Discover & Rediscover
the Joy of Learning French…
… where you create a language practice that fits you &
you find beauty in the messy mix of life along the way.
KIDS’ CLASSES
live weekly zoom sessions
studio play times
library story hour
ADULT CLASSES
live weekly zoom sessions
social hour for conversation
multilingual parent zooms
TAILORED LESSONS
one-on-one
parent with child
in-person and online
Find your voices.
Find your way.
Feel like yourself &
feel at home,
wherever you are.
Feel connected and confident.
So, what brings you here,
to grow your language practice?
Being in a new space, new relationship,
new season of life, or new mix of languages
can be an experience for kids and adults where,
on the one hand, we feel overwhelmed, or,
on the other hand, we feel refreshed.
At MiniMax Maison, we help you
navigate it as a positive experience!
We provide engaging language practice
opportunities and community spaces
built on a foundation that
highlights what unites us in our diversity,
so you can discover confidence and beauty
in your family's unique voices
and have the liberty to grow
anywhere, in any direction, and thrive.
Voici (here is) your pathway towards experiencing
connection for yourself and with others.
1. UN
Join a class or book a lesson.
Take the first step,
whether in a group or one-on-one,
whichever is your style.
2. DEUX
Choose your learning path.
Select a path that resonates
with your interests and needs
with Anna’s help.
3. TROIS
Start practicing together.
Embrace your language journey
in a warm space
where community is valued.
Start with you.
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Grow together.
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Start with you. 〰️ Grow together. 〰️
Il était une fois… Fantastic stories in French
story and craft time at the Simsbury library
A reading and craft of Le Petit Chaperon Rouge
More interested in private lessons,
one-on-one (child or adult)
or as a family together?
Let’s do something more tailored.
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Most of my students meet with me weekly, some twice a week, and some bi-weekly. Consistency is best, so I recommend more regularly/often, but we are also realistically building this in to our lives. What feels doable now?
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Depending on schedules, we can do 30-minute, 45-minute or 60-minute lessons. Or even longer. Length depends on attention span, availability and budget. So let’s come up with something that works for you.
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On Zoom or in person.
Zoom is convenient and is often chosen even by local students, who then periodically come in person. Often I prefer to do in person with kids if possible, especially since my studio is designed for language play.
Don’t Let Language Barriers
Dim Your Light
Without a welcoming community to support your language journey,
we risk feeling isolated, missing opportunities for new friendships,
and the chance to connect deeply with ourselves and who we are.
What are you missing and searching for?
a place to simply start (perhaps again) with direction?
a creative environment that allows you to play with language?
a feeling of connection that a language practice can facilitate?
a more consistent way of incorporating language into daily life?
Embrace your voice.
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Connect authentically.
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Embrace your voice. 〰️ Connect authentically. 〰️
At the MiniMax Maison,
you will find:
A supportive space tailored
to your unique language journey.
A vibrant community that inspires
creativity and connection.
Reawakening interests and passions
while practicing a new or old language.
Conversations that flow with
growing ease and confidence.
I'm here to guide you.
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We're here to encourage and support each other.
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I'm here to guide you. 〰️ We're here to encourage and support each other. 〰️
French language teacher
With years dedicated to teaching
English and French to all ages,
in the classroom, at home, and elsewhere.
Who am I? Qui suis-je?
With my expertise in linguistics, experience teaching French to all ages, and a heart for community,
I empower you to transform your language journey into a beautiful and confident expression of who you truly are.
And we all learn from each other, inspiring us to grow and thrive.
-Anna Dow
PhD in French linguistics
With a passion for understanding
the nuances of language and identity,
and for helping others value their unique mix
of languages at any stage of life.
Community builder
With vibrant communities for families
that foster creativity and connection,
bringing individuals together with grace.
Bonjour les mômes
French for both preschoolers and their adults
And perhaps more importantly for the adults to really engage!
Are you feeling burnt out and unsure how to rekindle your language learning journey?
You are not alone in seeking a supportive environment that nurtures your growth.
At MiniMax Maison, I believe you deserve a space that empowers you to embrace the beauty and confidence of language. With a PhD in linguistics, a love for creatively teaching in a variety of settings, a wealth of materials that continue to grow, and experience creating thriving communities, I guide both adults and kids as they discover their unique voices independently and together.
Join our vibrant community and experience fluent conversations that will flow with ease and confidence as you practice. Rediscover yourself through the beauty in every word, and transform your language learning into a joyful practice that fits seamlessly into the tapestry of life.
Now is the time to do it! While you are curious and the idea is fresh in your mind.
You might recognize an opportunity now as it lines up with your current season of life.
This is your nudge to not let the chance pass you by!
Or you can take mini steps now to start building a foundation
so that when life allows you to take bigger leaps, you know exactly where to go.
There’s no one way to do it. Or right way.
Or maybe you’re thinking not about your own language practice,
but about someone else’s language skills.
Is it a partner, a child, or another relation?
Encourage them and see how it rubs off
on others (and you) who see them enjoying themselves.
While I understand reasons for putting it off as a future activity for a better time,
I know from my own experience and other families that
the best time is now, even if it’s tiny steps as you get started.
You will learn to recognize the opportunities that present themselves,
to focus on what is most meaningful to you,
to surround yourself with people who broaden your horizon,
and to prolong the benefits of travel
to create a long-term, positive relationship with languages and cultures.
You’ll find bigger steps will come and you’ll be ready to seize the chances.
Begin today. Commence aujourd’hui.
And begin again. Et recommence.
Et encore. Et encore. Et encore.
