Private conversation sessions built around your life, your work and your interests, in person in Montréal or online. Stop freezing mid-sentence and start having real conversations in French.
Apps and classrooms teach you vocabulary and grammar. But fluency comes from speaking regularly with someone who adapts to you, corrects you kindly and keeps you talking.
You do most of the talking. We gently correct, give you better ways to say things and help you keep the conversation going.
Work, hobbies, parenting, the news: your sessions are about what matters to you, which is why the words stick.
Learn the everyday expressions, rhythm and culture you hear at the dépanneur, the office and the park, not just in textbooks.
Our founders moved to Québec and learned French as adults. We know the frustration, and what actually works.
A single session to try it out, or the 8-hour Confidence Path. Not sure? Book a free 30-minute call first.
We build an interactive PDF around your interests and goals, so every session feels relevant.
One-hour sessions in person at a quiet Montréal café or library, or online from anywhere.
Every session builds on your feedback, so you practise the French you actually need.
Private one-hour conversation sessions, in person in Montréal or online. Prices in Canadian dollars.
Explore the program or practise at your own pace. No commitment required.
Build genuine fluency and confidence through sustained, guided practice.
Once your payment is received, we’ll contact you to schedule your sessions.
patesetparle@gmail.compatesetparleI started coming to Pâtes et Parle a year ago because I wanted to practice my French and meet nice people. The atmosphere is accessible and welcoming, we always have a lot of fun, but above all, I’ve really noticed an improvement in my confidence in using French in my daily life.
I come here every Sunday to practice my French and learn about Quebec culture. In doing so, I’ve made friends with some really nice people. Thanks to the owners, Abrar and Naba, I’m now part of a Quebec community. I always learn a lot every time I go there.
Join our weekly group meetups: games, conversation and activities with newcomers and French-speaking Montrealers. All levels welcome.
Discover the communityNo. Our 1:1 programs are designed for all levels, from beginners who can only say a few words to advanced speakers who want to sound more natural. We adapt every session to where you are.
Each session lasts one hour, in person in Montréal or online. For in-person sessions you choose the place: we recommend a quiet café near the Orange or Green metro lines, or a private room in a library, and your facilitator can suggest spots. After you pay, we contact you to schedule your sessions.
A single session (À la carte) costs $40 in person or $30 online. The 8-hour Confidence Path package costs $250 in person or $225 online, which works out to about $31 or $28 per hour. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
Yes. Every plan is available online at a lower price ($30 per session or $225 for 8 hours), so you can practise from home or from anywhere in Québec and beyond.
A French class follows a set grammar curriculum, usually in a group, and you may only speak for a few minutes. Conversation coaching is one-on-one: you speak for most of the hour about topics you care about, and your facilitator corrects gently, gives you better ways to say things and builds your confidence.
Yes. Our founders live in Montréal and learned French here, so you’ll practise the everyday expressions, pronunciation and cultural references you hear in Québec, while still being understood anywhere French is spoken.
Start with a single session from $30, or commit to the 8-hour Confidence Path and save.