Top 10 Best French classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Curious to try a French language and culinary experience? Come and taste the Cook and Speak recipe! The class includes: An interactive theme-based French lesson (see details below) Learning tips and techniques to cook a seasonal Mediterranean inspired meal Enjoying a delicious meal Recipes and language material at your disposal available electronically before and after the class Each class has a French vocabulary and grammar learning objective that will be practised through games and activities. There is a list of 12 language themes available. Some examples: Let's go out for dinner!, Childhood memories, Isn't cheese lovely? The menus will be vegetarian (often plant-based) and based on availability of seasonal ingredients. We will use mostly local and organic ingredients. The teacher can accommodate vegan or various diet preferences like gluten free. Example of a menu : Root vegetables dip served with home-made crackers Quinoa, almond cream, miso and mushrooms risotto Rainbow salad Apple cake Each class has a specific language theme and menu.

The French know food and more than that, they created some of the best desserts around. This course is a sweet celebration of all things Gallic because if you want to impress your guests, nothing says it like beautifully crafted pastry and rich chocolate. This is an introduction to classic French desserts and basic pastries. You will be creating sumptuous desserts, learning and mastering fundamental patisserie techniques under the watchful eye of head chef. Think delicious French classics like apple tatin, berry mille-feuille and chocolate fondant. At the end of the baking class you’ll get a chance to taste everything that’s been created or packaged up and ready to take home to family and friends.

Younger students approach the language playing games like "petit-bac", "7 familles" or loto. Older students engage in a class with a food related theme having specific vocabulary and grammar learning/practicing objectives. Example : "ma recette préférée" to practice infinitive, imperative and quantitative articles writing a recipe that will be shared with the others. There is a wide range of recipes, savoury and sweet. Very often we cook a savoury and sweet version of the same recipe: vegetable and fruit crumble, vegetable/cheese and sweet clafoutis,... Most of the ingredients used are seasonal, organic and locally provided.