Guided French Book Club

Would you love to read in French… without the pressure?

Join our Guided French Book Club in St Ives — a relaxed and enjoyable weekly session designed to help you read, understand and enjoy French books at your own pace.

This is not your typical book club.
You don’t need to read the whole book in advance, and there’s no pressure to keep up.

Each term, we explore one carefully selected book together, reading a small section each week. Your teacher will guide you through the text, helping you understand vocabulary, expressions and deeper meaning.

We discuss, analyse and enjoy the story together — all in a warm and welcoming atmosphere ☕🍪

✨ What to expect

• A relaxed, social and supportive environment
  Guided reading with a French teacher
  No pressure — read at your own pace
  Weekly discussions in French (adapted to the group)
  Opportunities for optional reading aloud
  Exploration of language, style and key expressions
  Connections with other authors, books and cultural themes

📚 What about the book?

Each term, we carefully select a book that is accessible, engaging and enjoyable for intermediate to advanced learners — nothing too heavy or overwhelming!

The goal is to make reading in French a pleasure, while still offering rich discussion and language learning opportunities. We choose books with a clear structure and manageable weekly reading.

Books can be purchased online, and we will also have a small number of copies available through French à la Carte (depending on stock).

💡 If you enrol early, we can reserve a copy for you — I’ll be bringing a small selection back from France in my suitcase this April! 🇫🇷

🌿 A moment for yourself

Take a break in your week to slow down, enjoy a good story and reconnect with your French in a different way.

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