Survive & Thrive in France

I’m Déborah, the creator of Feel Good French. I specialise in helping English-speaking expats, especially 50+ learners, feel confident and at ease in everyday life in France.

If you’ve ever felt lost during a phone call, unsure at a medical appointment, or overwhelmed by paperwork, you’re not alone.

I’m opening a small Founding Cohort designed to help you move from hesitation to confidence in real-life French. This is not a traditional grammar course. It’s a guided 8-week experience combining practical French, real-life dialogues and live support in a small group.

I’ll personally read every response. Spots will be limited to ensure personal guidance and meaningful interaction.

Since this first version is being built with you, you’ll receive access to a special Founding rate.

Your current level of French

I’m a complete beginner (I can barely introduce myself)

I learned French at school years ago, but it’s very rusty

I use apps like Duolingo or Babbel, but real conversations feel hard

I can handle simple everyday situations, but I hesitate a lot

I can communicate, but I lack confidence and consistency

Other (please tell me more)

Where are you currently based?

In everyday life in France, what feels most stressful or frustrating right now?

Choose all that feel relevant right now.

In everyday life in France, what feels most stressful or frustrating right now?

Phone calls

Medical appointments

Understanding letters, bills or contracts

Talking to landlords or service providers

Everyday conversations in shops

Filling out forms online

Understanding fast French

Speaking without freezing

I often feel overwhelmed

Other (please tell me more)

What are you mainly looking for at this stage of your life in France?

Choose the one that feels closest right now.

What are you mainly looking for at this stage of your life in France?

To finally feel confident speaking

To understand how things work here

To handle practical situations independently

To feel less alone and more supported

A mix of all of the above

Other (please tell me more)

When you learn something new, what helps you most?

You can choose more than one.

When you learn something new, what helps you most?

Clear step-by-step explanations

Real-life dialogues

Slow pronunciation breakdowns

Repetition and audio practice

Practicing with other people

Printable guides to review

Other (please tell me more)

In addition to the self-paced content (videos, dialogues, PDFs and quizzes), if we meet live in a small group, what would feel most valuable to you?

Guided speaking and pronunciation practice

Clarifying grammar when needed

Cultural insights to better understand French behavior and expectations

Role-play of real-life situations

A safe space to ask questions

Sharing experiences and feeling understood

A mix of practice and discussion

I’m not sure yet

Other (please share your thoughts & ideas)

The Founding Cohort will be an 8-week guided experience.

Yes, I’d love more details

Maybe, I’d like to learn more

What would make this program feel truly worthwhile for you?

What payment option feels most comfortable?

One-time payment

If you’d like to receive the details, please leave your email below.

BONUS QUESTION - Interested in a small in-person French immersion in France with me? If yes, where, for how long, and would you prefer accommodation included or arranged by yourself?

Survive & Thrive in France – Questionnaire

Your current level of French

Where are you currently based?

In everyday life in France, what feels most stressful or frustrating right now?

What are you mainly looking for at this stage of your life in France?

When you learn something new, what helps you most?

In addition to the self-paced content (videos, dialogues, PDFs and quizzes), if we meet live in a small group, what would feel most valuable to you?

The Founding Cohort will be an 8-week guided experience.

What would make this program feel truly worthwhile for you?

What payment option feels most comfortable?

If you’d like to receive the details, please leave your email below.

BONUS QUESTION - Interested in a small in-person French immersion in France with me? If yes, where, for how long, and would you prefer accommodation included or arranged by yourself?