French
French Beyond the Textbook
Structured French from A0 to C1 taught through conversation, stories, music, culture and real-life situations, with DELF preparation where required.
10-week term · 2 × 90 minutes per week
View programmeStarting 1 October 2026
Speak. Grow. Connect. Shine.
Online learning for language, confidence, communication, personal growth and lifelong learning. Live online programmes · small batches · worldwide.
Live online · small groups · worldwide time-zone options.
Why SpeakShine
Learning should change something in you
We believe learning should not stop at a textbook, an examination or a certificate. It should help you speak more confidently, understand yourself and others better, and carry what you learn into real life.
Speak
Communication, language, expression, confidence and the courage to participate.
Shine
Self-awareness, individuality, growth, passion and discovering your own potential.
25+ years
Taught across IB, IGCSE, ICSE, CBSE and Alliance Française classrooms worldwide.
Small batches
Six to eight learners, so everyone speaks and everyone is heard.
A learner's story
Learning French with Ritu
Ashu Pugalia shares her experience of French classes in 2020 and 2021.
I am Ashu Pugalia and I feel truly blessed to have been a student of Ritu Ma’am. I took her French classes in 2020 and 2021, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Her warmth, infectious energy, and passion for teaching make learning French an absolute joy. Her well-structured live classes are engaging, insightful, and genuinely fun.
I wholeheartedly recommend Ritu Ma’am to anyone looking to learn French as she has perfectly curated content nowhere else to be found. I’m delighted to see her launch SpeakShine Academy and wish her tremendous success in this exciting new journey! ❤️
Programmes
Opening with the launch term
Language, confidence, communication and professional growth — each with clear duration, weekly hours, group size and curriculum.
French Conversation Club
For people who already know French but want to speak
A weekly speaking circle for learners who understand French but want regular, relaxed, guided conversation practice.
10-week term · 1 × 90 minutes per week
View programmeEnglish Conversation
Find Your Voice in English
Spoken English built through real conversation, storytelling, role play and discussion — not memorised grammar rules and vocabulary lists.
8-week term · 1 × 2 hours per week
View programmeIELTS Preparation
More Than Just a Score
Build the English, vocabulary, communication and confidence you need for IELTS — and for life in another country.
Live online programme · schedule confirmed on enquiry
View programmeTEF Canada Preparation
Build Your French Foundation. Understand the Test.
Prepare for TEF Canada the SpeakShine way — strengthen your French first, then move into confident, structured test practice.
Live online programme · schedule confirmed on enquiry
View programmeCELPIP Preparation
Build Your English Skills. Understand the Canadian Test.
Prepare for CELPIP-General with a foundation-first approach — strengthen your English, then practise the test with confidence.
Live online programme · schedule confirmed on enquiry
View programmeAbout RituRead Ritu's story
The person behind SpeakShine
I am Ritu Vanhille, an educator, French language specialist, mentor and lifelong learner with more than 25 years of experience in education.
My journey has taken me through leading international and national institutions — Neev Academy, Kodaikanal International School, Woodstock School, Lawrence School, SelaQui World School and Alliance Française — across IB, IGCSE, ICSE and CBSE curricula.
But my greatest teachers were my students.
Worldwide
One academy, many time zones
We do not promise a single fixed weekly hour. Several time slots are offered for each programme, and groups are formed according to compatible time zones once registrations come in.
Europe & Middle East
Morning and evening slots
India & South Asia
Afternoon and evening slots
The Americas
Evening Europe / afternoon Americas
Asia Pacific & Australia
Morning slots, matched to registrations
Learners can join from around the world. We form small groups around compatible time zones and confirm the most suitable schedule after registration. See how it works.
Programmes begin 1 October 2026
Tell us which programme interests you and the time zone you are joining from, and we will keep you informed as groups are formed.