French For Expats in Geneva

French For Expats in Geneva Selma / Célia — same person. 70+ 5★ reviews.

French Lessons for Expats & Internationals — Online across Switzerland & France (+ in person in Geneva)
Build confidence in real-life situations or prepare for exams (DELF, TEF, TCF).

26/04/2026

Not sure what to reply to ‘Avec ceci ?’ in a shop?
Bonjour à tous 🙂
In shops in Switzerland, you’ll often hear:
👉 “Avec ceci ?”
👉 Important point:
You don’t answer “oui”.
✔️ If you want something else:
👉 just continue your order
“Je voudrais aussi…”
✔️ If you don’t want anything more:
👉 “Ça sera tout, merci”
👉 “C’est tout, merci”
👉 In real life, people usually continue their sentence rather than answering yes or no.
These small details make everyday interactions much smoother 🙂

20/03/2026

New: help with French administrative documents (for expats)

Alongside my French lessons, I also help expats understand and handle everyday administrative documents (letters, insurance, forms, online procedures).

Everything is explained clearly in English, step by step. I can also help you understand how to respond to official letters and draft appropriate replies in French.

✔ Online support
✔ Practical, real-life situations
✔ Clear explanations

(For tax or legal matters, I recommend a fiduciary.)

If you’d like, we can start with a short video call to go through your situation and see how I can help.
Feel free to message me 🙂: [email protected]

14/01/2026

Feel confident in French – 1-to-1 lessons trusted by 70+ expats
New to Geneva, new to France or any French-speaking country — or living here for years but still not fully confident in French? I can help.
I teach practical, stress-free French to expats who want to feel comfortable in real situations: cafés, shops, admin, conversations at work.
What you get:
– 1-to-1 personalised lessons (online all over France and Switzerland + limited in-person availability in Geneva, depending on schedule)
– Real everyday situations
– Exam prep (DELF, DALF, FIDE)
– All materials included
– Live lesson chat with vocabulary and corrections saved after each class
Clear and reasonable rates (in-person lessons have a higher rate due to travel and logistics).
15-minute free introductory call – no commitment.
✔️ 70+ 5-star reviews from expats on Glocals:
https://www.glocals.com/.../Private-French-Lessons--Celia-/
Interested? Send me a message or email:
[email protected]
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Bonjour à tous ! In French, when someone asks"comment ça va?" or “Ça va ?”, there's a slight difference between the two ...
14/12/2025

Bonjour à tous ! In French, when someone asks"comment ça va?" or “Ça va ?”, there's a slight difference between the two questions. Do you undestand this difference and what do you usually answer?
– Ça va
– Ça va bien
– Bien, et toi ?
– Comme ci, comme ça
– Pas trop mal (not too bad)
Many learners think “comme ci, comme ça” is very French — and it is…but it’s actually less common in real conversations than people expect.
What do you hear or use most often?

28/11/2025

🇫🇷 BONJOUR vs BONNE JOURNÉE - What's the difference?
Many people get confused! Here's when to use each:
**BONJOUR** = Hello (when ARRIVING or GREETING)
👉 When entering a shop, meeting someone
**BONNE JOURNÉE** = Have a nice day (when LEAVING)
👉 When leaving a shop, ending a conversation
**Same pattern for evening:**
🌆 **BONSOIR** = Good evening (arriving/greeting)
🌙 **BONNE SOIRÉE** = Have a nice evening (leaving)
💡 **Pro tip:** Think of it like "Hello" vs "Goodbye" in English!
**Bonus:** You'll rarely hear "Bonne matinée" - just use "Bonne journée" all day! ☀️
What do you usually say? 👇

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FREE French Conversation Workshop – Online this Thursday, Nov 20 at 7 PM (Paris/Fance/Geneva).Café & restaurant French +...
19/11/2025

FREE French Conversation Workshop – Online this Thursday, Nov 20 at 7 PM (Paris/Fance/Geneva).
Café & restaurant French + how to ask for things in shops — and you can ask any questions you want. If you join, comment “I’m in” or DM me so I know how many people to expect 🙂
👇 Join directly: https://meet.google.com/nfc-vhgc-cfp

To tip or not to tip in Switzerland or France?– that is the question! You’re at a café and wonder if you should leave so...
14/11/2025

To tip or not to tip in Switzerland or France?– that is the question!
You’re at a café and wonder if you should leave something.
You’re at a restaurant and see “service compris” on the bill.
What do we French people do?
Café: 4,50 CHF→ we round up to 5 CHF (20–30 cents is perfect)
Restaurant: we leave 5–10 %, even with service compris
- It’s a tradition, an unspoken rule
-Tipping isn’t required, but it’s very appreciated
- You’ll feel the difference when you come back!
If not satisfied at all, leave nothing (P.S. The waiter isn’t responsible for the food!)
COMMENT what you usually do!

# French culture # Swiss culture # tipping in Switzerland # tipping in Geneva"

🇫🇷✨ Your Fun Survival Kit for Expats in Paris (and all over France!)Moving to France is exciting… until it’s time to ord...
02/11/2025

🇫🇷✨ Your Fun Survival Kit for Expats in Paris (and all over France!)Moving to France is exciting… until it’s time to order at the bakery or deal with daily life in French 😅Don’t worry — I’ve got you covered!
Grab my free “Survival Kit for Expats in Paris”, packed with everyday expressions, cultural tips, and little things locals never explain.💬 It’s short, simple, and fun — perfect to feel more at ease in France!👉 Download it for free here: https : https://payhip.com/b/Xlp7s
If you’ve enjoyed this guide and would like to keep improving your French,you can message me directly here 👇
https://wa.me/33682765007

Join my conversation workshops from 19.00 to 20.00 every Tuesday in November!Session 1 : Tuesday 4th NovSession 2 : Tue...
25/10/2025

Join my conversation workshops from 19.00 to 20.00 every Tuesday in November!

Session 1 : Tuesday 4th Nov
Session 2 : Tuesday 11th Nov
Seesion 3 : Tuesay 18th Nov
Session 4 : Tuesday 25th Nov

20.- per session.
80.- for 4 sessions payable in advance.

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