Bérengère is a fantastic and highly experienced French teacher. Professional, caring, and passionate, she taught me a great deal, both about the language and about French culture.
Student, The French Academy
Does this sound familiar?
Whether you're just starting out in French or you've been learning for years, speaking with real confidence still feels out of reach.
It's time to fix that.
- →You learned French at school, but never really had the chance to practice out loud.
- →You understand the gist of a conversation, but as soon as native speakers talk fast, you lose the thread.
- →You're afraid of your accent, of making mistakes, of being judged, so you stay quiet instead.
- →You've tried apps, generic courses, even Duolingo streaks of 300+ days… and you still can't hold a real conversation.
- →You have very little free time, so you need something flexible that actually fits your life.
If you recognized yourself in even one of these… you're exactly why The French Academy exists. 👋
With a native, experienced teacher
I'm booking my first class →
You're no longer alone with your French
You move forward with a clear plan, personalized feedback, and real support every single week. You gain confidence, speak more naturally, and actually feel yourself progress.
✓You finally know exactly where you stand: your real strengths and weaknesses are clear from the very first lesson
✓You follow a program 100% tailored to your level, your goals, and your pace.
✓You practice grammar and oral expression the way you'll actually use them, and you stop freezing in real conversations
✓You improve your pronunciation, so you're understood the first time and feel confident when you speak
✓You reach your goal: any French exam (DELF, DALF, TCF, naturalization interview…), job interviews, expatriation, daily life…
What these lessons will bring you
Concrete, lasting progress, built lesson after lesson.
✓Express yourself with confidence in French
✓Improve your pronunciation so you're better understood and speak with more confidence
✓Solidify your grammar and enrich your vocabulary
✓Reach the goals you've set for yourself in French
✓Discover fascinating things about French culture and the French way of life
✓Regain confidence in yourself in French, with solid foundations to build on
✓Feel proud of yourself and of your progress
Choose your teacher
Three native, qualified teachers, three ways to help you make your French take off. Book a 50-minute private lesson, online, whenever suits you.
Bérengère
Grammar & conversationWith over 30 years of teaching experience, I help you transform your school French into authentic, natural French, with clear and logical explanations and corrections adapted to you.
50€ / lesson
50-minute private lesson, 1-on-1, online
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Loriane
Pronunciation & conversationI help my students express themselves with ease, make themselves understood, and speak and write French naturally and fluently, like a native speaker. A DAEFLE graduate from the Alliance Française, I also help you improve your pronunciation so your French sounds natural and clear. My goal: to help you progress quickly and enjoy using French.
45€ / lesson
50-minute private lesson, 1-on-1, online
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Lorène
Exam prep & conversationI specialize in preparing students for all French exams (DELF, DALF, TCF, naturalization interview and more), as well as conversation classes to improve oral fluency. I help you organize your ideas and express yourself clearly, precisely and naturally in French.
40€ / lesson
50-minute private lesson, 1-on-1, online
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What our students say
With Bérengère
With Loriane
With Lorène
Thousands of learners are already speaking French naturally:
Loriane is a fantastic tutor. Patient, kind, and helpful, she will tailor the discussion topics to your learning priorities. I highly recommend her.
Student, The French Academy
I really enjoy improving my French with Lorène. She's patient and explains unfamiliar words perfectly. I'm also preparing for the DELF exam with her and she gives great advice. Thank you!
Student, The French Academy
What a private lesson looks like
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A private lesson, 100% built around you
Every week, you progress with your dedicated teacher through lessons designed just for you. You work on everything you need to finally speak like a true French speaker.
✓Detailed corrections, written and oral
✓Pronunciation work, so you're better understood and gain confidence when you speak
✓Targeted preparation for all French exams (DELF, DALF, TCF, naturalization interview…)
✓Practical tips you can use in your daily life, in French
✓Real oral practice on the topics that actually matter to you
✓Personalized homework between sessions, only if you want it
✓Motivational support, so you stay inspired and confident
Why The French Academy
A method built for speaking, not just for knowing
After more than 30 years in teaching, I've made it my mission to help learners like you finally gain confidence in speaking French, and truly speak it well, in every situation.
With my team, we love sharing our culture and connecting with people from different backgrounds. Our goal isn't simply for you to know French, but to truly live it: at work, with family, while traveling, in everyday conversations, without fear of being judged.
To date, we have accompanied more than 3,500 learners around the world, of every level and every goal.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before booking your first private French lesson.
Yes, all payments are completely secure and made through Stripe. The information transmitted is encrypted according to the rules of the art and cannot be read during transport on the network.
Private lessons are available for all levels (beginner A0-A1, intermediate A2-B1, advanced B2-C1-C2).
You don't know your level in French or you are not sure of your level in French? We suggest you take our level test to determine your level in French.
Each lesson is 100% personalized to your level, goals, and needs. If you'd like, you can receive tailored homework between sessions, this is never mandatory, along with detailed feedback (both written and oral) and practical tips to apply in your everyday French.
We also work on your pronunciation, so that you're better understood and feel more confident when you speak.
Depending on your needs, your teacher will also support you in preparing for exams (DELF, TCF, interviews, etc.) and help you stay motivated and confident.
Regular check-ins are scheduled to review your progress and adjust your strategy as needed. It's a dynamic learning experience that evolves with you.
We also work on your pronunciation, so that you're better understood and feel more confident when you speak.
Depending on your needs, your teacher will also support you in preparing for exams (DELF, TCF, interviews, etc.) and help you stay motivated and confident.
Regular check-ins are scheduled to review your progress and adjust your strategy as needed. It's a dynamic learning experience that evolves with you.
Yes. We prepare students for all French exams (DELF, DALF, TCF, naturalization interview, and more) — it's one of our teachers' specialties, especially Lorène. Your lessons are built around your exact goal, so every session moves you closer to the exam you need to pass.
Every private lesson lasts 50 minutes, one-on-one, online. You choose your teacher freely based on your needs, your goals and your schedule.
You can participate in private lessons even if you are located in a country other than France. We recommend checking the equivalence in your time zone. You are free to choose your participation days according to your availability and that of your teacher.
Our teachers, all native French speakers, are qualified and certified to teach French. They have experience teaching French as a foreign language and know how to adapt to their students' needs to help them progress effectively. Loriane, for example, is a DAEFLE graduate from the Alliance Française, with a specialization in French pronunciation.
Yes. Private lessons are a program tailored to help all learners who wish to improve their spoken and written French in a friendly and stimulating environment. We teach learners of all ages, from 3 to 110 years old 🙂
Homework is not mandatory. You can discuss this with your teacher to find out if you want homework outside of class and how much extra work you want.
Once registered, you can manage your lessons directly from your order and booking confirmation emails.
You can then book a lesson directly through the teacher's calendar up to 24 hours (or 12 hours depending on availability) before the session begins. Please note that if a lesson is canceled less than 2 hours before it starts, it will be deducted from your remaining paid hours.
In case of a last-minute emergency, please inform the teacher of your absence by email.
You can then book a lesson directly through the teacher's calendar up to 24 hours (or 12 hours depending on availability) before the session begins. Please note that if a lesson is canceled less than 2 hours before it starts, it will be deducted from your remaining paid hours.
In case of a last-minute emergency, please inform the teacher of your absence by email.
This number of hours is approximate, as no two students learn at the same pace. Furthermore, it will depend heavily on the work you do and the time you dedicate to practicing your French. You don't learn a language solely through private lessons; it also requires independent study outside of class. In short, with consistent effort, we would say that it takes roughly 100 to 150 hours of instruction to reach the next level.
Yes, absolutely. Our courses are designed for all learners, beginners or advanced. The program adapts to your level, needs, and goals, allowing you to progress at your own pace and focus on what will be most useful to you.
Yes! If needed, the sessions can cover topics related to French culture. We can discuss customs, expressions, subtleties, behaviors to adopt (or avoid) in France, and much more for total immersion in the language and culture.
Ready to finally speak French with confidence?
Choose your teacher, book your first 50-minute lesson, and start feeling the progress from the very first session.
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