Bienvenue!
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Entre Nous! My goal for this program is to empower you to speak French with confidence in a FUN and supportive community.
Growing up in Iran, I was educated at a Francophone school and then as a young adult, I had the wonderful opportunity to live and study in Paris. Oh, mon Dieu – Quel bonheur!
Since childhood I have loved the French language and culture. So when my husband and I immigrated to Vancouver with our two young daughters in 1989, teaching high school French Immersion became my passion. I taught for 30 years and I loved it. The pride my students found in becoming bilingual was extraordinary. I retired that part of my career in the summer of 2021.
Entre Nous is my next big adventure. I invited my two daughters and some of my former students to join me, and we became the founding team of Entre Nous.
We offer unique group and private sessions online. C’est merveilleux to hear people progress week after week and to see the joy it brings them to speak French, again. I hope you join us, too!
Au plaisir de vous avoir entre nous!
Mashid Yaraghi
Mashid Yaraghi
Founder, Facilitator
We’re on a mission to create a fun
and empowering community.
Group Sessions
90 minutes, 8 participants max
Open to all age groups and levels
Fee: $180 for 6 sessions
Improve Together
Our group sessions include a diverse set of people – from new grads to retirees, artists to politicians, entrepreneurs to teachers.
It’s like a dinner party with cool strangers!
Group participants have a basic understanding of French, but range in fluency.
Our sessions are centered around group conversations which are led by your facilitator. Topics vary widely from the everyday water-cooler-type, to art, politics, and life’s big questions. You’ll also learn:
- French slang and expressions
- Topical vocabulary lists
- Small bursts of grammar to jog your memory
- Engaging scenarios to improvise with the group
At Entre Nous you will always feel supported! Group members are encouraged to help each other alongside the facilitator’s guidance.
Because we are not only an online French language program – we are a community.
Private Sessions
60–90 minutes, 1-on-1
Tailored to participants’ needs
Fee: $60/hour
Progress Quickly
Private sessions are available if you don’t yet have a strong foundation in French, if you learn best in a 1-on-1 tutorial setting, and if you are eager to progress more quickly.
These sessions are tailored to you. Think of it as a bootcamp (but without the push-ups)!
Your instructor will help you to identify your language gaps and work with you to overcome them. By immersing yourself in the language each week, words and expressions will come more easily. When you become more familiar with the intricacies of this beautiful language, you will find the joy in speaking it.
Take these in conjunction with our weekly group sessions to maximize your experience. The more you speak, the better you get.
“Consistency is what transforms average into excellence.” – Anonymous
Schedule
We are currently running 6 online group sessions:
Mondays
3 – 4:30pm PST /
6 – 7:30pm EST
Tuesdays
11 – 12:30pm PST /
2 – 3:30pm EST
6 – 7:30pm PST /
9 – 10:30pm EST
Wednesdays
12 – 1:30pm PST /
3 – 4:30pm EST
4:30 – 6pm PST /
7:30 – 9pm EST
Thursdays
5:30 – 7pm PST /
8:30 – 10pm EST
Group session time slots have room for flexibility. Please inquire if you would like a different start time.
Private sessions can be scheduled individually (Monday – Friday and occasionally Saturday and Sunday).
Why take our program?
Improve Your Vocabulary
Dust off the French you know, and expand your vocabulary. New words and expressions are introduced each week to broaden your conversational skills, allowing you to express yourself with ease.
Get Your Confidence Back
By regaining your confidence, you will find the joy in speaking French again. One of the most valuable takeaways from our program is developing an ease with the language and the courage to use it in everyday situations.
Be Consistent in Your Speaking
To speak a language well, you need to speak it often. At Entre Nous we offer weekly sessions, so you can regularly immerse yourself in a French environment.
Stimulate Your Mind
Keep your brain sharp! Learning new languages is proven to have many positive effects on the brain. Challenge yourself to enhance your concentration, improve your listening, and strengthen your communication skills.
Be Part of a Vibrant Community
It’s easy to learn when you’re having fun! Our sessions are structured around simple but dynamic and vibrant conversations – providing a space where all participants have the opportunity to engage and connect with each other.
Expand Your Opportunities
Being fluent in two or more languages gives you an edge. Spruce up your resume by proudly adding ‘bilingual’ and confidently pursue new opportunities that arise.