About Gudrun Bauer, your experienced French coach, host & local guide

Qualified & bicultural Trainer for French as a foreign language - specialist in accelerated teaching and learning with more then 30 years professional experience in France. Freelance provider of exciting learning holidays for the curious learning traveller since 1994.

In 1987, ten years after starting my exciting career as a language trainer and interpreter in the world of French & German business in Paris, I took advantage of an opportunity to carry on my job in Southern France.... at first for various International Language Schools and big companies (tourism, agribusiness, cottage industry, vineyards...) and finally, as a freelance French coach... for myself !

Since 1994, I have been offering my own French immersion programs for motivated adults who wish to advance quickly through an informal but highly effective learning approach in a stimulating setting and with an enthousiastic & experienced coach.

Rather than open a classical language school, I preferred to open a typical french "chambre d'hôte" in Aigues-Mortes... which ensures that from the moment a student arrives they are immersed in a relaxed holiday environment, really favourable for speaking French naturally while enjoying French life & local culture!

Always curious to discover what makes my area of France interesting and unique, I've spent more than 20 years exploring Provence and building relationships with the local people so that I can introduce you to a lot of special places, people, events and experiences that will make your stay truly exciting and enjoyable.

"NO ESCAPE" LEARNING

Full Immersion in a "only-French" speaking environment

My wealth of experience is gained over many, many years teaching French to people of all nationalities, ages and levels. I know you will reap the benefits as many others have through my "French speaking holidays".

The easiest thing when learning a new language is to do it from a position of comfort; that is by defaulting to your own language as soon as a situation or a discussion becomes challenging...

I do not encourage this. The basic rule of my total immersion is : Let's speak French.. only French.. from our first interaction until our last!

My great patience ensure that we work at your pace, my informal approach in the friendly and convivial holiday context removes all stress, gives many fun and ensures your great progress.
We will explore my beautiful part of France and interact with its people, places and culture, ensuring you remain motivated and engaged by an ever changing programme of events ... you will see , that's the best way to build your confidence in your French communication ability in no time !