We bring people together
through language.

Our Mission: to help you live, learn, and love languages.

Our thoughts are shaped using words; expanding the languages we speak allows us to think in new and different ways. It helps us see new perspectives from other points of view. Sharing language creates understanding. It allows you to enter someone else’s world, bringing people together.

We want everyone to have a successful language-learning experience. Yet too many of us have been left with the impression that we’re ‘no good’ at learning languages after poorly structured classroom experiences. Our proven format sets you up for success; choose your own schedule with our private or small-group online sessions, enrol in an intensive experience, or join us for an immersive cruise on the French canals!

I’ve learnt more in 3 weeks this way than I did all year going to my local French centre…

~ Suzanne

How our method works

  • We only teach you what you need; you’ll be surprised how little it takes to begin communicating. Content is tailored for every learner; ‘one size fits all’ is not part of our approach.
  • Our method uses frequent, spaced repetition, crucial to allowing language to sink into your long-term memory. You’ll need to commit to at least 3 short sessions per week to get the most out of your learning.
  • We make learning fun; people remember things better when there is a strong emotion attached to the experience. The more we make you laugh, the more you will learn!
  • We fit our courses in with your lifestyle – no need to sit in a classroom in a major city. Go cruising… and learn along the way.
  • We make learning social – language is all about speaking with other people.

“I thought I was useless at languages; I was wrong… I just didn’t know how to learn. I wish we’d learnt like this when I was at school…”

~ Matt

Your Principal Instructor

Dr Kathryn Macfarlane, Ph.D.

Director

Kathryn has been involved in Languages education and research for over 30 years, teaching children and adults and training teachers in France, Australia, and New Zealand. Her research identifying some of the reasons why language learning in instructed settings is often unsuccessful, as well as ways to overcome these obstacles, was recognised for innovative contribution to languages education with the Penny McKay Memorial Award in 2020.

Kathryn is also a passionate navigator, enjoying a lifestyle of inland waterways, coastal and offshore cruising. With Lifestyle Languages, she brings her passion for lifestyle and languages together to help you enjoy success in a fun-filled, memorable experience.

Noëlie Delmas

Instructor
Lot-et-Garonne

Noëlie has a Bachelor of Teaching and after 7 years in the classroom, she has chosen to dedicate herself to her primary passion; helping others discover and master her native language. In her teaching practice, she reflects deeply on effective methodology, encouraging her students to use strategies such as L’observation Réfléchie de la Langue (Reflective Language Observation). Noëlie brings this approach to complement the teaching and learning strategies we offer in our Lifestyle Languages courses. She is available for online conversation sessions as well as beginner/intermediate courses and guides our intensive 3-day courses in the French Lot-et-Garonne region during the summer season.