01 / FR
Bonjour.
French for the small exchanges, the stories
and the places you want to feel closer to.
Make roomfor anotherlanguage.
French and German, taught with care.
A little practice, a real conversation,
a new perspective.
LanguagesPeople
Everyday life
Practice for real life
Start with something
you can say today.
Small phrases open doors. Try a simple phrase,
see how it works, and imagine where it can take you.
A wider world.
Two ways into the world
Follow your curiosity.
One language for now, or a little of each.
Begin with the conversations that matter to you.
02 / DE
Hallo.
Practical German for everyday moments.
Make space to understand, ask and reply.
Meet your teacher
Language is personal.
So is learning it.
I’m Iryna Sheptytska, a French and German teacher. This is a place to explore useful language, practise small conversations and find a learning direction that feels relevant to you.
More about IrynaLessons & learning materials
A place to begin.
First Words: French & German
A short, practical introduction to greetings, introductions and polite requests in French and German. Includes a printable guide, quick exercises and answers.
Open the free guideFrench Foundations Workbook
A structured set of six French practice units covering the building blocks of everyday sentences. Each unit combines a clear explanation, model dialogue and independent practice.
Explore programmeGerman First Conversations
An individual lesson programme built around introducing yourself and handling simple daily interactions. The programme combines six live online lessons with focused practice between meetings.
Explore programmeA simple practice rhythm
Notice. Try. Make it yours.
01
Notice the language
Begin with a short phrase or a real situation. Pay attention to what the words help you do.
02
Try it out loud
Use the phrase in a small exchange. Pause, repeat and ask questions when something is unclear.
03
Make it personal
Change a detail, add your own example and return to it in another situation.
The language notebook
Keep a little curiosity.
Everyday language
Your first conversation can be a small one.
A greeting, a name, a simple question. Start with an exchange you can actually use.
Read the note
Learning notes
French or German: start with your everyday life.
Choose a language by the conversations, places and people that matter to you.
Read the noteStudy habits
A vocabulary notebook you will actually use.
Save useful phrases in context, leave room for examples, and revisit what you write.
Read the noteCan I study French or German?
Yes. The catalogue has separate French and German routes. Start with the free bilingual lesson if you would like to explore both before choosing.
Do I need to know my level?
No. The free practice is designed for first steps and is not a placement test. For individual lessons, your starting point and goals should be discussed before a programme is agreed.
Are the lessons online?
The individual programmes use live online lessons. The schedule, time zone and video-call arrangements are agreed by email. A computer, internet connection and a quiet place are needed.
What is the difference between a workbook and private lessons?
Workbooks are independent PDF practice materials. Private lesson programmes include the number of live sessions described on their own pages. Do not assume a workbook includes teacher feedback or live lessons.
A little language, today