French Writing Challenge
13th - 17th April
Do you like the challenge of writing in French?
Do you feel you would like to improve your French written skills and get the benefit of feedback?
Do you find yourself writing down sentences and phrases without knowing if they are really correct?
Do you find yourself looking at your written French and would like some feedback on how to get better?
Do you often sign up to websites which aren’t really good value for money when you really need to get working on your French learning?
Or maybe you have lost your way with your French learning and would like to concentrate on some focussed tasks that are useful and good quality?
Imagine if by the end of the week you could:
- Improve your written French
- Extend your vocabulary and structures
- Improve your writing confidence
Build a strong foundation and accelerate your progress towards fluency in your writing
Write 2 passages in French that you are proud of and which reflect your hard work
Have fun writing in French – there’s nothing more beautiful than the French language (but then again, I’m biased!)
If this is you then sign up for the Writing Challenge
How does the challenge work?
You’ll receive 2 emails (one on Monday and one on Wednesday at 9.30am) with instructions on what your task is.
You’ll receive:
– The general title of the piece that you’ll be writing (this could include holidays, travel, places you’ve visited, food, television etc)
– A vocabulary list that will help with basic words and phrases
What’s next?
– You’ll write approx 150-300 words in French about the topic, using the vocabulary list and your own inspiration of course!
– You’ll then have 24 hours or so to write your piece and send it back to me (by 5pm on Tuesday & Thursday)
– I’ll look over your masterpiece and “mark” it by highlighting grammar points, places where you could have changed things a little or any other ideas that may help you
– You’ll get written feedback on your work so that you can use this to improve your writing
Only £59
The challenge only costs £59 (less than a café and a couple of croissants at your favourite patisserie every week)
Bonus
If you would like to sign up for a one to one session where you can ask questions and get further clarification on any questions you may have you can book a session with me for £35 for a 30 minute consultation (only 3 places available on Friday 17th April in the morning – please send me an email to find out more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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- When does the challenge start?
- The Challenge starts on Monday 13th April 2026
- How much is the Writing Challenge?
- £59
- How long is the challenge?
- The challenge runs from Monday 13th April to Friday 17th April 2025
- Are there different levels?
- No, the writing topics are all the same and you will write at your particular level, whether you are intermediate, advanced, beginner or improver. The vocabulary sheets will be useful for all levels
- Can I write more than 150-300 words?
- I’d recommend you stick to 300 words as a maximum so that you don’t overtire yourself and run out of enthusiasm!
- Can I write fewer than 150 words?
- Yes you can but to get the most out of the challenge it’s a good guide
- When will I receive the topics and vocabulary sheets?
- You will receive your first set of worksheets on Monday 13th April before 9am by email
- You will receive your second set of worksheets on Wednesday 15th April before 9.00am by email
- When do I submit my work?
- For work set on Monday you should aim to send me your work by 5pm on the next day (Tuesday)
- For work set on Wednesday you should aim to send me your work by 5pm on the next day (Thursday)
- When will I get feedback on my work?
- For work set on Monday 13th April you will receive your feedback on Wednesday 15th April by 5pm*
- For work set on Wednesday 15th April you will receive your feedback on Friday 17th April by 5pm*
- *Subject to these deadlines being met
- What happens if I can’t get the work done before the next email arrives?
- That’s fine, as long as you get all of the work done by Friday 17th April by 10am I will still mark it and give you feedback
- Is there an opportunity to get one to one feedback for my work?
- Yes – you can book a one to one session with me to discuss your work in more depth (the cost for this is £35 for 30 minutes and is limited to 3 slots) – please email for details
- Can I get my money back if I find the challenge is not for me?
- If you find that the challenge is not for you when you receive the first set of worksheets on Monday 17th April you can ask for a refund of your payment within 24 hours (no work will be marked)
- I’m not sure if this is for me, can you help me?
- Of course just drop me a line at Barbara@linguaforme.co.uk and I’ll give you some advice
A bit about me
Je m’appelle Barbara Allen et je suis heureuse de faire votre connaissance ! Having lived and worked in France for many years,
I’m not only fluent in French but I’m also a fully qualified, experienced teacher of adults and teens.
I’m based in North Tyneside, by the beautiful North Sea, and I teach learners all over Northumberland and North Tyneside – also online!
I also own Grab & Go Language Resources, which develops resources and worksheets for teachers and learners.
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