Not all franchisees have a background in teaching. Thanks to comprehensive training programme, franchisees from all walks of life can start their own classes within weeks.
Start Your Own Language Franchise with Language for Fun
Here at Language for Fun, we have helped more than 70 linguists set up profitable businesses teaching French, Spanish and Italian to adults all over the UK.
You don’t need a teaching qualification to start your own franchise – just the right language skills and a passion to share them. Our industry-leading training, support and lesson plans are all included in our package.
Who Are Language for Fun?
Language for Fun is a unique way for adults to learn French, Spanish or Italian. Our exclusive method and regular socials keep our students smiling all year round.
Language for Fun was founded in 2007 by linguist Jessica Bonnard. She created a unique teaching method that draws on the principles of psychology to put students at ease, so they can learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Our 2,500-plus learners enjoy structured, effective teaching without the stress of homework or exams. They can relax and make friends at our sociable weekly group lessons – in person, live online or a combination of both.
We want to give clients the confidence to use their language skills abroad. That’s why we favour communication over perfection, keep grammar to a minimum and never ask anyone to speak in front of the group.
Our network of teachers includes more than 100 linguists and language professionals based all over the UK. We are committed to giving our talented team the support they need to run sustainable businesses.
“As an ex-teacher and adviser I was a bit snobby about whether the materials would be up to my exacting standard. They definitely are! I love teaching with them, find they are easily adaptable to a range of learning needs and are complimented by many of my own ideas. Classes are great fun and it is fantastic to see the learners making such tangible progress through the programme.”
Lizzie Knights – Braintree, Essex
Why Choose Us?
Our fantastic franchise package includes:
Your own exclusive territory
All teaching materials – never write a lesson plan again!
Extensive training in business, teaching and marketing
Branded marketing materials
Bespoke software
The best support from our amazing team
Access to a unique community of like-minded linguists
Training
All franchisees receive:
Two half-day training sessions in the Language for Fun teaching method, either online via Zoom or in person
Ten hours of live online coaching to guide them through the process of setting up and marketing their new business
Additional IT training where needed
Teaching support sessions to build on their existing skills.
Our training is accredited by ITOL, the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning
Annual one-to-one business reviews
Optional extras:
Higher level teaching courses to build confidence with more advanced learners
Two business skills courses – One Step Beyond (for newer centres) and Thrive (for more established franchises)
Learn to Earn discounted language courses
Teachers can chose to apply for an ITOL certificate
All costs are included in our licence fee, with the exception of Learn to Earn.
What will I do as a Franchisee
You will be teaching French, Italian or Spanish to small groups of adult language learners. Lessons can take place either in person – at community centres, cafes or your own home – or online using Zoom and our bespoke Virtual Learning Environment software.
You can run as many or as few classes as you choose, with only a small minimum number of learners. Outside of lessons, you will need to devote time to marketing your classes, responding to enquiries and handling payments with the help of our bespoke Business System.
Next Steps to Owning Your Own Language Franchise
Our franchisees know they are working with a reputable, regulated company.
We are proud members of the British Franchise Association and hold Workbuzz’s prestigious Five-Star Franchisee Satisfaction accreditation.
We scored an incredible 99% for General Satisfaction in our 2022 franchisee survey (October 2022).
Please fill in the form and a member of the Language for Fun recruitment team will be in touch.
Lucy Martin runs a Language for Fun franchise teaching French, Spanish and Italian to more than 100 adults in Greenwich, south-east London.“My quality of life is beyond what I thought possible five years ago.”As one of those people instinctively attracted to teaching, I never had any doubt after graduating with a languages degree in 2000 that I would qualify as a teacher. The dynamism and ever-evolving challenge of mainstream education, the energy of working with teenagers and the deep satisfact...
