • Hybrid Format: In-person sessions in Nyon + live online group classes
  • Swiss Focus: Idioms, expressions, and etiquette specific to French-speaking Switzerland
  • Expert Instruction: Led by Isabelle Nicolas, known for her engaging, precise, and culture-rich teaching style

Meet Isabelle, 

founder & CEO of Prêt à Parler & your Swiss French Integration Experience Teacher


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! 

What’s Included in the Swiss French Integration Experience

  • Learn French Through Singing

  • French Conversation Practice

  • French Pronunciation Boost

  • A Unique Learning Environment

Yes, Singing!

Each week, we explore a different French song to unlock the rhythm, pronunciation, and emotion of the language.


→ Singing in French helps you remember sounds, reduce self-consciousness, and connect emotionally with the language.


Check out one of our podcasts where Isabelle teaches French pronunciation by analyzing and singing some of the most iconic French songs of all time.

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As you connect, speak, and laugh with others, you’ll see your false beliefs and fears about speaking French begin to fade. Little by little, those old barriers disappear—and they’re replaced by real confidence, real conversations, and real progress.

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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. 

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

Schedule & Pricing

All programs include access to both in-person sessions in Nyon and online lessons, with a strong focus on pronunciation, conversation, and cultural integration.

Each package gives you a set number of lessons to use over a defined period—whether you're looking for a short-term boost or a deeper long-term transformation.

See what’s included in each option, and check the current lesson schedule to plan ahead.

Cours d’été avec Isabelle (Juillet et août 2025) schedule:

Lundi 12h30-13h30

Club de conversation bilingue FR-ENG

  • Venez discuter de la vie en Suisse romande en anglais et en français, entre locaux et expats
  • Point de rencontre: Terrasse extérieure du Café Ex Machina / Si pluie : Atelier 9 Co-Working, Nyon

Mardi 12h30-13h30

Je chante, donc je suis

  • Venez renforcer votre confiance en vous et découvrir votre voix en travaillant une nouvelle chanson en français à chaque cours!
  • Centre de yoga Raison d'Hêtre (Bégnins)

Mardi 18h30-20h00

Apéro & Networking au bord du lac

  • Venez discuter en français et rencontrer de nouvelles personnes dans une ambiance décontractée
  • Vin, snacks, jeux et fun au rendez-vous!
  • Point de rencontre: derrière le Conservatoire de musique de Nyon / Si pluie: Atelier 9 Co-Working, Nyon

Jeudi 12h30-13h30

Club de conversation sur Zoom

  • Venez discuter de la vie en Suisse romande!
  • Révision de points grammaire, vocabulaire et culture suisse utiles à votre vie quotidienne

10 group sessions 


  • CHF 350
  • Valid for 6 months

20 group sessions 


  • CHF 660
  • Valid for 9 months

Yearly Membership


  • CHF 1,140
  • Valid for 12 months

Not ready to commit?

Trial Lesson with Isabelle


  • CHF 40

Click here for more detailed information

  1. Online and F2F group lessons: Join up to 10 or 20 group sessions as part of our 6- or 9-month programs. With the “Learn with Isabelle” Membership, you gain access to all scheduled sessions within 12 months from the start date of your contract. Group lessons (online and in-person in Nyon) are available for learners at A2 level and above, with a special focus on French pronunciation and real-life conversation. You can begin booking your sessions immediately after your online purchase, using our reservation platform or with support from our team.
  2. Cancellation Policy: All group lessons follow a fixed schedule and cannot be rescheduled. If you are unable to attend, you must cancel at least 24 hours in advance to avoid losing the session. Missed or late-cancelled lessons are considered lost and cannot be made up.
  3. Contract start date: Your contract begins on the date of your first booked session. It remains valid for 6, 9, or 12 months, depending on the program you select. Please note: Contract extensions are not possible, so we recommend scheduling your lessons consistently within the active period.

What our Clients Are Saying About Learning 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!