French with Marilou

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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Okay I have to be honest with you. 😄
There are 3 French expressions I use SO much in class that my students probably hear them in their sleep.
I just can't help it.
Swipe to see which ones 👉
Had you heard any of these 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

You understand French. You follow conversations. You even laugh at the right moment.
But the second someone asks you something — blank.
That's exactly who French Corner is for.
It's a small online conversation group — 3 to 6 people max — where you practice speaking French in a safe, relaxed space. No grammar drills. No being put on the spot. No school vibes.
Just real conversations, guided by me, with people at the same level as you.
I take care of all the prep. You just show up and speak.
Summer Edition starts June 18th — 6 sessions on Zoom, Thursdays 12pm or Fridays 10am (Paris time). Registration closes June 12th.
Any questions? Drop them below 👇 or send me a DM 🧡

May in France and we're already pulling out the fans. 🥵
This heatwave is historic — and the French have A LOT to say about it.
Here are 5 phrases you'll hear everywhere right now.
Save this — you'll need it all summer. ☀️
Know someone melting in France right now? 👇 Send this to them.
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I'm Marilou — French teacher based in France.
Speaking a language should feel safe, fun and judgment-free. Always. 🇫🇷
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☀️ French Corner Summer is open!☀️

Imagine spending a few weeks this summer actually speaking French — laughing, making mistakes, learning new words, and realising you're so much better than you thought.

That's what French Corner is. A small group, online on Zoom, once a week. Real conversations, real topics, no pressure.
6 sessions starting June 19th — Thursdays at 12pm or Fridays at 10am (Paris time).
Only 6 spots per group. Registration closes June 12th.

👉 Drop a comment or DM me and I'll send you all the details!

They said it best. ⭐
French Corner isn't a class. It's a conversation.
And apparently, it works.
Summer Edition is coming — June 19 → July 24. ☀️
Spots are limited.
Drop "CORNER" below and I'll DM you the details. 👇
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I'm Marilou — French teacher based in France.
Speaking a language should feel safe, fun and judgment-free. Always. 🇫🇷
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Okay I warned you. 😅
French Corner Summer Edition is coming in June.
Spots will be limited.
Drop "CORNER" below — I'll DM you. 👇
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I'm Marilou — French teacher based in France.
I created French with Marilou because speaking a language should feel safe, fun and judgment-free.
Always. 🇫🇷
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You know that feeling when you're trying your best in French… and someone says one of these? 😤
Ugh. The worst.
Because learning a language takes courage. And the last thing you need is someone making you doubt yourself for even trying.
You're doing something most people never attempt. Remember that.
Now drop the phrase you're tired of hearing in the comments. 👇

And follow — because learning French should feel good, not like an apology. 🧡

👉 Spots are limited — link in bio to join the waitlist.

I'm Marilou, French teacher and founder of French with Marilou.I help learners dare to speak French — not just understand it.

Because French is better with others.

Small group. 1h/week on Zoom. April → May.

Any questions? Send me a DM💬


4 sem

You're not bad at French.
You're just scared.

I hear this all the time:

"I'm terrible at speaking French."
"I just can't do it."
"I'm not good at languages."

But here's what's really happening:

You understand French pretty well.
You know the words.
You've studied.

The problem isn't your French level.
It's the fear.

Fear of making mistakes.
Fear of sounding stupid.
Fear of being judged.

And that fear? It comes from how you learned languages before.

School taught you that mistakes = bad.
Red pen everywhere. Embarrassment in front of the class.

No wonder you're scared now.

But fluency doesn't come from being perfect.
It comes from trying, messing up, and trying again.

Mistakes aren't failures.
They're how you learn.

So next time you freeze up?
Remember: the fear is normal.
But it doesn't have to stop you.

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I'm Marilou, French teacher and founder of French with Marilou.
I help learners dare to speak French — not just understand it.
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💬 Ever stayed quiet because you were scared of messing up?
Tell me in the comments.