Ever wish there was a way to navigate everyday situations in France so you could fully enjoy your trip without stress?
Welcome to
French Before You Go
Say goodbye to travel anxiety and language overwhelm and say hello to confident, calm interactions in France with our step-by-step travel French course, ensuring you know exactly what to say in the moments that matter most.
If you’re traveling to France OR planning your trip and you find yourself saying
“I don’t need to be fluent, I just don’t want to feel clueless.” - this is for you.
I am calling it :
Being able to confidently handle everyday situations in France is the number #1 way to turn your trip into the smooth and joyful experience you’ve been dreaming of.
In fact, basic French communication and cultural knowledge are THE keys to truly enjoying your time in France.
And if that wasn’t reason enough to pay attention…
- Knowing exactly what to say and how to respond means feeling fully capable and ready in any situation.
- Understanding French customs means connecting more naturally with locals and experiencing France fully.
And these two together means having fun and creating great memories! Am I right?
Buuuuuuuuuuut… not knowing the French you actually need before your trip can make preparing feel overwhelming.
Annnnnd:
You might be stuck scrolling through endless apps and videos unsure which phrases are actually useful.
And really wanting to enjoy good restaurants and authentic experiences… but feeling held back because relying on ChatGPT or Google translate won’t give you the confidence to interact naturally.
And all this?
Has probably got you feeling uncertain and a little stuck.
And not achieving the calm and confident mindset you want for your trip.
BUT IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE THIS WAY!!
What if you could handle everyday French situations with ease PLUS connect naturally with locals and enjoy authentic experiences France has to offer?
I, Virginie, KNOW you want to travel France with confidence and believe you deserve to enjoy your café and croissant, being served by a nice French waiter who’s pleasantly surprised at how well you can order!
That is why I have taken my 10+ years teaching French and my experience living and traveling in different countries and turned it into "French Before You Go" — a short course that can help you communicate naturally and impress your friends and family!
It is the shortcut to practical French and cultural confidence and feel prepared before you even step on the plane.
It is the KEY to traveling with calm and confidence giving you the exact phrases, cultural know-how, and travel tips that are actually useful— no wasted time, no overwhelm, just clear, stress-free preparation.
You are invited to:
French Before You Go
The practical, traveler-focused system that will teach you the French you actually need to get around and connect with locals, and show you simple cultural cues that make interactions smoother and more natural.
See how the methods I teach in my French courses have helped travelers and French lovers like you feel more at ease and communicate better:
Michael, England
"Each time I'm in France I find that I'm able to understand more and speak more - which is an amazing feeling having started with zero French."
Anna, Italy
"With her expert help and gentle encouragement, I improved my French and gained the confidence I needed to pass the B2 test."
Karina, Brazil