Absolute Beginner French Language course

French As You Like It

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Start your French journey with our immersive 15-hour per week afternoon course, designed for absolute beginners.

Running from 1:30pm to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, this program provides the essential building blocks to help you navigate everyday situations in Paris with confidence.

You'll focus on developing core vocabulary, mastering basic grammar, and improving pronunciation through interactive activities and practical exercises. Using engaging materials like videos, podcasts, and real-life scenarios,

we ensure a dynamic and personalized learning experience. In a welcoming and supportive environment, you'll feel empowered to begin speaking French from day one.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 90 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Nov 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 01 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 08 May 2026, 14 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 15 Aug 2026

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Paris.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 7 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 80 years old
Average 39 years old
(30 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"It was a nice experience, but it is all people on vacations so nobody takes studying seriously."

Oleksandr Shkil, student from Poland

very nice stuff. No organized excursions, only a lame walk once a week. campus is nice. Letitia Demestrele the best!

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
30 Jun 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"There are very nice teachers and you learn a lot about food."

Charlotte Hartenstein, student from Germany

The classes and the teachers were very good because your teacher is writing down everything in her Laptop and you can see her notes on the wall to write it down by yourself. You´re getting a little notebook where you can write the stuff you learn down to memorize it later.
Sometimes the teacher tells you to work with a partner to exchange your notes so you can compare and maybe correct it.
Everyone is asked questions about the topic by the teacher so everyone can learn about and no one is excluded.

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28 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
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Yes
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"It is an outstanding, very personal school."

Rita Hugentobler, student from Switzerland

I can highly recommend the school. The classes were compiled perfect, accordingly to each students skills of the French language. The teachers were highly educated, taught with verve and humor and lots of energy. The facilities were very charming and French. You feel homy instantly.
All are very uncomplicated.

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14 Apr 2025 - 18 Apr 2025
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"The focus was on the speech"

Noah von Torklus, student from Germany

The teacher was very kind And she paid equal attention to everyone. Everything was explained in an understandable way.

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7 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 2025
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"Je passé trois semaines pendant que j’ai amélioré mon français."

Esther Wiesli, student from Switzerland

Très sympa le prof.
Une classe engagée.
La location est bien situé.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
24 Feb 2025 - 7 Mar 2025
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Yes
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"Not your average boring language course"

Karin Nieto Schnitger

My teacher Marion was always well prepared and on time.
She payed attention to the subjects I was interested in and designed each class with those subjects in mind. I felt compelled to make an effort to speak French in a natural conversation way, not in a textbook way. She also saw where my grammar skills needed improvement and prepared exercises based on that.

We chose the Starbucks as our class location because it was close to my apartment. Sometimes it was loud, and sometimes the internet did not work so well to watch the videos my teacher had for me, so that was the downside. But it was very convenient for me.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
29 Jul 2013 - 23 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Paris based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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