Claude Convers is a natural born teacher. She radiates enthusiasm and brings a kind of infectious joy to her work. Under Claude’s skillful direction her classes become wide-ranging and thoroughly engaging conversations. The wonder is that one soon finds oneself intelligently discussing all manner of topics en français. Her classes thus go well beyond excellent language instruction to become explorations of the world we live in,
of ourselves, and of our roles in the world.
James Ransom,
Professor Emeritus Haverford College
Private Lessons
In person in Oakland, CA and everywhere with Skype or Zoom
If you always dreamed of an effective, introspective, and organic way to learn to speak, write, and communicate in French, my lessons are for you. With a focus on conversation and writing, tailored to your needs and personal interests, those lessons will stimulate your mind with the right mix of learning and fun.
At any level you can expect to:
• Learn to communicate in French with increased confidence
• Expand your personal vocabulary naturally
• Integrate grammar in an organic manner
• Explore your French writing and creative voice
• Develop your conversation skills... en français
$90 for 1-hour lesson when purchased in 5-class series ($450 total)
$115 for 1-hour lesson when purchased individually
French Creativity Sessions
In person in Oakland, CA and everywhere with Skype, Zoom or phone.
If learning French is what you love to do but long for more to happen and be explored during a lesson, my French Creativity Sessions are for you. In those sessions I help you connect to your own joy and creativity while using the French language as a portal for personal transformation.
In addition to regular French lessons you can expect to:
• Learn to express who you are and what you think with confidence
• Connect with your creativity and intuition
• Expand your state of presence and awareness
• Express and integrate your different personas through the French language
• Develop your conversation and communication skills... en français
• Establish a practice of mindful speech, curiosity and creativity
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On-going Small-Group Classes
2 to 4 persons of similar level
In person in Oakland, CA and everywhere with Skype or Zoom
To speak an write in a foreign language can create the space for the presence, openness, and joyful exploration we need to look at life and experience ourself differently. Many writers, artists and everyday people found their true voice and sensibility through the French language. Like them, in my classes, you will gain unique insights and be able to express and share of yourself in profound and meaningful ways that will surprise you again and again. Join a group, or form your own, and let the journey begin!
You can expect to:
• Expand your French vocabulary and knowledge from the inside out
• Speak in French with increased confidence
• Create a collection of essays, memoirs, or poems
• Deepen your French writing voice by exploring personal themes
• Share your ideas and unique creativity and vibrancy en français
$55 per person per weekly class, offered in on-going monthly sessions
90 to 120-minute lessons based on the number of students
Claude