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A1.1

A1.1-IN PERSON

General
This class is designed for students who have never studied French before. A1.1 is your first step into the French language and French-speaking cultures.

By the end of the A1.1 level, students will be able to:

  • Greet others and respond appropriately in informal and formal situations
  • Introduce themselves and provide basic personal information (name, age, nationality, profession)
  • Use tu and vous correctly depending on the context
  • Spell their name and understand basic spelling
  • Give and understand numbers and simple numerical information
  • Ask for help and interact in simple classroom situations
  • Identify well-known places in Paris and France
  • Recognize basic vocabulary related to professions and places in a city
  • Develop initial awareness of French-speaking cultures and everyday customs

A1.1-IN PERSON

General
This class is designed for students who have never studied French before. A1.1 is your first step into the French language and French-speaking cultures.

By the end of the A1.1 level, students will be able to:

  • Greet others and respond appropriately in informal and formal situations
  • Introduce themselves and provide basic personal information (name, age, nationality, profession)
  • Use tu and vous correctly depending on the context
  • Spell their name and understand basic spelling
  • Give and understand numbers and simple numerical information
  • Ask for help and interact in simple classroom situations
  • Identify well-known places in Paris and France
  • Recognize basic vocabulary related to professions and places in a city
  • Develop initial awareness of French-speaking cultures and everyday customs

Pace: Once a week

A1.1-ONLINE

General
This class is designed for students who have never studied French before. A1.1 is your first step into the French language and French-speaking cultures.

By the end of the A1.1 level, students will be able to:

  • Greet others and respond appropriately in informal and formal situations
  • Introduce themselves and provide basic personal information (name, age, nationality, profession)
  • Use tu and vous correctly depending on the context
  • Spell their name and understand basic spelling
  • Give and understand numbers and simple numerical information
  • Ask for help and interact in simple classroom situations
  • Identify well-known places in Paris and France
  • Recognize basic vocabulary related to professions and places in a city
  • Develop initial awareness of French-speaking cultures and everyday customs
A1.2

A1.2-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.1 or have an equivalent basic knowledge of French.

By the end of the A1.2 level, students will be able to:

  • Ask and answer simple questions about countries, places, and origins
  • Describe a country or destination using basic characteristics
  • Talk about festivals, traditions, tourism, and travel activities
  • Express likes, dislikes, and preferences using common verbs
  • Describe their family and explain basic family relationships
  • Provide personal information such as nationality and marital status
  • Use simple descriptive language to talk about people and places
  • Form and understand basic questions using common interrogative words
  • Communicate using simple connectors (et, ou, mais) to link ideas
  • Develop cultural awareness of French-speaking countries and traditions

Pace: Once a week

A1.2-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.1 or have an equivalent basic knowledge of French.

By the end of the A1.2 level, students will be able to:

  • Ask and answer simple questions about countries, places, and origins
  • Describe a country or destination using basic characteristics
  • Talk about festivals, traditions, tourism, and travel activities
  • Express likes, dislikes, and preferences using common verbs
  • Describe their family and explain basic family relationships
  • Provide personal information such as nationality and marital status
  • Use simple descriptive language to talk about people and places
  • Form and understand basic questions using common interrogative words
  • Communicate using simple connectors (et, ou, mais) to link ideas
  • Develop cultural awareness of French-speaking countries and traditions

A1.2-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.1 or have an equivalent basic knowledge of French.

By the end of the A1.2 level, students will be able to:

  • Ask and answer simple questions about countries, places, and origins
  • Describe a country or destination using basic characteristics
  • Talk about festivals, traditions, tourism, and travel activities
  • Express likes, dislikes, and preferences using common verbs
  • Describe their family and explain basic family relationships
  • Provide personal information such as nationality and marital status
  • Use simple descriptive language to talk about people and places
  • Form and understand basic questions using common interrogative words
  • Communicate using simple connectors (et, ou, mais) to link ideas
  • Develop cultural awareness of French-speaking countries and traditions

Pace: Once a week

Learn French Faster A1.2-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.1 or have an equivalent basic knowledge of French.

By the end of the A1.2 level, students will be able to:

  • Ask and answer simple questions about countries, places, and origins
  • Describe a country or destination using basic characteristics
  • Talk about festivals, traditions, tourism, and travel activities
  • Express likes, dislikes, and preferences using common verbs
  • Describe their family and explain basic family relationships
  • Provide personal information such as nationality and marital status
  • Use simple descriptive language to talk about people and places
  • Form and understand basic questions using common interrogative words
  • Communicate using simple connectors (et, ou, mais) to link ideas
  • Develop cultural awareness of French-speaking countries and traditions

Pace: Twice a week
A1.3

A1.3-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.2 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.3 level, students will be able to:

  • Talk about family structures, couples, and changes in family life
  • Describe daily routines, habits, and personal lifestyles
  • Talk about their rhythm of life and compare daily schedules
  • Say the time, date, and frequency of actions
  • Situate events in time and express duration
  • Compare lifestyles and daily rhythms in different countries
  • Describe basic aspects of work and school schedules
  • Use common time expressions and adverbs of frequency
  • Communicate more confidently about everyday life in French-speaking contexts

Pace: Once a week

A1.3-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.2 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.3 level, students will be able to:

  • Talk about family structures, couples, and changes in family life
  • Describe daily routines, habits, and personal lifestyles
  • Talk about their rhythm of life and compare daily schedules
  • Say the time, date, and frequency of actions
  • Situate events in time and express duration
  • Compare lifestyles and daily rhythms in different countries
  • Describe basic aspects of work and school schedules
  • Use common time expressions and adverbs of frequency
  • Communicate more confidently about everyday life in French-speaking contexts

Pace: Once a week

Learn French Faster A1.3-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.2 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.3 level, students will be able to:

  • Talk about family structures, couples, and changes in family life
  • Describe daily routines, habits, and personal lifestyles
  • Talk about their rhythm of life and compare daily schedules
  • Say the time, date, and frequency of actions
  • Situate events in time and express duration
  • Compare lifestyles and daily rhythms in different countries
  • Describe basic aspects of work and school schedules
  • Use common time expressions and adverbs of frequency
  • Communicate more confidently about everyday life in French-speaking contexts

Pace: Twice a week
A1.4

A1.4-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.3 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.4 level, students will be able to:

  • Describe a basic living space and identify rooms and furniture
  • Locate objects and rooms within a home
  • Describe an interior and express simple preferences
  • Express possibility, obligation, and necessity in everyday situations
  • Talk about leisure activities, hobbies, and free time
  • Talk about friendships and social relationships
  • Describe a person’s character and physical appearance
  • Make, accept, or refuse simple proposals
  • Talk about vacations and leisure activities with friends
  • Communicate more confidently in social and everyday contexts

A1.4-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.3 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.4 level, students will be able to:

  • Describe a basic living space and identify rooms and furniture
  • Locate objects and rooms within a home
  • Describe an interior and express simple preferences
  • Express possibility, obligation, and necessity in everyday situations
  • Talk about leisure activities, hobbies, and free time
  • Talk about friendships and social relationships
  • Describe a person’s character and physical appearance
  • Make, accept, or refuse simple proposals
  • Talk about vacations and leisure activities with friends
  • Communicate more confidently in social and everyday contexts

Pace: Once a week
A1.5

A1.5-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.4 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.5 level, students will be able to:

  • Talk about leisure activities, hobbies, and free-time habits
  • Describe social habits, including the use of social networks
  • Talk about vacations and holiday preferences
  • Express tastes and preferences related to food and meals
  • Describe meals, ingredients, and quantities
  • Talk about simple recipes and cooking steps
  • Invite someone to an activity or a meal and respond appropriately
  • Make suggestions and proposals in everyday situations
  • Express likes and dislikes about activities and food
  • Participate in simple social interactions around leisure and food

Pace: Once a week
A1.6

A1.6-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.5 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.6 level, students will be able to:

  • Describe personal habits and important actions in daily life
  • Talk about their life journey and key milestones
  • Name places in a city and describe urban environments
  • Ask for and give directions in everyday situations
  • Describe means of transportation and mobility
  • Plan a simple route or itinerary
  • Ask about and explain schedules and timetables (e.g., public transport)
  • Shop in stores or online by asking about items, sizes, and prices
  • Talk about clothing, outfits, and going-out activities
  • Communicate effectively in common urban and practical contexts

International Certification: After completing the entire A1 level (A1.1 to A1.6), students may register for the DELF A1 (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française), an official diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education certifying basic French proficiency


Pace: Once a week
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A2.2

A2.2-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.1 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of A2.2, students will be able to:

  • Describe everyday objects, their functions, and materials
  • Discuss consumer habits, including online shopping and solidarity actions
  • Compare objects and express preferences or habits related to consumption
  • Talk about health professionals, medical consultations, and self-care
  • Describe common symptoms and ailments
  • Discuss medications, remedies, and traditional grand-mère cures
  • Give health advice and recommendations
  • Handle simple interactions related to shopping, solidarity, and doctor's visits

Pace: Once a week
A2.3

Learn French Faster A2.3-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.2 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of A2.3, students will be able to:

  • Discuss the evolution of healthcare and alternative therapies (e.g., massotherapy)
  • Share and collect traditional grand-mère remedy recipes
  • Talk about gastronomy, including overseas French territories and international influences (e.g., Cameroonian cuisine)
  • Describe a dish in detail: its origin, ingredients, preparation methods, tastes, and textures
  • Qualify food sensations using the five senses
  • Express opinions, preferences, and intensity about food (e.g., a bit too much, very delicious)
  • Discuss eating habits, table manners, and modern culinary trends
  • Handle interactions involving food recommendations, tastings, and cultural discussions

Pace: Twice a week
A2.4

A2.4-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.3 or have an equivalent level of French.
By the end of A2.4, students will be able to:

  • Talk about sports, physical activity, and their benefits for health and well-being
  • Discuss future plans and projects related to sports or personal goals
  • Give advice or suggestions about practicing a sport
  • Express causes, consequences, and hypothetical situations in sports contexts
  • Present one's studies, educational background, and training
  • Express wishes, desires, and future intentions for studies or career
  • Talk about school life, different types of education, and professional paths
  • Handle interactions involving advice on sports, future projects, or academic choices

Pace: Once a week
A2.5

A2.5-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.4 or have an equivalent level of French.
Upon completion of the A2.5 level, you should be able to:

  • Create an online CV and describe a fictional personality
  • Express wishes and future intentions for studies or career
  • Talk about different ways of learning and professional projects
  • Discuss school and professional paths
  • Describe emotions and feelings related to work
  • Talk about well-being at work and work initiatives
  • Prepare a job interview (questions, rights, and duties)
  • Express obligations, prohibitions, and permissions at work
  • Report advice, proposals, and questions from others

Pace: Once a week
A2.6

A2.6-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.5 or have an equivalent level of French.
Upon completion of the A2.6 level, you should be able to:

  • Discuss work-related emotions, well-being, and original initiatives at work
  • Talk about teleworking, work-related illnesses, and rights/duties in the workplace
  • Prepare and conduct a job interview (questions, advice, proposals)
  • Report statements, advice, questions, and reported imperatives
  • Express obligations, prohibitions, permissions, and emotions at work
  • Share reasons for traveling and vacation habits
  • Narrate a past trip or experience using passé composé and imparfait
  • Describe landscapes and prepare a trip (itinerary, restrictions)
  • Talk about sustainable or low-impact travel

Pace: Once a week
A2.7

A2.7-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.6 or have an equivalent level of French.
Upon completion of the A2.7 level, you should be able to:

  • Talk about reasons for traveling and French vacation habits
  • Narrate past travel experiences using passé composé and imparfait
  • Describe landscapes and prepare a trip itinerary
  • Express restrictions (ne… que) and sustainable travel choices
  • Discuss cultural events, free culture, and popular art
  • Present artistic tastes, films, series, books, and literary genres
  • Propose, accept, or refuse cultural invitations or activities
  • Give opinions about books, films, or series without spoilers
  • Prepare effectively for the DELF A2 exam

Pace: Once a week

A2.7-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.6 or have an equivalent level of French.
Upon completion of the A2.7 level, you should be able to:

  • Talk about reasons for traveling and French vacation habits
  • Narrate past travel experiences using passé composé and imparfait
  • Describe landscapes and prepare a trip itinerary
  • Express restrictions (ne… que) and sustainable travel choices
  • Discuss cultural events, free culture, and popular art
  • Present artistic tastes, films, series, books, and literary genres
  • Propose, accept, or refuse cultural invitations or activities
  • Give opinions about books, films, or series without spoilers
  • Prepare effectively for the DELF A2 exam

Pace: Once a week
B1.1

B1-ONLINE

General

Upon completion of the B1.1 level, you should be able to:

  • Narrate past experiences and personal origins with detail and emotion
  • Talk about family roots, ancestry, and migratory journeys
  • Express feelings, regrets, and nostalgia linked to memories or souvenirs
  • Describe future projects, dreams, and aspirations
  • Express wishes, intentions, and dissatisfaction about the present or future
  • Discuss themes of happiness, migration (past and future), and personal fulfillment
  • Participate in discussions about roots, identity, and the search for happiness

Pace: Once a week
B1.2

B1.2-IN PERSON

General

Upon completion of the B1.2 level, you should be able to:

  • Talk about traditions and cultural customs in your country and in French-speaking regions
  • Question the usefulness or relevance of certain traditions in modern society
  • Give advice to visitors about local customs and traditions
  • Narrate a traditional story or tale and describe its cultural elements
  • Express feelings and opinions about stories, tales, or cultural practices
  • Recommend or discourage certain traditions (especially for children)
  • Situate events in time and describe relationships between characters or events

Pace: Once a week

Learn French Faster B1.2-ONLINE

General

Upon completion of the B1.2 level, you should be able to:

  • Talk about traditions and cultural customs in your country and in French-speaking regions
  • Question the usefulness or relevance of certain traditions in modern society
  • Give advice to visitors about local customs and traditions
  • Narrate a traditional story or tale and describe its cultural elements
  • Express feelings and opinions about stories, tales, or cultural practices
  • Recommend or discourage certain traditions (especially for children)
  • Situate events in time and describe relationships between characters or events

Pace: Twice a week
B1.3

B1.3-ONLINE

General

Upon completion of the B1.3 level, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the origins, evolution, and influences of languages 
  • Talk about foreign words in French and the richness of multilingualism
  • Express personal interest, agreement, or disagreement about a language or linguistic topic
  • Debate the advantages and disadvantages of a single world language
  • Describe your relationship with languages and your learning experience
  • Formulate hypotheses about languages and communication
  • Present an infographic or participate in a linguistic debate

Pace: Once a week

Learn French Faster B1.3-ONLINE

General

Upon completion of the B1.3 level, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the origins, evolution, and influences of languages 
  • Talk about foreign words in French and the richness of multilingualism
  • Express personal interest, agreement, or disagreement about a language or linguistic topic
  • Debate the advantages and disadvantages of a single world language
  • Describe your relationship with languages and your learning experience
  • Formulate hypotheses about languages and communication
  • Present an infographic or participate in a linguistic debate

Pace: Twice a week
B1.4

B1.4-IN PERSON

General

Upon completion of the B1.4 level, you should be able to:

  • Talk about performing arts (theatre, opera, circus, musicals, cinema)
  • Describe a live performance, film, or show in detail
  • Characterize people, objects, or actions in artistic contexts
  • Give your opinion on a cultural event, success, or failure
  • Summarize the plot of a play, film, or series
  • Talk about an artist’s career, successes, and important moments
  • Express posteriority (avant/après), simultaneity, and relative clauses
  • Discuss the cultural role of festivals, opera, and boulevard theatre

Pace: Once a week

B1.4-ONLINE

General

Upon completion of the B1.4 level, you should be able to:

  • Talk about performing arts (theatre, opera, circus, musicals, cinema)
  • Describe a live performance, film, or show in detail
  • Characterize people, objects, or actions in artistic contexts
  • Give your opinion on a cultural event, success, or failure
  • Summarize the plot of a play, film, or series
  • Talk about an artist’s career, successes, and important moments
  • Express posteriority (avant/après), simultaneity, and relative clauses
  • Discuss the cultural role of festivals, opera, and boulevard theatre

Pace: Once a week
B1.7

B1.7-IN PERSON

General

Upon completion of the B1.7 level, you should be able to:

  • Discuss environmental issues: waste, selective sorting, plastic pollution, and climate change
  • Explain the causes and consequences of environmental phenomena (e.g., rising sea levels, biodiversity loss)
  • Express conditions, inclusions, exclusions, and hypothetical situations related to ecology
  • Give instructions for recycling and describe good/bad environmental practices
  • Talk about eco-citizen engagements and initiatives in French-speaking countries
  • Express worry, fear, anguish, and hope regarding the future of the planet
  • Make predictions about climate change and its potential consequences
  • Participate in discussions or write a short test/quiz on ecological awareness

Pace: Once a week
B1.9

B1.9-ONLINE

General

Upon completion of the B1.9 level, you should be able to:

  • Discuss issues of sexism, gender stereotypes, and parity in politics and society
  • Talk about human rights, discrimination, racism, and protection of vulnerable people
  • Express regrets, reproaches, and hypothetical situations in the past
  • Make hypotheses about “what if” scenarios (past or imaginary)
  • Express necessity, importance, and moral obligations
  • Evoke values of solidarity, inclusion, and citizen engagement
  • Write an editorial denouncing an unfair law or situation
  • Role-play an interview with a celebrity or activist on social issues

Pace: Once a week
B2.2

B2.2-IN PERSON

General

By the end of B2.2, you will be able to:

  • Discuss responsible consumption, overconsumption, and greenwashing
  • Express satisfaction, disappointment, or regret after a purchase
  • Debate the excesses of consumer society and the role of influencers
  • Talk about slow fashion, local currencies, short supply chains, and anti-waste initiatives
  • Justify your personal choices and propose ethical alternatives
  • Analyze marketing strategies and their impact on buying habits
  • Write a formal letter or opinion text on sustainable consumption (DELF-style)
  • Present and defend a project promoting a more responsible lifestyle

Pace: Once a week

B2.2-ONLINE

General

By the end of B2.2, you will be able to:

  • Discuss responsible consumption, overconsumption, and greenwashing
  • Express satisfaction, disappointment, or regret after a purchase
  • Debate the excesses of consumer society and the role of influencers
  • Talk about slow fashion, local currencies, short supply chains, and anti-waste initiatives
  • Justify your personal choices and propose ethical alternatives
  • Analyze marketing strategies and their impact on buying habits
  • Write a formal letter or opinion text on sustainable consumption (DELF-style)
  • Present and defend a project promoting a more responsible lifestyle

Pace: Once a week
B2.4

B2.4-ONLINE

General

By the end of B2.4, you will be able to:

  • Discuss digital dependency, screen addiction, and the impact of smartphones on daily life
  • Debate the advantages and risks of digital dematerialization of public services
  • Express opinions on new emojis, digital detox, and the balance between online/offline life
  • Talk about cyber-dependence, phubbing, and the influence of social networks on youth
  • Report past conversations or digital exchanges (indirect speech in past tenses)
  • Describe personal experiences with screens, addiction, or digital detox challenges
  • Write a sensibilization letter about the dangers of excessive screen time (DELF-style)
  • Propose practical digital assistance services and argue for balanced usage

Pace: Once a week
B2.6

B2.6-ONLINE

General

By the end of B2.6, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the role of media, news consumption habits, and trust in information sources
  • Compare traditional media (radio, TV, press) with podcasts, social networks, and new formats
  • Express opinions on the reliability of information, fake news, and media bias
  • Talk about multilingual and local radios, open media, and the preservation of the French language
  • Analyze the treatment of current events and express (in)comprehension or indignation
  • Present a podcast project or debate the future of information in continuous channels
  • Write an opinion letter or article on media practices and disinformation (DELF-style)
  • Handle nuanced vocabulary related to information overload, indefinite pronouns, and nominalization

Pace: Once a week
B2.7

B2.7-ONLINE

General

By the end of B2.7, you will be able to:

  • Discuss body image, self-acceptance, grossophobia, and aesthetic surgery
  • Talk about natural remedies, healthy eating, yoga, laughter therapy, and holistic well-being
  • Express gratitude, disappointment, or opinions on medical and aesthetic practices
  • Describe physical discomfort, bodily experiences, and future visions of the body
  • Debate the social pressure around appearance and the role of plants in medicine
  • Narrate humorous or personal stories related to health and body care
  • Write a formal response to a proposal or express thanks after a wellness session (DELF-style)
  • Present a scientific discovery or humorous medical cartoon in a structured way

Pace: Once a week
Expert 2

Expert 2-ONLINE

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Pace: Once a week
Expert 3

Expert 2-ONLINE

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Pace: Once a week

Expert 3-ONLINE

General
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Pace: Once a week
Expert 10

Expert 10-ONLINE

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Pace: Once a week
Expert 16

Expert 16 -ONLINE

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Pace: Once a week

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