French with Marilou

Motivation fades. A weekly session doesn't.

The students who make real progress don't wait to feel motivated.
They show up. Same time. Same group. Every week.

One hour. That's it.

French Corner is coming back in September. 🧡
Small group. Real conversations. Same people, every week.

Want to be the first to know when spots open?
→ Join the waitlist — link in bio 👇

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I'm Marilou — certified French teacher based in France.
I help English speakers dare to speak French — not just understand it. 🇫🇷
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You don't need to erase your accent. You just need to be understood.

Every learner I work with wants to improve their pronunciation. That's completely normal.

But there's a difference between speaking more clearly and trying to sound French.

Your accent is part of your identity. It tells people where you come from. That's not something to get rid of.

What we work on is clarity. Rhythm. The sounds that exist in French but not in English.

Not erasing who you are — just making sure French people can follow you.

Has your accent ever stopped you from speaking? Tell me below 👇

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I'm Marilou — certified French teacher based in France.
I help English speakers dare to speak French — not just understand it. 🇫🗺
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French isn't faster. It just sounds that way.

"Je ne sais pas" becomes "j'sais pas."
"Il y a" becomes "y'a."
Words blend. Sounds disappear.

That's not speed. That's how French actually works.

Once you know the 3 sound patterns behind it, you start hearing French differently.

I put them in my free guide — along with 50 phrases for everyday life.

→ Link in bio to get it for free 🇫🇷

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I'm Marilou — certified French teacher based in France.
I help English speakers dare to speak French — not just understand it. 🇫🇷
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If you understand French but can't speak it, you're halfway there. Let's finish the job.

You follow the conversation.
You even know what you want to say.

But the moment someone turns to you — blank.

This isn't a French problem.
It's not your vocabulary. It's not your grammar.

It's the gap between understanding French and actually speaking it.

And nobody teaches you how to cross it.

The good news? You've already done the hard part.
Understanding took years. Speaking just takes practice — in the right conditions.

What's your biggest block right now? Tell me below 👇

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I'm Marilou — certified French teacher based in France.
I help English speakers dare to speak French — not just understand it. 🇫🇷
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You walk into a French pharmacy feeling confident.
Then it starts.
Five questions in a row. Cards, prescriptions, generics.
And suddenly your French goes completely blank.
Swipe to know exactly what they'll say — and what it means 👉
Save this for your next visit
Which one surprised you most? Tell me in the comments 👇
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I'm Marilou — certified French teacher based in France.
I help English speakers dare to speak French — not just understand it. 🇫🇷
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You've been living in France for months. Maybe years.
You know exactly what you want to say in French.
But the moment someone asks you something — your mind goes completely blank.
It's not your level. It's not your vocabulary.
It's the gap between understanding French and actually speaking it.
And it's way more common than you think. 🧡
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I'm Marilou — certified French teacher based in France.
I help English speakers dare to speak French — not just understand it. 🇫🇷
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Bonne fête nationale !

Quick question before you head to the fireworks tonight — do you call it Bastille Day?
Because in France, nobody does. 😄

Swipe to learn the real name + everything you need in French for July 14th

Which one would you do tonight? Tell me in the comments 👇
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I'm Marilou — certified French teacher based in France.
I help English speakers dare to speak French — not just understand it.
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If you've ever stood at a bolangerie counter feeling slightly lost — this one's for you.
5 things you'll actually hear, and what they mean.
Swipe through 👉
Bonus tip in there too — the one thing that changes how you get served. 😄
Which one have you heard before?
Tell me in the comments 👇
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I'm Marilou — certified French teacher based in France.

I help English speakers dare to speak French — not just understand it. 🇫🇷

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You know exactly what you want to say.
You've even rehearsed it in your head.
But the moment someone asks you something in French — your mind goes completely blank.
It's not your level. It's not your vocabulary.
It's the gap between understanding French and actually speaking it.
And it's way more common than you think.
The good news? It's also fixable. 🧡
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I'm Marilou — certified French teacher based in France.
I help English speakers dare to speak French — not just understand it. 🇫🇷
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